November 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Are you easily irritated and provoked? Do you truly give God
praise in word and deed? Study the Scriptures. Know God. Be
transformed in heart and mind. No matter your circumstances
let His will govern your daily life. Let godly behavior and speech
become your daily testimony. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
No human can tame the tongue. James 3:8

Remember: Words can NEVER be unsaid!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As a Christian you are not brought into a relationship with God
through what you do. However , a right relationship with Him
will reveal how you live. Jesus said, "You are the light of the world"
(Matthew 5:14) Allow your words and actions and attitudes be a
shining example of God's love to others every day.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
By their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:16

The fruit we bear as a Christian, should be a by product of our
love for God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 28,

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Just as God exalted Jesus for his humble obedience, He also
promises to exalt you for yours. How encouraging it is to know
that God's promise in response to your humility does not fluctuate
according to who is in authority in government, in your workplace
or your relationships. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
James 4:10

Perhaps the above Scripture is one of the hardest commands for this
generation of Americans to follow. We have never been physically
enslaved and being the proud people we are, we find it hard to humble
ourselves and bow to anyone, even God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In Christ we have been rescued! He has taken us from danger to
safety, from one power and destiny to another, from death to life.
It's worth pondering all that being rescued means to us, as we thank
God for His grace and power. (David McCasland)

SCRIPTURE:
He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us to
the kingdom of the Son of His love. Colossians 1:13

And eternal life starts now, here... when we receive Him as our Rescuer
and Savior!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 26,

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What is the Lord trying to tell you today? Are you going through
a set of circumstances that you refuse to acknowledge is God's
will for your life? Are you fighting or submitting? Are you willing
to listen or are you running? Let us all pray to be on God's side.
When it comes right down to it, He is going to win. We want to be
on His team! (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not call anything impure that God has made clean! Acts 10:15

And he cleanses us as well... when we submit to His will!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 25

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus continues to be our redeemer; and He can use my disappointing
situations for purposes beyond my understanding (Patsy Clarmont)

SCRIPTURE:
Many are the plans of a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that
prevails. Proverbs 19:21

God's plans will move on schedule. If we mess up, He works around
our failures!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Do you have something that you never use, but could never
part with? (From Women of Faith)

SCRIPTURE:
Turn your eyes away from worthless things. Psalm 119:37

Like most pack-rats, I never throw anything away... I just might
need it sometime!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's not everyday that you find someone that will give you a second
chance-much less a second chance every day. But Jesus did.
(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
made us alive in Christ, when we were dead in our transgressions,
it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5

And thank God for His grace!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 22

Greetings:  God bless you this special day!

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!
I hope you have much to be thankful for.

If you would like to view my Thanksgiving poem:
http//:fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Oh, Heavenly Father;
We thank Thee for the food and remember the hungry.
We thank Thee for health and remember the sick.
We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved
May these remembrances stir us to service,
That Thy gifts to us may be used for others... Amen
(From Dear Abby)

SCRIPTURE:
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the
nations what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8

As you offer up your prayer of thanksgiving today, do not forget to
pray for those in the military that are far from home, protecting our
freedom!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you find yourself in trials today, ask the Lord to help you find
joy through His Holy Spirit, so that you will come through the testing
with increased patience, strength and faith. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing the testing of
your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3

I'm sorry, but joy just kinda flees out the window, when I'm being tested!
Thankfully, it returns and I'm so very thankful for God's grace!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I thank God for my handicaps; for, through them, I have found
myself, my work and my God. (Helen Keller)

SCRIPTURE:
You know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature
and not lacking anything. James 1:3-4

We grow more through adversity than through prosperity, as a person
or as a nation!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When catastrophe happens, whether on your doorstep or around
the globe, God is there. He has not turned His back to let things
drift, but tells you to pray. reestablish your eternal ties with  Him
and trust that He knows the end from the beginning and, as He
has from days of old, He will see you through.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. James 5:13

And when God seems silent, continue to trust Him... His timing is
not the same as yours!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 18

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
For us today, our only hope is Jesus. His living Word is our eternal
food. His Holy Spirit is our living water. His very presence in our lives
will give our hearts and minds wisdom and understanding, that goes
beyond our earthly desires. Jesus never said that we would not suffer, but
He did tell us to be of "good cheer," Even though we have tribulation in
this world, we have His peace and He has overcome the world.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Hang in there, we will overcome as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is good... learn to seek Him in faith. It starts with prayer request
and continues until you are praying without ceasing. You will not be
disappointed. How could you ever be more satisfied then with the very
presence of God Himself! (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

To pray continually, simply means to be on good talking terms with God

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Are you different from the world? Would non Christians know you
are a believer in Christ, without you telling them? If you answered "no,"
you would do well to examine yourself and see where your faith can be
turned into action. Being obedient is walking the talk.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
This is how we know that we love the children of God, by loving God and
carrying out his commands. 1 John 5:2

There is a song we sang at church that sums this up...
"They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love!"

Know i prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Are others blessed because of you? Even if you are the only
Christian in your family, God's hand is on you and your home
will be covered with prayer. Continue to pray for your family
and seek the Lord's blessings over those who do not yet know
Him. Press on and do not grow weary. Let your light shine to
those around you and give God the glory.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife
and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing
husband. 1 Corinthians 7:14

Hang in there, if you have a member of your family that has not come
to know God. They are being blessed through you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God doesn't need to glance at the clock. He has all the time in
the world, and His timing is perfect. This is why He urges us
to be patient. He has a plan. He is bringing it about and it will
be revealed at the proper time. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Be patient then brothers, until the Lord's coming. James 5:7

One of the hardest things for us to visualize is the fact that God
lives outside our time-frame. Everything we think or feel is within
the time-frame we live in. We must trust His timing, even though
it is sometimes so hard to do!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You are surrounded by and experience tests and trials from the time
you are born until they day your are buried. Theses experiences in
your schooling, job, your relationships, reveal the quality of the person
you are, in short , your character. God's purpose for these challenges
in your life is to strengthen and develop His character within you and
mature you as a Christian. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:3

Keep on Keeping on... there is light at the end of the tunnel and
Jesus is that LIGHT!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda
 

November 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Are you in the midst of a trial or major decision in your life?  Are
you searching for answers in various places? Knowledge can bring
you peace, but knowledge of God brings you everlasting peace that
continues to surpass understanding. The knowledge of His Word
will give you peace and assurance in ways you could never imagine.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Teach me knowledge and good judgement. Psalm 119:66

According the the above Scripture, good judgement comes from knowing
God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 11

God bless you this Lord's Day!

Happy Veteran's Day! Be sure to fly your flag today
and thank a veteran or one who is in the military, for
the freedom you enjoy!

Today's poem on my poetry Blog: "Hear My Prayer, O Lord"
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let us be thankful for our freedom and for our founding fathers,
who laid the God-fearing foundation for this great nation. But
above everything else, let us not forget the One who made us.
We are God's people-we are sheep of His pasture. Take time today
to give Him praise and thanksgiving for true freedom in Jesus Christ!
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Make a joyful shout unto the Lord! Psalm 100:1

And don't forget to pray for our troops, in dangerous places, who make
our freedom possible, along with the guidance of our Lord!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today's poem on my poetry blog.
"When God Says, "No."
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com


THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need the Lord. There should be nothing we want to do more than
love Him with all that we are and serve Him all our lives. As we continue
to walk with Him, we better understand that His purpose for us is best for
us. We are called to endure these trials of life, as we become more like Christ.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Now, no chastening seems joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless,
afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have
been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

We can't really say we're looking forward to being chastened, but it just may be
that our turn is coming. Stay focused on God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 9

Greetings:God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
On a wall in a concentration camp, a prisoner carved these words:
"I believe in the sun, even when it doesn't shine."
"I believe in love, even when it isn't shown."
"I believe in God, even when he doesn't speak."
What hand could have cut such conviction?
We can see either hurt or healing. Either live by facts or see by faith.
(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
I believe; help my unbelief! Mark 9:24

I've always had a kinship with the man in the above verse; it describes
me as well! When things go wrong-when God is silent-when the future
is uncertain, doubts creep in... that's when I need to ask God for help!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Yesterday, half of America woke up happy, the other half
discouraged. Regardless of which category you fall into,
remember that the course of your life over the next four years,
will be determined by the Lord, not, the election. You are not
an insignificant  pawn, subject to the whims of a politician...
but a powerful servant, subject to the will of God.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
You ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will do this or that."
James 4:15

Perhaps God is saying to us, the same as he said to Israel.
"The multitude of your sacrifices, what are they to me? I
have no pleasure in the blood of bulls and goats. When you
spread your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you;
even if you pray I will not listen. Isaiah 1: 11, 15
We have stood by and allowed Hollywood to dictate the
social acceptance for this nation... God is not pleased!!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Today I would like to share the poem I wrote last night,
that I posted on my poetry blog this morning. I'm just as
inspired to put my thoughts in a poem, when I'm troubled,
as I am when things are looking up!

JESUS, MY LORD
Jesus, my Lord,
When there's no answer to prayer.
Jesus, my Lord,
When I don't feel His care.

Jesus, my Lord,
When disappointment comes my way.
Jesus, my Lord,
When I don't feel His presence today.

Jesus, my Lord,
When the future's unsure,
Jesus, my Lord,
When I fear what I shall endure.

Jesus My Lord,
Through the valley so low.
Jesus, my Lord,
I still love You so!

SCRIPTURE:
Though he slay me, yet I will hope in him.
Job 13:15

Please continue to keep this nation in prayer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Living in this world, you've learned that you cannot  escape pain
or disappointment-even as a Christian. The more evil spreads and
the more deception you encounter, the deeper your need of God and
your dependency on Him for truth. In order to live victoriously and
gloriously as a follower of Christ. God's wisdom is foundational.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
If any lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously.
James 1:5

Today, as the election results unfold. please be in prayer for our nation.
Regardless of who is elected President, Jesus will still be King and God will
still be in control... not Washington, DC!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Be sure to be in prayer for tomorrow's election!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Not poor... but rich. That describes you too, if you are a child
of the King! Troubles are sure to come your way, but they won't
define you. difficulties of this world are just for a short time.
(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
I know your tribulations and you poverty, (but you are rich)
Revelation 2:9

This reminds me of a joke. (A man brings gold with him to the pearly
gates and Saint Peter asks him, "Why are you bringing pavement
with  you?") Our foolishness over monetary things, must fluster God,
who has so many great riches prepared for us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 4

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Try this for one day, notice every word you speak. At the
end of the day, you'll know how much of your daily speech
is negative. The next day, ask God to help you to increase
your positive speech. Keep this up and you just may lick those
problems with your negative speech. (The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
He who loves with a pure heart and whose speech is gracious
will have the king as a friend. Proverbs 22:11

The only King that should matter to us as a friend, is Jesus!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Today, ask the Lord to make your conversation pleasing to Him
and to touch and cleanse the thoughts and heart-intentions from
which shameful dialogue comes. Only God can successfully tame
the tongue (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man.
James 3:2

Not too many are perfect around here. When I worked I had on my
bulletin board this quote: "Lord, today make my words sweet, for
tomorrow I may have to eat them!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus' love does not depend on what we do for Him. If there
was anything that Jesus wanted everyone to understand it is this.
A person is worth something, simply because he is a person.
That's why Jesus treated people the way He did.
You have value simply because you are! (Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

You are valuable because God created you and He does not create junk!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to November.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There resides in each of us a little pocket of fear. For some it's
cowardice. For others it's timidity. Although we know the Savior
gives courage and power, sometimes we feel safer  in our little pocket
than in His big provision. (Luci Swindoll)

SCRIPTURE:
I have blotted out , like a thick cloud , your transgressions. And like a cloud,
your sins. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22

Wow, God goes all the way for us, should we not go all the way for Him?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda