September 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Never belittle others.
Never look down on sisters and brothers
(First two lines of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Do to others what you would have them do to you.
Matthew 7:12

If you watch TV, even the cartoons, the above Scripture seems  to
be outdated.  It seems to be more... "Do others before they do you! "

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus Himself is the greatest gift ever given.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15

When we come to the end of life's journey, the gift of eternal
will be all that matters!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We all face challenges and difficulties. They are not designed
to break us but to bend us toward God. (Our Daily Bread)

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

A comforting promise to hang on to when difficulties overwhelm us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blesssings-Freda

September 27

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's unseen work in our hearts produces fruit in our lives.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

We're either growing are dying in the Lord?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's gifts are just a prayer away.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(God said to Moses)  The men shall bear the burden of the
people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone.
Numbers 11:17

One of God's many gifts is brothers and sisters in Christ. A
church family to help you bear the burdens of this life.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is the hope that calms life's storms.
(Jennifer Schuldt)

SCRIPTURE:
(In Christ) We have this hope as an anchor for the
soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19

When hope s lost...all is lost

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Autumn stirs the longing and wanderlust
Deep within my breast,
But home and family
Keep me safe within my nest!
(Last line of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
The noble wife, gets up while it is still dark and
provides food for her family. Proverbs 31:15

The wife and mother, is responsible for setting the tone
of her nest.  She is the CEO, nurse, chef,  chauffeur
household manager, the activity planner and counselor
of her household, this does not leave much time for
wanderlust!!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I am thankful  to God for binding up my wounds, physically
and emotionally, during stressful times in my life.
(Larry Branum- Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Great is our Lord and mighty in power: his understanding has
no limit. Psalm 147:5

Because our understanding does have limits, we often limit God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the Boston marathon there is a hill near the end called
"heartbreak hill"a runner knows he must call upon all his
inner strength to climb that hill. My husband, who was a
runner, often compared life to "heartbreak hill." We need
that extra strength from the Lord to get us through.
(Marjorie Gillis-Power for Today.)

SCRIPTURE:
Come to me all of you who are weary and burdened and I
will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

There are times when we all are weary of this race, we call life.
It is during these times of hills and valleys storms and rough seas
that we need to let go and let God carry us through!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There is a time to grieve over sin, but there is also a
time to shout with joy for forgiveness.
(Penny Nichols-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts
Psalm 95:7

Today, is always the right time to listen for His voice!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 20

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
LAND:
Let us all be thankful
For this creation grand,
Take care and appreciate,
This space we call land.
(Last verse of today's poem.)

SCRIPTURE:
And on the third day God called the dry ground land
and the gathered waters he called seas. And God saw
that it was good. Genesis 1:10

And he gave mankind dominion over the land, but we
have not been very good stewards have we?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God gives grace, peace and forgiveness and abundant love.
Ultimately, He offers us eternal life-FREE!
(Sue Latham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Feely you have received, freely give.
Matthew 10:8

When someone calls and offers me something free, I'm immediately
suspicious. Perhaps that is why people find it hard to grasp that
salvation is FREE?

Know I prayed of you today. Blessings-Freda

September 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We learn the lesson of trust in the school of trial
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Behold I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you
in the furnace of affliction.  Isaiah 48:10

So when you're being refined, know that means God is still
working on you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best place to live...
Is within Jesus' heart,
Safe from all harm
Where you never will depart!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith
that you may grasp how wide and long and high and
deep is the love of Christ! Ephesians 3:17-18

Where we live is not important... how we live, certainly is!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We must speak to our treasured ones, who need to hear
our words of love today. (Virgil Fry-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
God is love. 1 John 4:16

Love is visible.  Our treasured ones will know we love them,
more by what we do than what we say!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 15

Greetings! God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We need four hugs a day for survival We need. We need eight
hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.
(Marcus Julian Felicetti)

SCRIPTURE:
Dear friends let us love one another.
1 John 4:7

Hugs are FREE, be sure to give someone a hug today.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we are limping through life, the cure isn't found in more
activities, finances, or friends. Instead, we need a daily walk
with Jesus. Reach out to Him through His word and prayer.
He will surely pick us up when we're down!
(Michael Brown-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need Hebrews 4:16

Sometimes the evening news gets me down...that's when I need
to have "A little talk with Jesus!"


Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 13

Greetings; God bless you this Lord's Day

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Worship is a heart overflowing with praise to God
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Praise the Lord for his mercy endures forever!
2 Chronicles  20:21

Take a praise walk today and see how many things you can find to
praise God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Hardships strengthen determination
And insures that we won't fail;
In the battles of this life,
With God, we can prevail!
(Last verse of today's poem)
From September 13, 2011

SCRIPURE:
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to
your word. Psalm 119:28

Someone once said that sorrow makes trenches in the heart that
love fills. Those that have never known trouble and sorrow, cannot
sympathize with those who have!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 11

Greetings: God Bless you this day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
September The eleventh, changes the lives,
Of not just a few.
Gone forever is the peace,
That was this countries view.
(First verse of Today's poem)
First posted September 11, 2011

SCRIPTURE:
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 29:11

Let us be in prayer that God still has a plan for America.
May God bless America!

Know I pray for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!
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THOUGHR FOR TODAY:
God provides a map for life
His Word is sure and true;
If you read it carefully,
It will see you through.
(First verse of today's poem)
From September 10, 2012

SCRIPTURE:
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105

It must be read to believe and put into practice to live.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Put Jesus first.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12:2

If we put the thought and Scripture  into action, we need not worry
about anything else!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God does most of His work for people, through people.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into
the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to do everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19

We are His hands and feet and if He calls us and we don't go, He will
send someone else and we will lose a blessing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 7

Greetings; God bless you this day!
Happy Labor Day to all of you.

TOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In Christ the hopeless find hope.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3

Yesterday, through e-mail, someone sent me a picture of a sign on a
Mosque in Michigan , that read ...In the name off Allah kill all the
Americans.  It's kind of scary when a sign like this is allowed in America,
and we sometimes lose hope, but we need to remember: no matter who
is president or in charge, Christ is still KING!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 6

Greetings's God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
SHARED STRUGGLES:
We can get further together than we can alone
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Share each other's burdens and this way obey the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

Someone once said..."A burden shared is a burden halved." For a
Christian, sharing our struggles is a must!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Have a happy and safe weekend holiday!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Fill each day with gratitude because grateful people are
happy people! (Joan Clayton-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed
you were called in the one body, and be thankful. Colossians 3:15

And remember that the grateful heart will make the best memories!

Know I prayed for you today! Blessings-Freda

September 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
September's Song...
Plans are made for winter-wear.
September's song...
God's paintbrush is busy everywhere.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat
summer and winter, day and night will not cease. Genesis 8:22

The above is a promise God made to Noah after the flood and each sunrise
is evident that God keeps His promises!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
CONSIDER IT'S THE LORD:
He comes at our darkest hour. When our bodies are weak from
exertion, when our souls are bowed with defeat, He gives promise,
reward, and rest. But, mostly He gives His comforting presence.
No need to ask who it is. With John, we can say, "It is the Lord!"
(Billie Silvey-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Come to me all you who are burdened and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

 As Job said,  "Do we accept the good things from God and not the
trouble."  Mankind is quick to blame God when things go wrong,
but forget to thank Him when things are going right!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Trust in the Lord is a cure for a fearful spirit.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from
all fears. Psalm 34:4

Prayer works and God is merciful, when we fall short!

Know I prayed for you today. Blesings-Freda

September 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to September!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We are dependent on the Lord as we face life's struggles. He longs
for us to come to Him today in humility. And He'll be there for us
again tomorrow (Kelia Ochos-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
For I know the plans I have made for you declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 29:11

God has a plan for each of us, but often, we mess up and He has to
work around our mistakes!

Know I prayer for you today.Blessings-Freda