March 31

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has promised to walk with you, steadying your feet
and filling you with hope and a new song.
(Moments of Peace In the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God
Psalm 40:3

And God keeps His promises!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 30

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for
maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.
(Virginia Satir-family therapist)

SCRIPTURE:
Dear friends, let us love one another for love comes from God.
1 John 4:7

Hugs may not solve all the worlds problems, but if the powers that be
hugged one another instead of all that back-stabbing, there just might
be fewer wars! Be sure and hug someone today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 29

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

What we need to do is give more attention to the moments in our lives.

It is these seemingly routine moments that we experience  that is really

where we live  (Kerry Williams-Power for Today) 

SCRIPTURE:

For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps 

him busy with the joy of his heart. Ecc. 5:20

Remember it's the moments that make up the days and years and the moment 

is all we have.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Find a way to serve others and bring happiness into your own life.
(Pocket Devotional)

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

Making others happy is somewhat like pouring out perfume, you can't
help that some of it spills out on you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Throughout the Scriptures, God tells His people to remember
what He has done for them. Remembering strengthens our faith
and helps us to keep on serving the Lord and renews our hope.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Create in me a pure heart, O Lord, and renew a steadfast spirit within
me. Psalm 51:10

Renewed hope comes with each Spring, with new birth and we see nature
being renewed!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Every day, every week, we pass people that are dying of spiritual
thirst. True eternal life is just as dependent on spiritual water as the
physical life is dependent on physical water. There is only one source
for spiritual water... and we can't dig the well ourselves!
(Janet Riley-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you,
O God,  Psalm 42:1

Come to the well... and thirst no more!

March 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In good times or bad, God is our safe resting place.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it
and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

I wonder how people with no faith survive the pain, sorrows
and losses?

Know I prayed  for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Although you sometimes feel alone and that He is far away,
God is not a distant power. He is an active presence in your life.
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have
put my trust in you. Psalm 143:8

Have you seen Jesus my Lord? He's there in plain view.  This is part
of the refrain of a song we sing at church. Look around and you will
see... seek and you will find!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 23

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As you travel through unmarked trails and uncharted valleys of life,
you sometimes become disoriented and lose your way. God tells us,
"I'll never leave you, I will illuminate your path with light."
(Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your
truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you
all day long. Psalm 25:4-5

Let Jesus Christ be your escort through the valley of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The poorest man is he whose only wealth is money.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I am poor and needy. Psalm 86:1

David acknowledges to God that he is poor in spirit, and we should also
acknowledge this, but never forgetting to thank Him for the blessings He
showers upon us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
True love both comforts and restores. And realizing we've all made
messes in our lives, we can trust the Lord to help us deal gently
with others. (Anne Cetas)

SCRIPTURE:
Be of the same mind in the Lord. Philippians 4:2

If we are in a relationship, that tears us apart, instead of restoring us,
we need to take a second look at the relationship?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 20

Greetings; God bless you this day!
Welcome to the first day of spring!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
New Beginnings:
God gives us fresh starts from the inside out.
(Our Daily Bread.

SCRIPTURE:
You will be like a well watered garden. Isaiah 58:11

We've all heard the saying, "This is the first day of the rest of your life."
Our friend Joe Scroggings, is fond of saying, "Today is the oldest I've
 ever been and the youngest I'll ever be again!" So face new beginnings
with hope and enthusiasm!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Everyone can do something to make the world better-we can let
Christ shine through us. (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

Someone said, "if you want a better preacher... pray for the one you have."
If you want a better world... pray for a better one!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The power of God is immeasurable in its wonder yet clear enough for
us to understand. It's yet another reason to praise Him.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Give unto the Lord the Glory of His name. Psalm 29:2

All nature praise Him... even my little feathered friends, and so should we!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you.
Today is an Anniversary for "Thought for Today" I'v been sending
it out since 2000 and since I begin this blog  I've  posted over 1600
messages. I've also posted over a 1000 poems on my poetry blog.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
An Irish Blessing:
May your pockets be heavy,
Your burdens be light.
May good-luck pursue you,
Each morning and night.
(From Heartwarmers)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord bless and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you
and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

Christians know that luck has nothing to do with our blessings,
they come from the Lord!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings- Freda McCoy Fullerton

March 16

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nothing can shake those who are secure in God's hands.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong!
Job 1:22

We all need Job's unshakable faith., for it is so easy to blame God
when things go wrong!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God will take your old life with all its hopelessness and power wash it
with the blood of Jesus Christ. He will give you a fresh clean start and
a new heart . (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Create in me a pure heart O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10

He will take us of the rubbish heap and give us a new life and a new start!
(Read Romans 6)

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

March 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Just when you long for the sight of green again, spring comes,
bringing once more the buds of change and new life. God must
have known we should need visuals to remind us of His purpose
in change. (Moments of Peace in the Presence of God)

SCRIPTURE:
Take a good look at God's wonders-they'll take your breath away.
Psalm 66:5 (The Message)

The wonder of it all He loves even me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!
We had a lot of excitement yesterday. A great grandson was born
a little after 5:PM He was 6 weeks early and weighed 5 pounds and
2 ounces. His name is Camden James Walker. Both mom, Jen, dad,
Russell and grandparents, Janet and Richard are excited and doing
well!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We recognize a friends voice by the things they talk about, we can recognize
God's voice by an in-depth knowledge of the Bible. It is there that we find out
what He loves, what He hates and what is dear to His heart.
(Michelle McKinney Hammond)


SCRIPTURE:
"Sheep will not follow a stranger, for they do not recognize his voice. I am
the good Shepherd, I know my sheep and my sheep know me." John: 5 & 14


If the voice you hear, tries to led you into sin, know it is not the voice of God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is making you into the person He designed you to be, but the process
will continue for a lifetime.  You can't wait until you're a finished product to
serve Him. He wants you to serve today, where you are. with what resources
He's given you. At the very least, He has given you the power of prayer.
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
Ephesians 2:10

There is a children's song that I like "He's still working on me... making me what
He thinks I ought to be" I'm still in His work room... in other words "I'm a long
term project."And so are you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!
This is  rather special day... Jim turns 90 today!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The way to joy: The answer lies in morning and evening prayer.
Prayer should be the key that unlocks the morning and the lock that
locks the night! (Pocket Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
It is good to praise the Lord... to proclaim your love in the morning and
your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2

Like all loving parents... God wants His children to call home!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we walk with God, we leave behind a sweet fragrance that
can inspire others to follow. (Our Daily Bread)

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

Our orange tree is blooming again... and the fragrance drifts to our porch
and front door, when you open it... we need to be that kind of lingering
fragrance of Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 9

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If God controls you inside, you'll be genuine on the outside.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
First clean the inside of the cup or dish and the outside will be clean.
Matthew 23:26

The outside is not as important as getting it right on the inside.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When I'm thinking about an answer while others are talking... I'm
not listening. (Our Daly Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Oh, that I had  one to listen to me! Job 31:35

How many times have you felt like Job, and just wished for someone
to listen and understand? You know what... God does both!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Wielding our power is no substitute for yielding our will  to God's
power. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever keeps my Word, truly the love of God is perfected in him.
By this we know that we are in him. 1 John 2:5

Thing real thing... if we love Him, we will obey Him.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As our rock, God is dependable and strong. As our refuge, He can
provide safety until problems pass. The Psalmist said,  "The Lord
has been my defense, and my God the rock of my refuge." With
God as our defender, we do not have to fear what others will do.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.
Psalm 18:2

The above words reminds me of the wonderful, old Christian hymn,
"Rock of Ages" And as you age, may God be your "Rock!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is preparing a place for us so, rejoice! Since the benefits
of this reality are not of this world, we can say with Paul that,
"We are confident,  I say, and would rather be absent from the
body and at home with the Lord."  2 Corinthians 5:8
(Joe Stowell-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place
for you I will come back and take you with me. John 14:2-3

And while He is preparing us a place there... He's also preparing us here,
for that place there!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself
to My will. Though this may feel frightening-even dangerous-the safest
place to be is in My will. (Jesus Calling-Sarah Young)

SCRIPTURE:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

Is He calling you today? Listen to His voice.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

February 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We have committed the Golden Rule to memory, now let us commit
 it to life. (E. Markham)

SCRIPTURE:
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them.
Matthew 7:12

Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if this was practiced by each individual
and all nations?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 2

Greetings: God bless this Lord's day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Those who know Jesus as their friend are never alone.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Jesus said, "I have called you my friends." John 15:15

If you know Jesus... "You've got a friend for life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

March 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Can you believe it is March already?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The more you feast on God's word the healthier you become.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
When your words came I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's
delight. Jeremiah 15:16

God's word is true "soul" food!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda