For SATURDAY, August 15th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 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:   7:00 am

 Sunset:   8:12   

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Relaxation Day which is all about taking a step back to unwind and decompress.  

 A little stress is normal, but too much of it can be harmful to your health.  Take care today. Read a book, watch a movie, take a nap of go for a walk.  Studies have shown that going for a walk improves your well being and lowers stress levels. 

Celebrate today and take it easy, relax and renew!! 

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.

Mark Black

This morning I had an appointment to get my hair cut.  It is very relaxing for someone else to do your hair. That is why this is being posted later than usual. 

When I was a young mom at home with 7 young children I would sometimes get stressed. So when my husband came home from work in the evening, I would take the time to go for a short walk before dinner.  It was very relaxing to get out of the house for a short time.  I can honestly say walking receives stress.

Now that I’m retired and living with my daughter, there is no stress in my life.  I’m probably the most relaxed person I know.  I take naps on the porch often.

I found out years ago, that all work and no play is not good for you.  It’s important to take one day a week to rest.  My grandparents always made Sundays a day of rest and no unnessary work would be done.  I remember I got very upset once when I was learning to sew a new dress, I wanted to finish it up, but it was a Sunday and my grandmother said no.  I can now see the wisdom of a day rest.  I hope you can too!

Even when I was working I’d take a moment to take a virtual trip to the beach, I’d just imagine the waves going in and out and it was very relaxing.

  Take a break and relax today!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !!!

 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Rest and be thankful.

William Wadsworth

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

14,575. for a day to relax

 14,576.  for sweet memories of my grandparents 

14,577. for a stress free 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

For fast acting relief, try slowing down.

Lily Tomlin

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

ADVICE FOR TODAY

For fast acting relief, try slowing down.

Lily Tomlin

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma