February 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Happy Leap Year Day!

SCRIPTURE:

I encourage you to write down this verse, "The Lord your

God in your midst, the Might One, will save; He will rejoice

over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love. He

will rejoice over your singing." Zephaniah 3:17 Meditate

on it, memorize it, keep repeating it over in your heart and

let God Himself speak theses words. Experience His love and

joy right now.(Daily Disciples Devotional )

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord your God in your midst the Might One, will save; He

will rejoice over you in gladness, He will quiet you with His love,

He will rejoice over your singing. Zephaniah 3:17

And very encouraging words they are!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

As you look at your life today, do you reflect the countenance

of the Lord who knows you by name? Do you live in fear or

peace? Not only does He know us by name, He places His name

on us. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. Psalm 139:1

It s so awesome that the God who created the universe, knows me

by name ad not only knows me, but loves me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

His love is steadfast and His power is great. Trust

Him to carry you through any tribulation. Do not let

fear be your bondsman. Believe in God's reliability

and understand that you are secure in Him.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

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

And you are in better hands than "All-State" any day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 26

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Today, ask the Lord to help you take your eyes off your

circumstances and place your confidence in Him, thanking

Him for his faithfulness. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord,

make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

He's there, even if we do not feel His presence all the time!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Lord has assigned to each of us, a task. What is yours?

Your unique call, assignment, ministry? A trio of questions

might help.

In what direction has God taken you?

What need has God revealed to you?

What abilities has God given you?

(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

The Lord has assigned each of us a task.

1 Corinthians 3:5

If you haven't found your task yet... keep praying. It may be

that your task is to be a prayer warrior!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

If you are aware of a new, good thing God wants to do

in you, write it down in a journal, and put it where

you will see it over the next month. Pray for God's

direction in seeking out his will for you.

(Daily Christians Devotional- Eleanor Whitney)

SCRIPTURE:

Be shepherds, not because you must, but because you are

willing as God wants you to be. 1 peter 5:2

Peter was writing this to shepherds, (elders) but it applies to

all of us. He wants willing hands. He can supply the ability!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Today's thought inspired today's poem, If you

would like to view it. http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Next time you're feeling unworthy, ponder the mountains

of grace and the oceans of mercy, in Jesus, when you come

to the Father, He will welcome you. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Your righteousness is like mountains, O God; your judgments are

like the great deep. Psalm 36:6

And His patience is endless too!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What matters is not how good you are, but how good God is.

Thank Him for His love and mercy in Christ. Out of gratitude

do what pleases Him and when you do wrong ask Him to forgive

you. Pray that others will get a glimpse of Jesus.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast

love. Psalm 6:4

And remember... we'll never be good enough, but Christ is and His

blood covers our sins!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When we can't be with those in need, we can still PRAY.

(Upper-Room)

SCRIPTURE:

The prayer of a righteous man/woman is powerful and effective.

James 5:16

Being a prayer warrior is certainly one of the most effective ways

to serve in the body of Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Christ took the burden of sin on Himself so you could be free,

Leave the past to God this week. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

But for you O Lord, do I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who

will answer. Psalm 38:15

It's the waiting that's hard, but hang in there... God still hears

and he still answers!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 19

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Where will I meet with God today?

(Upper-room)

SCRIPTURE:

Jacob said, "Surely the Lord is in this place-and I did

not know it. Genesis 28:16

The blessings of being a child of God... we meet Him any

place- any time, for He is always with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Trust God. Give your entire attention to God and what is right

now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not

happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with it when

it comes. (Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will

worry about itself. Matthew 6:34

In other words, take one day at a time. Another quote: "Imaginary

things are harder to bear than the real ones!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Open my eyes, that I may see

Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me,

Place in my hands that wonderful key

That shall unclasp and set me free.

(Bruce Evons-Power For Today)

SCRIPTURE:

Then you will understand what is right and just and fair.

Proverbs 2:9

Pray that God will open your eyes today to the things He would

have you do. I shall pray that prayer too!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

God always gives the best to those who leave the choice to him

(From Pat Beck)

SCRIPTURE:

If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

God in His great love for us and in His wisdom, always chooses

what's best for us, even if we do not think so at the time! Leave

the choosing to God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Are you hurting today? Maybe you feel no one really

understands or even cares, Jesus says to, "come boldly

to the throne of grace" and that it's freely given by Jesus.

His sufferings were for just this reason, so that we can

pour out our hearts to the One who truly understands

and the only One who can truly help us.

(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may

obtain mercy and find grace in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

According to the Hebrew writer, we do not need a priest or

any go- between, we're invited to the very throne room of

God! How awesome is that?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Since today is Valentines Day I'm sending out the poem

I posted on my poetry blog. I apologize if you have already

read this on the blog and have to suffer through it twice!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

REAL LOVE

Real love begets real love.

What you send multiplies you see

And like a homing pigeon

It will come back to thee.

Real love...

Is honest and sincere

It has no false motives,

Wants the best for those it holds dear.

Real love...

Is based on real sacrifice

It puts others first,

To serve is to suffice.

Real love...

Seeks happiness, but not its own

It seeks others needs

And to be a banner over house and home!

SCRIPTURE:

Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does

not boast, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record

of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-5

Happy Valentine's Day!

Know I prayed for you today. Bleasings-Freda

February 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Trust the Most High God. Hold fast to Him in love.

He will deliver you and protect you because you know

His name and call on Him. The Lord loves your prayers,

your praise and your thanksgiving.

(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will

protect him, because he knows my name. Psalm 91:14

And He knows your name as well. He is not some far off deity,

but a very personal God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 12

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Does God have an ego problem? No. But we do. Gratitude

lifts our eyes off the things we lack, so we can see the blessings

we possess. Nothing blows the winter out of a day like a

Caribbean breeze of thankfulness. If you look long enough,

you'll find something to bellyache about, so quit looking! Take

your eyes off the weeds and collect your blessings. )Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

And if we look long enough we will find something to be thankful

about... so keep looking!

February 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Where are you today? Most of us live in a Garden, where our

basic needs are met, but what about companionship? If you are

lonely and feeling isolated, start praying to the Lord for His

help. The enemy will keep you isolated as long as he can. Take

steps to get involved in a Bible study or other fellowship

opportunities. Volunteer to help others. In helping others, you

help yourself. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

If we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship

with one another. 1 John 1:7

It has been proven that those who have fellowship with others

live longer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Why do my prayers go unanswered? Prayers are filed in heaven

and if not immediately answered, they are certainly not forgotten,

but in a little while they will be fulfilled to your delight and

satisfaction. Do not allow despair to make you silent, but continue

to present your request to God. (Alistar Begg-From Rose Richardson)

SCRIPTURE:

To keep me from being conceited, because of these surpassingly great

revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh. I pleaded with the

Lord to take it away from me, but he said, "My grace is sufficient for you."

Sometimes God's answer is "no," as in the case of Paul. God is wiser than

you and I. He knows what is best for us and sometimes what we pray for is

not the best for us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What will it profit when life here is o're

Though great worldly wisdom I gain

If seeking knowledge I utterly fail

The wisdom of God to obtain.

(Nelson-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

Seek wisdom as silver and search for her as hidden

treasure. Proverbs 2:4

Wisdom and knowledge are not the same. Wisdom

comes from living and knowledge comes from learning.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Lamb who died to save us is the Shepherd who

lives to lead us. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

I lay down my life for my sheep. John 10:15

Follow The Shepherd!!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

No one is immune to the emotions involving jealousy,

envy, or covetousness. But even if we are tempted with

them, we do not have to be ruled or mastered by them.

When we find ourselves in a situation that stirs up theses

emotions, we must start praying immediately. We must

confess our thoughts to God and be honest with Him. He

will give us strength. Listen to the Lord!

(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

If you do well will you not be accepted? And if you do not

well, sin lies at your door. Genesis 4:6

If we deny we have theses emotions... we only fool ourselves!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Take refuge in the Lord. There is a certainty of security

in Him. Know that He is always faithful, unchanging, and

committed to a covenant relationship with you. The Old

Testament saints were required to seek forgiveness through

the priests. You have Jesus, your private Mediator... the

superior Priest. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

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

Psalm 118:8

God is our refuge and strength!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 5

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Today, when you, the believer, participate in the Lord's

Supper, you are united with other believers, by a common

faith in Christ. Sharing, joy, thanksgiving and deep love for

Christ are intermingled. Isn't that what a quality relationship

is all about? (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

And he (Jesus) took a cup and when he had given thanks he gave

it to them saying, "Drink it all of you." Matthew 26:27

The above "thought,' bears out why it is important for Christians

to gather together for worship. In a bond of unity we gather together

to partake of the Lord's Supper, showing the world, we believe in Christ

and each other!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Thanks for the prayers for Jim. The exrays showed no pneumonia

and he is better today! Praises for that!!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When you speak Jesus hears

And when Jesus hears, thunder falls

And when thunder falls, the world changes

All because someone prayed.

(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:

Then the angel took a censer filled with fire from the

altar, and hurled it to the earth and there came peals

of thunder, rumbles and flashing of lightning and an

earthquake. Revelation 8:5

Keep praying for God keeps hearing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The unbeliever is looking for peace in outer circumstances

of their lives. "If only the world was a peaceful place to be, if

only we had a leader that would establish peace, if only everyone

would be kind to one another... then we would have peace. We

all agree to that kind of thinking to a certain extent. But Jesus tells

us that in this world we will have tribulation. A believer's peace is

different. The kind of peace Jesus gives is peace of the heart.

SCRIPTURE:

Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives, do I

give you. John 14:27

The kind of peace Jesus speaks of and John writes about, does not come

from outer circumstances, but from God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

How is it with you? Are you actively following God's

intentions in your life, moving forward in complete

reliance upon God's power? Or are you, like many, in

a spiritual holding pattern? Times and cultures may

change, but God is the same-yesterday-today and

forever. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

I the Lord do not change. Malachi 3:6

And isn't it wonderful to know that in an ever-changing

world, we have an unchanging God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

It is hard to believe that one month of the New Year

has already past! Welcome to February the "love month."

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The Lord's timing is never too late nor too slow. He is patient

and kind, assessing the whole situation, so that when He fulfills

His promises in you, you will be able to receive them in peace.

We want the quick fix or instant gratification. We want the

immediate and miraculous . However, God's ways are not our

ways and He desires to give us a future life in His Promises.

Little by little complete victory will be yours.

(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:

Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have

increased, and you inherit the land. Exodus 23:30

Probably the hardest lesson for a Christian is to wait... wait for

God's timing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda