ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, January 25th, 2026

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Sunday, January 25, 2026

For Sunday, January 25th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 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 Florida

Sunrise: 7:13 am

Sunset: 6:04
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Opposite Day which celebrates being able to do the opposite of what you should be doing. Opposite Day is the closest we can get, giving up a glimpse of what the would will be like if the opposite of everything happened. Opposite Day’s history is one of mischeif , humor and profound realizations.

At the request of his granddaughter, President Dwight E. Eisenhower once declared August 17 as Opposite Day for only one day. He realized it was difficult to think the opposite of certain words like brain and elephant.

The prankster in all of us rejoice. This day is a built in excuse for joking and pranking and tricking everyone around you. You are only limited by your imagination.

Celebrate today and do the opposite of what you say you’re doing. Have fun and don’t be mean.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Your words men nothing when your actions are the complete opposite.

Actions truly do mean more that words. We show our true selves by what people see us do. Children love to copy what their parents do, so make sure you’re doing only good things.

Today we are going to a Worship and Praise Service at my grandson’s church, He will be leading the service and has the voice and personality to do a good job of it. He has loved singing since he was very young. Our trip out yesterday included a trip to the beach and that is what the pictures are of today. The beach is always my favorite place to go to.

I’m not doing any opposites today, and am not joking.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The opposite of love is not hate, its indifference, The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.

Elie Wiesse

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

13,999. for a fun day to joke around

14,000. for a great worship and praise service to go to

14,001. for our Sunshine boy who is leading the service!

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

Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.

Niels Bohr

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and do the oposite of what you should be doing; January 25, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Mevely317 said...: Such an interesting philosophy ... this is better than April Fools Day!
How wonderful it must feel to witness your grandson lead church services. I'm so happy you're there in Florida to be a part of that worship.; January 25, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Chatty Crone said...: For my family - every day is opposite day. lol; January 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
jack69 said...: Glad to have you in Florida. Today was certainly a beautiful one. HOpe you have a great visit, The Opposite thing messes my mind up. LOL IO am always opposite or sorta..
Love you girl take care of yourself.; January 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Buttercup said...: I've been eating storm treats today, which is the opposite of what I should be doing. Love just thinking of being at the beach. Enjoy your visit.; January 25, 2026 at 10:37 PM

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