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!