July 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Yes, you see God's fingerprints
Everywhere you look,
But you'll find them most of all,
On the pages of His Book!
(The last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the
beginning. John 1:1

We will never get to know who God or His Son really are,
unless we read His Word!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Worry ends where faith begins.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.
Psalm 55:22

It is not one bit hard for me to cast my cares on the Lord,
but leaving them there is another matter!  I'm a bit like the
old gentleman that accepted a ride in a strangers wagon.
He kept his pack on his back and the wagon owner said,
"Friend, put your pack in the floor of the wagon." The old
man answered, "O, I can't do that! It's enough that you
offered me a ride, I can't ask you to carry my pack too!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
INCREASE-DECREASE:
Increase...
My love for others.
Decease...
Impatience with sisters or brothers.
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow
for others. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord increase your blessings each day and
decrease your cares along the way!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Living God will always be our shelter.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares
for those who trust me. Nahum 1:7

Shelter is a basic need for all life, and how fortunate that God
is our shelter!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We parents can provide a safe haven for our families with
the help of our perfect heavenly Father, whose love for His
children is deep and eternal. (Dave Branon-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever fears the Lord will have a secure fortress, and for
their children it will be a refuge. Proverbs 14:26

Children may not hear what you say, but they will see what
you do!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 26

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Think of the challenges you face at this moment, and write
these words beside each one,  a reminder of His faithfulness
and care: "For this, I have Jesus."
Marion Stroud-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on
his afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13

No matter what we are going through, if we write our blessings
on one side and our burdens and cares on another... our list
of blessings will always be longer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Thank God for early summer mornings,
When the day is completely new...
And that, "glad to be alive feeling,"
Comes all over you!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
For his compassions never fail. They are new
every morning; great is you faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23

The above is one of my favorite Scriptures.
Each morning is completely new and bright
with promise!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our path my have difficulties, but God will lead us.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Ask where the good way is and walk in it and you will find
rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

The "good way," will not be the easy way, if life had no bums,
our faith would be shallow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Ebenezer... means "stone of help!" It is
found in 1 Samuel 7. Do you have an Ebenezer?
Help in difficult times. When I was going through
chemotherapy, a friend wrote, "when you see a
sunrise or a sunset, know someone is praying for you!
(Sally Shank-Power or Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for
I am your God and I will strengthen and help you.
Isaiah 41:10

You hear some say, "I don't know anything else to do, but pray!"
This is the MOST POWERFUL thing you can do for anyone!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Satan dangles temptation, like a fishhook, right in front of us,
It looks tasty and it promises gratification. But his power ends
there. He cannot force us to take the hook.
(Dave Egner-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Resist the devil, stand firm in the faith. 1 Peter 5:9

Satan knows what flavor to bait his hook for each of us,
so we need to be on guard! Jesus resisted him with the
Scripture and we need to follow His example!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Praise comes naturally when you count your blessings.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I will send down showers in seasons; there will be showers of
blessings. Ezekiel 34:26

When Corrie ten Boom and her sister was in a German prison, she
said that she thanked God for fleas, for they kept the Nazis away
from their cell and they were free to read God's word!
Now I must admit, I've never been thankful for fleas, flies or ants,
But I do feel humbled at the blessings God has showered upon me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Try to be a leader
On life's stormy sea,
Knowing God's the pilot
And He will be with thee.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

God was giving the children of Israel  another chance, as He spoke these
words to Joshua... perhaps He is giving us another chance in the elections
next year? Politicians are making ready for it and so should Christians.
This morning I was invited to a one minute prayer every morning, for our
country,  I'm inviting you to join us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 19

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
And when I've sown the seed
Help me to know,
That I just have to water,
Tis You that makes it grow!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
I planted, Apollos watered it, but  God made it grow.
1 Corinthians 3:6

 We need only to tell the good news, God takes the responsibility of
growth. We cannot make another soul grow in Christ, anymore than
we can make our children grow physically. We nourish and let God
do the rest!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Reflections...
As we grow old together,
Facing each day,
In fair or stormy weather.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth,
before the days of trouble come and years approach
when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them!"
Ecclesiastes 12:1

I suppose the reason older people reflect more,
they have more years to remember. I hope my
reflections are a little more positive than Solomon's
And I hope yours are too!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

TOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Have you experienced a job loss-loss of a home, loss of
money, loss of a loved one or loss of health? Most of you
have experienced one, if not all of these... Remember:
Nothing can separate us from Him!
(Carolyn Yates-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Who will separate us form the love of Christ? Will tribulation,
or distress or, persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril,
or sword?  Romans 8:35

It is not if-but when we will suffer one or all of the above, but
Paul tells us that any suffering we do now, cannot be compared
to the joy that awaits us in heaven!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Forever earthbound are my feet
Upon the rocky road ahead.
But high among the clouds, my thoughts,
And so my heart is comforted.

Beyond tomorrow there awaits
A time and place designed for me,
And my hopes rising one by one
Are golden wings against the sun!
(Grace Easley)

SCRIPTURE:
Look at the birds of the air; they do nor sow or
reap or stow away in barns and yet our heavenly
Father feed them. Are you not more valuable than
they? Matthew 6:26

Did you ever wish you could fly among the clouds
like a bird?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 15

Greetings: Gos bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has been mindful of us and has called us, sent letters, and
has visited us! He calls us through the gospel, has given us His
inspired Word, sent Immanuel-God with us- into he world and
left His Holy Spirit among believers.
(Barry Poyner-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
They will call him Immanuel, which means God with us!
Matthew 1:23

Many are God's blessings, mercies, kindnesses, patience, favors, plans
and sacrifices of which Jesus was one! That should tell us how much He
loves us!

July 14

Greetings : God bless you this day!
Today is my 83rd birthday and I'v had so many birthday
wishes on FB and I tried to respond to all, so I'm late with
this!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw
in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9

When we do things for God, we want to do something BIG,
but he recognizes small things s well.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some happiness from life,
And pass it on to other folk.
(Thomas H. B. Webb)

SCRIPTURE:
A cheerful heart is good medicine. but a crushed spirit
dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

It has been proven the laughter will relieve pain and improve
your health!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 12

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
THE SUNDAY COWD:
Consider the crowd that came to Jesus. Tax collectors, cheaters,
prostitutes and thieves all gather around Him.  He offered acceptance
and forgiveness, Do we do the same in our churches today?
(Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
Now tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near him.
Luke 15:1

Those of us that have been in the body for a long time, sometimes
forget that church is a hospital, not a social club!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!

TOUGHT FOR YODAY:
I like birds
And butterflies.
I like hello's
But hate goodbyes!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same
love, being one in spirit and purpose.  Philippians 2:2

Paul had his share of hellos and goodbyes during his ministry.
Can you think of some of the things you like and some you hate?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is in every tomorrow. Therefore I live for today.
(Laura A. Barter Snow)

SCRIPTURE:
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity
under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

What ever season you may be in right now, God has a plan
for you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda  

July 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Seek insight from God's word. Value His views greater
than any. (Vantage Point Devotional)

SCRIPTURE:
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How
vast is the sum of them. Psalm 139:17

In the end... His views are all that's going to count!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God invited me to His garden,
To sit a spell and pray.
I'll find peace within His Garden
To strengthen me each day.
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs
in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You
will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose water
never fails. Isaiah 58:11

Remember: His gate is always open... His line is never busy!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 7

Greetings: God bless you this day.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God knows about my problems,
And perfectly He leads,
In paths of love and service,
That meet my daily needs.
(Micky Meyer Mathewson)

SCRIPTURE:
O, Lord, lead me in a straight path. Psalm 27:11

Ask your self..."Is this a place that God would go?"
God will never lead you where He would not go!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I found in my soul a blessed peace
For suddenly I knew,
One cannot walk with beauty, Lord,
And not discover You!
(Grace E. Easley)

SCRIPTURE:
They that hope in the Lord, will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not
grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

We may find God in unlikely places and in unlikely faces.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 5

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!
Thinking if my mama, today she would have been 103

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
One day they stand at the grave-side
And wonder how time slipped away
And little girls grow up to be mamas
And mamas will leave you one day!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
In everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under
heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Not all little girls grow up to be mamas but all mamas were once little girls,
and time does slip away!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 4

Greetings: God bless you this special day!
Happy 4th! Don't forget to fly your flag today and give
God your thanks for what freedom we have left!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let freedom ring
Sing out, "I'm Free"
And pray to God
That it shall always be!
(Last verse of today's poem)


SCRIPTURE:
Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for
evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect for everyone
Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:16-17

This is a TALL order from God through Peter. Sometimes it is not
easy to honor those in power, but it is always easy to pray for them.
And here is my prayer... "Dear God, defeat them when they're wrong,
uphold them when they're right!"

Know I prayed fpr you today. Blessings-Freda

July 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You usher in another day
Untouched and freshly new
So here I come to ask you God,
If You'll renew me too!
(Helen Steiner Rice)

SCRIPTURE:
For his compassions never fail, they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

So today, surprise God and ask, "God what can I do for you?"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When disappointment fills your heart
And doubt invades your mind,
 You will surely will find...
God's hand is on your life
He is with you in the good times,
He carries you through the strife.
(Jill Lemming)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father
except through me. John 14:6

God has provide a way for us, through great cost to both Father
and Son!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

July 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to July. Can you believe the years is half over?

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You are God's beloved child. Be courageous! Be confident!
Do not be swayed by taunts and temptations of those who
would seek to make you conform to their expectations. Instead,
treasure your true identity as a child of God.
(Curt Niccum-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not conform to the pattern of this world. Romans 12:2

Christians do not have an identity crisis, for we belong to Jesus Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda