Saturday, August 31, 2013

August 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Before your burden overcomes you, trust God to put his arms
beneath you. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I will trust in you, O Lord; I will say ,"You are my God."
Psalm 31:14

We can put our trust in God, when everyone else betrays our
trust!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 30, 2013

August 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I need this message today. Yesterday our sweet daughter-in-law,
Chris' father passed away. Please keep the family in your prayers.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There is no place so desolate that you cannot find Me there.
(Sarah Young-Jesus Calling)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord your God is with you., he is mighty to save. He will take
delight in you and quiet you with his love. Zephaniah 3:17

And He is there, even if you don't feel His presence!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 29, 2013

August 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Be strong. The strength will not come from you, but from God.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Be watchful. Stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13

And believe that His strength will keep you safe from the enemy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

August 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When wealth is gone, little is lost, when health is gone, something is lost,
but when character is gone, all is lost! (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord saw how great man's wickedness on earth had become,
and every inclination of his thoughts and heart was only evil all
the time.  Genesis 6:5

Are we there yet?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

August 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is always at your side, helping you see through the tears
to His Promise. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember his miracles and all his wonders. Psalm 105:5

Life itself is a miracle!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 26, 2013

August 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

My poem on my poetry blog, fits today's thought.
"Courage To Go On" http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Trust me in the midst of a messy day. Your inner-calm-your Peace
in My Presence-need not be shaken by what is going on around you.
Though you live in a temporal world, your innermost being is rooted
and grounded in eternity. (Sarah Young-Jesus Calling)

SCRIPTURE:
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:4

Whatever you are suffering today, pain-loss-frustration... know that it will
pass. You never stop missing a loved one you have lost, but the pain lessens
with time.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 25, 2013

August 25

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We can accomplish more together than we can alone.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
For in fact the body is not one member but many.
1 Corinthians 12:14

Together we can influence the world for Christ.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 24, 2013

August 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Trust Me, and don't be afraid. I want you to view trials as an exercises designed
to develop your trust-muscles. You live in the midst of fierce spiritual battles, and
fear is one of Satan's favorite weapons. (Sarah Young-Jesus Calling)

SCRIPTURE:
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.
Isaiah 12:2

Trust is something that we must develop each day, and like the thought says, build
up our trust-muscles and we can only do that when we step out of our comfort zone!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 23, 2013

August 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As you become more aware of who God is, you'll see your faith
deepen and your prayers change. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.
Matthew 21:22

We need to have faith enough to know the answer must be within
the will of God... we need to ask wisely!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 22, 2013

August 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's purpose for today's events may not be seen until tomorrow.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding. Proverbs 3:5

There is so much that we do not understand, today's Scripture is
excellent advice!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

August 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The only way to faithfully get through the refining process
every day is by understanding the character of God. He is
a God of love, patience and kindness and He will never lead
us where He cannot keep us. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.
John 3:16

We will never fully understand the character of God, but if we
have faith enough to believe He loved us enough to give His Son,
that is pleasing to God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

August 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Lord knows you by name, talk to Him about everything.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
We have boldness and access with confidence through our faith
in him. Ephesians 3:12

We do not need any earthly person to intercede for us. We have access
to God's throne room... so walk right in, the door is always open!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 19, 2013

August 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we reflect on the power of God's creation, we see the power of
His care for us. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth on nothing.
Job 26:7

I don't know how anyone can view the wonders of this world and believe
they happened by chance?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 18, 2013

August 18

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the midst of every trial God is on our side.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is on my side; I shall not fear.
Psalm 118:6

And because we are human in spite of all, we do fear,
at times... God understands!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 17, 2013

August 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Flowers are the poetry of earth as stars are the poetry of heaven.
(Author Unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies proclaim the
work of his hands. Psalm 19:1

And the beauty of the flowers proclaim His work on earth!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 16, 2013

August 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I Am the God of all time, and all that is. Seek Me not only in
the morning quietness, but consistently throughout the day.
Do not let unexpected problems distract you.
(Sarah Young-Jesus Calling)

SCRIPTURE:
Evening, morning and noon, I cry out in distress and he hears
my voice. Psalm 55:17

Know He hears you when you call and knows your needs before
you ask.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 15, 2013

August 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Adversity need not interrupt  your communion with Me.
When things go wrong, you tend to react as if you're being
punished. Rely on Me and make Me your refuge.
(Sarah Young-Jesus Calling)

SCRIPTURE:
My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my might rock
and my refuge. Psalm 62:7

If you make Him your rock and refuge... you can't go wrong!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

August 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God does not want our actions; He wants our hearts. When our
hearts align with His, our actions will follow to please Him.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love
one another. Romans 13:8

And the continuing debt to love God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

August 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Troubles are unknown; God's providence is certain.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He will not allow your foot to be moved, he who keeps you
will not slumber. Psalm 121:3

And these are promises we can count on!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 12, 2013

August 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Suffering is the fire God uses to purify us and strengthen us.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

No matter how weak we are, we can rest in the strength of God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 11, 2013

August 11

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let your life tell the story of Christ's love mercy and grace
to the world around you. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
By the grace of God I am what I am. 1 Corinthians 15:9

And extend the grace He has given you to others!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 10, 2013

August 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We are the bridge between Jesus and the lost, through the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit needs two things from you... a face and a voice.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through
the word of Christ. Romans 10:17

Build some bridges today, mend some fences!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 9, 2013

August 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Relax in my healing Holy Presence. Allow Me to transform you
through this time with Me. As your thoughts center more and more
on Me, trust will displace fear and worry. (Jesus Calling)


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

And let His Word light your path today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 8, 2013

August 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We are at our best when we serve God from our hearts.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul
and all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5

Service without love is empty!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

August 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus know the way... follow Him!
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me. John 14:6

Jesus is our compass... if we want to get to the Father, we
must follow Him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

August 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God give us love warnings in His word to protect and preserve us,
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Take heed, brethren, lest there be any of you of evil heart of
unbelief, in departing from the living God. Hebrews 3:12 (KJV)

It is always sad, when a soul is lost to Satan.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 5, 2013

August 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When things seem to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your
trust in Me. Calmly bring these matters to Me and leave them
in My capable hands and stay in touch with Me.
(Jesus Calling-Sarah Young)

SCRIPTURE:
The Sovereign Lord is my strength. Habakkuk 3:19

Don't make calling on God the last thing on your list... make
it the first!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 4, 2013

August 4

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Hold my hand and walk joyously with Me through this day.
Together we will savor the pleasures and difficulties it brings.
(Jesus Calling-Sarah Young)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the way and the truth and the life. John 14:6

You do not walk alone!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 3, 2013

August 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When you face difficulties remember that the capacity to endure is
placed there by the Lord. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13

The good news... you don't have to endure alone. God has promised
to be with us and an added bonus, He has given us each other to help
us endure the journey!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 2, 2013

August 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God said there would be days like this... when people behaved
so badly that it's all you can do to keep loving them... the good
news is:  that's all you have to do. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:
We love because he first loved us 1 John 4:19

Those we love need our love most when they deserve it least!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 1, 2013

August 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Can you believe it is August already? Summer is fast leaving
us and fall is looking through the door!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the Bible Jesus Christ is presented as the first and only Son of God.
And when He allowed Himself to be sacrificed at the hands of men, He
also became the first to conquer death. He has complete authority to rule
over everyone and everything in the created universe.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and ruler of
kings of earth. Revelation 1:5

He went on before us in death, so that we too would have the hope
of resurrection!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda