July 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Fear is a choice, learning to trust God is a process.

David discovered this principle at some point.

When your present situation or that of a loved one

immobilizes you with fear, isn't that a clear indication

of lack of trust in God? (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

When I am afraid, I put my trust in him. Psalm 56:3

Fear is a natural response to danger. God knows this

and is patient with us, as He was when David feared for

his life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Today my poetry blog is from the same subject,

(unity) as today's thought.

http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Unity among believers comes from their unity with God.

(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

My prayer is that all my be one, Father, just as you are in me

and I in you. May they also be in us so that the world may

believe that you sent me. John 17: 20-21

Christ prayed the above prayer just before his arrest. Discord

is one of Satan's best tools. If we are not unified with each other,

how can we win the world for Christ?

July 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Many people will try to earn your trust-or

suggest short cuts-but there is only One who

knows the way. Christ has already traveled the

path, He asks you to take. He understands the

hardships ahead and the joys that await you,

when you say, "I trust You." Have you been

lured away by the world? Today is a great day

to reaffirm your reliance on God.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

I tell you now is the time of God's favor, now is the

day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

There is no day, but today and no time like the present!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Our choices and behavior really do impact others,

just as a little leaven makes the whole lump rise.

We need to know the word of God, so we can love

others according to God's standards. True love

speaks out in kindness and compassion.

(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Do you not know that a little leaven, leavens the

whole lump? 1 Corinthians 5:6

And do you not know that someone is watching you?

Someone is following in your footsteps. Where will

they lead?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

My e-mail is sort of hit and miss

I could not get on line this morning.

I have a new modem coming, so maybe

things will get back to normal when that

is installed!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Though destruction walks around us,

Though arrows past us fly,

Angel-guards from Thee surround us,

We are safe when Thou art nigh.

(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:

Endure hardships as discipline , God is treating

you like sons. Hebrews 12:7

Enduring hardships is neither easy or fun, but we

cannot get through this life without enduring some

of them. Just remember God is for us... not against

us... and this too, shall pass!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 17

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

I don't know if you missed me, but I missed you.

I think I've had e-mail withdrawal. I have been

having problems and been unable to get on line.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

You too can be a favored child of God. He lifts a spreading

wing to cover you with warmth and safety, and you can take

refuge in His protection.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me under the

shadow of your wings. Psalm 17:8 (KJV)

And to prove you're the apple of His eye, He sent His Son

to die for you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

July 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A man's mind is like a garden which may be

cultivated or allowed to run wild.

(James Allen)

SCRIPTURE:

Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things

are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever

things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good

report... think on these things. Philippians 4:8

And what we think, see, say, or do registers in the computer

of our mind... in other words... garbage in-garbage out!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you are struggling today, you can release your right to

be angry and release the desire to pass sentence on one

who hurt you, For no one is beyond God's forgiveness.

That's the wonder of mercy. Follow God's example and

erase the record of wrongs. It takes courage, but it will

free you to experience amazing joy.

(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:

Look on my afflictions and pain. And forgive all my sins.

Psalm 25:18 (NKLV)

If someone hurts us, it is most difficult not to strike back.

One way to achieve this is... get on our knees and pray for

the one who has brought us pain!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Understand that , "you are not your own, for you

have been bought with a price." The New Testament

explains that true freedom is not independence from

a master. It is found only in a new master... Jesus Christ,

who purchased you from slavery of sin to live as a servant

of God. The nature of the new relationship provides

structure and meaning to your life. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-

up for evil; but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16

If children have no structure in their lives, no set boundaries, but

are free to indulge every whim, they do not grow up to be very

responsible adults. In the same way, children of God need structure

in their relationship with God If they are to live fruitful lives!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 10

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The first step in being Jesus' disciple is by

becoming His follower at home. Not only

does Jesus meet us right where we are, but

Jesus becomes part of where we are. Home

is our training ground, so the change in our

lives needs to become evident at home first.

(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked,

but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Proverbs 3:33

If you notice the above Proverb uses house for the

the wicked, but home for the righteous... it takes

effort and God's input to make a house a home. I

believe, we in America have forgotten the importance

of home and its influence on society!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours before me. I

refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated

by self-pity, anxiety or boredom. I will face this day with

joy and courage. Today I will make a difference.

(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

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

in it. Psalm 118:24

Because God made this day... it must be good! I will make a

difference today!

(A foot-note) This was certainly put the test

already today. First, I could not get on line with either of my

e-mail carriers. I decided I would go to the store and at a

stop-sign, looking in my purse, I rolled into the girl in front

of me!!! Praises: No damage to either car and I'm back on

line!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

There is one on whom you can always depend. In Christ

you can find shelter and protection from the lies of this

world. God is the only one who will never let you down.

Instead of depending on our government, we need to rely

on God. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.

Psalm 118:8

When things go wrong and we have no human to blame, we

often listen to Satan's lies and blame God. His people have

been doing so since Adam and Eve. Don't you know He grows

weary of always being blamed for the things that go wrong in

our lives?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God does not save us by grace, so that we can live

in disgrace. (Faber)

SCRIPTURE:

You ought to live holy and godly lives. 2 Peter 3:11

How we live our lives speak louder than what we say!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Over time, the Lord has led me to make many, many

changes in my life. I was deceived into thinking I could

make my own peace by controlling my circumstances

and situations. The changes have come by surrendering

my control to Jesus. There is no peace in the world with

out the Lord. Only when I made Jesus Lord of my life,

did I begin to know peace. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may

have peace. John 16:33

Peace is a by-product of faith!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Lord uses small tools to perform large tasks.

(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

If a foot should say, "Because I'm not a hand I am

not part of the body," is it therefore not part of the

body? 1 Corinthians 12:15

Whether you feel you are a foot or a hand... you fit

into the body of Christ and you are very important!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 4

Greetings: God bless you this special day!

Happy 4th of July. Be sure to fly your flag today

and pray for this great nation. My poem today

on my poetry blog is "Birth Of This Nation."

http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

This nation will remain the land of the free as

long as it is the home of the brave . (Elmer Davis)

SCRIPTURE:

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble

themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from

their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and

forgive their sin and I will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

Ronald Reagan once said, "When we cease being one nation

under God, we'll be a nation gone under." Folks are we there

yet!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 3

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Earth has no sorrow that heaven does not feel.

(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

Jesus wept. John 11:35

The above Scripture is only two words, but contain

so much meaning. Jesus, wept over Lazarus' death,

not because he died, for he planned to resurrect him.

His tears were sympathy for his sisters, Mary and

Martha. He has the same sorrow for you and me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by

controlling my thoughts. A person is a product

of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful.

Therefore I will think happy and hopeful thoughts.

I refuse to be a victim of my circumstances.

(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely or admirable,

think about such things. Philippians 4:8

Think happy thoughts today. Day before yesterday, we

were caught in a traffic jam and I completely blew it...

forgetting this principle. Today is a new start!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Life is not about prizes we win, but the people we love.

(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

These three remain faith, hope and love, but the greatest

of these is love, 1 Corinthians 13:13

There would be no hope and faith would die, without love!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda