December 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Happy New Year's Eve everyone. Have a safe celebration!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A kick in the rear is a step forward.

(Chicken Soup For The Soul)

SCRIPTURE:

Endure hardship as a discipline, God is testing you as sons.

Hebrews 12:7

Next time you feel God kicking you forward... you will know

that he is still working on you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Sports don't build character, they reveal it.

(Heywood Hale brown)

SCRIPTURE:

Suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character;

and character, hope. Romans 5:4

If ones character is never tested, ones never sure if he or

she has character. It is through testing that character is

revealed and also through testing that character is built.

So, if your being tested... God is helping you build your

character!

Know I prayed for you today-Blessings-Freda

December 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When God leads you to the edge of a cliff, trust him

and fully and let go. Only 1 or 2 things will happen, either

He'll catch you or teach you to fly. (Les Truner)

SCRIPTURE:

I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Matthew 28:20

You'll always find God at the end of a rope, the end of

the day or the end of life. He's always there... if we look

for him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Don't go questioning what the Lord has planned for you.

(from Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,

plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give

you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Remember: God has better plans, than you and I could

ever dream of!

Blessings to all of you-Freda

December 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Compassion is difficult to give away, because it keeps

coming back to you. (from Mary Scroggins)

SCRIPTURE:

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving

each other, just as Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Compassion is like a boomerang, toss it on and it will

come back to you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 26

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Aspire to inspire before you expire.

(From Dot Barr)

SCRIPTURE:

Seek good, not evil and the Lord God Almighty

will be with you. Amos 5:14

Have you ever though what you would like said about you

when you do expire? I would like it said, "She was a Christian!"

God bless each of you! Freda

December 25:

Greetings: God bless you this Special Day!

Merry Christmas to all!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace.

May the gladness of Christmas bring you hope.

May warmth of Christmas bring you love.

(From Heartwarmers)

SCRIPTURE:

And the Angels said, "Glory to God in the highest and

on earth peace to men on whom his favor rest.

Luke 2:14

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with family and

friends. I count each of you as my friend and want to thank

you for allowing me to visit you each day through the wonderful

technology of the enternet. I pray your day will be merry and

blessed!

Blessings-Freda

December 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Mary wrapped the first Christmas Gift... with your

names on it (Our Church Marquee)

SCRIPTURE:

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,

because there was no room in the inn. Luke 2:7

The birth of Jesus is not just some cute Bible story... it is

the greatest event this world has ever known and the

greatest gift we will ever receive!!!

May God bless each of you this special time! Blessings-Freda

December 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Christmas is a gift from God that a man/woman

cannot keep until he/she gives it to someone else.

(Dorothy Cameron Smith)

SCRIPTURE:

Freely you have received, freely give.

Matthew 10:8

Pass the gift forward!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It Christmas in the mansion

Yule-log fires and silken frocks;

It is Christmas in the cottage,

Mothers filling little socks.

It is Christmas on the highway,

In the thronging, busy mart;

But dearest, truest Christmas

Is the Christmas in the heart.

(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the

wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

Christmas is not in things, but in the heart!!

Know I prayed for you today. blessings-Freda

December 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I'm about ready to start building an Ark!

We've had constant rain for a week.

You can be sure I'm not going to put ants

in my Ark. I'm fed up with the pesky things!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the

presence of a happy family, all wrapped up in each

other. (Burton Hillis)

SCRIPTURE:

This is the message you heard from the beginning.

We should love one another. 1 John 3:11

Our Gift came floating in last night. Our Daughter, Janet,

husband, Richard and son, Jeremy arrived! The best gift you

can give your family... is love!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I'm excited. Our kids in Tennessee will be flying in tonight.

Please pray for safe travel!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Christmas is a shinning festival of the unselfish. It

is the homecoming of the spirit... the glorification

of all that is good. (Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

To get the real feeling of the Christmas spirit, give yourself

a gift... give to someone with no thought of return!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 19

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The warmth of Christmas greetings

And the glow from Christmas cheer

Is enough to warm the heart

And last throughout the year.

(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Greet on another with a holy kiss.

Romans 16:16

Even if the kiss is by mail. I love Christmas cards.

I love to hear from folks I've not heard from since

last Christmas season. My prayer for you... may

the greeting's of this Christmas season warm your

heart throughout the New Year!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Christmas comes softly to the waiting heart,

In candle's glow and star and ringing bell.

Across the snow, glad welcome lights the way

To hearth and home where

Joy and laughter dwell.

(Carol Bessent Hayman)

SCRIPTURE:

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone

hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in

and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20

We know that joy and laughter does not dwell in every

home in America. But Christ can and will dwell in every

home... if He is invited in!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

May you have the gladness of Christmas,

Which is hope;

The spirit of Christmas,

Which is peace;

The heart of Christmas;

Which is love.

(Ada V. Hendricks)

SCRIPTURE:

Now remain these three: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13

May hope, peace and love be yours this Christmas

season, but remember... if you do not find them in

those around you, you can find them in the God

you trust!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

With Christmas coming, don't forget to reflect on just

how precious this gift of Jesus is to you.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to

your children, how much more will the heavenly Father

give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. Luke 13:11

Give God a gift today... thank him for sending his Son to

save you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Into the hearts treasury

I slipped a coin,

That time cannot take

Nor a thief purloin-

O better than minting

Of a gold-crowned king

Is the safe-kept memory

Of a lovely thing.

(Sara Treasdale)

SCRIPTURE:

I think God every time I remember you.

Philippians 1:3

Make lovely memories this Christmas season for

those you love... so they can say the same of you as

the scripture above!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you left the Christmas spirit

Tucked away upon a shelf,

Take it down and start the season

By giving of yourself.

Just by saying, "Merry Christmas,"

with a smile upon your face

You can make some person happy

And the world a better place.

(Reginal Holmes)

SCRIPTURE:

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.

Proverbs 15:13

Don't forget to smile today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

After the end of this month, the server that sends

this message out, will no longer be in operation.

I'm not exactly sure how I will send it, but you

can pick this up on my blog.

http://freda-thoughtfortoday.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Father, this Christmas season help me to seek you in the

everyday places of my life and to share your love with abandon.

(Pamela Kennedy)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord's right hand is lifted high; the Lord's right hand has

done mighty things. Psalm 118:16

Every day is a good day to share his love, especially, during this

hectic, hurried season. My prayer for you: Amid all the busyness

you will find time and a place to calm your spirit and renew your

soul in his presence!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 12

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

How many Christmases held in the heart?

How many scenes to remember?

Starlight and snow and the magical glow

That only comes in December.

How many Christmases held in your heart?

How many more to be measured?

Joy in the air, happy greetings to share,

There are memories rare to be treasured.

(Doris Chalma Brock)

SCRIPTURE:

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

in it. Psalm 118:24

How many more to be measured? Only God knows... we

have today, rejoice in it, make great memories!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Christmas is a golden chain that binds family in faith, hope

and love... drawing each to the open hearth of togetherness.

(Juanita Johnson)

SCRIPTURE:

Two is better than one, because they have a good return for their

work. If one falls down his friend can help him up.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

During this Christmas season... pledge to repair broken relations,

contact those you haven't heard from in awhile and stay in touch

with those whom you see often, because relationships are so very

precious!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

december 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God does what we cannot do so we can be what we

dare not dream. (Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

For what the law was powerless to do in that it was

weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending

his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a

sin offering. Romans 8:3

And folks, that is it in a nutshell... the reason for the

celebration of this wonderful season!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It is not by chance but design that the sorrows we experience

though-out our lives are countered by equal servings of joy.

One offsets the other. And we are strengthened by their

combination. The reality is that each day will present both

occasions for irritation and laughter, neither should dominate.

(Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy

to my soul. Psalm 94:19

Joy is a choice... so today, choose to be joyful!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Swallowing angry words are much easier than having

to eat them! (Robert C. Savage)

SCRIPTURE:

In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while

you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

Traffic is increasing, stores are crowded, people's patience are

short and it becomes increasingly easy to lose one's temper. When

you feel yourself losing it... take time out to reflect the "reason

for the season!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor and

fly your flag today.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Perhaps you've said about a pleasant neighbor, "She always

sees the glass half-full." You've probably encountered someone

whose negative attitude causes people to accuse them of seeing

the glass half-empty.

Daily our Creator offers both much treasures. Both breath the

same air, have the same potential relationships to explore, choices

to make, talents to share, work to accomplish. It is the Lord's

generous and gracious character to give. We are blessed to receive.

By accepting God's greatest gift, His Son, Jesus Christ, we have

opportunity to flourish. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

He causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain

on the righteous and unrighteous. Matthew 5:45

The choice is ours-we accept or reject him. While those who reject him

are blessed to a certain extent, they miss our on the Father-child

relationship!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There is nothing like returning to a place that remains

unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have

altered. (Nelson Mendela)

SCRIPTURE:

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

Growing can be painful. There are some things we do not

want to change, but nothing remains the same!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 5

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

No Christian deserves God's grace. Yet by it you have been

saved, and without it are a walking zero. It is not surprising,

then, that your particular gifting is by grace as well. Everything

that is good in you is a reflection of God's grace. Each one of

you should use whatever gifts he/she has received to serve

others, faithfully administrating God's grace in various ways.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.

Romans 12:6

Regardless of how gifted you are... Remember: those gifts

come from God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Never underestimate the power of courtesy. Your courtesy

may not be returned or remembered, but your discourtesy

will. (Princess Jackson Smith)

SCRIPTURE:

In your patience possess ye your soul.

Luke 21:19 (KJV)

Today's thought hits me where I live! A few weeks back, after

being put on hold for longer than I wanted, I was impatient

with my response. The receptionist pointed out to me that

the office was very busy and would I be patient with her. Do

you think she remembered me? Of course she did, especially

with the name, Fullerton, sadly she will not know I wear

another name... Christian!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

NASA'S Kepkar space telescope has been bringing to

Astronomers a treasure trove of observations of distant

planets.

The extent of God's handiwork in the skies has only begun

to become known. How much more do we know today than

David did? And yet he knew-as we do- that the heavens show

fantastic craftmanship of a personally involved Creator. What

a dramatic example of His power.

The same Creator is a Lord of awesome love... love that was manifest

in His Son, Jesus, whose life was sacrificed for mankind and his

salvation. All planetary discoveries cannot compare with the touch of

the hand of God on the life of one sinner. (Vantage Point Devotional)

Scripture:

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his

handiwork. Psalm 91:1

I've seen some of these remarkable pictures on youtube. It makes me

feel like such a small speck in the scheme of things and very humble

that such an Awesome Creator would care for me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It isn't your position, that makes you happy or unhappy,

it's you disposition. (Robert C. Savage)

SCRIPTURE:

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Philippians 4:11

During this holiday season, take the time during busy rush hour,

long lines and rude drivers to be courteous, patient, joyful and

smile at those you meet... it will do you far more good than any

one else! Now, if I can just take my own advice?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Tis the season already! A brand new, busy month!

Do not get so busy that you forget 'The Reason for the Season!'

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you want to have a delightful life at 80, here's what I recommend:

1. Stay spiritually centered.

2. Learn something new each day.

3. Wear your inside person outside.

4. Realize that tranquility is your greatest source of beauty.

5. Remember God's mercy is new every morning... and that's

grace. (Lici Swindoll)

SCRIPTURE:

However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

I remember a statement that a director for a nursing home made:

He said, "Whatever you are will become more pronounced with age.

If you were sweet younger, you will become sweeter. If you were sour

and bitter, that too will become more pronounced!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda