Thursday, December 31, 2009

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


Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

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

Sunday, December 27, 2009

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

Saturday, December 26, 2009

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

Friday, December 25, 2009

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!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

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

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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

Monday, December 21, 2009

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

Sunday, December 20, 2009

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

Saturday, December 19, 2009

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

Friday, December 18, 2009

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

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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

Monday, December 14, 2009

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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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

Saturday, December 12, 2009

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

Friday, December 11, 2009

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

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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

Monday, December 7, 2009

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

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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

Saturday, December 5, 2009

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

Friday, December 4, 2009

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

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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