For Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 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;26 am

   Sunset:  7:16  

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Name Your Car Day which is something many do not do.  This day is for those of you who may have forgotten this little ritual.

Lets face it, our cars do a lot for us and we’d be lost without them so why not take the time to think of a good name for your car. They are always there when you need them and very dependable. 

There are a number of strategies that you can use in order to come up with the best name for your car.  First, search on line and you will see a lot of auto websites that have set up Name Your Car generators.  All you need to do input a few details and they will come up with suggestions. 

When thinking of names for your car, consider the personality of your car, is it old or new, Does it look like a girl or a boy? Is it a classic car?  Or perhaps a sports vehicle.  You can use a name that rhymes like, Rhonda the Honda. 

You can also use the letters on your license plate to give you some idea of a name.  For Example FRD in the Plate suggests the name Fred.  You could also use the color of your vehicle to find its name.  I once had a red car, I called the little red hen.  It sat lower to the ground and just seemed to scoot along. 

Naming your car makes them seem more human.  Some might even talk to thier cars while driving.  

Celebrate today and give your car a little TLC.  Give it a tune up or simply go through a car wash.  

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Buying your dream car surely adds enjoyment and fulfillment in your life.  Keep calm and drive on!

Sadly, I no longer have a car. I sold it before moving to Texas.  I miss having the luxury of going somewhere whenever I want to, but thankfully my family gives me a ride when I need it.  The traffic is so bad here, I’m not sure I’d be able to handle driving in it anyway.  

My DSIL is giving me a ride this afternoon to to an appointment with my kidney doctor.  I’ll finally find out the results of my lab work!  I’ll let you know tomorrow how that went.

My DD is home today too, with her son because he injured his knee at the football game last night and they took him to ER and they found out that nothing was broken,  but said he should do a follow up with his own doctor today.  Hopefully that goes well.  

The pictures today are of the car I used to have.

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Cars aren’t just machines, They’re symbols of freedom, adventure, and the thrill of the open road.

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

13,695 for my SIL and daughter who both have cars.

  13,696.  for doctors to care for us.

 13,697.  for ER’s that are always open 

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

Life is too short to drive boring cars.

Elvis Presley 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma