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