ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, February 4th, 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

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

For Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 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: 7:20 am

Sunset: 6:12
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Homemade Soup Day which celebrates soup especially Homemade soup that doesn’t come from a can.

The history of soup is as old as the history of cooking itself, Such a simple concept, combining nutritious ingredients into a large pot to create a filling, easy to serve food which has been around for centuries. There are many varieties including French Onion, New England chowder and Russian Borscht are all perfect examples,

Every year, Americans consume over 10 billion bowls of soup. Nearly all households have soup in them, proving their popularity. Celebrate today and make some soup to help warm you up!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Food feeds both the body and soul - there are clear reasons to eat a balanced diet, but there are reasons you cling to your mom’s secret chicken noodle soup recipe when you’re sick.

Michael Mina

DDIL#4 made some homemade chicken soup for us when I was on Vacation, Here in Texas my DD put on a pot of beans for us to eat with cornbread. Both will warm up your tummy on a cold day.

I’m all about something warm to eat and drink these winter days. They do take the chill off. Florida had a few days of colder weather too. Yesterday we were actually warmer than they were.

I let my fingers do the walking yesterday and I did some Amazon shopping. No matter the weather, they deliver right to your home.

In the long range forecast I see we will have some 80 degree days headed our way! That sounds more like what I want, so I was happy to see that coming our way in about a week.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Soup is a lot like family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.

Marge Kennedy

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

14,023. for home made soup to warm us up.

14,024.for warmer days coming our way.

14,025. for online shopping delivered right to our door.

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

Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.

Ludwig van Beethoven

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

jack69 said...: Oh yeah, homemade soup is a great choice, summer or winter. WE do it a lot. Glad your weather is on the good side over there. Love from Florida. Good visit. Thanks.; February 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM
jack69 said...: PS: Oh yes beans and cornbread are also one of our go too meals. Sherry adds SAlmon patties to ours. LOL; February 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Mevely317 said...: Well, this is definitely the weather for a big ole bowl of soup! I finally had to separate the remainder of my homemade chili and freeze some this morning. Tom's really into the chicken noodle that Panera Bread makes. Nice sizes; something for everyone!; February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Homemade Soup Day - that is my kind of day - I love soup and I love to make it and I love to eat it too!; February 4, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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