For Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY,APRIL 3RD, 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:   7:19 am

   Sunset: 7:52  

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Life is a special occasion !

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Today is Good Friday which commemorates the death of  Jesus on Calvary, the site just outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. It falls on the Friday before Easter. Most Christian denominations recognize Good Friday as a holy day, with many members fasting and attending church services. It is also day many think of as a personal day of prayer and devotion.

This holiday is considered part of the Paschal Tridium . This day is also widely known Great Friday or Holy Friday. Around the world today is a national holiday in many countries.

The celebratation dates back to the 4th century. Some believe that God’s Friday evolved  to  Good Friday, while religious devotes firmly believe that the day is named good as a symbol of Jesus and he stood for good against evil doers. It is widely believed that Jesus died on Friday.  He sacrificed his life for his believers and all mankind. His death was the ultimate sacrifice. Despite it being a terrible day in history, the event paved the way for mankind’s salvation, with Jesus being resurrected two days later. It is the resurrection that makes Good Friday good!

Celebrate today by praying during the hours of Christ’s crucifixion. Many religious observe a period of prayerful silence during the hours of noon and 3 pm.

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Let us consider Christ’s sacifice as we put others first today

I’ve always thought that any Friday was a good day! It is the end of a school week and work week for many.  That meant the weekend was coming.  

I do enjoy weekends because it means more time to spend with family.  

But this day is particularly good.  It’s a special day when Jesus gave his life for all of us who believe that we will have eternal salvation from our sins.  All we have to do is believe in Jesus. He forgave us and so we should forgive others too.  

It is also a tradition to eat hot sweet cross buns and Good Friday, supposedly it brings good luck.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday and make it a GOOD one! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The highest act of love is the giving of the best gift, and if necessary, at the greatest cost to the least deserving. That’s what God did. At the loss of His Son’s life to the totally underserving, God gave the best gift - the display of the glory of Christ who is the image of God.

John Piper 

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

14,185. for Good Friday 

14,186. for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 

14,187. for lots of rain

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

 

Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.

Fulton J. Sheen

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma