May 12, 2025 – Faith, History & a Little Fun

✨ May 12, 2025 – Faith, History & a Little Fun

Happy Monday, friends! As we begin a new week, let’s take a moment to reflect on the blessings of today and discover some interesting tidbits to brighten your day. Here’s what makes May 12 special:

🙏 Christian Observance Today:

While there are no major feast days today, we are reminded that every day is a gift from the Lord.Let this verse encourage you:

“The Lord will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden…”—Isaiah 58:11 (KJV)

🇺🇸 National Holidays – May 12:

• National Limerick Day – Celebrate silly rhymes and witty verses in honor of Edward Lear, the English poet who popularized them.

• National Nutty Fudge Day – Sweeten your afternoon with a bite of fudge (extra points for adding nuts!).

• National Odometer Day – A day to appreciate how far we’ve come—literally! 🚗

🗓️ Heritage & History:

• 1937 – George VI is crowned King of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey.

• 1941 – The first FM radio station is launched in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Edward Lear, born May 12, 1812, left a legacy of whimsical poetry and joy—perfect for Limerick Day!

🤯 Did You Know?

A jiffy is an actual unit of time—it’s about 1/100th of a second! So the next time you say “I’ll be there in a jiffy,” you technically mean instantly! ⏱️

💬 Final Thought:

As you go through your Monday, remember that joy can be found in the small things—a laugh, a prayer, a fun fact, or a piece of fudge. Let God guide your steps and make today meaningful.