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

August 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Become a possibilitarion.  No matter how dark things 

seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see

possibilities...always see them, for they're always

there. (Norman Vincent Peal)

SCRIPTURE:

Jesus said, "Everything is possible for him who believes."

Mark 9:23

So, I invite you to join the 'possibility club' and see the cans

instead of the cant's!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Journaling your worries to God is an effective discipline for

reducing stress. In a way, it is like writing God a letter and

asking him to take care of things. When you commit them

to God they lose their power over you.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you

do it, and he will. Psalm 37:5 (TLB)

Start your love letter to God today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

August 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You always walk beside me, Lord.

You dry my every tear.

You light the path before me.

You chase away my fears.

Each day is a precious gift

Oh, may I live each day,

So full of joy and purpose,

As you guide me on life's way.

SCRIPTURE:

May God be gracious to us and bless us and

make his face to shine upon us. Psalm 67:1

I hope you bask in the sunshine of his love today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Every parting gives us a foretaste of death, every reunion

gives us a foretaste of the resurrection. (Arthur Schopenhauer)

SCRIPTURE:

Now we see a poor reflection in the mirror; then we shall see face

to face. Now I know in part; then  I shall know fully, even as I am

known. 1 Corinthian 13:12

SCRIPTURE:

I remember as a child when we traveled by car to see my grandparents,

as we drew closer to familiar sights,  I grew more excited at the anticipation

of the reunion. The day we had to leave, my grandparents would suddenly

be absent. They could never say good-bye. I think my experience substantiates

the above thought. God gives us hints and rehearsals of the death and the

resurrection!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 16

Greetings: God  bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Jesus said, "The greatest among you will be your servant."

The exercise of God's wisdom, therefore, calls for the total

opposite of a life of pride. That's the mark of humility. And

His promise is that wisdom will remove all that's "you" and

put in its place everything of the Lord. (Harriet Al-Najjar)

SCRIPTURE:

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility

comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 

I think sometimes, I tend to play musical chairs with God. When

the music is playing and things are going right, He sits on the chair

of my life, When the music stops and things get tough, I want to hop

in that chair!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

In his mercy, God transforms you, if you let him. He exchanges

your impatience for grace and your anger for compassion. After

his work is complete in you, you emerge as someone better than

you were before. With God's love and grace inside you, you, like

him, become slow to anger and quick to love. 

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God.)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion, slow to anger and

of great mercy. Psalm 145:8

Even though he may be disappointed in me, his mercy is extended

to me, even when I fail the test!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 14

Greetings:God bless you this day!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Developed by the US Department of Defense and managed

by the US Air force 50th Space Wing. The Global Positioning

System (GPS) uses 24-34 earth orbit satellites that radio-wave

signals which allow receivers to determine their current location.

Perhaps you use this system in your car to provide maps and vocal

instructions so you can locate your destination. Open your life to

the Lord's direction. Call it your own personal GPS.

God's Protection System. (Harriet Al-Najjar

SCRIPTURE:

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

Proverbs 8:1

I'm so glad that a test in mechanical and technical abilities is not required

to get into heaven! Since I have none of those abilities I'm more than happy

to follow God's GPS!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A coincidence is when God chooses to remain

anonymous. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

My tears have been food day and night, while men

say, "Where is your your God?"

God prepares beautiful sunsets-safe travel-a family

who loves us-a job to keep us and friends to support

us, and yet, sometimes we think or say. "Where are

you God?" 

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 12

Greetings: God bless you this this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

We can't control the way our family responds to us. When

it comes to behavior of others towards us, our hands are

tied. We have to move beyond the naive expectations that

if we do good, people will treat us right. The fact is they may

not-we cannot control how people respond to us. Let God

give you what your family doesn't. If your earthly father

doesn't affirm you, then let your heavenly Father take his

place. (Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters,

says the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18 (NCV)

If friends and family let you down, don't be too harsh in your

judgement. We're all human and all of us have let someone

down sometime!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Lighthouses not only stand against the elements and offer

a stark beauty to a seascape, but their whole purpose is to

save lives. They guide ships to safety by throwing light out 

into the night, beckoning the Captains to shore. In a similar 

way, you might easily stray into dangerous waters if not for

God's light thrown on your path.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

Do you ever think of yourself as a lighthouse to others?

You have the power within to guide, shape and direct the

path of another. Someone is following in your footsteps.

Where will they lead?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Moses had a staff.

David had a sling.

Samson had a jaw bone.

Rehab had a string.

Mary had some ointment.

Dorcas had a needle.

All were used by God.

What do you have?

God inhabits a tiny seed, empowers the tiny seed.

Don't discount the smallness of your deeds.

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

Do not despise...small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices 

to see the work begin. Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)

If the scripture records a drink of cold water in the name

of Jesus, as being significant, our deeds big or small will

be remembered...as long as we're not trying to toot our

own horn!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 9

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A Sunday school teacher illustrated, on a chalk board,

Jesus calming the storm on the sea, She erased her

illustration and asked the class why do you think the

storm went away and the sea became calm? One little

boy's explanation..."Because you erased it!" God's

presence in your life erases the storms brought on

by others and yourself.)

Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Turn, O Lord, and deliver me, save me because of your

unfailing love. Psalm 6:4 

Remember: God's eraser is bigger than your mistakes!

Know I prayed for you. Blessings-Freda

August 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The God who spoke...still speaks. The God who came

still comes. He comes into my world. He comes into

your world. He comes to do what we can't

(Max Lucado-From Elva Smithson)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and he saves

those whose spirits have been crushed. Psalm 34:18

Where is God when you need him? He's where he always

was-is and will be. He is ready to heal-comfort and lift

up those whose footsteps falter!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever seen a trout swimming upstream? They've

been known to rest from the plummeting effects of the

current by hiding behind a rock. Once refreshed, they 

move back into the flow. If you feel weary of 'well doing,'

perhaps it's time to draw near God, the Rock, and allow

the current to flow past, while you rest . You honor God

when you care for your spiritual life by taking refuge in

Him. (Meagan Gillan)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my

God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. Psalm 18:2

I've been told that when I was small and in trouble with my

mother, I would run and get behind my grandpa's chair. He

was usually reading and had no clue to what had taken place.

But he would defend me, by holding out his arms, so my mother

could not reach me. God is like that with you and me. The next

you find yourself rowing upstream, step behind the Rock and 

rest in Him! 

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Though you may not always be aware of it, God pours

his grace on on your life day after day and year after

year. His grace marks your steps and directs your course.

Because of his goodness you can never escape his notice,

not even if you try. God cares for you and is always there

for you. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

I love the Lord for he heard my voice; he heard my cry

for mercy. psalm 116:1

Notice: The above thought, says, because of his goodness, not

because I'm good...that's GRACE!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda 

August 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The need to love is universal. Each of us longs for the

affirmation that assures us that we are needed, appreciated,

and desired. We are strengthened by the strokes others

gives us, when no strokes are forthcoming, we sometimes

falter. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

Love: always protects, always trusts, always hopes,

always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7

Love is like a boomerang, throw it out to others and it will

come back to you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I can stand what I know. It's what I don't know that

frightens me. (Frances Newton)

SCRIPTURE:

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow

of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

Psalm 23:4

I suppose the reason we're afraid of death is that it is the

"unknown." I heard a preacher recently comment on the 

above scripture. "Where there is a shadow, there must be

light. If death is but a shadow, the light must be God and 

he will be there with you. "

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Do you remember your simplest fears as a child? Did you

 shudder when a spider crawled across the ceiling? Or did

mighty claps of thunder send you scurrying under cover?

In September 11, 2001 Americans faced circumstances 

beyond their own resources and turned to God with the

same helplessness as a child in a raging storm. God 

promises his presence in fright and joy alike.

(Megan Gillian)

SCRIPTURE:

Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses, but we

put our trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:7

I read a story of a little boy who called out to his mom, that he

was afraid. She called back : Don't be afraid, God will take care

of you." His answer, "But I want someone with skin on!" We

all need someone with skin on, that's why God gives us each

other!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

August 2

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There's limited availability...so don't hang around: Book 

early. So says the online location for buying tickets to visit 

Buckingham Palace. The admission only allows you into

the State Rooms. The Queen will be someplace else. Isn't

it wonderful that the availability to the very Throne Room

of God is not limited? Isn't it good to know you don't have

to book early? You can check in any time. (Peggy Gustave) 

SCRIPTURE:

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand days elsewhere.

Psalm 84:10

Check in today. Visit the Throne Room. No reservations necessary!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

 Never look back on the past with regret

For days that might have been,

Nor the promises made that were never kept

And the goals you did not win.

For everything there is a season,

A time to reap and sow,

A time to laugh and a time to cry

And a time for us to grow.

(Jean V. Russell)

SCRIPTURE:

There is a time for everything, and a season for every 

activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

As we begin a new month, let go of things past. Begin

this new month with a fresh out-look. Count each day

a blessing and make each day count!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda