Tuesday, May 31, 2016

My 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sometimes I get impatient with God.  Especially in the event of
His return. What can He be waiting on? The tragedies around us,
the suffering of the ones we love, even the stress of everyday life.
Then someone tells their story of having just met Jesus!
(Randy Kilgore-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting anyone to parish, but for
everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Waiting on God is not easy. Since we are bound by time, it is hard for
us to remember that God lives outside out time-zone!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, May 30, 2016

May 30

Greetings: God bless you this special day!
I hope you will be reflecting on those who gave so much for
our freedom. Fly your flag today!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
We can accomplish more together than we can alone.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord hates one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 6:16,19

Unity is so important for the kingdom of God and it is also important
for our country as well.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda



 

Sunday, May 29, 2016

May 29

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

TOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us by His Word helps us
to navigate through life's twists and tuns and to respond in love
to God and to each other. (Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
These words which I command you this day shall be in your heart.
Deuteronomy 6:6

Writing His Word upon our hearts, helps us live His Word each day.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda



Saturday, May 28, 2016

May 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
People are not to be used for our benefit. Because they are loved
by God and because we are loved by Him, we love one another.
(Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:19

Jesus summed up what really matters like this: "Love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart, soul and mind and love you neighbor as your self."
Two commandments! If the world practiced this, there would be a lot
less white crosses to place a flag beside on memorial Day!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, May 27, 2016

May 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Take joy in little things,
Memories you recall.
Then you soon will find...
They're not little things at all.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10

If we find joy in little things...God will see that we have joy in
bigger things!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Thursday, May 26, 2016

May 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Whatever your troubles are, Jesus ' words are for you, "believe in God,
also believe in me." Our lives are never free of trouble but our hearts
can have the reassurance that there is a God who  loves us and redeemed
us. Whatever troubles you today, remember who controls your heart and
carry everything to Him. (Sherry Reams-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God , trust also in me. 
John 14:1

Easier said than done..in these troublesome times! 

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

May 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let's deliberately cultivate an attitude of contentment in God,
and faithfully submit to Him, for our Provider will care for us.
(Marvin Williams-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Now to him that is able to do more than we ask or imagine according
to his power, that is at work within us.  Ephesians 3:20

The next time you feel like you've lost your way...remember the above
Scripture...especially the words... "according to his power that is at
work within us!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessinga-Freda

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

May 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Let God's Spirit, not the world, shape your mind.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

The saying "we're known by the company we keep," is so true.
Our environment will shape our thoughts and our thoughts will
shape our actions. That is the reason God commanded the Israelites,
to drive out the nations, living in the promised land,

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, May 23, 2016

May 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What if's cause worry and stress. As children of God, we can
walk in obedience and trust, knowing that God has all the
details under control. (Margaret Fineberg)

SCRIPTURE:
I can do everything through him who gives me strength
Philippians 4:13

The above is so true, but sometimes when I'm hit with an
unexpected crisis, I run around in circles trying to do it all
myself... it's like trying to wash a load of clothes in the washer,
without plugging the washer in! That must make God really sad!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, May 22, 2016

May 22

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God, gave me work till my life shall end... and life till my
work is done. (Our Daily Bread)

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

They say whatever you are looking for, you usually find it. Look for
goodwill., there's still a lot of it out there!  And remember we never
retire from the  Lord's work!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, May 21, 2016

May 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
You think your word or deed is very small,
That what you say hardly matters at all.
But God can take a seed that you have sown,
And nourish it until it's fully grown.
(Hess-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed., which is the
smallest seed you plant, yet it becomes the largest of garden
plants Mark 4:31-32

Keep sowing the seed!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, May 20, 2016

May 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best thing a father can do for his children is love  their mother.
(Henry Ward Beecher)


SCRIPTURE:
Let us not love with words or tongue, but with action and in truth,
1 John 3:18

Thinking of my daddy, today. He would have been 104 today. He was a care
giver for my mom for many years!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, May 19, 2016

May 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY!
The man who deals in sunshine is the man who wins the crowds.
He does a lot more business than the man who peddles clouds!
(From my scrapbook)

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

Find something to laugh about every day...it may not cure what ails
you, but it will make it so much easier to bear!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

May 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOGHT FOR TODAY:
When the world around you is crumbling, Christ is the solid
rock on which to stand. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.
Psalm 18:2

On Christ is a firm place to stand, in a world that is crumbling in sin!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

May 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Both tears and smiles bring God praise.
(Our Daily Bread)

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

Life is a balance of joy and sorrow, sunshine and rain, storms and
smooth sailing, valley's and  mountains...keep climbing...the view
is worth it!

Know I prayed for you today! Blessings-Freda


Monday, May 16, 2016

May 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!
THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When life's struggles make you weary, find strength in the Lord!
(Our Daily Bead)

SCRIPTURE:
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
Isaiah 40:31

It is so sad that so many look for strength in so many places,
when God is waiting in the wings to give all them strength they need!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, May 15, 2016

May 15

Greetings God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When life knocks you to your knees, you're in the perfect position
to pray. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us approach the throne of grace  with confidence, so that we may
receive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:6

I saw a Charlie Brown poster that said, "Why wish upon a star, when you
can pray to the One who created the stars?"

Know I prayed for you today. Blesings-Freda

Saturday, May 14, 2016

May 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Though our culture teaches us to think in earthly ways, God
wants us to think about heavenly ways. Our hope increases as
we read His promises and of His faithfulness to His people
over all time. (Douglas Edwards-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2

God has made it clear that He wants our focus to be on Him.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, May 13, 2016

May 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God is always in control behind the scenes, even on ordinary
days. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
2 Corinthians 5:17

Ordinary days and ordinary people can become extraordinary
in Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, May 12, 2016

May 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of
caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
(Leo Buscaglia)

SCRIPTURE:
Be kind and compassionate to one another.
Ephesians 4:32

Do something to bring unexpected pleasure to someone today.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Many 11

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Have you seen Jesus my Lord
In the smile on a child's face?
Have you seen Jesus my Lord
In a life lived in God's grace?
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
From the fulness of His grace we have all received one
blessing after another. John 1:16

Thank God for His grace and look today for ways to see
Jesus my Lord!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

May 10

Greetings;God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The love that we have for our partner in marriage is a precious
gift that adds a rich dimension to our earthly lives. Even deeper
and more enduring is God's sacrificial love for us. It is a love
story to be cherished, cultivated, and re-told with wonder and
gratitude. (Anne Spinnler-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in
us and His love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:11-12

We may not have seen God in person, but we see the attributes of God
everywhere, especially in the lives of brothers ad sisters in Christ.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, May 9, 2016

May 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Life in Christ is meant to be a shared experience.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us consider how we may spur another on toward love
and good deeds.  Hebrews 10:24

So let us share this exciting news that..."God is love!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

May 8

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day:
Happy Mothers's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Mothers are forever.
(Margaret Queen)

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

Mothers never leave us, because they are always in our heart!

Saturday, May 7, 2016

May 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is not a crutch for the weak. He is the source of new spiritual
life! When we're broken, He can make us new and whole.
(Our Daily Bread-Dennis Fisher)

SCRIPTURE:
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3

And dries up our tears and comforts our souls

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda.

Friday, May 6, 2016

May 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God would not be worthy of our worship, if He could be
understood by our wisdom.. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways
my ways," declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8

All the energy that we put into trying to understand God, we need
to put into trusting God

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

May 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we walk with God, the best is yet to come
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting
arms. Deuteronomy 33:27

There are two words in the above Scripture that are so important, but
beyond our understanding... ETERNAL and EVERLASTING. .. so
we just have to say, "the best is yet to come!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

May 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Faith connects our weakness to God's strength.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I have fought the good fight, I have won the race,  I have
kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Life is not a stroll on a Sunday afternoon...life is a fight...never
give up!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

May 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Repeat after me...
I'm wonderfully made.
Repeat after me...
My sins have all been paid.
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14

The above are words worth repeating!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, May 2, 2016

May 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Even when everything seems meaningless, God still has a
purpose for your life. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose
under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

Parents greatest purpose is to teach their children, I'm so thankful
mine taught me about Jesus!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, May 1, 2016

May 1

Greetings: God bless you, this Lord's Day!
Welcome to May!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The best gift you can give to others may be your time.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.
Revelation 3:20

Jesus is willing to give us His time, we should be will to give our
time to others!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda