December 25

Greetings: God bless you this special day!
Merry Christmas everyone.
This will be the last post until they get my computer set up
in our new home.
Please pray for my husband, Jim, we had to go to ER last night, he
has bronchitis, not good in a 90 year-old!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you know Jesus, you will never walk alone.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

A comforting promise, that He fulfills in the people He puts in our path.
We met some of them last night, doctors, nurses and technicians working
on a holiday to help ease the pain of other people.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings Freda

December 24

Greetings; God bless you this day!
Happy Christmas Eve.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
NO ROOM AT THE INN:
There was no room at the inn,
For the Savior that day.
Just a smelly old manger
Filled with some hay.

Make room at your house,
Right from the start,
As you celebrate Christmas
Keep Christ in your heart!

Two verses from today's poem
First posted December 23, 2012

SCRIPTURE:
She (Mary) wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,
because there was no room at the inn. Luke 2:7

Don't let this busy season push Him away... make room for Him today.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Of all that is precious, Jesus tops the list.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
As you come to him, the living Stone, rejected by men, but
chosen by God and precious to him. 1 Peter 2:4

May we never be too busy this season to share this precious gift,
and the best way we can do that is to be patient, smile and treat
others as we want to be treated. For no matter what we say, it is how
we act that will be remembered!


Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The secret of true service is absolute faithfulness wherever God
places you. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever serves me must follow me. John 12:26

Serving (blooming where you're planted)  I must confess, gets harder as you age.
We do not always like where God has planted us, but I'm reminded that Jesus did not
like the thought of death on a cross, but He was faithful to it anyway.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 21

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Dear Lord, show us where and how we might serve others and
ease their burdens. Give us hearts of love and compassion that
reflect Your love. Then help us to take action.
(Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
As we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those
of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10

There are so many opportunities to help, especially this time of year,
be in prayer that God will guide you to the ones He wants you to help.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies
outside the will of God. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Until now you have asked for nothing in My name. Ask, and you
will receive that your joy may be full. John 16:24

We need to see God as a Father, not a judge. He wants what is best
for us and He has a plan for us... but like all fathers, He wants us to ask!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The spectacular glory of God's love for us was revealed in the
coming of Jesus. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, and goodwill toward
men. Luke 2:14

May we be reminded again, in this busy season... that God gave His best,
can we do less?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Lessons about God are embedded in life experiences.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

We grow far more in the valley's of despair, than the mountain tops of
success!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Those you serve God and the cause of Christ can no longer sit in
idleness on the sidelines. As with the people of Nehemiah's day,
Christians need to stand up, boldly and proclaim they belong to
the Lord! (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Stand up and bless the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting.
Nehemiah 9:5

We need to be reminded that religious persecution is not on some distant
shore, but in our own backyard! Pray for those who are under attack because
of their faith!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

December 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A word of encouragement can make the difference between giving
up and going on. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Comfort each and edify one another. 1 Thessaloinans 5:11

I needed today's thought... things are swiftly heating up with our plans
to move the day after Christmas.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy.
(From Our Daily Bread)

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Take heed... lest you forget the things your eyes have seen... And
teach them to you children and your grandchildren.
Deuteronomy 4-9

We've been to two funerals the in the last month; a brother and sister in
Christ, that both lived 89 years. Faith was the legacy that they left for their
family and friends... and that is the greatest gift we can pass on to the next
generation!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 14

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God bears the world's weight on His shoulders, yet holds His
children in the palm of His hand. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
My soul follows close behind you; your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 63:8

In all the troubles of the world, God is still God and He still cares
for you and me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Only in Christ can true peace be realized.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He Himself is our peace. Ephesians 2:14

We need to tell the world, that knows no peace, about the peace in Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

December 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The advent of Christ celebrates His birth and anticipates His return.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come. Hebrews 9:11

This is the season of preparation and many households, churches, schools
and stores are making preparations for Christmas. But as Christians, we
need to be making preparations Christ's return every day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 11

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Christ is the greatest gift known to man!
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call
His name immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

Pray for a world that has continually overlooked this wondrous gift!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 10

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A heart open to God is soil in which the seed of His Word
can flourish. (From Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(Jesus speaking) He who received seed on the good ground is he who
hears the Word and understands it. Matthew 13:23

If we open our hearts this special Christmas season to those that need our
help, we will find blessings beyond those under the Christmas tree.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda
 

December 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I love the Christmas songs
About a star that shinned on that little town
And a King that was born
In a manger,  without a crown!
(The last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
O sing unto the Lord a new song. Psalm 96:1

The beloved Christmas Carols  these days have been so jazzed up
that you hardly recognize the tune or the words. I have a record
player and some old records, with wonderful Christmas songs!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
He who looks for honey must have the courage to face the bees.
(An African Proverb-From Roy Merritt in Zambia)

SCRIPTURE:
Jesus said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid. Matthew 14:27

The problem with today's society... some want the honey, but want others
to face the bees!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 7

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day:
Be sure to fly your flag today in honor of the memory of Pearl Harbor
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com December 7, 2011

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
PEACE IN CRISIS:
Peace in crises...
Is what Christianity is all about.
Jesus prayed, "Father, keep them in the world,
But the world in them, keep out!"
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you
gave me-so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11

Jesus prayed earnestly for unity... and if Christians are to have peace
in crisis of the world today, we must be unified!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
From my house to your house
My Christmas prayer...
May God's hand guide you
And be with you every hour.
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:20

When I'm overwhelmed... the above Scripture is such
comforting promise!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Problems always seem daunting at night. In the darkest hours,
shadows of fear and discouragement may threaten to over-
whelm you. But morning light chases away the darkness, restoring
your perspective, filling you with hope. The light of God's love is
much like the morning sunlight. It dispels the darkness from your
heart and sweeps away the shadows of fear.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is God and he has made his light to shine upon us.
Psalm 118:27

I think every mother that has set up at night with a sick child, can relate to
longing for sunrise... things always look better in the light of day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles
these three things: A rainy day, lost luggage and tangles Christmas
tree lights. (Sent to me from Phyllis Leonard)

SCRIPTURE:
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays
folly. Proverbs 14:29

Many distractions this time of year, wear on our patience. We all need to be
reminded again... "the reason for the season!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Take the time to thank those who have helped you.
(Marianne Willamson)

SCRIPTURE:
(Paul Speaking)  I thank God every time I remember you
Philippians 1:3

In all of Paul's letters he was generous with his praise and thanks.
Now that the season of Christmas cards is upon us, take the time to
thank someone for the help they have given you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When God brings a time of waiting and, appears to be
unresponsive don't fill in the time with busyness, just
wait!  (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Truly my soul silently waits for God; from him comes my
salvation. Psalm 62:1 (NKJV)


Waiting for God is hard to do, we want action, we want answers,
we want results... and when God clearly says "Wait,"  we often
rebel!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

December 1

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Joy to the world...
That can't seem to cope.
Joy to the world...
A message of hope!
(A verse from today's poem)

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

As we enter this special Christmas Season, let our message
be... "Joy To The World"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 30

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

SCRIPTURE:
What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for
all that we love deeply becomes part of us! (Helen Keller)

SCRIPTURE:
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying,
"This is my body, given for you, do this in remembrance of me."
Luke 22: 19

The gift of memory is one of the most precious gifts God has given to us.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold this world
together. (Woodrow T. Wilson)

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

It was once said if the leaders of the world would set down like
kindergartners and eat cookies and drink milk together, there would
be much more peace in the world!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving, I certainly did!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
(C.S. Lewis)

SCRIPTURE:
I press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me.
Philippians 3:12

There is a saying... "don't look back, for that is not where you're going."
This is true, the past is fun to visit, but we should not live there.

Know I prayed for you today-Blessings-Freda

November 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.
(Anthony Bourdain)

SCRIPTURE:
(Jesus speaking) I have eagerly desired to eat this passover meal with you.
Luke 22:15

We find many stories in the NT of Jesus sharing a meal with friends and
family. I think social interaction was very important to Him and a meal
together is one of the best ways to interact with others. May your
Thanksgiving meal today, be one of peace and love!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 26

Greetings: God bless you this day
This is the second day in a row that I have posted my
my poetry blog address, But in view of what has been happening
across America the last couple of days I decided to repost this
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com
You will need to go to November 24, 2011

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
CAN AMERICA BE THANKFUL?
Can America be thankful?
There is a hope in this barren land,
A place where integrity is not just a word
Where truth takes a stand.

A place where morals count
And sin is not a game.
Where life is precious
And each is known by name.

A place with family ties,
Where love reigns supreme
And we have self-worth,
For we are children of the King!
(Freda Fullerton)

SCRIPTURE:
Not one sparrow will fall to the ground apart from the will
of your Father. And you are worth more than many sparrows.
Matthew 10: 29 and 31

So no matter what is happening around us... God is still in control!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 25,

Greetings: God bless you this day!
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A NEW HEART:
He came to die,
So we could live;
A new heart, for you
He will freely give!
(The last verse from today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.
Ezekiel 36:26

God gave me a new heart when I was 14 and baptized into Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A hawk sailing high above the clouds, seems to fear nothing
In the midst of trying times, it is tempting to look up and wish
it were you. During these seasons, be assured... God is beside
you, ready to sweep you up into His mighty wings of mercy and
grace. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your
wings. Psalm 17:8

And remember this awesome thought... when Jesus went to the cross
"He thought of you!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 23

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When the clouds covered the sun, a little boy ask his mommy,
"where did the sun go?"  She answered, "Honey it did not go
anywhere, it is still there."  You know, God's presence does not
depend on our awareness of Him, He always keeps company
with us! (Moments of peace in the Presence of God )

SCRIPTURE:
I have relied on you all my life; you have protected me since the day
I was born. I will always praise you. Psalm 71:6 (GNT)

And we must remember without the clouds and rain, there would be no
rainbows!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Children need models more than they need critics.
(Joseph Joubert)

SCRIPTURE:
Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old
he will not depart for it. Proverbs 22:6

The saying "Don't do as I do... do as I say," won't wash.
Children will imitate your life, not your words!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 20,

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The world needs help... pray for it daily!
(Marianne Willamson)

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

The problem is... the world fails to acknowledge that it needs our
help and that it needs God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 19

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
No matter how big your sin defect is, JESUS will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self-control
(Author unknown)

SCRIPTURE:
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22

And when we come to Him... what we lack in the fruits of the Spirit, His blood
and grace will cover! And remember, if you feel inadequate... God's still working
on you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
So long as we determine to faithfully serve our Lord and bear
witness to His saving grace, we will encounter the wrath of
Satan. Should we let this discourage us? Not at all! The way to
get the most out of our Christian life is to stand boldly for the
truth. With Christ working through us, we can withstand our
adversary. (Bread From My Oven)

SCRIPTURE:
If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

The above Scripture is one of the "blessings of the faithful!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
LIFE:
Life is an opportunity... benefit from it.
Life is beauty... admire it.
Life is a dream... realize it.
Life is a challenge... meet it.
Life is a duty... complete it.
Life is a game... play it.
Life is a promise... fulfill it.
Life is sorrow... overcome it.
Like is a song... sing it.
Life is a struggle... accept it.
Life is a tragedy... confront it.
Life is an adventure... dare it.
Life is luck... make it.
Life is life... fight it.
(Mother Teresa)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever loves life and desires to see many good days,
keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking
lies. Psalm 34:12

Life is meant to be lived... so we should not be afraid to LIVE it,
and meet the challenges of it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 16

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's day!

THOUGHT TODAY:
A four letter word...FEAR:
Fear grips us with doubts and insecurities, waging war with
our thoughts and feelings. Fear is one of the greatest weapons
Satan uses against us, as it attacks our minds. He tells us that
we are no good, not worthy, unloved and useless. These thoughts
affect us all, he picks on everyone, no one is spared. How can we
fight against such thoughts? By believing the truth of God's Word.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and
a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

Fear often keeps a "good" person, from being a "great" person!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!
My poem today is: "We Can Truly Know." Along
with the poem is a picture of the garden tomb in Jerusalem
And I said, "we can truly know, because there was an empty
tomb! http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The resurrection is a fact of history that demands a response of faith.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The disciples did not believe the women, because their words seemed
to them like nonsense. Peter, however ran to the tomb and found the strips
of linen lying by themselves and he went away, wondering to himself
what had happened. Luke 24:11-12

And the empty tomb was proof the victory was won over Satan and death
that day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We can live in broken bodies, for a time; we can endure poverty
and hardship for awhile; we can face loneliness, heartache and pain
for a season . Why? There is a second birth-life in heaven forever.
For Christ achieved victory over death on the cross. (David Roper)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the resurrection and the life. John 11:25

There is actually a second birth... before resurrection.
"We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death
in order that, just as Christ was raised  from the dead through the
glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:4

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the course of life, many of you will encounter certain mountain
paths that are too difficult for you to attempt alone. You feel that
your feet are unsteady and uncertain. But when you set out on these
paths, you can depend on God to keep you from falling.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
He will command angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:11

I love these sayings... God will not take you where He will not go Himself.
And don't worry about tomorrow... He's already there!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Like newly discovered treasure, God's Word fills us with joy
and promise, no matter how many times we read it. When we
uncover the cache of riches, we become an heir of riches, that
transcends earthly values. Our cup runs over, just as the Palmist
said. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
My cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all
the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23:5-6

Great promises for the future and peace for today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 11

Greetings: God bless you this special day!
Happy Veteran's Day and THANK to all of you that served,
and to those of you who may still be serving or have a loved
one that is currently serving our country!
Don't forget to fly your flag!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Belief or faith is the greatest power in the world. Your faith opens
up boundless possibilities. Life is wonderful to the believer. And God
is a God of hope. Hope is the attitude of expectancy, the feeling that the
best is yet to come! (Norman Vincent Peale)

SCRIPTURE:
Now the God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace in believing.
Romans 15:13

You know, when we get up believing that it's gonna be a bad day, it most
likely will be... on the other hand, if we get up believing it's gonna be a GREAT
day, it most likely will... so our attitude has a lot to do with how our day will
proceed!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
TREASURES TO DISCOVER:
We find treasures of truth and treasures of God's presence if we choose
to look for them. If we walk through the day with our head downcast,
we'll miss the treasures. We will miss rejoicing and being glad in this
day. (Lysa Terkeurst)

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

The above Scripture is one of my favorites... I love to face each day with new
expectations and if you do that, you will never be bored with life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 9

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
An invitation to come to the cross.
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
God's LOVE for those who are lost.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Come to me all of you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

God offers so much... LOVE-PEACE-ETERNAL LIFE.
We are foolish if we refuse His offer.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When peace like a river attened-eth my way, when sorrows
like sea bellows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me
to say, "It is well... it is well with my soul." (H. G. Spafford)

SCRIPTURE:
A heart of peace gives life to the body. Proverbs 14:30

The above thought is the first lines to a beloved hymn and one of my
favorites. Perhaps it is the story behind the writing of this hymn that
touches my heart. If you would like to read his story, just Google
"It Is Well With My Soul"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
GOD OF CREATION
If you've ever viewed nature's wonders,
You know none happened by chance;
It was the hand of God...
They appeared, not happenstance.

And they stand as a reminder
That all nature declares it to be,
That there is a God of creation
The One, whose Son died for thee!
(The last two verses of today's poem)

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

It is a mystery to me... how anyone can gaze at all the beauty
God created for our enjoyment and fail to praise and thank Him
for it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our rough edges must be chipped away to bring out the image
of Christ. (Our Daily Bread

SCRIPTURE:
You have put on the new self, which is being renewed in the
knowledge and in the image of it's Creator. Colossians  3:10


Another analogy that I like is the potter and the clay. We are the clay
in the in the hands of the Master Potter, sometimes like the clay on a
wheel,  He must remold us!

Know that I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Yesterday was a very stressful day!  I had my purse snatched
in a Walmart parking lot. But several angels of mercy came to
my aid and I was not harmed and today is another day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
"What I Know" from Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness
1. It is possible to be led by the spirit in times of temptation.
2. What God intended for good, such as food, can be used to distract us.
3. There is a force (the devil) Who uses our flesh and ambitions against us.
4. Memorized Scripture spoken aloud is a powerful force.
And at the end of our temptation the devil will leave and angels will come.
(Kerry Miller-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
 I know the one in whom I put my trust and I am sure that he is able to guard
until that day what I have entrusted to him. 2 Timothy 1:12

What I Know... is God will be with us in every situation, as He was with me yesterday.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Being able to count on my earthly father-has been a gift I've
gratefully accepted; yet while he has been there for me in
numerous ways, God did not equip him to persistently calm
my storms. Though my father's comforting traits come by
the way of God's graciousness, it is not in his power to wholly
ease my heart. Thankfully my Father in heaven promised that
He would comfort me as no one else can. (Kathy Meredith)

SCRIPTURE:
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because
he trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

Satan makes sure we do not maintain perfect peace all the time, because
he knows which buttons to punch, where we are weak... but even in our
weakest and darkest moments, God's hand is always out-stretched to us
and He whispers, "Peace Be Still!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
From the first breath to the last, we are in God's care.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the
Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4

Know that God will never give up on you... so do not give
up on yourself!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 2

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Love and kindness have led more people to Christ than proclamation.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(Two of John the Baptist disciples asked Jesus, "Where are you staying?")
Jesus said, "Come and see."  John 1:39

He is still inviting people to "Come and see"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

November 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to November.
Can you believe how fast this year has flown?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
THE TRAIN OF LIFE
As we board the train of life
And journey through this land,
There will be many destinations
That we do not understand.

But it is from the hardest destinations
That we learn to understand
That growth comes from hardship
As we travel through this land.
(From today's poem- first posted Nov, 1, 2011)

SCRIPTURE:
Endure hardships with us, like a good soldier of
Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2

Hardships are not easy to bear, but necessary for growth in
Christ Jesus!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Halloween!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Following a meeting one dark night, I travelled down a familiar
road, but there was construction on the road and I wasn't sure about
the detour, but I just followed the white line to safety.
We need a guide in the dark. Danger grows when we cannot see ahead.
God's care gives us hope and direction in the dark-a white line that provides
us with focus and stability. (Sheryl Baker-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,
but have the light of light. John 8:12

If you think I use the above Scripture a lot... it is one of my favorites and such
a comforting promise.
When things go bump in the night, I've always had a wild imagination of
"boogie" men in the dark!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
RECIPE FOR JOY:
Praises to God.
Singing to the Lord.
Regular visit to His Word.
And if you have trouble sleeping instead of warm milk or
counting sheep, recount the glorious episodes of God's power,
rescue, love and protection. (Mrs. Bill Teague-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not grieve for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10

And remember to talk to God, often. Like all fathers, He wants to hear
from us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Most of us become angry at times, but we should never allow
that anger  to become violent and or cause us to sin.
(Sue Latham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
A fool gives vent to his temper, but a wise man keeps himself
under control. Proverbs 29:11

We need to remember when we are angry... words can never be unsaid!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Do we have walls that we need to rebuild? Hope and trust
sometimes need rebuilding. People we meet today may need
us to listen to their story. Rebuilding walls is difficult and listing
is not always easy. But listening can help people to rebuild
their lives. (Betty Bender-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Carry each other's burdens and that way you will fulfill the law of
Christ. Galatians 6:2

Rebuilding broken walls of our lives can sometimes be a burden that
is heavy to bear, and that is why God gave us each other.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Even when our situation looks difficult, we can trust that God
is leading. He already knows what we'll need before we get there.
(Dave Branon-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(The water was bitter) Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord
showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water and the water
became sweet. Exodus 15:25

Sometimes God chooses simple things to solve difficult situations and
because they are so simple, we overlook them!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 26

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We must recognize evil for what it is. Satan tries to disguise
his evil plans and make them look beautiful. He attacks us in
unexpected ways. We must come out of the shadows and be
aware of his methods. (Portis Ribble-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me shall never walk in
darkness. John 8:12

When we walk with Him, He will banish all the shadows of doubt, fear
and trouble... it is when we move away from Him that the shadows move
in!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let us not lose sight of the fact that our power, strength, and yes,
even the opportunity to use them-come from God. In good times
or bad, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the
Lord. (Tim Willis-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
He humbled you to teach you that man does not live by bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 8:3


We forget those lessons sometimes and think we must do it all on our
own!

Know I prayed for you tody. Blessings-Freda

October 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Faith still moves mountains. But sometimes the greater faith is not
praying for the mountain to move instantly, but rather hanging in
there while God helps you move it bit by bit... one rock at a time!
(Lysa Terkeurst)

SCRIPTURE:
If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain,
move from here to there and it will move. Matthew 17:20

Moving mountains, one difficulty at a time, is sometimes, very hard, but
we grow much faster when we use our faith muscles, than when it happens
instantly... so move one rock at a time... God will strengthen your faith!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need to lace our memories with grace.
(Don McLaughlin)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that
we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time
of need. Hebrews 4:16

When we allow painful memories rob us of happiness and stunt
our Christian growth, we need to return to the cross for a second
helping of grace!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Happiness is a butterfly, when pursued it is always beyond your
grasp, but when you sit down quietly, may alight on you.
Happiness in the world comes accidently, make it your pursuit
and it leads to a wild-goose chase and is never attained.
(Nathaniel Hawthorne)

SCRIPTURE:
Rejoice in the Lord always and I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4

Paul was in prison when he wrote those words... so circumstances
have nothing to do with true happiness.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is ever present reminding me that He hears my story. He
holds my hand and catches each tear. He has proven He is a
trustworthy friend and master. He is with me and He has a plan
for my life. (Brenda Burkhart-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
Psalm 73:23

If we feel far way from God...He is not the one who moved!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How do you respond to injustice of the world? How about when you
experience it firsthand? Let me encourage you to put hope in the One
who has the power to make things right. (Karl Ihfe-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion: therefore I will wait for him."
Lamentations  3:24

One of the hardest place for me to be in God's kingdom...is His waiting
room!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 19

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM:
It's all about Him
His death on the cross,
How is precious blood
Saves a word that is lost!
(From Today's Poem )


SCRIPTURE:
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never
walk in darkness. John 10:12

Jesus saves... and saves... and saves... His blood continually cleanses
us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's easy to forget to be thankful, to let worries distract you. But
whatever your circumstances, when you wake in the morning and
before go to sleep at night, make praise and thanksgiving your first
and last thought. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks for your name is near;
men tell of your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1

God blesses us in so many ways that we do not even think about, so we
need to praise Him for ways we do not understand!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
However you behaved yesterday, behave a little better today.
(Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others..
1 Corinthians 10:24

If we are concerned about how we treat others, our behavior
will show it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's hard sometimes, knowing the what, but not knowing the
why. (Touched by an Angel)

SCRIPTURE:
Why O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times
of trouble? Psalm 10:1

Have you ever felt like the Palmist? We want answers, we want each
problem solved... but where is the faith in that?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If we are criticized or treated unfairly because of our belief in Christ,
we should respond with gentleness and respect. We should never be
afraid to be who we are. ( David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed.
1 Peter 3:14

Of course, we are blessed, even when we are mistreated, because
have the hope of eternal life... but when I hear of Christians being
beheaded...I'm afraid I do not respond with gentleness and respect!
Pray for Christians in dangerous places.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Focusing on what others did wrong increases the chances they
will do it again. Focusing on what they did right increases the
chances they will learn and grow. (Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Thessalonians  5: 14

Encouragement and praise will help our loved ones grow far more
than criticism!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

October 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Give thanks to God for the lavish gift of the joy of remembering.
(David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
Psalm 103-2

I think one of the reasons we all fear  dementia in old age, is that it robs us
of precious memories.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 12

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As children of God, we are called to walk by faith not  by sight.
To become all that God desires, we need to use our imagination.
Walking with God, we need to see messy situations as masterpieces
that God is working on. (The Upper Room)

SCRIPTURE:
We live by faith, not by sight! 2 Corinthians 5:7


As they say... God sees the whole picture... we have tunnel vision, seeing
only what's behind us and what is now, but never tomorrow, that is in God's
hands! And what may seem a mess today, may be a masterpiece tomorrow.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Beware...
Of Satan's schemes.
Beware...
Of Satan's themes.
(The first lines of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you
and our efforts might have been useless. 1 Thessalonians 3:5

We need to remember that Satan does not hit us where we're strong,
but where we're weak!

Know I prayed for you tday. Blessings-Freda

October 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's people have learned many of their lessons the heard way.
But the best way is to take God at His Word. When men refuse
to hear God, He will "give them up" to learning the hard way. This
does not men that God gives up on us, for He is "long-suffering."
(Virgil Bentley-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, he is patient with you,
not wanting anyone to perish , but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

In other words, God is not waiting to zap us when we make a mistake, But
He does give us a free choice and sometimes He lets us learn the hard way!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today is our grandson, Rich's 36th birthday.
Where has the years gone?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A child will hold a mother's hand for a little while, but will hold
her heart forever! (From Face-book)

SCRIPTURE:
He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother with children
Psalm 113:9

And the same can be said of grandma's as well!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The world is not a perfect place. We are not perfect either. We
may hurt people, including those we love. It is easy in a tough
world to wonder where God is and we may begin to worry that
evil will triumph. God will overcome evil and reign long after
evil is gone!  (Steve Ridgell-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
the world. John 16:33

Sometimes when tough times hang around, the only choice we have is
our reaction to the tough times... choose to be happy, regardless of
circumstances!

Know I prayed for you today. Freda

October 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In many ways we are like a fragile plant. Cold winds blow over us and
we wither, But when God shines His light upon us, our life blossoms
once more!  (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalm 37:23

And when our footsteps falter... God is right there to pick us up!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
ENDURANCE:
With the power of Jesus Christ working in us and through us,
we can withstand the attacks of our adversary, the devil.
(Bread From My Oven)

SCRIPTURE:
Endure hardship with us, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:3

With all that is going on about us around the world... we are like
Peter, in the storm, we take our eyes off Jesus and begin to sink in
a sea of fear ... but we need to remember... God is still in control
and keep looking up!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 5

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
His house has love, joy and peace. His house is our body,
that He lives within. His house is the gathered believers
under one roof, worshiping the Lord of hosts.
(Joan Clayton-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do you not know your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit that is
in you, whom you received from God? 1 Corinthians 6:19

Gather with other Christians today, to worship our Lord!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Keep practicing until you have nothing but soft answers to give.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1

Words can NEVER be unsaid, so we need to think before we say them!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
"Day by day," the promise reads,
Daily strength for daily needs:
Cast foreboding fears away;
Take the manna of today.
(Bread From My Oven)

SCRIPTURE:
As thy days, so shall thy strength be. Deuteronomy 33:25

If you remember the manna that God provided for the children of Israel
was provided on a daily basis. They could not store it up except the day
before the Sabbath. God wants us to trust Him enough to believe He
supplies us with daily blessings as well.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we are angry, we are responsible for our behavior, not
others. We are accountable before the Lord on how we handle
the situation and then how we decide to resolve it.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

THOUGHT FOR TODAY;
Be angry and do not sin. Ephesians 4:26

The above words may be short, but they are very hard to follow.
Anger is an emotion, and when our emotions are stirred to anger,
it is often hard to be reasonable. Perhaps the best way to handle an
angry flare-up is to walk away from it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

October 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Can you believe that it is October already?
Make this month "SMILE" month.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Today, bless everyone and everything... with a smile.
(Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
A happy heart makes the face cheerful.  Proverbs 15:13

A smile is a language understood by everyone!

September 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
An optimist has learned to look up, not around.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

There is a little of both pessimist and optimist in all of us.
We can't always live on the mountain top... but our valleys
teach us to appreciate the mountain top experiences!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Do you know what it means to have God as your refuge?
Our God is a safe haven from all the troubles of life!
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

God is always working behind the scenes to be our refuge... and so
many times when things work out... people say, "What great luck!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 28

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Did you ever stop at the close of the day and trace the guiding
hand of God in your experiences of that day? Try it sometime!
(Bread From My Oven)

SCRIPTURE:
The path of the righteous is like the gleam of dawn, shining brighter
till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18

God lights the way for you, so you may light the way for another.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Timing, they say,  is everything. The Bible confirms this.
There is a time for every purpose under heaven. To paraphrase
Ecclesiastes, there's a time to dream and a time to stop dreaming
and get to work. Dreaming, allowing  the creative part of your mind
to wander in a productive way, can be fruitful. Excessive dreaming,
however, can be ineffective. (The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
He who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but he who
sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Proverbs 10:5

We all need to hold onto our dreams, so much of what has been
accomplished in the world, we would not have, without someone's
dreams, but dreams need to be put into action!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Never be ashamed of your tears. Tears of compassion and sympathy
reveal qualities of the soul that this world greatly needs. The Bible tells
us that Joseph wept eight times. David wept seven times. Jeremiah wept
three times and Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus.( Bread from My Oven)

SCRIPTURE:
He will swallow up death forever and the Sovereign Lord will away the
tears from their faces. Isaiah 25:8

If you're  weeper, you're in good company!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Give to God your failures as well as your success, and pray
that they make you a better person. (Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for your own
sake, and remembers your sins no more. Isaiah 43:25

We should learn from our mistakes and give them to God and move on.
If He forgets them, why should we hold onto them?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Walking and talking requires different sets of muscles.
We may talk a good talk, but it is essential that we
"walk the talk." (Sue Latham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
I will guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along
straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:13-14

People will remember what you do... a lot longer than they will
remember what you say!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Praise to God comes naturally when you count your blessings.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6

The above thought is so true... when I walk, if I begin to praise God for
all the blessings I see, hear and smell... I sometimes start singing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The power of tenderness,
Is the golden rule, we keep.
Laugh with those who laugh
And weep with those who weep!
(The Power Of Tenderness)

SCRIPTURE:
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any fellowship with his Spirit, if any tenderness
and compassion, then make my joy complete, by being like-minded.
Phlippians 2:1

What a wonderful world it would be if we all practiced the above Scripture
as Paul urges the Philippians to do!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 21

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we feel the stress of the storm we learn the strength of the anchor.
(Anne Cetas-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19

Hope is a great anchor and will hold us fast... without it, we're lost
on this sea of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The ability to admit you're wrong keeps your humble-and growing.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever heeds correction gains understanding
Proverbs 15:32

Sometimes the lessons learned from life, (The school of hard knocks)
are the best lessons. Lessons learned from life, are remembered better than
those learned in the classroom!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It took a long time and a lot of prayer to get me into the habit of
waking up early. It is in the early mornings that I am in a better place
to hear from the Lord, because there is nothing competing against
His words. During that quiet time, I cn enjoy the freedom from the
noise of the day. The house is quiet and peaceful in those ore-dawn
hours. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will
direct it to you, and I will look up. Psalm 5:3

I'm an early morning person. I love walking in the early morning and I love
the sounds of a world coming alive in the morning. A train whistle, a dog
barking, a dove cooing, a bird singing, even the distant hum of the traffic on
the freeway. I just heard a flock of wild parrots fly over. They hang around in
the trees here in the park and are they ever noisy. But I love hearing the world
wake up in the morning!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda  

September 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When you move the spotlight from yourself, God's light can shine
into the lives of others. (The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth.
Proverbs 27:2

We are  spotlight seeking humans... If you do not believe this, just
remember where your eye falls in a group picture that you are in.
So we must train ourselves to move out of the spotlight and let others
move in... encouragement is one of the greatest ways to serve God!

Know I prayed for you today.  Blessings-Freda

September 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A little boy, returning from Sunday school, met a man that scoffed and said,
"Well, if you can tell me where God is. I'll give you quarter." The little boy
answered, "If you can tell me where God isn't, I'll give you a dollar!"
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
You have enclosed me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5

We all need more of this little boy's faith...God was in our yesterday and is in  
our today and will be in all our tomorrows, whatever they may bring!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 16

Greetings: God you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Life is precious to God. Before time began, God had us on His mind.
He wanted us to be with Him forever, so He sent His Son to take our
sins upon Himself and die in our place. Praise God for His patience
and grace. And praise God for life- His ultimate gift!
(Pat Earl-Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23

The gift of life is denied to so many through abortion, but the gift of eternal life
will not be denied these precious souls, But I wonder about the souls of the
abortionists?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Hatred of Christian is not new, Paul speaks of it in the book of Romans.
And he prays for Israel's unbelief in Christ as Messiah. Pray for those
today whose hearts need to be be turned to Christ for good to overcome.
Only a people saved by God's grace and the blood of Jesus can impact
others who despair and hate and whose understanding is clouded by
darkness. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God is that they may be saved.
Romans 10:1

I read a thing on FB this morning... "David killed his giant with a prayer
and a rock. You can kill your giants with a prayer and a ROCK as well!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 14

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the fullness of summer, in all its green lushness, you can sometimes
hear a noisy symphony of natural sounds, Crickets, frogs, birds all
contribute to the song of praise to God their Creator, How can they
keep from singing? (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
All creation come praise the name of the Lord. Praise his name alone.
Psalm 148:13 (CEV)

Now if man only man himself, would praise the Creator as nature praises Him!

Know I prayer for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Kind words and kind deeds keep life's garden free of weeds.
(From Taste of Home)

SCRIPTURE:
Add godliness to brotherly kindness and to brotherly kindness love.
2 Peter 1:7

Hurtful words and deeds make a very barren garden!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let God do through you what you could never do yourself.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Without faith it is impossible to please God.
Hebrews 11:6

If we only do what we know we can do... where's the faith in that?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today's post was first sent out 9-11-2011 But thought I
would repeat it today.
As Americans pause to remember the tragedy that took place
13 years ago today, be sure to fly your flag in remembrance.
Today's poem is "September The Eleventh" which was also
sent out that day. http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com
You will need to go to the date. 9-11-2011

 THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A government that is big enough to give you everything you want
is strong enough to take everything you have.
(Thomas Jefferson-From Dorris Tune)

SCRIPTURE:
You will call upon me and pray and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:12

Be in prayer today for the future of this country and our safety!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda
  

September 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Hold fast to the Bible as a sheet-anchor of your liberties; write it's precepts
in your hearts and practice them in your lives. To the influence of this book
we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we
must look as our guide in the future. (Ulysses S. Grant)

SCRIPTURE:
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist and the
breastplate  of righteousness in place. Ephesians 6:14

Do you think we might have lost what President Grant was speaking of... perhaps
where this nation, or government, or we the people have taken a wrong turn. Like
Israel, as a nation we have forgotten the first commandment. "You shall have no other
gods before me!" Exodus 20:3

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A healthy, vital society is not one which we all agree. It is one in
which those that disagree can do so with honor and respect for
other peoples opinions and an appreciation of our shared humanity.
(Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
"Come let us reason together," says the Lord. Isaiah 1:18

The above Scripture was part of my yesterday's Bible reading. The very
fact that God called us to "reason together," means that He knew we would
have a difference of opinions. How sad that most of the time we do not follow
that rule and tempers flair, when people disagree!

Know  I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Each day carries a blueprint for perfection, written by the hand of
God. Align yourself with Him and you will see it.
(Marianne Williamson)

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

Today is a gift to you from God... be thankful for that gift!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 7

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Life is like a book that never ends. Chapters close, but not the book
itself. The end of this life is like the end of a chapter, on some level
setting up the beginning of another chapter. (Marianne Wiliamson)

SCRIPTURE:
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God
has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

Don't you pity those who believe that this life is all there is?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we're faced with hard choices, we need to do the right thing.
When family and friends try to pull you into rudeness, gossip or other
wrongdoing, "stand firm" in the will of God. (Jan Knox)

SCRIPTURE:
Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.
Psalm 106:3

It is not always easy to stand, especially if you stand alone.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Moses prayed for God to be in the midst of His people and
God answered that prayer... it is a prayer for us pray today.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
And he (Moses) said, "if now I have found favor in your sight,
O Lord, please go in the midst of us." Exodus 14:9

May we as Christians... unite in this prayer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The happiest life can have sad days. It's okay to cry.
(Marianne Willamson)

SCRIPTURE:
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5

Things always looks better in the light of day! Aren't you happy that God made
light?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's universally accepted that children need love, but at what age
are people supposed to stop needing it? We never do. We need
love in order to live happily, as much as we need oxygen in order
to live at all. (Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us love one another for love comes from God. 1 John 4:7

Those that are the hardest to love are the ones that need it most!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 2

Greetings: God bless you tis day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Everyone has an interesting story. If you cultivate the habit of asking
about it, your life will be much richer. (Marianne Williamson)

SCRIPTURE:
Let the wise listen and add to their learning.
Proverbs 1:5

We learn so much more from listening, than we do talking.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to September... Christmas is just around corner!
May you have a safe and happy Labor Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Where there is love there are always miracles.
(Willa Cather)

SCRIPTURE:
And these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these
is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Can you imagine what the world would be like without love? There are
risks in loving, but greater risks in not loving!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 31

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGH FOR TODAY:
Each life is a journey-a uniquely personal passage through time.
As you travel through difficult places, you need to not give up to
hopelessness. God is able to bring you safely to your destination.
God is the author of each journey and he knows the way through
every dark and frightening valley.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
You will show me the way of life, granting me joy of your presence.
Psalm 16:11

Even when we think we walk alone...He is with us each step we take!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thought for Today:

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You pass through dry, parched areas on your journey through life.
When you do, you must remember that God will faithfully provide
for you,  just as He does for the plants and creatures of the desert.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
He turns the desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs
of water. Psalm 107:35

Water... is like God... a life giving substance that nothing can replace!

August 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Every man dies; not every man lives.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
I came that they may have life and have it more abundantly
John 10:10

It is up to us to decide it we are living or existing? If we abide in God
we are living!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best bridge between hope despair is often a good nights sleep.
Take care of yourself by resting you body, soul and spirit.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows:
for so he giveth his beloved sleep.  Psalm 127:2 (KIV)

Things often look so much better in the morning than they did the night before,
so try and leave the day's care with God each night. He's going to be up anyway!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There is no security in life, only opportunity. What exciting
opportunity are you facing now? (The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
We know all things work for good for those who love him.
Romans 8:28

The above Scripture does not say all things are good, but just like the
thought says there may be no security here in this life, but we have security
in Christ for the next life... that's how all things work for good!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus has been waiting for you your whole life. He knows exactly where
you are and how you feel. He knows what it is to suffer. He Himself endured
much more. Our only hope is in Jesus and He will heal you, spiritually, that is
why he died. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
He was bruised for our iniquities and by his stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

And He will meet us anywhere... any time.. He is never too busy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I don't know if you missed me yesterday, But I was suffering
from vertigo and the computer was not my friend! It has not
completely left me, but is so much better... praises for that!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A blacksmith, long go boasted that he could break anyone's chains
by finding the weakest link. But he made sure he had no weak links
in this chains he made. One day he broke the law and they chained him
up... he thought... no problem ... I'll just find the weakest link. To his
horror, he realized he had been bound with his own chains!
(Vonette Bright_ Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36

What chains bind you?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is worth waiting for; His time is always best.
(Marion Stroud-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and shield.
Psalm 33:20

Perhaps one of the hardest test in our Christian walk... is the test
of being in "Gods Waiting Room!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's easy to get lost in the busy smaller world of day to day
things and miss the joy of God's greater work in the world.
It reminds me of Paul's report  that Demas had forsaken him.
(Joe Stowell-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world.
2 Timothy 4:10

It doesn't not have to be something sinful, just busy things that
take us away from serving God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Constantly Changing:
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,
kindness and gentleness. He will never lead us where He can't keep us.
(Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the
Father of heavenly lights, who does not change with the shifting shadows.
James 1:17

Isn't is comforting to know in a world of constant change... that God never
changes!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Source:
Sin drives you from  your life source. But God will secure your presence
with Him, if you believe Christ as Savior. Pray that this nation will turn
back to God... the only source for life. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord God formed man of the dust from the ground and breathed into
his nostrils the breath of life Genesis 2:7.

How it must grieve God that mankind has rebelled ever since creation.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Things:
The older I get the more I realize that most "things" are insignificant.
Jesus told Martha that "one thing was needful" I think I'm finally
getting it! (Steven Clark Goad-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
You are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is needed.
Luke 10:41b, 42a

The more things we have the more aggravation with brake-downs and
repair bill and soon toys turn into burdens!

Know that I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A Fresh Start:
To everyone that feels like a "throwaway" headed for the landfill
of life, Jesus opens His arms of love and offers a fresh beginning.
That's why He came! (David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners, to repentance.
Luke 5:32

And that is everyone who sees him/herself as a sinner and knows that they
cannot save themselves!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 17

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We are tempted to cultivate a false image for others to see.
But God knows our hearts.  We need to let God transform
us from the inside out. (Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

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

We all wear a mask of some kind and many times the life of the party
is the one bleeding inside... so be generous with your hugs and smiles!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
During the seasons when you think your strength is almost gone,
be assured that God is beside you and ready to sweep you up onto
His wings of mercy and grace. There you will find rest, comfort
and healing for your broken heart and wounded spirit.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
And He shall cover you with His feathers. And under His wings you will
shall take refuge.  Psalm 91:4

I love the analogy of being beneath God's wings. Having lived, on a farm and
having watched a mother hen safely keeping her chicks beneath her wings. I think
it a lovely comparison in how God cares for us.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 15

Greetings:God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The key to avoiding the tragic results of foolish choices is embracing God's
wisdom as our guide through life. (David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
For God gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6

And His wisdom and knowledge is found in the His Word. I remember when
I was trying to decide if I should retire early. I spent one afternoon in God's Word
and in prayer. I came across Hebrews 13:5-6 It spoke so clearly to me, I retired and
never looked back.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We can't change the world singlehandedly, but by God's grace we can
let the difference Christ has made in us make a difference in the world
around us. (Joe Stowell-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Keep your conduct honorable among the Gentiles... that they may, by your
good works which they observe, glorify God.  1 Peter 2:12

You may be the only sermon some will ever see, so preach a good one!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 13

Greetings : God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In Jesus Christ, God reveals, His presence, compassion, and control
in very storm of life.  (David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Why are you so fearful? Why is it you have no faith?
Mark 4:40

Jesus spoke the above words to His apostles during a storm on the
Sea of Galilee. They were afraid they were going to drown, and
here He was sleeping. We think if we had the physical presence of
Jesus, we would be different... but would we?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Misplaced Love:
What do our actions in the last few months reveal about our affections?
Is there indication that we have placed someone or something above
God? (Marvin Williams-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve... as for me and my house-
hold we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

All of us at one time or another, put  someone or something in God's place,
but He like all loving parents is patient with us... but as a nation, have we
tried His patience too far?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A Heart For God:
With no thought about your human qualifications, the attitude of your
heart will desire to become an organ through which God can work out
His purposes. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
What does the Lord require of you, but to fear God, and walk in his
ways. Deuteronomy 10:12

And join Christians everywhere, in pray, for Christians in Iraqi  and other
parts of the world, that are suffering persecution for their faith!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 10

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If we feel it is good news that God forgives us we can demonstrate
that good news to others by forgiving them.
(Nancy Ferguson-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Forgive and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37

A simple statement, that packs a BIG punch!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
"The Impossible is Possible"
I have found there are three stages in every great work of God.
1. It is impossible.
2. It is difficult.
3. Then it is done!
(Hudson Taylor-Missionary to China 1832-1905)
(From Charlotte Hackett- Missionary in Kenya)

SCRIPTURE:
For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

And why don't we believe the above Scripture?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Road Of Good Intentions:
While eating dinner with friends, someone said, "Isn't it sad to be homeless
on a night like this?" I asked, "Where did you see a homeless person?" and
they said "In the doorway, sleeping." I looked up and then I saw the sleeping
form. I have always read the story of the "Good Samaritan with a critical eye
to the religious man who passed on the other side, and here I had been so totally
absorbed, that I had almost stepped over the man in the door way without seeing
him. Do you have eyes, but fail to see, like I did that night?
(Elaine Young McGuire-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
And we pray that God, by His power. will fulfill all your good intentions and faithful
deeds. 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Well... at 82, I must face the fact that I'm a procrastinator and pray that by the grace
of God,  He will forgive my unfinished "good intentions."

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sweet Fragrance:
Some scents are unforgettable and bring an emotional response
and pleasant memory of people we love who are no longer around.
So what if our lives were a sweet fragrance that attracted people to
God? (Cindy Hess Kasper-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We are to God the fragrance of Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:15

And the sweet fragrance of forgiveness is ours through Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 6

Greetings:  God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I decided to turn a bedroom into a play room for my daughter,
Adelaide. I painted a chest and needed  some knobs for it,
so Adelaide and I went to the Pottery Barn. She picked out some
pink crustal butterfly knobs, way out of my budget. About a week later
I got a writing assignment and the payment was the same as the price of
the knobs. I bought them and told Adelaide that God had provided...
She said, "That was sweet of God wasn't it?  To get me these butterflies!"
(Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the
kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3

God wants us to have the trust of a child...Adelaide had no problem believing
God had provided the butterfly knobs!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Thank God that His hand of authority reigns over all people and nations.
The throne of an earthly king or the title of a political leader, cannot
compare to the glories of God.  (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Who is the King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is King of glory!
Psalm 24:10

As we watch this great nation that seems to crumble around us... there are
two things to remember... No matter who is President, Jesus is King and
God Reigns Supreme!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When Jesus' family came looking for Him and He said, "Whoever
does the will of my father is my brother, sister and mother." He was
not excluding them, but including others and we can know this
same family intimacy when we do the will of God.
(Mark Bixler-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever does God's will is my brother, sister and mother.
Mark 3:35

Family was important Jesus, almost His last words on the cross were to John,
asking him to care for Mary, His mother. When we have family reunions
in our physical family, or church family, Jesus must smile His approval!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 3

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called people of influence.
We lead others to the One whose touch can change their lives.
David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow
of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

For good or bad... we are an influence in the life of someone today.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has not placed you in your present position for your own benefit.
He put you there to serve Him. At times this might require great courage
and involve risk. Yet God is always with you and He is faithfully at work.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
If we are thrown into the furnace, the God we serve will be able t save us from
it and will rescue us. But even if he does not, we will not serve your gods.
Daniel 3:17-18

God does not call us all to withstand a fiery furnace, but the furnace of life we meet
each day has it's own risks!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to August... can you believe how fast this year has gone?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Prayer Warriors:
Mark 1:35 "Very early, Jesus departed for a solitary place and prayed."
Though our Savior is holy, He placed great importance in prayer.
Following His example, how essential should prayer be for us?
His early prayer time example does not preclude prayer through the
day, as an additional source of spiritual nourishment.
(Peggy Teague-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
The prayer of the righteous pleases Him. Proverbs 15:8

Prayer is our line of communication with God... and His line is never busy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Following Jesus, as we serve the crowds around us. It may take the form
of social services, education, or financial contributions,  instead of loves
and fish. But it will occur where our compassion and resources intersect.
(Billy Silvey-Power for Today.)

SCRIPTURE:
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an
example, that you should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21

And sometimes His footsteps may lead to scary places... but He will never lead
where He will not go Himself!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 30

Greetings: God bless yo this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's presence is with us now,  even though sometimes we feel alone, alienated,
scared and forgotten. We often overlook His presence., because we don't
recognize it. Our talents, our desires and our pursuits are all evidence of
His presence. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us make man in our image, our likeness.
Genesis 1: 26

And the talents He gives each of us are the proof of God's interest in each of
us... not to mention that He sent His Son to die for the sins of each of us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God saves us from defeat, not troubles. No one is happy all the
time. Burdens will either shatter or strengthen our faith, it depends
on what's inside. (Jane McWhorter)

SCRIPTURE:
Put on the whole armor of God, so you may stand against the devil's
schemes.  Ephesians 6:11

We must make sure the Holy Spirit dwells inside.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Give me a sense of humor, Lord;
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some happiness from life,
And pass it on to other folk.
(Thomas H. B. Webb)

SCRIPTURE:
A cheerful heart is good medicine. But a crushed spirit dries up the
bones. Proverbs 17:22

The old adage:  Smile and the world smiles with you... cry and you
cry alone... is pretty much true. Who would you rather be around,
a whiner or a smiler?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 27

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Where did David get his courage? He believed in God. In faith
we need to step out, face our enemy head on and claim our victory
in the name of Jesus Christ. He has fought the battle and won, on
our behalf, but we need to stand up, step out and sling our rock.
Victory is ours in Christ! (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight
this Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:32

Whatever giant you face,  you do not face it alone, God will stand by you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

July 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sometimes we feel discouraged that we cannot perform the grand
headline deeds that impact thousands. Yet, Jesus affirms that the
smallest act of love and kindness demonstrated in the name of Christ
is noticed. Little is much when God is in it.
(Perry C. Cotham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Anyone who gives a cup of cold water in my name because you belong to
Christ will certainly not lose his reward. Mark 9:41

We need to remember it s not how much, but our willingness that counts!

Know that I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our conflicts are our special lessons in life. We can learn
to flow through them, as we grow and change, when we depend
on the power greater than ourselves. (Hazelden Meditations)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is God and he has made his light shine upon us.
Psalm 118:27

That higher power, of course, is God. And through each conflict, we
need to let and go and let God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Each of us is guided while we act as guides to one another.
Everywhere we look, someone is learning from us and we
from them. (New Beginnings)

SCRIPTURE:
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen
in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9

And I must ask myself... what are others learning from me today?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nothing greater can happen to a human being than to be forgiven.
(From Paul Tillich-Dave Schultz-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
When we are overwhelmed by sins, you forgive our transgressions.
Psalm 65:3

There is no heavier burden on the heart than the burden of guilt for our sins.
And God is not waiting to club us over the head, but to lovingly forgive us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Has adversity ever paralyzed you? Sometimes we are swept away
by sorrow, pain or fear. We can't think objectively or with any hope.
Remember, Jesus was deceived, deserted, tortured and crucified, but
on the third day He arose.
In all our sufferings, His resurrection is our hope for the light to overcome
the darkness. The victory is His. (S. Bill Jimenez-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57

Even though adversity is not pleasant,  we will grow more through it than we do
through all the good-times. This is true of nations as well, every nation turns to God
in adversity and away from God during times of prosperity.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As we dwell in God's presence, in the light of His love, we cannot
help but glorify Him. What better way than to sing His praises, spend
time in His Word. The more time we spend with Him, the more He be-
comes a vital part of our day to day lives., and the better we know Him.
(Pat Earl-Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
Psalm 34:1

The only way you get to know people, is to spend time with them... the
same goes for God, you cannot know Him, if you do not spend time with
Him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda