For Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 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:  5:42   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today  is New Year’s Eve which is a celebration across the globe  Many cultures have fireworks displays and other festivities to celebrate the start of the New Year,  In Mexico, people make a wish and eat a grape with each of the 12 chimes during the countdown to the New Year.  In Brazil, they typically dress in white to bring good luck and peace for the new year.  

In the United States, New Year’s Eve is a major social holiday.  Typically  huge crowds gather in New York City to watch the ball drop in Times Square. a tradition that began in 1907 after firecrackers were outlawed.. At midnight it is customary to kiss a loved one, toast with champagne and sing Auld Lang Syne. 

However you choose to celebrate tonight, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.

As usual I’lll probably be watching the festivities in Times Square on T.V. One thing I know for sure is that I won’t be doing it alone because I no longer live alone.  It’s my 2nd New Year’s Eve in Texas  and I have so much to be thankful for this year!

My health has continued to improve, my family is all safe and happy and we have just about all we need.  No one is starving or out of a job and the grandchildren continue to thrive.

I’m also making my annual resolution to make this new year better than the year before.  I can hardly wait to see what might be coming my way next! There are new opportunities in each new day!  We are having a beautiful day here, sunny and close to the 70’s, although it was a cold start in the 30’s. 

The good news is that my daughter and her son  made it home safely so everyone will be home for New Year’s.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday! Have a safe and happy New Years Eve!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

And now we welcome the new year.  Full of things that have never been.

Rainer Maria Rilke 

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

 13,943 For another year to celebrate! 

  13,944. for my family near and far, they are all so loved

  13,945. for friends near and dear, thank you for being my friend through the years.

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. 

C.S. Lewis  

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma