ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, March 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, March 4, 2026

For Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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: 6:54 am

Sunset: 6:33
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is March Forth Day, which is a clever play on words for March 4th. It is a day to push yourself forward, to move past any obstacles that are holding you back. It’s a day to march forth with confidence, determination and a fierce sense of purpose. People all around the world celebrate March Forth by taking bold steps toward their dreams and goals.

March Forth is the perfect day to take the first step. It’s also a day to celebrate those who have made significant contributions to society by taking a stand and pushing for change. This includes leaders, activists, and anyone who has inspired others to march forth and make a difference.

Celebrate today and make a list of your goals and start taking action toward achieving them. March Forth!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Today is the only day of the year that tells you do something, March 4th.

There are many things I need to do in order to March Forth, but 2 things stand out right now. I need to get all my birthday cards sent out. I’m 2 months behind. I also need to start going for walks daily. I keep saying I’ll do these things, but have procrastinated way too long. It’s too easy for me just to sit and read all day. I need to change for sure. Nothing is going to get done otherwise.

There is even still more I should be doing, my to do list is long, but I’ll just start with these two and see how that goes first.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

March forth to courage.

March forth to freedom.

March forth out of the storm

March forth to hope

March forth out of the pain

March forth to second chances

March forth to something greater

March forth out of the dark into the light!

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

14,092.for a day to take action and march forth

14,093. for a list of goals and dreams

14,094. for a better way of life

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

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.

Henry Ford

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and make a list of your goals and start taking action toward achieving them. March Forth!; March 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Mevely317 said...: March forth ... yes! I don't know if you follow Anne in the Kitchen, but she published a Spring "to do" list that not only sounds reasonable -- but something I need to do, too. Here's a link to that post -- https://newhappeningsatthetable.blogspot.com/2026/03/winter-aims-update.html; March 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Chatty Crone said...: i have never heard of March forth - I love it. What a good idea to use it as a segway to get things done. I love February but March is a time to get busy.; March 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
jack69 said...: Good one today. I have never heard that take on March forth! You never cease to amaze me with that stuff. Now you said:
I keep saying I’ll do these things, but have procrastinated way too long. WE ARE ALL so stiking guilty of that. LOL Love you girl Smille and MARCH FORTH!!!; March 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM

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