January 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we fall in love with the Word of God, we fall in love
with the Lord. We desire a relationship that is so special and
so personal. Draw close to God. Find a quiet place to be alone
with Him and ask His Spirit to fill you with His love and presence.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Come near to God, then he will come near to you.
James 4:8

Draw near to God through study of His Word and prayer. You don't
necessarily have to have a special place... you can talk to Him any
where and anytime!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

My poem today on my poetry blog, fits today's thought,
"He Knows The Way I Take"
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There are no "uncharted territories," when God's with you.
From the darkest valleys to the most magnificent mountain
tops, he has been there before and knows the way.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
You search out my path  and my lying down.
Psalm 139:3

He knows the way I take, for He walks before me.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 29

Greetings:God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Find a church congregation that believes in confession. Avoid
a fellowship of perfect people-you would not fit in. Seek one
where members confess their sins and show humility. Where
the price of admission is the admission of guilt. Healing happens
in a church like this. (Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
If we say we have no sin, we're fooling ourselves, and the truth is not
in us. But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. 1 John 1:8-9


We must remember... church is a hospital for healing, not a social club!

Know I prayed for you this day! Blessings-Freda

January 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In a world of uncertainty and confusion, where black and white is
gray and "yes" and "no" have become "maybe," you can always trust
God's Word; it never  fluctuates or changes. The Bible is your source
for absolute truth. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules
endure forever. Psalm 119:160

Isn't it wonderful that we have an anchor, a place to go where things stay
the same? In this changing world this is certainly something to hang on to!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 27

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How many times in life do you freeze up-not really knowing
which way to turn or which way to run? These are the moments
to be glad you can trust in your Savior. He knows the way and will
protect you. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
When my spirit is faint within me, you know my way.
Psalm 142:3

It is at these low moments in our lives, that He carries us !

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Take time today and think bout how much you hear versus how much
you listen. How much are you missing of what God has for you? Is He
talking to you but you are not paying attention? (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Give ear and hear my voice. Listen and hear my speech. Isaiah 28:23

Are you listening for His voice?

Know that I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need to understand that as believers we are called for a purpose
that long ago was determined by God. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

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

I sometimes forget that it's not my purpose that prevails, but God's!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
 (God) He promises a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball
into the future. We do not know what will happen tomorrow.
God is leading you. Leave tomorrow's problems until tomorrow.
(Arthur Hayes Sulzberger-From Anita Johnson)

SCRIPTURE:
Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105

It is true, we do not know what tomorrow holds... but we know
who holds tomorrow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has offered Himself as a guide as you journey through life.
No matter how smooth today's road, tomorrow's isn't on the map
yet... but it is on His. Stay in touch with the map maker.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me,
Psalm 139:10

Just remember, who should do the leading... it should not be you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Have you ever been in a situation and had no clue how it was
going to get better, how the hurting would stop, how you would
lose the pain? But now, looking back on it... you see that's God
passing you through tribulation to a brighter day.
(Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. Psalm 18:2

Whatever you are going through, remember: God is your
refuge!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God tells us that He is our Abba Father. He wants us to know
that he is our Daddy, desiring to hear from us. He didn't create
us to be robots, but His children who can reason with Him. Our
opinions  matter to Him, regardless of the poor choices we may
have made. He works with us through our difficulties. Do not fear,
you been adopted by a great God. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
You have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which you cry
out, "Abba, Father!" Romans 8:15

Isn't it awesome that the Creator of the universe, the great God, the King of
kings has adopted us to be His own children?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 20

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When God bless you in a special way, make note of it, a memorial
so to speak; jot it down on a calendar or in a prayer journal. Remind
your children and grandchildren to remember when God blesses them.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember your Creator. Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remembrance is important and thanking God for the blessings you
remember is important as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How should we wait for God? Whether waiting on something specific
from God or just waiting His return, spend time praying. Study His Word
and work to advance the kingdom. Wait on the Lord and keep His way.
The reward is definitely worth it. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land.
Psalm 37:34

Waiting on the Lord can sometimes be scary, but we develop patience in waiting
and our faith is increased!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 18

Greetings: God bless you his day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How often do we put Jesus in a box and look to Him to meet
our expectations? What happens when Jesus does not meet us
the way we think He should? It is in those moments that our
faith is tested most. Pray not to forget all Jesus has done in your
life. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Are you the one coming or do we look for another?
Matthew 11:3

John's faith was certainly tested, when Jesus did not come to his
rescue. We sometimes are like that too. He does not mind our questions,
if we believe in Him anyway!

Know I pryed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As you pray today, remember you are entering the Most Holy Place,
the very throne room of God, into His very presence.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Your way, O God is holy. What god is great like our God?
Psalm 77:13

Each day, pick a peaceful place to commune with God. But remember:
He listens to the short quick prayers we send up anytime, anywhere!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I've been married to my best friend and the love of my life
59 years today!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God created people to have a desire for fellowship. It should
be no surprise how much it helps o talk out your problems with
another person. With the pressure of this world, many are searching
foe wise counsel. While good therapists can be helpful, today's verse
points out the importance of allowing God to guide you.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
You guide me with your counsel and afterward you will take me into glory
Psalm 73:24

And as the "All State" man says, "You're in good hands" and I say if it's God's
hands "Amen!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What would an X-ray or MRI of your soul reveal? Regrets  over
a teenage relationship. Remorse over poor choices?  Have you
become moody, cranky, angry or irritable? That's understandable,
you have shame lodged in your soul. Interested in extraction?
Confess, you need a prayer of grace based confession. Try it!
(Max Lucado)

SCRIPTURE:
Search me, O God and know my heart and mind.
Psalm 139:23

Thank God for His grace and by the way, regrets and remorse are
useless emotions... give them to God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Confession: Tell God what you did. It isn't that he doesn't
know already, but the two of you need to agree! Then let the
pure water of His grace flow over your mistakes.
(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves.
1 John 1:8

There was only one who lived a sinless life, Jesus Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 13

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you feel overwhelmed with life, take a moment and set your eyes
on Jesus. Ask him to help you. Stop trying to work it out for yourself.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5


And that's a promise to live by!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Years ago there was a popular bumper sticker, "Try God."
Though well meaning, the advice is misguided. You must
trust God fully and pledge your whole heart, soul and being.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will act.
Psalm 37:5

Trust is so necessary in our walk with God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When silver is refined, the silversmith applies intense heat to
remove the dross. Dross is a useless waste product that has no
value. (somewhat like sin in our lives) In fact the presence of
dross diminishes the value of the silver. Ask God to remove the
dross in your life. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
I will refine them like silver and test them like gold.
Zechariah 13:9

The refinement of our spiritual lives to remove the dross,
may sometime be painful, but necessary!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is sovereign over all people. Trust Him to guide you this coming
year. Then be encouraged as He strengthens and blesses you.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine
upon us. Psalm 67:1

I couldn't wish anything better for you this New Year!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 9

Greetings: God bless you thai day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Ask the Lord today to give you His bread of life; to meet your
physical needs here on earth and to also meet your spiritual
needs, as you walk with Him. When you allow the Word of God
to penetrate your heart and mind daily, you will be transformed.
Make time for reading the Bible today and let the Lord feed you
with His amazing Word. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Give us this day our daily bread. Luke 11:3

Does it seem that I'm harping on daily Bible reading?  Well... I am!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What path is God leading you down, this New Year? To speak a
word of apology to someone? To reduce clutter in your life or to
make a career change? Pray today that He will make the path clear
and level for you. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path.
Psalm 27:11

Maybe He is asking you to commit to reading the Bible through this year?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Humility is an elusive virtue. Even the disciples argued over who
was the greatest. Pride sneaks in when a person thinks they've
become strong in their own power. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.
Psalm 25:9

When we think we're humble, we're probably not!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 6

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need to be faithful to the things God has called us to do
and leave the results to Him. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Let your light shine before men. Matthew 5:16

As we let our light shine, we should let God worry about how
far and how bright it shines!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
One man practicing sportsmanship is worth a hundred teaching it.
(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
You ought to live holy and godly lives. 2 Peter 4:11

People would always rather see a sermon lived than hear one preached.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There are many tools available to you in your Christian walk, some
better than others. Always remember God shows you the "path of life,"
in the Bible. Today, set aside time to get your bearings, through the
truth of God's Word. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
You make know to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness
and joy. Psalm 16:11

The Bible is our map, we can find our way home, it we follow it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's relationship to you is permanent. "Forever and ever" means
His love and care for you are constant and unchangeable. He will
guide and protect you to the last breath... and then the joy of heaven
awaits. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
This God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.
Psalm 48:14

What comforting words!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Making New Year's resolutions is a common experience for
Americans. According to the Barna Group, nearly two thirds
of the nation's population has made New Year's resolutions
at some point in their lives. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life.
Ephesians 4:22

I wonder how many New Year's  resolutions have been broken already, for
2013?  I usually can only keep one and that's to read the Bible through each year.
Join me this year... it will bless your life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy New Year everyone!

If you would like to view my New Year's poem
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In this New Year, be sure your heart is willing to be obedient as you
open your heart to confess, seek, yield and love the Lord. He will
work with you. His desire is to bless you. Has has a plan for you, as He
watches over you this New Year! (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord bless and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you
and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you
peace. Numbers 6: 24-25

The above Scripture is my wish for you in 2013

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda