For Saturday, January 10th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2026

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:    7:29  am

   Sunset:  5:50    

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Peculiar People Day which honors those people who do not really correspond to the pattern.  That might be because they like to do crazy things keep their own or act somewhat weird in one way or another.  The origin of this holiday is not clear but it can be taken as an opportunity to take a closer look at the ones around you who stand out in society.  Maybe you will have more in common than it occurs to the eye and if not; a weird hobby or attitude can be entertaining and highly likable. 

Celebrate this day and show tolerance for the variety of people in society.  

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition

Abraham Lincoln 

I don’t think anyone of us are just alike one another, but that doesn’t mean we are weird people.  Some of my best friends are unlike anyone else I know.

We are all meant to be different and no two of us are a like.  It’s the differences that make this world go around.  We all have different talents and we should work together so we can be the best we can be.

Many thought  I was peculiar because we didn’t have children until after seven years of marriage.  It wasn’t our choice but we did later have 7 children almost right in a row.  When the oldest was 12 the youngest was 5. They were like stair steps going up the line.  

The good Lord knew what he was doing when he gave me a large loving family.  Their Dad died young, and it was due to my family that I had a reason to continue going on.  They are my reason to live and inspiration for all I do. They motivate me to be a better person.  No two of them are alike either.  They each one have their own strengths and weaknesses.  But together we  have it all!

The weekend isn’t looking very good as far as the weather is looking outside, but went are going to another basketball game this morning and after that I have an appointment for a hair cut that always makes me feel better. 

 

I’m late sending this out today because after the busy morning and my hair appointment, we went out to dinner with DSs#2 and his wife and by the time we got home and all, I finally got to send this out to you.

We received some sad news yesterday DDIL #5 let us know her dad passed away. He’d been the hospital for the past week with a bad infection of some kind and wasn’t able to recover from it. Please join me in prayer of comfort for their family.  He was a very nice person and will be missed by all.  

 I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Gods people are peculiar.  Their spirit cannot mingle with the spirit and influence of the world.  You so not wish to bear the Christian name and yet be unworthy of it.

Ellen G. White 

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

 13,973. for the differences in people that make us individuals

  13,974. for an exciting basketball game to attend 

  13,975. for an appointment to get my hair done

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

 

You don’t have to be peculiar to find God.

Evelyn Underhill

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma