February 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I rather walk in the dark with God
Than go alone in the light;
I'd rather walk by faith with Him
Than go alone by sight.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7

We all have a need for physical presence... that's why He
gave us each other. God is walking with us, when we walk
with a friend!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We sometimes trap our selves in doubt and discouragement through
judging by appearances. Be grateful for the many times our Father
has closed doors to us just to open them in the most unexpected places.
(Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives.
James 4:3

God always knows what's best for us... I'm thankful He said no to some of
my request!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today is our daughter Janet's birthday. She is our firstborn and
I was thinking how fast time has flown... the reason for today's
thought!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Make a memory with your children. Spend time to show you care;
toys and trinkets can't replace those precious moments you share.
(Elaine Hardt-Mother's Chicken Soup Of The Soul)

SCRIPTURE:
Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the
things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long you
live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them .
Deuteronomy 4:9

The only way we can teach our children or grandchildren is to spend time with
them!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Just as roots grow deep into the ground for nourishment and stability,
planting your feet in God's word will give you strength for the moment
and transforming, power, when trials of life test the depth of your faith in
God . (Vantage Point Devotional)

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

Plant your feet firmly in His word.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Everyone pursues happiness, but few can define it. Is happiness the
highest piece of fruit dangling on the tree or the treasure buried some
where underground? Is it the perfect person with whom to spend your
life? Many times we lose hope of finding happiness, because we look
for it in the wrong places. True happiness is anchored in our Creator.
(Moments of Peace In the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the
Lord his God. Psalm 146:5 (KJV)

The place to be happy is here and the time to be happy is now and the choice
to be happy is yours... happiness is a CHOICE!

February 23

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Past failures and disappointments can hover over you like gray
clouds, refusing to yield to sunlight. If you find yourself surrounded
by gray thoughts and gray feelings, it may seem difficult to dream of
brighter times. The journey into sunlight is not always an easy one
but God will walk with you every step of the way.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
He (God) will make the righteous shine like the dawn and the justice of
your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37: 6

He will color you life with His love!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Are you moving along in a loving cadence with God today? Life's
journey can get difficult... and it's easy to run ahead in anxiety, trying
to control the outcome on your own. Carefully consider your journey
of faith today- stay in step with God and be aware the world is watching
your walk. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Be very careful... to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways.
Joshua 22:5

Be in sync with God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I'm still waiting to hear if anyone is receiving this post?
If not, I shall discontinue this blog.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How often do we remember what wonderful things the Lord has done
for us or how merciful He has been to us? Far too often we take it for
granted. Today begin sharing the good news with others around you.
(Russ Lawson-Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21

Will you not make God your treasure today?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

I am wondering how many of you get this blog? I do not
get any feed back, so I'm not sure. If you follow this blog,
I would like to know.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Have you ever considered what allows God to live with you,
in harmony even though He's angry at your sin? He displaced
His anger from you and placed it on Jesus at the cross, making
you safe from His wrath. Incredible isn't it?  When you pray
today, thank God for turning His anger away from you.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
I give thanks to you O Lord, for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away. Isaiah 12:1

And you, when you are angry... find something constructive to do, to
displace that anger!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
This country needs Jesus. Use what time, talents and resources you can
combine with all you have in Christ to honor God and reach out to others.
Ask God to show you new ways He can use you. Then pray for an epidemic
of praise to our heavenly Father! (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
O Lord, open my lips and my mouth will declare your praise.
Psalm 51:15

God's creatures and nature praise Him. Should we not praise Him too?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 18

Greetings: God bless you this day

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Laughter can truly be the best medicine, so open your eyes, look
around, enjoy, laugh freely, with all the hope of those blessed by
by the Lord. (Mary Ellen Grisham)

SCRIPTURE
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy,
Psalm 126:3

The joy of the Lord will be our strength, when we are thankful for our
blessings!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy President's Day and don't forget to fly your flag today.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
While exploring a museum exhibit on "A Day in Pompeii." I was
struck by the repeated theme that August 24 ad 79 was an ordinary
day. Jesus told his disciples that he would return on an ordinary day.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:42

God does extraordinary things on an ordinary day and He uses ordinary
people to do extraordinary things!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 16

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Just as oxygen is essential to breathing and benefits physical health,
so love is essential to your emotional health, staving off depression
and to your spiritual life developing your faith. Prayers for one
another express that expanding love! (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one
another. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Family and friends are essential to our health... experts claim of
people that return home from the hospital after an illness, those
that have no family or friends, do not heal nearly as quickly!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is in the restoration business. Even in the worst of times,
He is great and awesome and ready to do wonderful things.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
The great and awesome God who keeps his covenant and steadfast
love with those who love him. Nehemiah 1:5  

What God wants most is a relationship with His children and He is ready
and willing to restore our souls!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 14

Greetings: God bless you this special day!
Happy Valentines Day!
If you would like to read my Valentine poem:
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com


THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Why not make today a day to take love more seriously than you have
done before? Pray that love becomes a motivation for all you do. Enjoy
the flowers, candies and candlelight dinner, but remember to keep
love in your heart, not just the festivities. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13

Remember, whatever is going on in your life... Jesus loved you enough to die
for you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 13

Greetings :God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Things don't just happen. Those things we call "Accidents," Surprises,"
or "discoveries" are actually revelations of God's love and constant concern
for you. Greet each day and expect it to reveal God's glory, power and love.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Those who are wise will take all this to heart: They will see in our history the
faithful love of the Lord. Psalm 107:43 (NLT)

Remember: It's no secret what God can do... so today expect a miracle!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You are the only one who can fulfill your unique mission in life.
(The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you says Lord, thoughts
and plans for welfare and peace and not evil, to give you hope in your
final outcome. Jeremiah 29:11 (AMV)

And remember you are made in God's image... and that makes you special!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy; but in
passing it over, he is superior. (The Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:19

Leaving the payback to God is a whole lot healthier too!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The popular call today is for tolerance. In the ever-secularized
America. It no longer means you can agree to disagree  and still
respect others. No the message now has become "Christian, you
and your kind are dangerous. Keep your God and your beliefs
away from us!"  What do we do with these accusations? David
responded with prayer. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I will walk in faithfulness.
Psalm 26:3

And we need to keep ever before us that GOD is in control!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 9

Greetings:God bless you this Lord's day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
One tree can start a forest.
One smile can begin a friendship.
One hand can lift a soul.
One word can frame a goal.
One candle can wipe out darkness.
On laugh can conquer gloom.
One hope can raise your spirits
One touch can show you care.
One life can make a difference.
Be that one today.
(Shared by Jonnie Royse Reader-Begin With Yes)

SCRIPTURE:
There is one Lord, one  faith, one baptism. one God and Father of
all who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:5

Remember you are ONE and ONE can make a  difference!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Do you have a friend who sharpens you? Are you the kind
of friend that sharpens others? We have the greatest Friend
of all Jesus calls us His friends. He will sharpen us if we
submit to him. (Daily Disciples Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his
friend. Proverbs 27:17

One way to keep your mind sharp... read... read... read!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
On your own travels through this world remember that you
never walk alone. God loves you and walks with you every
step of the way. May your every step lead to greater growth
and love and every stride bring you a little closer to heaven.
(Joseph J. Mazzella)

SCRIPTURE:
Even though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil for you are with me. Psalm 23:4

As parents, we are with our children through good times and bad
through mistakes and triumphs... why is it so hard for us to
believe God is with us "every step of the way?"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 6

Greeting: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Ten things that may disappear in our lifetime:
1. The Post Office: They are in deep financial trouble.
2. Checks: It costs billions of dollars to process checks.
3. Newspapers: The younger generation read the news on-line.
4. Books: On-line reading will take their place.
5. Land-line Telephones: You pay double charges for extra service.
6. Music: This is one of the saddest parts of the change story.
7. Television: People are watching movies on their computes.
8. Cursive Writing: Already gone in some schools.
9. Privacy: It's gone and has been for a long time.
10.  Christianity: The churches we once knew are quickly fading away.
Do we care? Today is the first day of the rest of our lives! What are we
waiting for? (Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory
that overcomes the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4

We have much information these days, and not very much of it good.
Evil seems to have replaced good and our world is changing fast, but we
are told in the Scriptures that Jesus is the same today as yesterday and will
be the same tomorrow... we can rely on that!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best course for making decisions is to take them to the Lord first.
He will give us victory when we seek His help in all things.
(Disciples Daily Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will
be given to you. Matthew 6:33

In another place the Scripture says you do not receive, because you
ask wrong... my problem is... sometimes when I ask, I already have
in mind how God should answer... and that is putting myself where
God belongs!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's timetable is perfect. He will do exactly what is best for
us-in His time-according to His plans for us, because He loves
us. Wait! Be patient! His clock may show a different time than
our clock, but His clock has the right time!
(Christian Voices)

SCRIPTURE:
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under
heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

We often question God's timing, but He sees the beginning and the end.
We only see the now and the past, so let us leave the future to Him. He
will not lead us where He will not go!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.
(Moliere-Chicken Soup for the Soul)

SCRIPTURE:
I can do all things through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

We should erase "I can't" from our vocabulary!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 2

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Heaven... all the pain, care and imperfections of life will fall
away. You and your loved ones will be permanently reunited.
All your errors will be forgiven. All distance between you and
love will be erased. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
When I awake in heaven, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see
you face to face. Psalm 17:15 (TLB)

And won't that be a grand reunion?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Studying the Scriptures daily will provide a guide to wisdom and
a life filled with abundant comfort and strength. It will help you to
know that the wonderful Savior dwells with you and is an
everlasting presence in your life. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Let the Word of Christ dwell in you. Colossian 3:16

And no matter how many times you read the Scriptures, you will
find new insights, because His word is alive and active!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda