For Friday, March 13th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH, 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:    7:39  am

   Sunset:  7:44   

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is  National Good Samaritan Day which is a day to encourage kindness and selflessness, despite  our differences. The phrase Good Samaritan is based on a Biblical parable.

The day also commemorates the death of Catherine Genovese, who was killed in New York, a little distance from her home.  It is believed the she would have lived if others had intervened during the attack.   On this day we are reminded that we are our brothers keeper in all circumstances.  

Celebrate today and offer a helping hand to others as often as we can.

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I have always believed that the Good Samaritan went across the road to the wounded man just because he wanted to.

Wilfred Grenfell

My daughter and her family have been my good Samaritans.  Really everyone in my family has been.  They all help when help is needed. 

Today’s pictures are of when they helped do spring clean up in the yard where I used to live.  I now live with them and they help me every day.  

I no longer have a home or yard to take care of but live in theirs.  It’s a much nicer home than any I ever lived in.  I have a bedroom on the first floor and my own bathroom.  Their rooms are on the 2nd floor, so we do have some privacy. My daughter does all the cooking and cleaning.  She even does all the laundry because it is on the 2nd floor and I’m unable to haul a laundry basket up the stairs.

I try to do little things to help them, but truly they help me more.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Justice goes across racial and economic barriers - like the good Samaritan.

John M. Perkins 

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

14,122.for all the people who have helped me

14,123.for a home to live with family

14,124. for DD who is also my best friend.

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

 

A Good Samaritan is not simply one whose heart is touched in an immediate act of care and charity, but one who provides a system of sustained care.

James A. Forbes

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma