For Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 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;11 am

   Sunset:  5:32   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Let’s Hug Day which celebrates the warmth and comfort of a hug.  Hugs are very versatile .  Many of us hug when we wish to share our happiness with family and friends.  Hugs are a staple when we are feeling low and need someone two hold and console us.  Hugs are also the perfect reconciliatory gesture when you want to make up with someone after a fight.  Scientifically, hugs are known to release good hormones that can help to lower your blood pressure and stress levels.

Celebrate today and give hugs to everyone you see!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Being able to give someone a hug from the heart, it’s healing.  It’s healing for yourself and healing for others and we need a  lot of that.

I’M SENDING A ((((HUG)))) YOUR WAY TODAY! 

I just like hugs because they make us feel good!  I’m glad my family are all huggers, so I usually get quite a few.  That is what my pictures are of today.  

It’s still cold here but the sun did come out yesterday and it makes me feel better too.  I love setting outside in the sunshine it does warm me up!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Sometimes a hug is worth more than a thousand words.

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

13,865. for lots of hugs from family and friends

13,866. for sunshine on a cold day 

13,867.for the warmth from hugs, just like sunshine 

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

I will not play tug o’ war, I’d wrather play hug o’ war.  Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, where everyone giggle and rolls on the rug.  Where everyone kisses and grins, and everyone cuddles and everyone wins,

Shel Siverstein

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma