Wednesday, August 31, 2016

August 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Whatever struggles we face in our attempt to live for the Lord,
we can trust in the Lord's presence.
(Lawrence Darmani-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not be afraid  of them, for I am with you.
Jeremiah 1:8

In the time of Jeremiah, it was hard for him not to be afraid
and cry over the conditions in Israel... we seem to be facing
similar conditions today and God's call to Jeremiah, is the
same for us today and so is His promise to be with us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

August 30

Greetings God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Through Christ's sacrifice, we are set free from the prison of sin
to know His joy and love and the freedom that only forgiveness
can bring. (Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord sets the prisoners free.
Psalm 146:7

Someone once said. when you forgive, you set the prisoner
free, only to find the prisoner was you.That is so true. Someone
else said ...Hate hurts the vessel in which it's stored, more than on
the one it's poured!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 29, 2016

August 29

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When anger and tension or bitterness threatens our  relationship with
the Lord and others, it helps to remember that  "a cheerful heart is good
medicine" for our own joy and well-being!
(Lawrence Darman-Our Daily Bread)

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

Perhaps the best medicine for our hearts is a positive attitude.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 28, 2016

August 28

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In Christ there are no outsiders.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called . One Lord,
one faith, one baptism, one God, Father of all, who is over all, and in
all. Ephesians 4:6

We should be unified in Christ...divisions are the devil's work!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 27, 2016

August 27

Greetings God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If He is not Lord of all...He's not Lord at all.
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPRURE:
Great is our Lord and mighty in power. His understanding
has no limits. Psalm 147:5

If feel sorry for those who do not believe He is Lord of ALL!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 26, 2016

August 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
LEADER:
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Enthusiasm is better than wealth.
Adoration belongs to God, not man.
Determination to do the best you can.
Endurance will be put to the test.
Reward will come when at last you rest.
(Today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you.
Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:7

One thing to remember: We're all leaders. Someone is following in
your footstep, so be careful where they lead.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda



Thursday, August 25, 2016

August 25

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The hardest place to go is where you've been a failure.
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Answer me quickly O Lord; my spirits fail.
Psalm 143:7

One thing to remember:  failure is only fatal, if we let it be...the
choice is ours

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

August 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!
This is day 3 in the three day series of
"We Can Know"

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We Can Know Some Things About The Future:
We know that when the Lord appears , we will see Him just as He
is, and we will be like Him. That motivates us to keep ourselves
pure through all that we do now. (Bill McFarland)

SCRIPRURE:
What we will be has not yet been known. But we know when he appears
we shall be like him. 1 John 3:2

We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know the One who holds
tomorrow in His hands!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

August 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!
This is day 2 in the 3 day series, "We Can Know."

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We Can Know Some things About Life And How We Should Live:
1. We can know there is a difference between those who are of God
and those who belong to the evil one. 1 John 5:19
2. We can know that God's children do not make sin a way of life.
1 John 5:18
3. And we know we are supposed to love each other. 1 John 3:14
(Bill McFarland)

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

We can know above all else in life...Christians are to love one another!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 22, 2016

August 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!
I'm doing another 3 day series. "WE KNOW" Today is  "We Can Know God."

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
WE CAN KNOW SOME THINGS ABOUT GOD:
We can know He loves us, (1 John 4:16)
We can know He hears our prayers. (1 John 5:15)
We can know that His Son died for our sins. (1 John 5:20)
We can know that vengeance belongs to God. (Hebrews 10:30)
(Bill McFarland)

SCRIPTURE:
And we know that in all things God works for good of those who love
him. Romans 8:28

Paul did not say all things were good, but that God works all things to our
good "of those you love Him." And that is an important statement. We cannot
love Him, if we do not know Him and we cannot know Him, unless we read His
Word.  

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Sunday, August 21, 2016

August 21

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I enjoy watching relay races. In a sense Christians are in a relay
race, carrying the baton of faith and the knowledge of the Lord and
His Word and passing it on to the next generation,
(Lawrence Darman-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
We will tell the next generations of the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord.
Psalm 78:4

The present day technology has just about whipped out the art of story-
telling and conversation. I used to loved to listen to my parents and grandparents
tell stories. When was the last time you had a family gathering and just  talked,
without Kindle, IPod or cell phone?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 20, 2016

August 20

Greetings God bless you this day!
Today is #4 in the 4 day series of 4 great faiths that built America.
Today is: " Faith in Freedom" My poem however is ,"Faith Of Our Fathers."
Without the faith, dedication and sacrifice of our forefathers, we would
not enjoy the freedom  we have today, nor would we have a place to worship!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The search for freedom to worship God brought early colonists to these shores.
Our philosophy of government (as expressed in the Declaration of Independence)
holds that freedom is a God-given right, not a state-granted privilege! The church
too, holds out freedom to a world in bondage, freedom from sin, guilt, doubt and
fear. (Bobby Dockery)

SCRIPTURE:
For in this hope we were saved.
Romans 8:24

This country was built on hope in God...and somewhere along the way it , for
the most part, has lost that hope... let us once again renew that hope and the
faith of our forefathers! Pray for America!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 19, 2016

August 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!
This is day 3 in the 4 great faiths that built this country!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Faith In One Another:
The genius of America was its blending of cultures, races and
nationalities. Our strength and vitality as a nation flowed
out of this melting pot. The church too derives its power from
many members with individual talents to function as unified body,
(Bobby Dovkery)

SCRIPTURE:
So in Christ  we who are many form one body, and each member
belongs to all the others. Romans 12:5

May we encourage one another, as we all have one goal...to serve God.
And if we are one body, we should not worry about who gets the credit
for what has been done in His name!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 18, 2016

August 18

Greetings; God bless you This day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
This is day 2 in the 4 great faiths that have built this country.
Today we look at "Faith In Ourselves." My poem today is:
"Faith In Me."

THOUGHT FR TODAY:
This country was built by men and women with a pioneer spirit
and the resourcefulness and ingenuity to attempt great things
(Bobby Dockery)

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

If we only do what we are sure we can do...where is the faith in that?
Step out of your comfort zone and you'll be surprised what you and
God can do!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

August 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!
The next 4 days I will have a series of four great faiths
From Bobby Dockery:

FAITH IN GOD:
It has become fashionable to downplay our religious heritage
and to sneer at religious faith. But faith in God  was deeply
woven into the foundation and fabric of our nation.
(Bobby Dockery)

SRIPTURE:
Righteousness exalts a nation. But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34

And folks I would say our nation has arrived at that disgrace! Pray for
our country!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

August 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Teach because you have something to say, not because you
have to say something. (Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip
from your heart, teach them to your children and to your children's
children. Deuteronomy 4:9


We 're all teachers, if not in the classroom, in the way we live our lives,
what are we teaching today?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 14, 2016

August 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The earth raises its monuments and has its celebrations when
men do great things, but God has His celebration when in failure and
disgrace, a sinner  comes home. (Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in heaven
over every sinner that repents. Luke 15:7

Before Jesus said this, He told the parable of the lost sheep: He said,
"If a shepherd has100 sheep and loses one, he leave the 99 and go
looking for that one, sheep" Indicating the each of us are important to
God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

August 14

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we struggle in the circumstances of life, an encouraging
word from others can lift our spirits and our eyes to the Lord..
(David McCasland-our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know
the word that sustains the weary. Isaiah 50:4

May God give us a well-instructed tongue as well, to lift hearts, instead
of breaking them...words are powerful, be careful how you use them!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

August 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
May our lives both declare and exhibit the love that can
change lives, purposes, and eternal destinies of others.
(Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope for the
future. Jeremiah 29:11

And He has plans to give us hope also, in this hopeless world.
We need to share those plans with others!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 12, 2016

August 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We  must decide what we want to build and then proceed
with the plans. (Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain.
Psalm 127:1

We need to build bridges of understanding instead of walls of
fear, and hearts of forgiveness instead of bitterness and tears.
In other words, we need to be building up the temple, (our soul)
where God dwells!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 11, 2016

August 11

Greetings:God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God knows all your circumstances and will supply a store of comfort,
of spiritual strengthening and consolation. He will lift your head  and
give you strength to go on. (David  Roper-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him. Romans 8:28

In some things we cannot see the good that God is working for us, but we
need to trust Him to know what's best and leave it to God to do the rest!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

August 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Planning for retirement is a good idea, if you are able to do so.
But more important is having an eternal inheritance that never
runs out and is available only through faith in Jesus Christ.
(Dave Branon-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He has given us a new birth into an inheritance that canl never perish.
1 Peter 1:3-4

The Psalmist tell us in Psalm 103 that as far as the heavens is above the
earth and as far as the east is to the west He has removed our transgressions.
And His love is as deep and as wide as the ocean, and like the ocean at will
never run out.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

August 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Only God can take a sin-stained soul and make a masterpiece.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
You are sanctified and you are justified in the Lord, Jesus  Christ
and the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 6:11

Remember your body is the temple of God...be a showpiece today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 8, 2016

August 8

Greetings: God bless you this day!


THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How we love to reflect the behavior of love to those with whom
we live, work and worship. How thrilling and humbling to know
His love and His provision. (David Berry-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:8

My love from time to time may fail. But the LOVE of  Jesus
never fails!

Know I prayed for you today, Blessings-Freda

Sunday, August 7, 2016

August 7

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Eternal life is a gift from God. It's not something we earn
by working for it. We are saved by grace through faith in
Christ. (Jennifer Benson Schuldt-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8

While we do not work our way to heaven, if we love the
Lord we will want to serve Him!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, August 6, 2016

August 6

Greetings; God Bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Hold on fully to Christ, He will keep us moving  forward. He
will take us through the greatest challenges and lead us safely
home. (Albert Lee-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Stand firm in the Lord.
Philippians 4:1

When we find ourselves in scary places..look for God's hand, it
will always be there to lead us to safety...so hold on!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, August 5, 2016

August 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's love is so strong, available and stabilizing that we
can confidently step into each day knowing that the good
things are gifts from His hand and the challenges can be
faced in His strength. His love is what matters most!
(Bill Crowder-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might
live through him. 1 John 4:9

You notice that Scripture above says, "that we might live."
not just exist. God wants His children to be joyful! The words
Joy-joyful rejoice-enjotment are mentioned over 200 times in the
Bible; that tells us that our happiness matters to God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, August 4, 2016

August 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Christians Should:
Wake up.
Get up.
Cheer up.
Look up.
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Look to the Lord for his strength; seek his face always,
Psalm 105:4

Look again, when self-pity knocks at your door.
Look again, you've blessing yet to explore!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

August 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Paul really meant it when he said, "For me to live is Christ."
If he traveled, it was on an errand for Christ.
If he suffered it was in the service of Christ.
If he spoke, Christ was the theme.
If he wrote, Christ filled his letters.
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
For me to live is Christ, to die is gain.
Philippians 1:24

I so often miss my goal, But I thank God, His grace for me
is ten-fold!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

August 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A man who walks with God will reach his destination.
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Those that hope in the Lord will walk and not be weary, they
will run and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Those of us, who walk with the Lord, will stumble now in then on
the bumps in the road, but if we reach out a hand God will lift  us
up to continue our journey!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, August 1, 2016

August 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Where has the year gone it's August already!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A valley...
Is ever before you and I.
A valley...
We must cross before we die.
(First verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Even though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Psalm 23:4

John Free once challenged us in a sermon, to write our own
version of the 23rd Psalm. And I did that and in this verse I said,
"Even though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I do fear
evil, for I have not grown to that pefect faith!" I have grown more
since then, but still not where David was in this Psalm.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda