For Saturday, October 25th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025

The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades.  May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

In Texas

Sunrise:    7;40 am

   Sunset:  6:51   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Make a Difference Day which brings community service to a whole new level.  Millions of people join forces with a common mission; to improve the lives of others through acts of kindness, big and small.

All across the country organizations pick up tool required to help others during this weekend.  The expression of love for each other through support and good old elbow grease is sometimes all we need to make a difference,  This celebration is built on the powerful idea that one person, one action, or one moment of kindness can start a ripple effect for a positive change.

Originally sponsored by USA Weekend and Points of Light, the event now thrives as a grassroots movement.  All across the country people are helping to build a stronger, kinder world.

Making a difference can come in many forms so be open for participation.  Whether you have five minutes or a full day, you have the power to create positive change.  Here are some ideas to get you started:  Volunteer in a community organization, mentor someone to gain new skills, Make a donation to a charity, say a kind word to someone who is struggling, do what you can to share your story to inspire others to make a difference.  According to Nonprofit Source, about 25 % of adults volunteered in some capacity in 2016.

Celebrate today and make a difference.  We can change the world, one person at a time.

Celebrate today and do something to help another person. 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does.

William James

I’m old and receive more help these days than I give.  I used to volunteer a lot, but not any more.

My daughter and her family have made a great difference in my life.  They have always pitched in and helped when I needed it. They would come and clean up my yard and mow the grass or shovel snow in the wintertime.  Most recently, they offered to have me live with them and are constantly doing something to help me.  

DD and DS#5 used to come once a week to do whatever I needed help with either by doing some heavy duty cleaning or cleaning out the refrigerator.  Really all of my children have helped me over the years in one way or the other.  I’m very grateful for all of them.

The pictures today are of DD and her family doing yard work at the house I lived in before moving to Texas.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The purpose of life is not to be happy.  It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

13,752. for family that helps me when needed.

 13,753. for badly needed rain  

 13,754.  for volunteers everywhere!

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

One Person can make a difference and everyone should try.

John F.Kennedy

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma