Saturday, February 28, 2015

February 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You are a success in God's kingdom if you are faithful where
He has place you. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
For I have learned to be content in whatever the circumstance.
Philippians 4:11

Contentment or happiness is learned and do not depend on our
circumstances.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, February 27, 2015

February 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a
reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15

Sometimes when a day is bad, we say..."thats life." when
better preparation yesterday, may have made a better today?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, February 26, 2015

February 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's fun to open gifts. Birthday, wedding, Christmas...it doesn't matter.
The excitement is there. Grab the package. Pull off the paper. Open
the box. "WOW!"
God's gift of life is here... let's open it with joy and thanksgiving!
(Elmer Prout-Power for Today)


SCRIPTURE:
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the
Father. James 1:17


Today is our daughter' Janet's birthday. We certainly thought of her
as a perfect gift from God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

February 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!
If you missed my thought yesterday, we spent the day
at the hospital. Jim had his pacemaker changed and it was pretty
involved, so happy to have that over with!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Peace of mind is elusive. There are so many things that can frighten.
Uncertainty about the future can fill us with fears.
Knowledge of the presence of the Father has great peace-giving powers.
(William Teague-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition
with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6

Paul's answer to peace was prayer and it is still the best answer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, February 23, 2015

February 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When David defeated the enemy, he did not look to earthly
leaders for his strength, but to the living God.
When others let us down, God may be calling us to provide
leadership in His strength and for His honor.
(Dennis Fisher-Ou Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord does not save with sword and spear, for the battle
is the Lord's and he will give all of you into our hands.
1 Samuel 17:47

The above verse is David speaking to the Philistines. In both David
and Moses' leadership, they experienced betrayal and people that let
them down. You cannot experience life without having people that
will let you down, and God says, "You don't have to say down"
If someone lets me down or disappointments me.. I think.. how many
people have I let down or disappointed?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda



Sunday, February 22, 2015

February 22

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I've asked God to help me listen with love to others, with humility.
We don't get closer to God by passing judgment on others.
(Randy Kilgore-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, he who humbles
himself, will be exalted. Luke 9:14

Listening is hard for someone that has so much to say... and I've been
humbled  a few times because of it.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, February 21, 2015

February 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As as senior, I may have some regrets, but I shall never regret...
taking time to thank God for His love and patience. I will never
regret taking valuable moments to listen to Him, to value Him
and trust Him. (Maude Coggin-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:24

And as a senior, I shall never regret the time I spent with family
and friends.

Know I prayed for you today: Blessings-Freda



Friday, February 20, 2015

February 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Life's challenges are designed not to break us, but to bend us
toward God. (Our Daily Bread)

Now therefore O God, strengthen my hands. Nehemiah 6:9

As much as we dislike life's challenges, they strengthen us and draw us
together.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, February 19, 2015

February 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
WHIRLWIND OF THE DEVIL:
What's the answer to a whirlwind of the devil in life? Just this:
God's purpose, direction and values. A Life turned over to God
becomes a gentle breeze, peaceful and calm. Dependance on God
brings blessings to me and through me to others.
(Bob Mize-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will
make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

The above Scripture is the answer to all of the devil's wily schemes!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

February 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Because God is powerful, change is possible.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
If you really change your ways and deal with each other justly,
I will let you live in this place. Jeremiah 7:5&7

We sing a song in church, with the lines, "soften this old heart of mine."
Only God is powerful enough to do that!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

February 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you know Jesus, you'll never walk alone.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(Nothing) shall separate us from the love of God, which is
in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:38-39

The above is one of my favorite Scriptures... and the only thing
that can separate me from God... is me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, February 16, 2015

February 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy President's Day... be sure to fly your flag.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We are not insignificant to God, and He can make us strong
in spirit and filled with His wisdom. What we become is more
important than where we're from! (Julie Ackerman Link)

SCRIPTURE:
Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God
and men. Luke 2:52

It is important how we live our lives. it has been said that we should live
in such a way that if we had a parrot, we would not have to worry about
giving it away. Someone we knew had a parakeet and it swore, it's owner
said she had no idea where it picked up such words, but the voice sounded
just like her!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda



Sunday, February 15, 2015

February 15

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TO
WHAT WILL REALLY LAST?
Travelers driving through British Columbia along the mighty Skeena River,
pass a little chapel, which serves the community of Usk.
A travel guide, explains that this chapel is not the original, but a replica of the one
that was washed away in 1936, when the Skeena flooded the area. The only item
that survived was a Bible found floating on a small pine table.
(Cathy Dawkins-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but  the word of God  stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8

Those of you in snow country... the snow will melt... eventually and pain, sorrow,
and loneliness will not last forever, But God's word and His promises will!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, February 14, 2015

February 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A MATTER OF LOVE:
Those of us who follow Christ know the importance of whom
we love. If God is the object of our love, we can be assured of
having a purpose that transcends any thing we can imagine
or achieve. (Julie Ackerman Link)

SCRIPTURE:
A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another;
as I have loved you. John 13:14

When we learn to love God, it is easy to love each other!

Know  prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, February 13, 2015

February 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
THE WONDER OF SIGHT!
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed
Wherever I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread
Or gaze upon the sky.
Watts~

SCRIPTURE:
The heavens declare the glory of God: The skies proclaim the work
of his hands. Psalm 19:1

How often we start the day and never see the beautiful sunrise He
has prepared for us...or the sunset at the end of the day... we sometime
rush  through life seeing, but never SEEING!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, February 12, 2015

February 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you look through the eyes of Jesus, you'll see a needy world.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Jesus was moved with compassion for them, because they were
weary and scattered like sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 9:36

All we have to do is listen to the evening news to relate to the
above Scripture!...Be in prayer for this country!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

February 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
HOPE:
I saw a woman wearing a T-shirt that said "Hope Is For Suckers."
Having biblical hope is not foolish, because it has a strong foundation.
We hold fast to the hope we have received in Christ because our God
is faithful. So the T-shirt is wrong. Hope is for you and me.
(Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He
who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

When hope is lost... all is lost!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

February 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Each night the nearby mountain ridge had a new layer of snow, with
almost all of it melting off in the sunshine of the following day.
I found myself hurrying to the window each new morning, just to
view the fresh pure covering the night had brought. Now why I
wondered was it so important to see new snow every day?
God has given us a new fresh start every day. This morning I am
forgiven! (Cathy Dawkins-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
His compassions fail not. They are new every morning.
Lamentations 3:22:23

It's a new day. This morning I am forgiven... what a great way to start
the new day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, February 9, 2015

February 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
JUST THE RIGHT TIME:
God's people are like a choir or orchestra, getting ready for the
next downbeat of the conductor. They are waiting for Christ to
return. On that day, we will participate with Him in the final
movement in God's symphony of redemption. We need  to
keep our eyes on the Conductor and make sure we are ready!
 (Julie Ackerman Link)

SCRIPTURE:
They will be his people, and God  himself will be with them and
be their God and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will
be no more death, or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order
of things has passed away Revelation 21:3-4

A very comforting promise... that will come in God's timing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, February 8, 2015

February 8

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's precious story is simple. He sent  His Son to rescue us
from our sin and death.  Wonderful news that even a child
can understand. (Dave Egner-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We are not writing any other things to you than what you can read
or understand. 2 Corinthians 1:13

A simple massage of love, grace and forgiveness, that man has made
confusing and complicated!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, February 7, 2015

February 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When there's bad news, our hope is the good news of Jesus.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your
heart. Psalm 37:4

You will not find this GOOD NEWS on the evening news,
You'll only find it by reading His Word!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, February 6, 2015

February 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the midst of our pressure-filled days, we sometimes crave quiet
rest. We want to came aside and rest awhile. There is such a place.
When we take the time to reflect on God's love and mercy and cast
our burdens on Him, we find in that quiet God-filled space, the
peace the world has taken away. (David Roper)

SCRIPTURE:
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me
dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

"There is a place of quiet rest, near the heart of God." This is a line from
a song we sing in church. If we want quiet rest near the heart of God, we
will find it, when we meet Him in prayer

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, February 5, 2015

February 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you want to be miserable, look within, distracted, look around;
peaceful. look up. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Paul goes on to name the fruits of the spirit and he said, "think on these things."
Sometimes I look inward and see all my failure or look around and see all the
misery and fail to look up and see all my blessings!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

February 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Before difficult days come, getting close to God while you're strong
and healthy prepares us to lean on Him for support and hope when
those difficult days come. (Lawrence Darmani-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember your creator before difficult days come. Ecclesiastes 12:1

With our move and both of us sick, the last couple of months we've had
some difficult days, but things have smoothed out and the above thought
is certainly good advice!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

February 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY:
Money can buy many things, but one thing money can't buy is...
redemption, freedom from sin. Only Jesus' death could purchase
our freedom. (Marvin Williams-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7

Money can't buy... true, love, enduring friendship, back the time we waste!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, February 2, 2015

February 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sometimes God's blessings abound like rain; sometimes they
trickle in one by one. Whether they be many or few, the good
things we receive come with a message from God (I see your
needs. You are mine. I will care for you!)
(Jennifer Benson Schuldt)

SCRIPTURE:
There will be showers of blessings. Ezekiel 34:26

Some blessings we are never aware of and some we take for granted.
Be thankful today for showers or trickles!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, February 1, 2015

February 1

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!
Can you believe it is February already?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
For the followers of Christ, the climax of our lives was the moment
God delivered us from darkness into the kingdom of the Son of His
love, through the blood of Jesus, for the forgiveness of our sins.
((Randy Kilgore-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and brought us
into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14

A story worth telling!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda