October 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Surrendering to God is the key that unlocks the door to the life
you want. A bigger spiritual 'to do' list or a calendar full of
church activities will not change our lives. When we give ourselves
to God-mind, body, soul and spirit-He changes us.
(Nicole Johnson)

SCRIPTURE:
Not my will. but yours be done. Luke 22:42

Scary words in both the Scripture and thought. Surrender, means being
vulnerable and that goes against our natural self-protection! God knows this,
because He created us, so He is patient with us while we learn to SURRENDER!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nothing you could ever buy could  compare to actually being
given a new start in life. We not only get a new start, but we
become a new creation. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Therefore, if any is in Christ, he is a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:17

Thank God for your new life in Christ, something you can't buy
or earn!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We find encouragement in today's Scripture. Be honest
before God about your circumstances and challenges and
depend on Him to deal with the evil you encounter.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.
And he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
1 Corinthians 10:13

Evil has always and will always be in this world, but God's goodness
overshadows it. We need to stay in the safety of the circle of God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 28

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sin will keep you from His Book and His Book will keep
you from sin. (Dwight L. Moody)

SCRIPTURE:
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go, guard it well for
it is your life. Proverbs 4:13

The only way that His Book will help us, is to read it as
instructions, not literature!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You have to stop looking at yourself through your eyes and see
yourself through God's eyes. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at
the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

Remember: Who you are is more important than how you look!

Know I prayed for you today. Freda

October 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Christian walk takes one day at a time. Some days are
better than others, but each day belongs to the Lord.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118: 24

My problem, sometimes is trying to live today, yesterday and tomorrow
all at the same time, that's too much of a burden for frail human shoulders.
It's good to be reminded to live one day t a time!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 25

Greetings:God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God created us to have a relationship with Him; He created us to
dwell with him. Genesis 3 until Revelation 21, the Bible is about
God's plan to get the world back, reversing the destruction of sin.
The answer is prophesied in Genesis 3:15 as being Jesus. Jesus is
the One to restore sinful man back to a Holy God.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
For God so Love the world, he gave his one and only Son.
John 3:16

It is really hard for us to comprehend just how much God wants a
relationship with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In many ways, you may feel like a prisoner. You may have habits
you cannot break, you may find yourself in circumstances that have
not changed, you may feel that God isn't answering your prayers.
What are you to do? Worship. Worship when you are sad, feel bad
and after you're mad. Worship everyday. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Paul and Silas were praying and, singing hymns to God and the prisoners
were listening to them. An earthquake came and suddenly, the doors to
the prison were opened. (Acts 16: 15:26

It seems hard to worship when you feel God is silent, but I read something
the other day that inspired me. "A teacher is always silent , when giving a
student a test!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
With the issues in life, we pray and ask God for guidance, but often
go and do what we want. We need to listen and obey what God says.
God addresses many of the issues we face in the Bible. Our Lord cares
about everything we do. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
I have stretched out my hands all day long to a rebellious people, who
walk in a way that is not good, according to their own thoughts.
Isaiah 65:2

Some people do not think that God is involved in every little detail in
our lives. In Matthew it says that God has numbered every hair on every
head... how much more detailed can you get then that?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When you are wronged, it's difficult to allow God take care of
the matter and not take matters into your own hands. The
process of waiting on the Lord for vindication may take longer
than you want to wait. Surrender all your bitterness and hurt to
God. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
They pay evil for good and leave my soul forlorn.
I went about mourning as though for my friend or my brother.
Psalm 35: 12, 14

When one is betrayed, especially by a friend, it is hard to wait for
vindication and in some cases vindication may not come in this life,
but you can be sure you will be vindicated in the next life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 21

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When anyone remains modest, not after praise, but after blame,
them his modesty is real. (Jean Paul Richter)

SCRIPTURE:
Keep a clean conscience so that those who speak maliciously may
be ashamed of their slander. 1 Peter 3:16

Keeping a clear head, when one is blamed or criticized, is one way
to remain humble... easier said than done!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Appreciate everything you have, especially your friends!
Life is too short and friends are too few! (Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17

Friends, like plants, need to be nourished!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 19

Welcome to my Garden!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If only I'd been born somewhere else...
If only I'd been treated fairly...
If only I'd had more opportunities...
If only...
Put down your scrapbook of life and pick up the Bible and read
Jesus' words in John 3:6 Human life comes from human parents
and spiritual life from the Spirit.
God has not left you adrift on a sea of heredity. You have a choice
in the path you take... choose well. (Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
Choose for yourselves  this day whom you may serve. But for me and
my household, we will serve God. Joshua 24:15

I hope you have made the same choice as Joshua!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Rigidity is prevented most of the time as love and compassion
mesh us into tolerant human beings. (Kathe S. Crawford)

SCRIPTURE:
Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.
Psalm 95:8

Love can soften the most rigid heart!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Jim is getting better each day. Thank you for the prayers.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You may have had your share of hard knocks, but God put you here
for some special purpose and your opportunity to make your mark has
not passed. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Live in harmony with one another. Romans 12:16

Simple words that are oft times hard to follow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 16

Greetings: God less you this day!

I think Jim is getting better each day. Continue to keep us in
your prayers.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Some people remember certain things about us, but God knows
all about us. He knit us together in our mother's womb. He knows
your name, as well as every thought. You can trust Him.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Fear not, for  I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are
mine. Isaiah 43:1

Wouldn't you be surprised if you met the Queen of England and she called
you by name? Well, one much higher than the queen knows your name and
calls you to follow Him... isn't that marvelous?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Jim had a fair night last night. Continue to pray for us.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Remember: There is no God like your God. He is still worthy of praise.
Stop today amidst your busy schedule and take the time to praise Him,
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
My whole being will exclaim, "Who is like you, O Lord?"
Psalm 35:10

Send up mimi praises today, they do not have to be long. The above Scripture
would be a good one to repeat!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 14

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day

One of the greatest blessings we have in America, is the
freedom to worship, I pray you plan to take advantage today
of this wonderful blessing. I've been unable to gather with other
Christians for the last two weeks and I miss it. Jim had a good night,
but had a bad spell yesterday, so I plan to stay home again today.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It just doesn't matter if everything gets done on time or in the right
order. It just does not matter. What does matter  is that I honor the
Lord by pouring out His love through me; what matters is that I
find the joy of the Lord in everyday challenges and appreciate every
blessing, moment by moment. (Daily Disciples Devotional)  

SCRIPTURE:
The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Today, find joy in every little thing.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Thanks again for all your prayers. I brought Jim home last night.
He slept so well, he was exhausted!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Grace defines you! Listen, God wrote your story. He cast you in His drama.
You hang as God's work of art, a testimony in His Gallery of grace.
(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
The promise comes by faith, so it may be by grace, and may be guaranteed.
Romans 4:16

And thank God for His grace!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There are enough targets to aim at without firing at each other.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not accuse a man for no reason-when he has done you no
harm. Proverbs 3:30

I like this saying: "When you point a finger at someone else, you
have four pointing back at you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!
After 5 1/2 hours in ER yesterday evening, they admitted Jim
into the hospital. Please continue to pray for us.

 THOUGHT FOR TODAY
I compare the troubles which we undergo in a year to a bundle
of sticks, far too large for us to carry. But God does not require
us to carry the whole bundle at once. He mercifully unties the
bundle and gives us one stick, which we carry today, and then
another which we carry tomorrow and so on. This might be easily
managed, but when we choose to increase our troubles by carrying
yesterday's stick all over again and adding tomorrow's stick to the
load, before we're required to bear it! (John Newton- From Dot Barr)

SCRIPTURE:
Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble
in heart and my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30

If we allow Jesus to carry our burdens, our yoke indeed will be light!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Last night was not a good night, so keep your prayers coming!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
During those sad times in each of our lives we understand the
afflictions of Christ as He becomes our Sustainer, our Strength
and our Peace. Our Christian life is not only about receiving from
the Lord, but also about enduring until the end.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and aquatinted
with grief. Isaiah 53:3

Whatever we are going through, He has already been there!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Please keep your prayers coming, Jim is not progressing as
much as I feel he should, He coughed so much again last
night!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Isaiah 30:15 is a great verse to test our faith; where are you today?
Why do you do certain things? Is your mind at rest? Do you have
stillness of soul because you trust the Lord for your circumstances
today? This is not easy, but that is why a repentant heart is needed
every day, For we fall short of His standard.(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
In repentance and rest is your salvation . In quietness and trust is your
strength, but you would have none of it. Isaiah 30:15

We cannot discount God's grace, for we do fall short. He does not ask
for perfection, only progress... so keep on keeping on!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 8

Greetings: God bless you this day.

I'm asking for your prayers for my husband Jim. We spent
three and a half hours in ER last night. He has acute bronchitis
and at 88 that's not to be taken lightly!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The beautiful reality of your relationship with God is that your
line of communication is direct and immediate. You have the
privilege and joy of taking your prayers and praises directly
to Him each day. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 5:14

We just do not comprehend what a great blessing it is to go directly
to the throne of God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 7

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Today as you wait for God to open the door, ask the Lord to give
you an opportunity to speak about Him. Ask Him to teach you to
be bold and thank Him for saving you and giving you His Holy
Spirit. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory
of God the Father.  Philippians 2:11

We shouldn't just confess it, but live it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When Jesus walked this earth, He used God's word to war
against the temptations of Satan. This is your model for how
to use the sword of the Spirit, in spiritual battles in your life.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17

The scripture has the same effect on Satan today, as it had  in the
days of Jesus, use it against the enemy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If God has given you promises, then He is the One who is
responsible to fulfill them. God does not need your help or
efforts. What He started in the Spirit will not be accomplished
in the flesh. It is the enemy who tries to discourage you. Satan
will put thoughts in your mind of doubt and self-defeat. Out
loud, tell those forces of evil that God has a plan, regardless of
your abilities. You choose to rest on His promises, instead of
worrying and doubting God by looking at yourself.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Are you so foolish? Having began in the Spirit, are you now, being
made perfect in the flesh? Galatians 3:3

When I feel self-doubts coming on, I tell myself... God's still working on me
and I'm still in His workroom!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 3

Greetings: God bless you today:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God Commanded: "Love your neighbor as yourself." We need
to pray to understand this kind of love. We get so caught up in
busy everyday struggles, trying hard to make it through the day
that we forget others are in need too. Pray that today you will be
used by God and that you can incorporate Him in everything you
do today. ( Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Love the Lord thy God with all your heart and all your soul
and all your mind, This is the greatest commandment. And the
second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:37-40

Today: make a call. write a note, send an e-mail to someone. It just might
make a difference in their day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There are Spiritual storm chasers in the world. They aren't afraid
to take risk for the Kingdom of God. They know the storms will
not overtake them unless the Lord allows it. The higher purpose
of God make the risks they take worthwhile. The peace of God
enables them to ride out the most severe storms.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

I have never risk my life for the cause of Christ, but I have stepped out of
my comfort zone and one of the things that helps me take that risk... I don't
mind being a fool for Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to October, It is hard to believe how fast this
year has gone!

THOUGH FOR TODAY:
Quite times alone with God are important to spiritual growth.
Still Paul gives us a few tips that are helpful anytime, but
particularly when things seem to be slipping out of control.
He says, "Be joyful always!" Sing tidings of comfort and joy
as you wrap packages. He says, Pray continually." You can
commune with the Lord even rolling dough or shoveling snow.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

To pray without ceasing, means to be on conversional terms with God.
Talking to Him during the day as the day unfolds. One of the ways I do
that is praying for the emergency vehicles when I hear a siren and for
who ever they are rushing to help. I have began to include planes and trains
when I hear them pass as well.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda