Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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

Monday, February 27, 2012

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

Sunday, February 26, 2012

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

Saturday, February 25, 2012

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


Friday, February 24, 2012

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

Thursday, February 23, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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

Monday, February 20, 2012

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

Sunday, February 19, 2012

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

Saturday, February 18, 2012

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

Friday, February 17, 2012

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

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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

Monday, February 13, 2012

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

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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

Friday, February 10, 2012

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

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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

Monday, February 6, 2012

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

Sunday, February 5, 2012

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

Saturday, February 4, 2012

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

Friday, February 3, 2012

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



Thursday, February 2, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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