Thursday, December 25, 2014

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

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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

Monday, December 22, 2014

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

Sunday, December 21, 2014

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

Saturday, December 20, 2014

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

Friday, December 19, 2014

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


Thursday, December 18, 2014

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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  

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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

Monday, December 15, 2014

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

Sunday, December 14, 2014

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

Saturday, December 13, 2014

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

Friday, December 12, 2014

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

Thursday, December 11, 2014

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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
 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

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

Monday, December 8, 2014

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

Sunday, December 7, 2014

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

Saturday, December 6, 2014

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

Friday, December 5, 2014

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

Thursday, December 4, 2014

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

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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

Monday, December 1, 2014

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