January 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When asked how she still appeared young despite her

difficult lifestyle, Mother Teresa replied, "Sometimes

a good feeling inside is worth more than a beautician."

(Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul)

SCRIPTURE:

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Acts 20:35

Give yourself a beauty treatment today, do something nice for

someone... and don't forget to SMILE!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 30

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A blind person asked St. Anthony, "Can there be

anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied,

"Yes, losing your vision." (From Pat Beck)

SCRIPTURE:

For judgement I have come into this world, so the blind

will see and those who see will become blind. John 9:39

The reference for this verse says:"In a sense Jesus did not

come to judge, but his coming divides people, and this

always brings a type of judgment. Those who reject his

gift end up blind." May you never lose your vision!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when

in trouble; it is a "steering wheel" that directs us in

the right path throughout life. (From Pat Beck)

SCRIPTURE:

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears

are attentive to his prayers. 1 Peter 3:12

I have on my my refrigerator door a plaque that says:

"More things are wrought by prayer than this world

dreams of." My challenge to you: test this and see if

it is not true!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Renew me, Father in the wonder of prayer.

(Vicki Schad)

SCRIPTURE:

Lord teach me to pray. Luke 11:1

He is waiting and longing to hear from you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for

wealth or power, but for the passionate sense of the

potential, for the eye which, ever young and ardent,

sees the possible. (Kierkegarrd)

SCRIPTURE:

For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

As long as you can visualize possibilities for your

life... no matter your age, you'll never be old!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The most serious conflict we will ever have will not

be with our spouse, child or coworker... but with the

Lord. Scripture teaches us that we're hopelessly at

odds with the holiness of God. His standards are

so high that even our best efforts are offensive to

Him, But the Good News is that the Lord made it

possible for our sins to be removed, so that we can

be reconciled with Him. This is possible through

Jesus Christ, who died on the cross, so our sins

would not be counted against us.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

We implore you on behalf of Christ... be reconciled with

God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

Have you been to the cross?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 25:

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If we are going to be made into wine, we need to

be crushed; you cannot drink grapes.

("A Continual Feast." Jan Karon)

SCRIPTURE:

Men do not pour new wine into old wineskins. If they

do, the wineskins will burst. No, they pour new wine

into new wineskins. and both are preserved.

Matthew 9:17

Jesus was certainly crushed... so that we could bask in

the "the new wine," of his love!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If people knew the healing power of laughter and joy,

many of our fine doctors would be out of business. Joy

is one of nature's greatest medicines.

(Catherine Ponder)

SCRIPTURE:

The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10

Laughter is good for the soul as well as the body.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 23

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty. Early

in the morning, my song shall rise to Thee.

(Linda Ching Sledge)

SCRIPTURE:

Come into his presence singing.

Psalm 100:2

Put your life in tune... begin the day with a song

in your heart!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

(Will Rogers)

SCRIPTURE:

A chattering fool comes to ruin.

Psalm 10:10

I think it might be a good idea for me to have the

above thought tattooed on my wrist!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear a smile,

For every care a promise

And a blessings in each trial.

For every problem life sends you,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

(From Anita Poland)

SCRIPTURE:

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.

And walk in the sunshine of God's love today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Lord, give me patience to wait for my wings.

(Eric Fellman)

SCRIPTURE:

Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an

everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4

Lord, just give me patience!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Open my eyes, Lord, to the little things around me that

can calm me down. (Daily Guidepost)

SCRIPTURE:

And if he cares so wonderfully for the flowers that are

here today and gone tomorrow, won't he surely care

for you? Matthew 6:30 (LB)

Open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you. Find a

serendipity in your day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Have you ever noticed how a song that is repeatedly played

can get stuck in your mind, whether you like the song or not?

In the same way, it is easy for the repetitious message prevalent

in the country today to saturate your thinking, which can influence

your emotions, attitudes and behavior. In the current cultural

climate of hardship, and insecurity, many people are experiencing

fear, anxiety and despair. (Vantage point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed, by renewal

of your mind. Romans 12:2

Replace negative thoughts with happy thoughts!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Love soothes, encourages, inspires. It enhances our

wholeness, both when we give it and when we receive

it. Without the expressions of love, we are severed from

family and friends. It is the bond that strengthens each of

us, giving us courage to tackle what's lying ahead.

(Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:

If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body

to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:3

Without the expressions of love, life would indeed be barren!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 16

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

Today I've been married to my Jim (Who is a gem of a man) for 57 years.

He has been my hero and best friend. Thank you God for 57 years of blessings!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When traveling through a dark tunnel, what a comfort to see

the light shining from the other side. It's a promise that there

is an opening and the road is not a dead end. Similarly, as a Christian,

you know that you have life beyond the things of this world, both now

and for eternity. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3

Allen Jackson sings a song I love. "I Want To Stroll Across Heaven With You."

I told Jim, that's what I want to do with you. Are you prepared to stroll across

heaven with someone you love?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Worry is a darkroom in which negatives can develop.

(From Mary Scroggins)

SCRIPTURE:

Do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

If we do not take one day at a time, we'll be in the

darkroom of life permanently! (I'm speaking to myself

in this!)

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Take responsibility for your own thoughts and convictions

and refuse to swallow hook, line and sinker what someone

in power tells you. It is acceptable by God, to ask questions,

express your views and explore the truth. Increased study of

His word will help you become confidently discerning.

(Vantage point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved a

worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly

handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

The best way to be discerning and know what you believe, is

to study God's word!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never

grows old. (From Heartwarmers)

SCRIPTURE:

He (God) has made everything beautiful in its time.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Blessed is the person that has the ability to see

beauty in unexpected places!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

There are some things you learn best in calm,

and some things in a storm. (Willa Cather)

SCRIPTURE:

He stilled the storm to a whisper. Psalm 107:29

Whether calm or storm, it is God who sees you

through it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

"I can do it myself!" is a statement every two-year-old

makes one time or another. Do you say the same thing

about certain aspects of your life? It is especially easy

when times are good to rely on self and believe that it

is of your own effort that all is well. But the truth of the

matter is that you need the daily touch of God in every

area of your life at every moment.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

O Lord, my God, I take refuge in you. Psalm 7:1

God is there each morning, with open arms! Don't

disappoint him... seek him as you begin your

day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Today is the last of this series "Just for Today. "

I hope it has been beneficial to you!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will gather courage to do what is right and take responsibility

for my own actions. (From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the

situation God has called him to. 1 Corinthians 7:24

Todays society, it seems, does not want to take responsibility for

his or her own actions... think of all the frivolous lawsuits that

blame someone else for one's own responsibility!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 9

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will do something to improve my health.

(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22

Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues

with songs of joy. Psalm 126:2

The best way to improve your health... develop a cheerful

out-look!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.

(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

Why do you look at the speck of saw dust in your brother's

eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

Matthew 7:3

And improving me will take up my whole day... maybe the whole year!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable.

I will be kind and courteous to those who cross

my path and I'll not speak ill of others.

(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word

stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

When I worked I had this quote on my bulletin board.

"Today, make your words sweet, for tomorrow you may

have to eat them!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will improve my mind. I will read something that

requires effort, thought and concentration.

(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman

that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of

truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Today start a study of God's Word!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct the

things that I can and accept those I cannot.

(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these

thing will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Today, remember... God's in control!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today:

I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.

If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill

it with sunshine. (From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:

May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they

be happy and joyful. Psalm 68:3

Think happy thoughts today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I love to present a series of thoughts so... since

this is a new week-new month-new year, I'm

presenting a series from "Dear Abby,"

"Just For Today."

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Just for today: I will live through this day only.

I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about

tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try

to overcome all my problems at once.

(From the Original Credo of Al-Anon.)

SCRIPTURE:

You do not know what will happen tomorrow.

You ought to say, "if it's the Lord's will we will

live to do this or that." James 4:14-15

Since God has only given us today, make the most of it;

do not ruin it by regrets of yesterday of fear for tomorrow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 2

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Nobody has ever measure how much the heart can hold.

(From Reminisce Magazine)

SCRIPTURE:

Love one another deeply, from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22

The heart is expandable and has a great capacity for love;

there's always room for one more!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 1, 2011

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Happy 2011 everyone!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You don't get to choose how you're going to die or when,

you can only decide how you're going to live. (Joan Baez)

SCRIPTURE:

I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have

received. Ephesians 4:1

If you have regrets from 2010, know God's grace can erase

them and and give you a clean slate for 2011!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda