For Thursday, October 1st, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 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:   7:25 am

 Sunset:   7:17  

pm

WELCOME OCTOBER !

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

The month of October is: Adopt a Dog Month, Adopt a Turkey Month, AIDS Awareness Month, American Pharmacists Month, Apple Month, Bat Appreciation Month, Black Cat Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bully Prevention Month, Children’s Magazine Month,  Christmas Seal Campaign begins, Class Reunion Month, Corn Month, Country Music Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, Emotional Wellness Month, Eye Injury Prevention Month, Fair Trade Month, Family History Month, Halloween Safety Month, International Walk to School Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, National Caramel Month, National Cookbook Month, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, National Field Trip  Month, National Pop Corn Poppin’ Month, National Retirement Security Month, National Stam Collecting Month, National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month,Pizza Month, Positive Attitude Month, Sausage Month, Spinach Lovers Month, Vegetarian Month and Youth Justice Action Month,

Today is the International Day of Older Persons which is a day to show your appreciation of the Older generations in your life. 

This holiday was established by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the contributions of the elderly, address the issues of ageism, and promote a world that supports the active participation of people of all ages.  

Celebrate today and connect with someone older in your life and let them know you are there for them if they need you.  

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.

Jimmy Buffet 

I don’t know many older people than myself.  I’m the oldest of my friends and the oldest in my immediate family.  When I was younger I did visit with older people in nursing homes and sent many cards to them.  Older people need to connect with younger people and love to have company, 

Many of them can no longer see well or hear well, and get lonely just sitting around with nothing much to do.  And many of them have years of experience and have some good advice to share. 

Make sure you let an elder know you are thinking of them today! 

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Count your age by friends, not years.

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

14,626.for older persons and their wisdom 

 14,627. for good advice 

14,628. for cards to send in the mail

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

 Do not regret growing older, It is a privilege denied to many.

Author Unknown.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma