Monday, November 30, 2015

November 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Baking with love...
Family's favorite things.
Baking with love...
Oh, the blessings it brings!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Love never fails. 1 Corinthians13:8

I love to bake and I go a bit crazy at Christmas time, I make
so many things... but love is in everything I bake!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, November 29, 2015

November 29

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus took our place to give us His peace.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
May the peace of God which transcends all understanding guard
your hearts  and your minds in Christ Jesus! Philippians 4:7

Not as the world gives peace, which is temporary, but everlasting
peace, which does not depend on circumstances!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessinga-Freda

Saturday, November 28, 2015

November 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
AN OLD WOMAN'S PRAYER:
Father I am old
But my heart is very young
And my praise and song to You
Is ever on my tongue!
(Last Verse of Today's poem)
 From December 3, 2013

SCRIPTURE:
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise is always on my
lips. Psalm 34:1

I ran across this poem this morning and reposted it... kind of a reminder
as we get into the busy Christmas season... to remember that I'm not so
young and to keep in mind... "Jesus is the reason for the season!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, November 27, 2015

November 27

Greetings' God bless you this day
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There is only one "Black Friday"
That's means anything...
It's when our Savior died
Salvation to bring.
(Last verse of today's poem)
From November 23, 2012

SCRIPTURE:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.
John 3:16

No gift has ever matched this gift!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, November 26, 2015

November 26

Greetings; God bless you this day!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We must share our message
With a world that needs so much
To know a Savior's love
And to feel a human touch.
(Last verse of Today's poem)
Repost from November 24, 2011

SCRIPTURE:
I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness
and will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7:17

The poem asks the question: "Can America Be Thankful?" Christians
can be thankful, whatever our circumstances, because we know something
better awaits us in the next life!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

November 25

Greetings: God bless you this Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God does not need our praise, but we need to praise God.
We need to bask in His presence and rejoice in His love.
(Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Great is our Lord and worthy of praise. Psalm 96:4


God may not need our praise, but He wants our love, and if
we love Him ,we cannot help but praise Him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

November 24


Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
IF I COULD STOP THE CLOCK:
Of course it's foolish thinking,
That I can stop the hands of time.
I'm comfortable with the present,
Not before me or behind.
(A verse in Today's poem)

SCRUPTURE:
This is the day that the Lord has made; let rejoice and be glad
in it. Psalm 118:24

This is a busy time... so let us not forget to take time for God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, November 23, 2015

November 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We should try to love and enjoy each other here, with all
our faults and foibles. Eternity is a long time! Get ready now.
(William McCaughan-Power for Today)

SRIPTURE:
Blessed are the peacemakes for they will be called the
sons of God. Matthew 5:9

Someone has said if you stop attending church because a brother
or sister hurt you...you've placed your faith in people instead of
God. If we can't get along here, with family or church family, how
do we expect to get along in heaven?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, November 22, 2015

November 22

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Treasures in heaven...
We can't imagine, you see.
Treasures in heaven...
A home prepared for thee.
(A verse i today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9

Songs have been written, artist have rendered their idea on the
beauty of heaven, but Paul, inspired by God, tells us that we
can't even imagine the glory of heaven!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, November 21, 2015

November 21

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A life-span look.
Leaving this life and my task,
I hope those I leave behind
Will be encouraged by my-dash!
(Last verse of Today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
So in everything do to others as you would have them
do to you. Matthew 7:12

We need to watch how we live, for someone follows
in our footsteps... and whatever our destination, when
we leave the life, we take someone with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Bling-Freda

Friday, November 20, 2015

November 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We all have times of stress, grief and powerful suffering.
We pray to God to stop our terrible pain. God may not
always stop our pain and misery, but if we pray, He will
send  someone to comfort us.
(Lorenda Roberts-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles, so that
we may comfort those who are in trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

God gave us each other, so that we may comfort one another..it's
really a shame when we fall down on the job, for the blessing
flows both ways!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, November 19, 2015

november 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Joy in the morning,
As I kneel and pray.
Joy in the morning,
Meeting God in the early day!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Weeping may last for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5

Rejoice or joy is mentioned so many times in the Bible, you get the idea
that God wants His people to be joyful!

Know I prayed for you today.  Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

November 18

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:
Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken away  from
her.  Luke 10:42

This is Jesus speaking to Martha. Martha complained because Mary
was not helping her prepare the meal...I've always had  a soft spot for
Martha!  Who of us have not been distracted when we have had more
on our plate than we think we can handle?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

November 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
All of God's creation bears witness to Him as our great Creator.
(Our Daily Bread0

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

Oh the wonder of sight! How can anyone gaze at the heavens on a starry
night and believe it all happened by chance is beyond me?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, November 16, 2015

November 16

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Never let the abundance of God's gifts, cause you to forget the
Giver! (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember the Lord your God, for it is he that gives you the
ability to produce wealth. Deuteronomy 8:18

And remember to thank Him for the little blessings of everyday life.
It is the little things that become big memories!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, November 15, 2015

November 15

Greetings: God bless you tis Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Despair is real in this life, and answers do not come easily. Yet
in the darkness when we remember God's glory-majesty-power,
and love-our despair can slowly subside.
(Dave Brannon-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I cried out to God. Who is so great a God as our God?
Psalm 77: 1, 13

These are scary times and when darkness overshadows us, we
need to remember God's promises and as Joshua said so many
years ago... "not one of God's promises have failed to come true!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, November 14, 2015

November 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Are you going through trouble? Praise God, even if your day
is bad... God is good! (Ethan Brown-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Though he slay me, I shall hope in him. Job 13:15

Job's faith in God was great, even though he grumbled some.
Don't feel guilty about your grumblings. God understands!

Know  prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, November 13, 2015

November 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has already claimed a victory for us and is celebrating it.
All we need to do is trust Him, continue praying, thank Him,
rejoice and celebrate the victory. (Lenette Paulk-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4

It is so easy to rejoice when things are going great, but bless the one
who can rejoice when everything goes wrong!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Thursday, November 12, 2015

November 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has a misiĆ³n for each of us. Will you offer an excuse
to get out of your mission or will you fulfill your mission
to the Lord? (Stafford North-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever
I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with
you. Jeremiah 1:7-8

Sometimes God's mission for us may be a bit scary and
sometimes it may not be pleasant, but He has promised
us as He did Jeremiah, that he will always be with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

November 11

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Veteran's Day! Don't forget to fly your flag.
My thanks to all of you veterans and those of you that are
currently serving!

THOUGHT FOR TODDAY:
Hear my prayer, O Lord:
Forgive our foolish ways,
Protect us from our enemies,
Guide us in the coming days!
(Last line of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Hear my prayer, O lord: Hear my cry for mercy. In my day
of trouble, I will call to you and you will answer me.
Psalm 86:6-7

We need to be in daily prayer for our military men and women,
their families and this great country. This coming year we have
a chance to vote for change...let us be united in prayer!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

November 10

Greetings: God bless you tis day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Have you ever prayed so hard for God to answer a prayer
that you vowed something back in return? God is gracious
in how He answers such prayers, as most of us can never
keep our end of the bargain. (Daily Disciples Devotional))

SCRIPTURE:
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the
wrong motives. James 4:3

Aren't you happy that God never gave you all you asked for!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Monday, November 9, 2015

November 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The tongue of the wise brings healing. Imagine how we could
glorify the One who made our tongue when He helps us to
bring healing-not harm- to everyone we talk to.
(Dave Brannon-Our Daily Bread)


SCRIPTURE:
The tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18

When I worked I had these wise words on my bulletin board.
"Lord,  today make my words sweet, for tomorrow I may have
to eat them."

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, November 8, 2015

November 8

Greetings: God bless yo this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I know that God as my Father sees my heart, my efforts
and my work. He cares and He loves. We want God to see
us and He does. (Lenette Paulk-Power for Today)

Bring the best of your first fruits of the soil to the house of the Lord.
Exodus 23:19

God does not want left-overs, He wants our best...a sincere heart!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, November 7, 2015

November 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

TAKE TIME TODAY:
Take time today...
To be with those you love.
Take time today...
To thank God above!
(Last verse in today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Have sincere love for your brother/sisters, love one another
deeply. 1 Peter 1:22

Take the time today,  to tell family and friends how much you love
them. Time will one day run out!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, November 6, 2015

November 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God has given His Word to help us know and follow him
(Our Daily Bread)

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

We will never know God without reading His Word.
It is our compass and our map to heaven!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda!

Thursday, November 5, 2015

November 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Faithfulness lasts longer than success or failure.
Faithfulness believes that God will overcome any
enemy that comes against us.
(David Burton-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE
I remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I remember
your miracles of long ago. Psalm 77:11

Faithfulness comes when we remember what God has done
for us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

November 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What do you say to a hurting friend? Are we so afraid we
will say the wrong thing that we don't acknowledge their
loss? I'm sorry is enough. (Susan Giboney-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Now these three remain" faith, hope and love. But the greatest
of theses is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13


If you do not know what to say to a grieving friend, don't say
anything...just give them a hug..it will convey your love!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I was hurrying to get to ladies Bible class this morning
and I forgot this!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sheep without a shepherd
Jesus called the people of His day.
Sheep without a shepherd
Poor souls who've lost their way!
(Last verse of todays poem)

SCRIPTURE:
He (Jesus) had compassion on them for they were like
sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34

We may not have any shepherds in DC, but Christians have a
Shepherd... Jesus Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, November 2, 2015

November 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
My Savior...
Went to the cross.
My Savior...
Longs to save the lost!
(Last verse of Today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promises, as some understand
slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish,
but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

I sometimes wonder if He's not losing His patience with America?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, November 1, 2015

November 1

Greetings God bless you this Lord's Day!
Welcome to November!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Think of it. Everything in God is "Yes!" He delights in saying, "Yes."
He delights in delighting us. He is good-all the time. He says, "Yes,"
to good things and if He says, "No," you can count in it for being
for our good! (Bill Henegar-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are yes in Christ.
 2 Corinthians 1:20

God loves to say yes to good gifts, but He is not Santa, who fulfills our
foolish wishes!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda