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