June 30

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Master Craftsman  is the Holy Spirit, who chips away flaws
in our character, to make each of us more like Jesus. And as we
yield to His workmanship, we will find  the secret to the final
product  is the Craftsman's touch. (Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
Ephesians 2:10

If you feel you are on the potters wheel or in the furnace of affliction,
know that God is not finished with you...He's still working on you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda.

June 29

Greetings: God bless you this day!

TTHOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As you travel this weary road, let Jesus lift your heavy load.
(Our Daily Bread)

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

One of the ways He lifts our burdens,  is in the companions He
gives us on the road of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Take time to listen...
To what your children say.
Take time to listen...
For they soon grow away.
(Verse in today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Train a child in the way he should go and when he is
old he will not turn from it. proverbs 22:6

We can, with the touch of a button, communicate with anyone
around the world, but fail to talk or listen to family members.
We need to once in awhile, turn off the electronic gadgets and
have an old fashioned conversation!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 27

Greetings: God bless you this Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Enemies of faith...
Those filled hate with bitterness,
Who cheat and lie
And will steal our happiness!
(Last verse of today;s poem)

SCRIPTURE:
When he (Satan) speaks  he speaks his native language, for he is
a liar and the father of lies. John 8:45

Actually we have one central enemy of faith, Satan. He uses many
tools...fear, doubt cheating and lies bitterness and hate.We need to be
on the look out for this stealer of our happiness!


Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 26

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Before people want to hear what you say, they want to see
that you care. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
(Jesus speaking) I tell you the truth whatever you did for one
 of the least of these, you did for me Matthew 26:45

People had rather see a sermon than to hear one..so I must
ask myself...what am I preaching today?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 25

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Life is full of surprises-some of which take life in unwelcome
directions. We must trust God and His plan for our future.
(Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Instead you ought to say, "If God wills, we shall do this or that."
James 4:15

Yesterday has gone and tomorrow is not promised... thank God
for today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If we measure life by breathtaking moments, we miss the
wonder of ordinary moments. (Julie Link-Our Daily Bread)

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

When you lose a loved one the thing you miss most, are ordinary
things ...a talk, a smile. a hug, a kiss. So today, enjoy all the ordinary
moments with those you love.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As a child I remember singing the hymn "I Need Thee Every Hour,"
and wondering, "really?'  As humans we tend to think we need God
only for the BIG things, that we can manage most of our lives our-
selves. (Birgie Nemann-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me. O Lord, be my helper.
Psalm 30:10

It is not hard for me to admit I need help from God, but it is HARD to admit
I need help from other people...but I'm working on it...after all that is one
way God provides help!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 22

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
To avoid drifting away from God, stay anchored to the Rock.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We must pay the most careful attention... so that we do not
drift away. Hebrews 2:1

Ever watch a leaf in a fast moving stream?  It bobs up and down
in every direction...folks,  I feel that's kind of how America is today.
We need to throw out our anchor and pray for America!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 21

Greetings: God bless yo this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God made little boys...
I'm sure He smiled when He was through.
For they are always filled with joy
And will steal your heart from you!
(Last verse of Todays poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3

Grandchildren a double blessing and  great-grandchildren a triple
blessing!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When it comes to problems, the way out is to trust
God on the way through. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is
our victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4

Sometimes, we don't feel or look very victorious, but
a thing to remember, Jesus won the war on the cross!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 19

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all you dads!

My poem today: "A Daddy."

http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A good father reflects the love of the heavenly Father.

(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:

A father to the fatherless, a defender of the widows, is God

in his holy dwelling.  Psalm 68:5

Any man can be a father...it takes a real man to be a daddy.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 18

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sunshine and shadows.
When we live through them both,
They will make us stronger
And teach us to cope.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
His compassions never fail. They are new every morning,
great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

Keep your face to the Son and your shadows behind you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blesaings-Freda

June 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today is our son, John's birthday and so many memories pass through
my mind. I thank God for memories!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our memories are a significant part of who we are, they are
very important. Let us pray to God that our memories of our
lives will be sweet and enable our witness to Christ.
(George Daugherty-Power for Today.

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

Remembrance is a wonderful gift from God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

MOST RICHLY BLESSED:
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,
I was made weak. that I might learn to humbly obey.
I ask God for health, that I might do greater things,
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked God for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked God for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
I was give life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing I asked for....
But everything I hoped for.
I am among all men...most richly blessed!
(Anonymous Confederate Soldier)

SCRIPTURE:
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find.
Mathew 7:7

We may not receive s we ask, but we WILL receive as we need!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Never let down,
That you expect His return.
Never let down,
That there's still lessons to learn!
(Last verse of  today's poem)

 (Jesus speaking) "I will come back and take you to be with me."
John 14:3

What a wonderful promise...no matter what life dishes out, it
can't take that promise away.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 14

Greetings: God Bless you this day!
Today is Flag Day...be sure to fly your flag.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our Flag...
My prayer to God will be...
May it ever wave proud and free.
(The last verse of today's poem)
http://fredasgardenofpoetry.blogspot.com

SCRIPTURE:
Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up
for evil; live as servants of God.1 Peter 2:16

Pray for America!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!


THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Think of a land with no sorrow,
Think of a land with no fears,
Think of no death and no sickness,
Think of a land of no tears.
(Anon. From Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPRUE:
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

God really cares...He called Jesus home to prepare us a place
in the land  mentioned above... and He will return and take us
there.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 12

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Tis Jesus Christ we must seek
And His commandments we must keep.
Our certainty is in Christ alone,
For He died our sins to atone!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain
of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

We live in an uncertain time and the world puts its faith in
everything except...where the answer is... Jesus Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 11

Greetings: God bless  this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born o His Spirit, washed in His blood.
(Frances Crosby-1873)

SCRIPTURE:
Let us draw near to God with a sincere  heart, in full  assurance
of faith.  Hebrews 10:22

Frances Crosby was blind, but could see much better than most!
Don't be blinded to the assurance of God, by the cares of this world!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Adaptability is essential to a mature life. The bottom line is
balance. Sometimes we need to adapt and sometimes we need
to stand firm. (Robin Lane-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
I the Lord do not change. Malachi 3:6

God does not change, but we do. From birth to the grave, we
are in constant change and if we do not learn to adapt to the
changes, we are going to be unhappy. But we need to recognize
the things that we should not adapt to...the best way do that, is
read God's Word.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 9

Greetings: God bless you thus day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Share family meals together...bring salt to the table.
S-share how God has blessed you during the day.
A-affirm that each family member is special and valued.
L-listen to family members admit their struggles and success.
T-transmit God's values in your responses.
(Edward Robinson-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Let you conversation be always seasoned with salt, so that
you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6

Salt is a preservative... we need to preserve our family values!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 8

Greetings God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's gifts...
His Son upon a tree.
God's Gifts...
Salvation for you and me!
(Last verse o today's poem )

SCRIPTURE:
The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23.

The gifts from God are many, but His sacrifice of His Son
on the cross for our salvation is the greatest gift the world
has ever known!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A better world...
If we take a look.
A better world...
We'll find in God's Book.
(A line in today's poem)

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

Books have been written, speeches have been made, and
promises too... for a better world. People cast their votes
and find out speeches are a lie and promises are broken and
the world  just gets worse. When all the time we've had the
manual for "a better  world." The BIBLE.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!
This is D Day, be sure to fly your flag!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Choose life...
Lay your burdens at the cross.
Each fretful day,
Is a day you'v lost.
(A verse in today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Matthew 6:27

Someone once said, " courage is a still, small voice, that says
at the end of the day, I'll try to do better tomorrow!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

June 5:

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The link of life
For you and me
Jesus Christ
Is must be.
(First verse of todays poem)

SCRIPTURE:
We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ for whom
we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:11

Jesus is our link to the Father. He said in another place, "no man comes
to the Father except through me. " John 14:6
God gives us many links in life....family, friends, memories, but the
greatest link to the Father is Jesus Christ.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

June 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If Jesus can change someone like Paul, we can be assured there's
hope for the rest of us. (Joel Selby-Power for Today)

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

God changes people,
Even those who go astray,
God changes people,
So continue to pray! ( Last verse from today' poem.)

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings- Freda

June 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Angels rejoice when we repent.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one
sinner who repents Luke 15:10

And I'm  sure the angels rejoice over the homecoming of each
Christian!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

June 2

Greetings: God bless you thus day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God took care of me and my family. He gave us enough, just
as He will give us enough to get through the challenges  of
today. (Kent Benfer-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
God told Moses. I'm going to rain bread from heaven and each
day people shall go out and gather enough for that day.
Exodus 16:4

You know our faith is somewhat like that... God gives us enough for today
and tomorrow we need to renew it!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda;

June 1

Greetings God bless you this day!
Welcome to June and the beginning of summer!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
SUMMER
Sunsets are far off,
Days are lazy long.
Flowers are blooming everywhere,
Makes you want to sing a song.
(A verse from today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
As long as the earth endures,
seed time and harvest,
cold and heat,
summer and winter,
day and night,
will never cease.
Genesis 8: 22

Each new sunrise is a promise from God!


Know I prayed for you today. Blesings-Freda