Monday, January 31, 2011

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

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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

Saturday, January 29, 2011

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

Friday, January 28, 2011

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

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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


Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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

Monday, January 24, 2011

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

Sunday, January 23, 2011

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

Saturday, January 22, 2011

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

Friday, January 21, 2011

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

Thursday, January 20, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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

Monday, January 17, 2011

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


Sunday, January 16, 2011

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

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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

Friday, January 14, 2011

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


Thursday, January 13, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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

Monday, January 10, 2011

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

Sunday, January 9, 2011

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

Saturday, January 8, 2011

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

Friday, January 7, 2011

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

Thursday, January 6, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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

Monday, January 3, 2011

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

Sunday, January 2, 2011

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

Saturday, January 1, 2011

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