For Sunday, December 7th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 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:    7:14  am

   Sunset:  5:33   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day which honors the fallen U.S. citizens who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  The attack occurred on December 7th, 1941 and resulted in the United States entrance into WWII.  President Franklin Roosevelt described the attack on Pearl Harbor as a date which will live in infamy.  

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited places in Hawaii.  Millions of people across the world pay visit to the historical memorial each year.

2,403 Americans died and 1,178 were wounded during the attack.  Today we honor those who lost their lives or were wounded during this attack.  

Today we celebrate by remembering this fateful event that played a pivotal role in U.S. history. May we never forget.

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Pearl Harbor caused our Nation to whole heartedly commit to winning WWII, changing our Nations and the world’s future. 

 None of my family were at Pearl Harbor during that time, but I did have some uncles that served in the Pacific during WWII.  My father served in the Army in WWII but he was in Europe.  Thanks to so many brave me fighting for us, we are now a free country.  Who knows what would have happened if it had been the other way around.  But war no matter who wins is a devastating thing with many being injured or killed.  I hope we never see a World War again and that we’ll be able to keep living in peace.  

It’s a sunny morning here and in the 60’s.  It will be warming up in the mid 70’s and looks to be a great day!  My SIL got up early and put a pork shoulder in the smoker here on the back porch.  So It smells really good right now.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

United we fought and united we prevail.

Chester W. Nimitz

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

13,877. For remembrance of Pearl Harbor 

13,878. for our brave men and women in the military 

13,879.for a beautiful day! 

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

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.

Winston Churchill

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma