December 31

Greetings: God bless you with a happy and safe New Year's Eve!

Today is a repeat of last year, but I think worth repeating:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When tomorrow comes, this day (and this year) will be gone forever,

leaving in its place, that I have traded for it: I want it to be gain-not

loss, good-not evil, success-not failure, in order that I shall not forget

the price I paid for it. (Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may

bring forth. Proverbs 27:1

We should be careful of the resolutions we make today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Are you fun to live with? We had a friend that believed God

wanted all of us to be fun to live with. And we believe the key

is caring enough to really talk to each other about our deepest

needs and feelings. Learning to do this, even a little, has put

life into our living and loving as a family.

(Harriet & Floyd Thatcher)

SCRIPTURE:

A wise man's heart guides his mouth and his lips promote

instruction. Proverbs 16:23

Technology has made it possible for us to just touch a button

and communicate around the world, but sadly that same

technology with texing, facebook and computer games, we

fail to communicate with those in our own house!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God's grace is evident in creation and it is God's gift to

help us through difficult times that life often brings. God's

grace is the visible evidence of his everlasting love. Even

when it appears that sorrow and grief threatens our joy,

God offers his grace to us and we experience the hope of

his promise. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has

blessed you forever. Psalm 45:2

Today, if you are having trouble experiencing God's grace,

take a walk around your neighborhood and look for ways

that the creation speaks of his grace!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 27

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

We not only have an empty tree, we have an empty

nest as well. The kids left about an hour ago for

LAX and on to home to Nashville. We sure enjoyed

them being here, even for such a short time.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Let God help you find mercy for those who fail.

(Touched by an Angel))

SCRIPTURE:

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:36

Who of us have not failed one time or another.

Being merciful to others will do you more good

than the one on whom you show mercy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There is something special about words of praise written

on paper. Cards or letters express love because of the

forethought and effort they require. (Aubrey Johnson)

SCRIPTURE:

The tongue that brings healing is the tree of life.

Proverbs 15:4

Pick a day to send out letters or cards. I try and make Monday

my card day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 25:

Greetings: God bless you this special day!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

We were blest to have most of our family here.

Russell and Jen, his wife, our daughter Janet's

middle son and who lives in the Boston area

and Bo, our son-in-law's daughter, Suzanne,

husband Kirk and their son, Sawyer was not

able to be with us, but there were 14 of us

together to share in a bounty from God's

hand. and share in gift giving and fellowship.

It is wonderful to have family. I pray that each

of you shared in the blessings from God with

family and friends. And that your day was merry

and blessed!

December 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Merry Christmas Eve:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Riches cannot always be measured in dollars.

(Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

Humility and fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor

and life. Proverbs 22:4

And the above will bring you the love of family and

friends, which are the true riches of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you aren't wearing a smile, you're only half dressed.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

A cheerful heart is a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15

This is the season of "rush and hurry," and we sometimes

leave our smile at home. Today, smile at everyone you meet!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Do you bound out of bed in the morning to begin the day?

Or are you one who stumbles to the kitchen, groping about,

for your first cup of coffee? There was no secret to David's

close relationship with God. He began his day with the Lord.

(Peggy Gustave)

SCRIPTURE:

In the morning I lay my request before you and wait in expectation.

Psalm 5:3

How do you begin your day?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A good leader is one who can step on your toes without

messing up your shine. (Robert Savage)

SCRIPTURE:

He will lead them to springs of everlasting water.

Revelation 7:17

We must be careful to follow the right leader!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 20

Greetings God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

How are you at taking orders? Today's scripture is a string

of imperatives: Be Joyful, pray, give thanks. Great, How do

you do you do that? You may be tempted to ask. When you're

swept up in the demands of life, it can be difficult to remember

these divine "marching orders"given by the Apostle Paul. To be

joyful, add continual prayer and constant gratitude. Your

results will be a great spiritual delight, no matter your

circumstances. (Meagen Gillan)

SCRIPTURE:

Be joyful always: Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The above scripture is hard to do... impossible without God's help!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Don't charge when you should retreat.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

Flee from evil and pursue righteousness.

1 Timothy 6:11

There is certainly a place for retreat in the life of a Christian!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Thank you for your prayers. Jim had a much better night!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Everybody longs for someone who knows his imperfections,

yet will stand by his side through thick and thin. All people

want encouragement, especially when they are down.

(Aubrey Johnson)

SCRIPTURE:

In the Lord I take refuge. Psalm 11:1

God whispers, "Take refuge in Me, I'm always near!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Thanks for all your prayers and those of you who braved the

hospital mask and the high charge parking to be with me during

Jim's surgery. The surgery went well. He had it at 5:PM and we

brought him home at 7:30, however, he couldn't urinate, so at

3 this morning we took him back and they inserted a catheter.

He is experiencing some discomfort from that, but has had no

pain from the surgery.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The 10 commandments are not multiple choice.

(From Carolyn Hicks)

SCRIPTURE:

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all

your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and

greatest commandment. Matthew 22:37

I think the reason Jesus named this commandment the first and

greatest... if we follow this command, the rest will fall into place!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Please keep Jim in your prayers. He is scheduled for gallbladder surgery

at 5:PM this afternoon and he has been battling a cold for the last week or

so. Pray the surgery goes as scheduled.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You are constantly bombarded with the message that you should want more,

have more. Doing so will bring you happiness. You are encouraged to acquire

a bigger house and a finer car. Urged to use your credit cards as you fill your

house and life with purchases you often neither need or want. Start now

to live a life in which God is center. His love is the wealth you truly want

and only in him will you find peace.(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

They that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their

riches, none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a

ransom for him. Psalm 46:6-7 (KJV)

The only riches that are lasting are those found in Christ.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

To one degree or another we all venture into the valley of

doubt, at one point or another. We all need a plan of escape.

(Mac Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief. Mark 9:21

When in doubt, make your plan of escape. prayer... whether

you feel like it or not, or even believe God is listening. Do it

anyway! HE IS LISTENING!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A thousands years from now, will it matter what title the world

gave you? No, but it will make a literal hell of a difference whose

child you are. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

What good will it be for man if he gains the whole world and

forfeits his soul? Matthew 16:26

Who we belong to, means a lot more than what belongs to us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 13

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Not every day do we want the responsibility for our lives;

but we have it. On occasion we want only the loving arms

of a caretaker. The beauty of our lives at this time is that

we do have a caretaker at our beck and call. A caretaker

who has demonstrated repeatedly a concern for our safety,

a caretaker who will help shoulder every responsibility we

face. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs

in his arms and carries them close to his heart. Isaiah 40:11

The above scripture is a beautiful picture of a loving caretaker!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 12

Greetings : God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

We need a BIG GOD. And if God is the "One Who Is," then he

is an unchanging God. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Hebrews 13:8

The world changes each day, nothing stays the same... but we

can rely on God and his son to be unmovable and unchanging!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

No one knows you like God, every secret, wish, weakness,

latent talent or buried pain is plainly displayed before

him. He loves you in the fullness of who you are, forgiving

you of every sin, protecting you from every adversity. He is

there to pick you up and dust you off. He is there to guard

and protect you. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all

his work. Psalm 145:9 (KJV)

What a comfort, that God knows me and still loves me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What makes no sense in this life, will make perfect sense

in the next . (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Now we see a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall

see face to face. 1 Corinthians 13:12

What makes no sense in this life, will not matter in the next,

as long as we're with God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Weakness and confidence just doesn't seem to go together.

We're attracted to brave heroes, not wimpy characters, with

faults and flaws. Think of little David and Goliath. God loves

our weakness, for that's where he shows his strength. If you

feel feeble or faint, admit it to him, so he can empower you.

(Megan Gillan)

SCRIPTURE:

For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10

Our weakness should never be used as excuses!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Why does God wait until sickness has lingered? Why

does he choose to wait until the other side of the grave

to answer prayers? I don't know. I only know his timing

is right. I can say he will do what is best. Though you hear

nothing, he is speaking. Though you see nothing, he is acting.

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

God will always give what is right for his people who cry to him

night and day. And he will not be slow to answer them.

Luke 18:7 (NCV)

God sees the big picture. We see only a small window. Even though

we think we know best... Remember: God does know best!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Be sure to fly your flag today and pause to remember,

to be grateful for this free country!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It's a grateful heart that moves generous hands.

(Randy Elliott)

SCRIPTURE:

A generous man will himself be blessed for he shares his food

with the poor. Proverbs 22:6

People that are not grateful very seldom share with others!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 6

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

I hope you've enjoyed the spiritual chores of each day of

the week, as much as I've enjoyed presenting them. Thanks

Joyce for sending this e-mail on.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

SUNDAY-THE LORD'S DAY:

O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into

my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your

Presence. (From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

Come let us bow down and worship, let us kneel before the

Lord our Maker. Psalm 94:6

Pause today to worship our God, who has given so much to

us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

SATURDAY-COOKING DAY:

Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of brotherly

love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human

kindness. (From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,

gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

Cook up a little kindness for all you meet today. You have

no idea what sorrow they may bear!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

FRIDAY-SHOPPING DAY:

O God, give me the grace to shop wisely, so I may purchase

eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

(From-Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31

Other's happiness does not depend on you, but your happiness

depends on making others happy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

THURSDAY-CLEANING DAY:

Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all my many faults I

have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

(From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

We are justified freely by his grace through the redemption

that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24

Thank God for his grace that covers our many faults!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

WEDNESDAY-MENDING DAY:

O God, help me mend my ways, so I will not set a

bad example for others. (From Carolyn Hicks)

SCRIPTURE:

If a brother has something against you, leave your

gift at the alter, go and be reconciled to your brother;

then come offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

If you have a relationship that needs mending... make

that call today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

TUESDAY-IRONING DAY:

Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice

I have collected all through the years, so I may see the

beauty in others. (Author Unknown-From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ,

don't show favoritism. James 2:1

If you have someone in your life that gets on your nerves, try

praying for understanding!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

This week I'll be sending out each day a play on the days of the

week chores, with a Christian emphasis.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

MONDAY-WASH DAY:

Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so

I can serve you with perfect humility through the week

ahead. (Author Unknown-From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends.

Today, go out and face a selfish world... one smile at a time!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 29

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You live with a daily onslaught of tragic news from around

the world and close to home-sad images from the TV, heart-

breaking stories from friends. The hard realities can rob you

of your joy and replace it with fear. You can lay your fears to

rest. You can give God your cares and burdens and place your

trust completely in him.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Keep me safe O Lord, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16:1

As the old song goes... "Where can I go but to the Lord?"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

November 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The cost of giving your best is high. The only thing that

costs more, is not giving your best. (Kent M. Keith)

SCRIPTURE:

I know your deeds, you are neither cold or hot. I wish you

were either one or the other. Revelation 3:15

Luke warm will not wash with God. He gave his best and expects

us to do the same... however I thank him for his grace, when I fail

to give my best!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God's greatness and majesty are evidenced everywhere,

if we look at the world with childlike eyes-birds fly from

branch to branch, fish dart here and there in the sea, geckos

skitter across warm rocks and stars shoot across the sky. A

child has no difficulty believing that God made all things.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the

work of his hands Psalm 19:1

As adults, we sometimes become too busy to stop and see

God's hand at work in nature. Perhaps that is way God asks

us to become as little children... so can continue to see the

simple beauty of who he is!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I hope all of you have a very blessed Thanksgiving Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Count You Blessings:

Thanksgiving comes to us each year,

Some pray, some feast. some rest.

I fold my hands and bow my head

And count the ways I'm blest.

(Lucille Crumley)

SCRIPTURE:

If I take part in the meal with thankfulness,

why am I denounced for something I thank

God for? 1 Corinthians 10:30

Today, count your blessings instead of calories

and thank God you have calories to count!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The wonderful thing about our God is that his commands

are always accompanied with his help! God even assists us

with our, "want to be." In Philippians 2, we're reminded

that God works in us enabling us, "to will" and act according

to his purpose. So whether you're struggling with your

"want to be,' or your "how to," you can rely on God 's

leading to obey and to give you what you need, whether

wisdom or desire. (Megan Gillan)

SCRIPTURE:

If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives

generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given

to him. James 1:5

If your, "want to," doesn't match you, "how to"... pray for wisdom

and God will supply it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil-it has

no point. (Billy Graham-From Carolyn Hicks)

SCRIPTURE:

A fool says in his heart, "There is no God."

Psalm 14:1

If this nation's plans seem pointless... perhaps it's because

God has been left out of those plans?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever prepared for a journey, studied the map

and still made a wrong turn... finding yourself in an unknown

place? Confusing wasn't it? Maybe even a little frightening. In

Babylon, the Jewish people were in exile, an unknown place.

Daniel knew the scripture and knew what Jeremiah had foretold.

He had a road map for the future people of Israel. Perhaps change

has befuddled you. Maybe your neighborhood is frightening. Won't

you be a Daniel? Make prayer your norm. (Peggy Gustave)

SCRIPTURE:

So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and

petition, in fasting and in sackcloth and ashes. Daniel 9:3

God is bigger than anything that can happen in you life-your-

neighborhood or the world!

Know I prayed for you today,

November 22

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Dear God,

The little plans

I tried to carry though

Have failed.

I will not sorrow,

I'll pause a little while,

Dear God,

And try again tomorrow.

(John Fice)

SCRIPTURE:

May he grant you what is in your heart

and fulfill your every plan. Psalm 20:5

May your plans be fulfilled today, but if they're

not, remember... God is wiser than you or your

plans!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A house is made of walls and beams.

A home is built with love and dreams.

(Sandi V-From Joyce Bouse)

SCRIPTURE:

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders

labor in vain. Psalm 127:1

Perhaps the absence of God is what keeps a house

from becoming a home?

November 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God, who knows your load limit, will limit your load.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

God is faithful: He will not let you be tempted beyond

what you can bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13

When we're going through tuff times, the above scripture

is hard to believe, but God is still there, even if we can't feel

his presence at this time!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Every sacrifice has a fruitful reward. Every failure has

a second chance. (Ray Reiman-Heart to Heart)

SCRIPTURE:

Peter speaking, "How many times do I forgive my brother,

up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven

times, but seventy-seven times." Matthew 18:21-22

God is big on second chances!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

His way is never easy, but it is always best.

(Hugs-for the Heart)

SCRIPTURE:

If any man would come after me, let him... take up

his cross and follow me. Mark 8:34

Nothing worthwhile is easy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Even when devastating storms cut terrible paths across

your life, the peace and love that God puts within you

cannot be touched. He will never leave you and he will

give you strength and courage to rebuild your life and

look with hope into a bright future.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

After the earthquake and fire came a gentle whisper

1 Kings 19:12

If the storms of life seem to be swamping you today... stop

and listen for the gentle whisper of God's love. It's there, if

you take time to listen!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Light of God surrounds me,

The Love of engulfs me,

The Power of God protects me,

The Presence of God watches over me,

Wherever I am, God is.

(Josephine Mesha)

SCRIPTURE:

I am the light of the world whoever follows me

will never walk in darkness. John 8:12

If we always walk toward the sunlight, the shadows

will be behind us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 15

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There is no generation gap, when it comes to kindness.

A child is just as appreciative of a word of kindness as

an adult. I believe one of the requisites to entering

heaven will be knowledge of kindness.

(Laurence E. Estes)

SCRIPTURE:

Always try to be kind to each other and everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be kind to all you meet today. You have no idea what burdens

they bear!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to keep a promise.

(Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is faithful to all his promises

Psalm 145:13

Have you any broken promises in your past? We may

not always keep our promises, but God will always

keep his Promises!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The courage to speak, must be matched by the wisdom

to listen. (Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

Let the wise listen and add to their learning.

Proverbs 1:5

Listening is much more important than speaking... now

if I could just put that into practice!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Death and change are busy ever,

Man decays and ages move;

But his mercy waneth never;

God is wisdom, God is love.

(Charles Spurgeon)

SCRIPTURE:

I am the Lord, I change not.

Malachi 3:6

In an changing world, God's unchanging love

is an anchor for all of us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Forgotten Heros

Memorial Day we honor the Fallen Heroes.

Today, Veteran's Day, we honor the Forgotten Heroes.

FORGOTTEN HEROES

They return from every war

Thanking God to be alive.

They meld into society,

Feeling blessed to have survived.

Some, with daily nightmares

And memories hard to bear,

Some, with physical reminders,

Of limbs no longer there.

Some, with great hopes for the future,

Discover jobs are hard to find

And feel that this country

Is neither loyal or kind.

Some of them return,

To be confined to bed or chair

And never have a visitor

To offer comfort or a word of cheer.

They are the forgotten heroes,

Who answered this nation's call,

Our brave, American Veterans...

Who are willing to give their all.

Freda Fullerton, 11-11-2009

November 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Please fly your flag today and pray for those in the Military.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God wanted your heart to feel, not hide. He never intended

your heart to be broken by wars and violence or pain and

sorrow. If you've locked your heart, open the door. God

made you a person of tears too, and remember: He cries

with you. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

Those who sow in tears will reap songs of joy.

Psalm 126:5

Our tears are essentially, a tenderizer for the heart, and

a cleanser for the soul!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When Jesus saw Judas among the multitude that came to arrest

him, he looked at Judas and called him friend. What he saw in

Judas as worthy of being called friend, I can't imagine. But I know

that Jesus doesn't lie and in that moment he saw something good

in a very bad man. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Wish good for those who harm you, wish them well and do not

curse them. Romans 12:14 (NCV)

Only one man was all good... there is a little of both the good

and the bad in the rest of us. Today, seek the good in those you

meet!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we

can fly only by embracing each other.

(Luciano de Crescenzo)

SCRIPTURE:

Be kind and compassionate to one another.

Ephesians 4:32

So... come fly with me, today, embrace another one winged angel!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 8

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There is no traffic jam when going that extra mile.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

If someone forces you to go a mile, go with him two

miles. Matthew 5:41

Turn the other cheek... go the extra mile, is not in today's

vocabulary. The world thinks politeness equates weakness!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The lame, blind, deaf and the lepers where all shunned

by the culture. They had no place. No name. No value.

But those whom the people called trash, Jesus called

treasures. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have

leprosy are cured and the deaf hear. Matthew 11:5

The word's trash is Jesus' treasure. His ministry was in

the back-streets and ally's of the poor!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Things don't just happen. Those things we call "accidents," or

"surprises," or "discoveries" are actually revelations of God's

love and constant concern for you. If you keep your faith and

trust in God, the meaning of these things will become clear. If

you greet each new day and expect it to reveal the glory and

power and love of God, your day will be filled with awe.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the

great love of the Lord. Psalm 107:43

We bought our son a bike for his 10th birthday. I put a note in a gift

box that read, "Your surprise is in the garage." He dashed out to the

garage, looked all around and failed to see the bike. Our surprise fell

flat! I think God must feel the same way when we fail to see the gifts

he prepares for us.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Lord, remind me when I am reluctant and afraid that I can't

be a loser as long as I'm a try-er. (B.J. Conner)

SCRIPTURE:

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. James 1:22

It is no sin to be afraid of failing. The sin is not being a try-er,

in spite of the fear!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The sunset is one of God's magnificent wonders-a celestial

changing of the guard. Do you view sunsets of your life in the

same way you do sunrises? Endings can be as beautiful as

beginnings, if we allow God to open our eyes to understanding.

When we realize the miracle of sunsets, we will no longer cling

to the remains of the day.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart

instructs me. Because he is at my right hand I will not be

shaken. Psalm 16:7-8

When we come to the sunset of our lives... we can be confident

that God will be there waiting at the sunrise!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Feeling inferior can become a habit. We sometimes grow up

believing that we're not smart enough, not pretty enough,

not capable enough. We sometimes grow up too distant

from our real source of strength. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is my strength and my shield. Psalm 28:7

If we really believe we're made in the likeness of God, that should

take care of our feeling inferior!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

David anguished before the Lord, often without visible

evidence that God was working behind the scenes on

his behalf. But the greatest battles between heaven and

earth are often unseen! (Barb Kugle)

SCRIPTURE:

Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress and he

hears my voice. Psalm 55:17

And he will hear us as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Where has the time gone? Welcome to a November.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

One does not grow old... one grows old not growing.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

Bear fruit in every work, growing in the knowledge of God.

Colossians 1:10

Formula for staying young: Learn something new each day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you don't have bad days, you won't recognize good days.

(Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

When times are good, be happy: when times are bad Consider:

God made the one as well as the other. Ecclestiastes 7:14

Since this is not paradise, in each day, we will find a little of both!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Like a robin, you are God's creation. Unlike the robin, however,

you have been given a greater gift, You have been given a will.

When you lift your voice to sing to God, it is because you choose

to do so. Your songs of praise delight the heart of God. Your songs

bring comfort, solace and refreshment to your own life as well,

strengthening you in difficult times.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

Psalm 42:8 (NLT)

Remember: God is not a music critic. He doesn't expect a performance,

he expects our heart-felt praise!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It's what the weather is in your mind that determines the

climate of the day. (Author Unknown))

SCRIPTURE:

He that is of merry heart hath a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:15 (KJV)

The happiest people are those who have inside climate control!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Wouldn't it be nice if love was like a cafeteria line? What if

parents could do this with kids? I'll take a plate of good grades

and cute smiles, and I'll pass on teenage identity crisis and tuition

bills. And with the spouse... how about a bowl of good health, good

moods, no job transfers. It would be painless and peaceful. But it

wouldn't be love. Love doesn't accept just a few things. Love is

willing to accept all things. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Love... bears all things, hopes all things endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13: 4 & 7 (NKJV)

Love means taking a risk. Those who risk less, love less and

miss out on so many blessings!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The story of Abraham and Sarah illustrates the futility of trying

to make a divine promise come about in our own time. Tired of

waiting, for a son, Sarah took matters in her own hands. The

result was disastrous. God's time-table always delivers an Isaac

when the time is right. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Truly my soul silently waits for God, from him comes my salvation.

Psalm 62:1 (NKJV)

Waiting for God's answer is difficult, to those who wait! And the answer

is not always what we want, but we need to trust him, that it is what is

best!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Dancing with God:

My eyes drew to the word Guidance, When I saw "G," I thought

of God followed by 'u' and "i." God, "u" and "i" "dance." Dance

together with God, trusting him to lead and guide you through

each season of life. (Author Unknown-From Phyllis Leonard)

SCRIPTURE:

Let Israel rejoice in their Maker. Let them praise his name

with dancing. Psalm 149:2-3

When you dance with God... be sure you let him lead!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 25

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us. What 

we do for others and the world remains immortal.

(Albert Pine)

SCRIPTURE:

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at a proper time we

will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

The deposits that we make at the local bank, stays there when

we die. The deposits we make in the lives of others, goes with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Stop complaining! Differentiate yourself from the

competition. Don't be a duck. Be an eagle. Ducks

quack and complain. Eagles soar above the crowd.

(Wayne Dyer-From Dot Barr)

SCRIPTURE:

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31

So... what will you be today... a duck or an eagle?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Distress, discouragement, depression-are  all words that

begin with the letter "d." Jonah must have felt all of these

emotions when trapped in the belly of a fish. Similarly, it's

easy for us to feel engulfed and despondent given the state

of the world, overflowing with violence, hatred, and  

corruption. Nineveh was no different, yet God sent

Jonah to such a place to share the gospel. 

(Harriet Al-Najiar)

SCRIPTURE:

He said, "In distress I called to the Lord and he answered

me." Jonah 2:2

God does not want us to with-draw unto ourselves... He wants

the same from us as he wanted from Jonah... He wants us to be

a light in a world of darkness!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I know if I succeed in life

Or fail as I may do,

God will be there to show and lead

And help me start anew.

(Harold F. Mohn)

His compassion never fail. They are new every

morning. Lamentations 3:22-23

So... if today seems  to be a failure, just remember: 

Tomorrow is another day and another chance! 

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It is easy to forget to be grateful, to let daily worries distract

you from the abundance that is yours. Mortgage payments,

troublesome children, a broken water heater can interfere

with your appreciation for the blessings you have been given.

Inconveniences will pass, but God's blessings and love will 

keep showering down on you.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Blessed are those who dwell in your house, they are ever

praising you. Psalm 84:4

It is easy to praise God when everything is going well, but the

real test is to be able to praise him when everything is going

wrong!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

October 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Lord of heaven became the servant of earth. God lowered

himself, so that man may be elevated. He left heaven, so that

man may enter it. To man who cannot begin to understand the

way of God, it is a great mystery. But what a marvelous and 

wonderful mystery. (LaGard Smith)

SCRIPTURE:

Beyond all question, the mystery of Godliness is great.

1 Timothy 3:16

God did not command we understand him. He just wants us to 

trust him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever felt like your life has taken a wrong turn?

Like missing an exit on the highway, it's good to have a

friend to remind you, "Just get out the map and find plan

B." You may need to get out the map of God's word and

reorient yourself. (Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or

swerve from them. Proverbs 4:5

I don't think God has a plan B. If you feel you've lost your

way... read the map. God has only one plan and it will put 

you back on track!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

October 18

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God is the author of hope, and he will never leave your side

as you walk through the dark, confusing, lonely and painful

places in your life. He will replace your clouds of despair

with the brilliant, penetrating light of his everlasting love.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God))

SCRIPTURE:

But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.

Psalm 39:7  

God knew we would need visual support, or as one small

child remarked, "Someone with skin on," so he gave us

each other. Be God's ears, hands and feet today and

reach out to those around you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Gray skies are just clouds passing over.

(Duke Ellington)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold

in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9

If there are gray skies on the horizon of your life... tell

yourself, "this too shall pass!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Nothing can be louder or more intimidating than 

silence when waiting for an answer to your prayers.

In the night time of the soul, God's silence thunders 

down at you, rattling your confidence and leaving

you wondering if God has abandoned you. At the

times of God's silence, you must place your hope

in two mighty truths: the truth of his sovereignty 

and the truth of his faithfulness.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold

back his love from me. Psalm 66:20 (NCV)

Another truth to remember: God's wisdom is greater

than ours!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

October 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I think happiness is like the effect on an audience (when acting),

if you think of it all the time you will not get it. You must get

lost in the part, lost in your purpose and let the effect be the  

criterion of your success. (Joanna Field)

SCRIPTURE:

To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge

and happiness. Ecclesiastes 2:26

A Reminder:

If we seek happiness, it will elude us, if we seek to make others

happy, it will come to us as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

october 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When you are tempted to question your worth-or see yourself

as ugly, you must remember that you are a treasured piece of

God's handiwork. You are an expression of the same creative

force that placed the stars in the sky and raised dry land in the

midst of the sea. It is in the hand of the Artist that you have

reason to hope. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

My frame was hidden from you when I was made in the secret 

place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

your eyes saw my unformed body. Psalm 139:15-16

God sees the unformed talent that he has place in each of us.

We must rely on him to help us develop that talent!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God is as creative as he is relentless. The same hand that

set the children of Israel free, also sent them captive to

Babylon. Both kind an stern, tender and tough. Faithfully

firm. Patiently urgent. Eagerly tolerant. Softly shouting.

Gently thundering. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

When you were in trouble, you called and I saved you. I

answered you with thunder. Psalm 81:7

God sometimes has to thunder and rain on us to get our

attention!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It is so easy to wish our lives away, never finding satisfaction

with our families, our jobs, our friends. The more fault we look 

for, the more we're guaranteed to find. Negative attitudes attract

negative experiences, while positive attitudes lighten whatever

burden we may be learning from. (Hazelden Meditations)  

SCRIPTURE:

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

Psalm 105:4

Today, accentuate the positive: Look for small blessings...a bird's

song-a catchy tune-a hug-a phone call-an uplifting email. Small

blessings are endless, if you look for them!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 11

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Enemies or friends... every person is your teacher.

(Florence Scowl Shinn)

SCRIPTURE:

Stand firm and hold to the teaching we passed on to you.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

We can learn something from everyone: We learn loyalty from

our friends, but it is through our enemies that we learn forgive.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A Grandfather's Perspective:

A week ago today I met my grandson for the first time.

He didn't even acknowledge my existence. I loved him

anyway. I asked him to open his eyes and he ignored me.

I loved him anyway. I asked him what he was thinking and

he didn't even look at me or speak to me. I loved him anyway.

The world he just came from was not very instructive or

demanding on relational skills. 

I love him because he is precious to me and not because he meets 

my needs. He will always be precious, but a higher level of being

human means that he will become more responsive and we will 

have a relationship. Should he stay unresponsive, I will still hold

him precious, but I will be disappointed that he cannot attain 

that fuller humanity that relates to my humanity.

God loves us, no question. But when we ignore him, we miss out on the

relationship and the whole new revelation that is the life of the Spirit.

It is the beginning of our experience of the nature of God and unlike

physical birth, we have to volunteer for it. God gives us the right to 

say no to him, but saying no is more tragic than a newborn who

cannot grow or a child who will not mature.

(Norm Seiders- Warwick Church of Christ)

SCRIPTURE:

This is love: not that we loved God, but he loved us and sent his Son as

atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10

I love Norm's comparison in his love for his new grandson and God's

love for us! 

October 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You might have to fight a battle more than once to win it.

(Margaret Thatcher)

SCRIPTURE:

Put on the full armor of God so that you can take a stand

against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11

Paul says... it's an ongoing battle. But take heart, God has won

 the war and if we're on his team, the victory is ours as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Life is a gift we are granted moment by moment, let us be in

awe and wonder of it. We can marvel at creation and realize

how special we are to be participants.

 (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your

works are wonderful I know full well. Psalm 139:4

Your life is a gift from God... be sure to make it a gift back to him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You have one. A divine spark, an uncommon call

to an uncommon life. Don't worry about skills you

don't have. Don't covet strengths others do have, 

just extract your uniqueness. 

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in

our likeness." Genesis 1:26 

We are all made in God's likeness, and yet, no two individuals

are the same. We all have different talents, strengths and skills.

You have a place in God's kingdom that no one else can fill!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The little winds of calamity blow across your life; sometimes

they follow too soon on the heels of other disappointments.

Your tears turn to ice. Your emotions are locked in their

cold grip. God is able to reach you with the sunlight of his

love, melting away your frozen places. As long as you place

your hope in him, no icy prison can hold you.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth 

and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11

Do you feel you're locked in an icy prison? God's love can

can melt your frozen heart and free you to hope again!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you run into trouble along the way... change your direction,

not your destination. (From Phyllis Leonard)

SCRIPTURE:

A man's steps are directed by the Lord. How can anyone

understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24

God closes doors and opens windows all the time... so, if you

find a closed door, look for an open window!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 4

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I'm more a land lubber than a sailor, but I've puttered around

in a bass boat enough to know the secret to finding landing in

a storm. You certainly don't stare at the waves. You set your

sights on an object unaffected by the wind-a light on the shore,

and head straight toward it. When you set your sights on God

your focus is one cut above any storm life can bring... you find

peace. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times 

and in every way. The Lord be with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 

The above scripture seems to be a prayer to the Thessalonians 

from Paul. May it be mine for you today as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A heart of trust is one of life's sweet but hard-won gifts.

The discovery that God is always there, ready to lift you

when you start to sink, replaces fear with courage and

timidity with boldness. God also gives you strength to

face whatever life throws at you!

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God) 

SCRIPTURE:

Blessed is the man/woman who makes the Lord his/her

trust. Psalm 40:4

Trust in the Lord benefits us far more than it benefits him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

October 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

To get joy we must give it away and to keep it we must scatter it.

(John Templeton)

SCRIPTURE:

Light is shed on the righteous and joy on the upright heart.

Psalm 97:11

Scattering joy is like scattering seed... you will see the growth in

those around you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

As we begin a new month, continue to pray our country.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

(From Carolyn Hicks)

SCRIPTURE:

Learn to do right! Isaiah 1:17

I've heard it said: Learn from the mistakes of others, you

can't live long enough to make them all yourself!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

September 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever caught yourself expelling a deep sigh of

resignation after turning off the evening news. Or

perhaps it's like a groan of exasperation. This beloved

nation faces an uncertain future, and it's easy sometimes

to feel helpless and afraid. Helplessness, however, is a

good place to begin the day. Meet God early, often and

earnestly turn your sighs into words, confidently lay

your request before him. (Barb Kugle) 

SCRIPTURE:

Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing.

Psalm 5:1

This is the very time we need to be faithful in prayer

and confident, that although the future is uncertain,

we serve a God who is certain!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The deepest word is... Soul.

The longest word... Eternity.

The swiftest word is... Time.

The nearest word is... Now.

The meanest word is. Sin.

The broadest word is... Truth.

The strongest word is... Right.

The truest word is... Love.

The sweetest word is... Home.

The dearest word is... Mother.

The greatest word is... God.

(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Be ye doers of the word, and not hears only.

James 1:22 (KJV)

Words without action are meaningless. Action without

love is empty! 

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God is constantly on the lookout, ready to rescue you,

whenever you fall or falter. Scripture says that he bends

down from heaven to deal with your affairs, lifting you up

when you're on the ash heap of life. He not only lifts you

from the dirt, he sets you in places of healing, where your

heart is strengthened and your spirit is renewed.

(Moments of Peace in the presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

He takes the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from

the ash heap. Psalm 113:7

Are you on the ash heap of life today? Take heart...God is

waiting to rescue you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 27

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

SCRIPTURE:

Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?

(Corrie Ten Boom)

SCRIPTURE:

Jesus speaking, said, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied

about you: These people honor me with their lips, but their

hearts are far from me."

Matthew 15:8

Make your prayers to God as fresh as your conversation with 

your loved ones!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Fear is a predator. It crouches in the shadows and strikes its

prey, you, waiting for in sign on your part of weakness and

vulnerability. When fear strikes, it can ravage your life, 

destroy your talent and wipe out your resources. God has

given you a mighty sword with which to fight the predator,

fear-your faith. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God.)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be

afraid? Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)

Fear cripples our ability to grow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Perfectionism and its control over our lives stands

seriously in the way of our growth and well-being,

emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. Life's

lessons comes through failures probably more than

successes. Through our failures we learn humility.

We learn to look to others for help and guidance.

We learn to let others fail too(Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

Though he stumble he will not fall, for the Lord 

upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:24 

Failure is not fatal...but failing to try is!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

My love is like a cabbage

That's easily cut in two.

The leaves I give to others,

But the heart I give to you.

(Tyrone)

SCRIPTURE:

Love the Lord you God with all your heart

and all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:4

God wants the heart of each of us. Scattered leaves

will not do!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Faith is not born at the negotiating table, where you barter 

gifts in exchange for his goodness. Faith is not a reward

given to the most learned. It's not a prize given to the most

disciplined. It's not a title bequeathed on the most religious.

Faith is a desperate dive out of a sinking boat of human effort

and pray that God will be there to pull you out of the water!

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and

this is not from yourselves, it is a gift from God.

Ephesians 2:8

Faith is knowing that you can't save yourself, but believing

with all your heart, that God can!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Sadly Judy Garland, likely, never found that carefree place,

'over the rainbow.' Her last few years revealed a harsh worn

face. But no matter what you've weathered in life-or perhaps

enduring right now-you can find peace. Wisdom, the kind

God can provide, will help you shine in your darkness,

transforming your appearance to reflect His love. If cares

have stolen your joy, seek Him, respond to Him and you 

will see a dramatic difference in the mirror (Adam Colwell) 

SCRIPTURE:

Wisdom brightens a man's face and changes its hard appearance

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Off times our face reflects our experiences. If we want the world

to know there is joy in living a Christian life, we must reflect that

joy in the expressions we wear!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just as the footpath through the woods winds its way

past twisting roots and low-hung branches, the narrow

way that leads to God may be full of obstacles. Someday

you'll be able to look back and rejoice over the path not

taken. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Make me go in the path of thy commandments; for therein

do I delight. Psalm 119:35 (KJV)

The path God has chosen for you, may at times, seem narrow, 

long and weary. But remember: At the end of the path God's

waiting for you!

KNow I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Change thoughts and you change the person. If today's thoughts 

are tomorrow's actions, what happens when we fill our minds

with thoughts of God's love? Will standing beneath a downpour

of God's grace change the way we feel about others? Rather

than store up sour, store up sweet.

( Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable...Is there anything worthy

of praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

The power of positive thinking will improve health as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

September 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Even if everyone of your deeds was a step to heaven, it

would never reach high enough. Only God's mercy can

take you there. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

God our savior saved us, not because of righteous things

we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:4-5

Thank God for his mercy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

"This is the day," includes every day. Divorce days, final

exam days, tax days. Sending your first-born off to college

days. God made this day, ordained this hard hour, designed

the details of this wrenching moment. He isn't on holiday.

He still sits in the cockpit, and occupies the universe's

throne. Each day emerges from God's drawing room,

including this one. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be

glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Remember: Each day is a gift, including this one!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Waiting is never your choice, but you can choose how

you wait in the meantime. Allow your hope in God to

bring health to your soul and renewed strength to

your prayers. Be confident that he will work in his

way and his time. (Adam Colwell)

SCRIPTURE:

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but longing fulfilled

is the tree of life Proverbs 13:12

As I've said before, God's waiting room is not the most

comfortable place to be, but perhaps it is where we grow

the most spiritually!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Our struggles with other people always take their toll

on us. They often push us to behavior we're not proud

of. No battle is worth the damage nearly every battle

can cause .(Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes

even his enemies live at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7

When we meet an adversary with peaceful intent, God

will help us accomplish the peace we seek!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 13

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

Happy Grandparents Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God designed beauty to be dynamic, to renew itself in change. The

seasons are perhaps nature's best example of this. You watch as 

summer's bright greens give way to fall's warmer colors, then fade

into winter's gray and white, Just when you long for the sight of green

again spring comes, bringing more buds of change and new life. God

must have known we would need visuals to remind us of his purpose

in change. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

It was you (God) who set the boundaries of earth. You made both

summer and winter. Psalm 74:17

The seasons remind us so much of life: Spring-new birth and young

life. Summer-the fullness of love and young families. Fall-empty nest

and letting go. Winter-old age and declining health. This is God's way

of preparing us for the coming of a NEW SPRING in our lives!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

September 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever worked a jigsaw puzzle and found yourself searching

desperately for that last piece to complete the puzzle? You repeatedly

scan the table, but you just can't find it, even though you know it must

be right there in front of you. When you finally discover the missing

piece you want to sound a trumpet! You've completed a beautiful

picture by filling in that empty space. (Adam Cowell)

SCRIPTURE:

Suppose a shepherd has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Will

he not leave the ninety-nine and go after the lost sheep?

Luke 15:4

God is like that with you and me. Without us, his picture is not complete

and he will go to desperate measures to complete the picture!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Please fly your flag today and remember the families that lost

loved ones in 9-11

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What if things only get worse? Christ tells us that they will.

He predicts spiritual bailouts, ecological turmoil and world

wide persecution, yet in the midst of this, he contends bravery

is still an option. In this dangerous day, with financial collapse

terrorist on the loose, we have every reason to retreat, but Jesus

told his disciples, "Don't freak out when bad stuff happens. See to 

it that you finish your work, with special focus and extra resolve."

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you

are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to

come. Matthew 24:6

However things may look and whoever feels they're in charge...

Remember, it is God who is in charge!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Conscientious service is not hard to buy, willing

service is somewhat rarer, but loving service is

beyond price  and no one can command it.

(Mary Burchell)

SCRIPTURE;

Freely you have received, freely give. 

Matthew 10:10

God does not necessarily call the qualified. He can

qualify the willing into loving service!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

September 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Isn't it wonderful when you discover you're not facing

a big decision alone, but have the Lord's help. You had

a problem you didn't know how to fix, then you pray,

and suddenly you have a new idea or solution. How

exciting it is when you realize He stepped in.

(Connie Peters)

SCRIPTURE:

Pray that the Lord your God will tell us where we should

go and what we should do. Jeremiah 42:3

It really challenges our faith when God's answer is wait, or 

worse, when his answer is no. We do not have the wisdom

to always be right in how we pray. When his answer is wait

or no, we grow in faith, if we put our trust in him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

September 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What do you do when people mistreat you or those you love? Does

the fire of anger boil within you? Or do you reach, somewhere, to

some source of cool water and pull out a bucket of mercy-to free

yourself? Don't get on a roller coaster of resentment and anger.

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

If you suffer for doing good, and you are patient, then God is

pleased. 1 peter 2:20 (NCV)

When I encounter injustice, my first inclination is to rise up and

swat it down...and I'm sorry to admit that happens more often than

a cool head!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Realize that life is a school and your are here to learn,

pass all your tests. Problems are simply part of the

curriculum that appear and fade away life algebra class.

But the lessons you learn will last a life time.

(From Dot Barr)

SCRIPTURE:

Let the wise listen and add to their learning.

Proverbs 1:5

We all learn more from listening than talking and more

from doing than saying!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 6

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

At Washington, DC Metro Station, world famous violinist,

Joshua Bell, incognito, conducted an experiment for the

Washington Post. He played his violin for an hour. In that 

time only 6 people stopped to listen. Some threw a dollar 

his way and continued on. Several children stopped, only to

have a parent tug them away. One of the greatest musicians

in the world, played one of the most intricate pieces ever

written, on a violin worth 3.5 million. Two days after he had

played to a sold out house in a Boston theater, at an average

of 100 dollars a seat. One of the conclusions reached of the

experiment: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to

some of the finest music ever written, played by one of the best

musicians of the world, on one of the most beautiful instruments

ever made...How many other things are we missing?

(From Phyllis Leonard)

SCRIPTURE:

He was in the world and though the world was made through him,

the world did not recognize him. John 1:10

Are you missing the best things in life?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Hope springs from a heart that trusts God. Without hope,

your life would quickly turn bleak. But with this virtue in

your heart, every dark cloud and uncertain sky holds clouds

with silver linings. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

O Lord, you alone are my hope, I've trusted you, O Lord, from

childhood. Psalm 71:5 (NLT)

What the world needs most is hope!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

September 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever felt like nothing more could possibly go 

wrong in your life? Naomi, a woman who lost her husband

and both sons, was definitely feeling that way. Her story, in

the book of Ruth, started out as one of hopelessness. She

felt that the hand of the Lord was against her. Ruth her

daughter-in-law would not give up on her. Ruth vowed,

"Your people will be my people and your God my God."

Naomi discovered that the Lord had not left her at all. Do

you know any Naomi's that need to know God is still there

for them? (Adam Colwell) 

SCRIPTURE:

May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put

my trust in your word. Psalm 119:74

If everything is going wrong for you today...hang in there, tomorrow's 

another day and God will be there, waiting, to handle anything you're

willing to trust to his care!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Live life with the three E's...Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy,

and the three F's...Faith, Family and Friends.

(Author Unknown-From Dot Barr)

SCRIPTURE:

His compassions never fail. They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

Remembering the above scripture, will help us live the above

thought!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Even when you achieve the goals you've set, you sometimes

arrive at the finish line only to feel your victory is empty and

meaningless. Too late you realize that the furious run was in

the wrong direction. God measures success in terms of faith,

hope and love. It is never too late to begin following his lead.

Your consequent victory will bring lasting satisfaction and a

sense of true success. 

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Lead me in the path of your commands, because that makes me 

happy. Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for

riches. Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live

by your word. Psalm 119:35-37 (NCV)

True success is not measured in how we look, what kind of car

we drive or the house we live in!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

 

September 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There was a story about a man bitten by a dog who had

rabies. The man begin to make a list and the doctor said,

"You don't have to make out your will, rabies can be cured"

He replied, "Oh, I'm not making out my will. I'm making

a list of the people I want to bite." Couldn't we all make a

list. Friends, who are not always friendly. Neighbors, who

are not always neighborly. Workers, who never work. We

sometimes keep a list, snarl and snap at people. God wants

your list. He wants you to leave the list at the cross.

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Love does not keep record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5

 If you must be a list keeper, this month keep a list of everything 

your loved ones do that's good!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you don't like the way life looks, change the way

you look at life. (Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

The word of God penetrates even dividing soul and

spirit, joint and marrows. It judges the thoughts and

attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

Today, can be whatever your attitude dictates!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 30

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Niagara Falls. The Grand Canyon. Whether you're near

the edge of the falls, enveloped each minute by spray of

six million cubic feet of cascading water or standing on 

the rim of the canyon overcome with dizzying awe, as

you peer into a seemingly bottomless gorge...both are

akin to the, "The fear of the Lord." A.W.Tozer called it,

"Astonished Reverence." The development of wisdom

and knowledge starts with a loving reverence for the

Lord. (Adam Colwell)

SCRIPTURE:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and

knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 

Proverbs 9:10

In every story in the Bible, where men and women have

come into the awesome presences of God, they have fallen

on their knees in reverence. Perhaps, we need to be reminded

now and again of the awesome presence of God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

All that is asked of us by our creator is that we love him and 

each other. Where love doesn't flow easy, perhaps we can 

just decide not to hurt someone. If we each avoid hurting

all people for just one day, lives would be transformed. 

we'd each see the world with a fresh perspective.

(Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

Anyone who does not love his brother whom he has seen,

cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 1 John 4:20

I like the idea of just not hurting another. Love is a gradual

thing. You must get to know others to love them. You must

get to know God to love him as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You may wonder sometimes if your life is no longer a

bright promise. You may lie awake in the hours of the 

night reliving your regrets. God is the great promise

keeper. He is already aware of every poor choice, every

lost opportunity, and every wasted moment, he knows

and your mistakes grieve him. He takes you as you are

and restores hope to your life.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Your promise revives me; it comforts me in my troubles.

Psalm 119:50 (NLT)

We may brake our promises from time to time, but God

never brakes his promises!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As sun melts

ice, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and

hostility to evaporate. (Albert Schweitzer)

SCRIPTURE:

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word

cheers him up. Proverbs 12:25

Kindness is contagious...pass it on!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Acceptance of conditions that at times plague us changes

not only the conditions, but in the process, ourselves. We

change into  more accepting people, life's struggles ease.

We accept all circumstances we can't control, we are more

peaceful, smile more, It almost seems life's eternal lesson

is acceptance. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

I have learned the secret of being content in any and all

circumstances.  Philippians 4:12

Life continually changes, if we fight those changes every step

of the way, we wear ourselves out, physically, emotionally,

and spiritually!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God loves all children and wants you to be united with him.

As a believer you have a responsibility to be a blessing, not only

to those who are living Godly lives, but also to those who are not.

You are a mirror of God's love in the world! You reflect and pass

along the goodness and mercy shown you. You practice this 

commandment most notably when you reach out to people

who do not know that God loves them.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Good and upright is the Lord. Therefore He teaches  

sinners the way, Psalm 25:8 (NKJV)

It is very hard for us to hate the sin and not the sinner, but

God can help us do it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Worry...makes you forget who's in charge.

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you. 

1 Peter 5:7 (NCV)

I don't have any trouble laying my worries at the feet

of Jesus; I do have trouble leaving them there!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 23

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A blazing fire is glorious, but when spent, nothing remains

but gray ashes. A somber contrast to the colorful flames

that danced so high in the air, filling the room with warmth.

At times, you may feel that your life is reduced to ashes, that

your strength is gone and the flames you once carried inside 

is cold and colorless. God promises that even at your lowest

point, he is there to rekindle the flame within you.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in God.

Psalm 143:5 (NLT)

Hope is like a spark in the ashes of yesterday's fire. Sometimes 

the ashes look so dead, but add a little kindling (God's word)

and blow on the ashes (a little prayer) and a spark will come to

life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

To find in ourselves what makes life worth living is risky

business; for it means that once we know, we must seek it.

It also means that without it life is valueless.

(Marsha Sinetar)

SCRIPTURE:

(Paul speaking) 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Philippians 1:21

I believe Paul found the answer to today's thought!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Procrastination plagues us all. But any activity that is worthy

of our effort should be tackled by bits and pieces, one day at

a time. We easily get overwhelmed when we sit our sights

on the accomplished goal. We need to focus, instead, on one

element at a time. A book is written, word by word, a house

built, nail by nail, a college degree is attained, course by

 course. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it, but one

thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what

is ahead I press on toward the goal. Philippians 3:13-14

Shall we pick up one of those unfinished projects and plod on?

Remember: Things are not as important as relationships.

Do not procrastinate, make that call-visit-give a hug or a smile

today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda