January 31

Greetings: God bless you this day!

SCRIPTURE:
Sparrows may not be worth much, yet God takes care of them. He
knows when one falls to the ground. He tells us not to be afraid,
because we are worth much more than sparrows.
(Gaynelle Thomas-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls
to the ground apart from the will of your Father. So don't be afraid;
you are worth more than any sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

On my walk this morning I saw a little sparrow light in a bush and
I thought of this Scripture. It is such a comforting thought that God
loves and takes care of us, but being all too human, we still fret and
worry. I for one am thankful for His grace!

Know I prayed for you today: Blessings-Freda

January 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We learn from the book of Job, people in grief do not always
need words, so be a present, just by being present,
(Julie Link-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
They sat down with him (Job) on the ground for seven days
and seven nights, and no one spoke a word, for they saw his
grief was very great. (Job 2:13

It's too bad that they did not continue their silence, while Job
poured out his grief. Sometimes all we need to do is be present
and silent, and a hug goes a lot further than words at this time.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If we all set out to encourage each other--if we always knew
that behind us, someone was cheering us on. If we took the
words,"comfort each other" seriously, the race would
be easier for us all. (Dave Branon-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

We my sometimes feel alone in this race, we call life, but we are never
alone. God always walks with us. But He knows we need a face to put
with that hope, so He gave us each other!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If you feel the task that God has called you to is too hard, remember
the spiritual lessons and joy wrapped up in the journey may seem
hidden at first, but they are certainly there. God will help us find them.
(Marion Stroud-Our Daily Bread)

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

Each new day is an opportunity for us to find joy in the Lord, no matter
how hard the journey, there is always, always something to be thankful for!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 25,

Greetings: God bless you this day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Today we can truly be thankful by worshiping the Giver instead
of the gifts. Focusing on the good things in our lives may benefit
our bodies, but directing our thanks to God benefits our souls.
(Jennifer Schuldt-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Oh, give thanks to our Lord!
1 Chronicles 16:8

I've been battling my BP. Health issues will certainly make you
want to thank God for your blessings.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

January 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When it seems no one knows you or cares who you are,
remember Jesus. David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the Good Shepherd. I know my sheep and my sheep
know me.  John 10:14

Remember the old TV show's theme song: "I wanna go where
everyone knows my name." We use to eat at El Polo Loco a lot.
All fast food places ask your name so they can call you when your
food is ready.  We ate there one Sunday again the next Sunday and
the same girl took my order and she called me by name.
I was impressed that she remembered me. How much more impressed
we should  be that the Creator of the universe knows our names!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

January 22

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In the Master's hand many kinds of people are fit together and
are being built into something with great potential for praise to
God and service to others. (Dennis Fisher-Our Daily Bread)

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

As Christians we should be just as diligent for the cause of Christ,
as the world is to its cause.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 21

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our ministry of visiting has two beneficiaries---the person
visited and Jesus Himself. To go to a person with help and
encouragement is a direct service to our Lord.
(David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I was sick and you visited me.
Matthew 25:36

There is a third benefit to visiting someone, it is to the visitor
himself or herself. We are always encouraged ourselves when
we encourage another. We always get more than we give.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

January 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!
We lost a dear sister in Christ this week, Joann Lawyer.
Lost to us, but not to God.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A closing door...
We've not lost the race.
A closing door...
We'll see God face to face.
(Last verse of today's poem)
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SCRIPTURE:
I am going to prepare a place for you, I will come back
and take you to be with me and where I am you will be
also. John 14:3

What a wonderful promise, to think that Jesus is preparing a home
for each of us and while the door to this life has closed for Joann
the door to eternity has opened for her.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Press on, despite past failures, keep pressing toward the goal
of becoming like Jesus. (Marvin Williams-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has
called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

You may have mountains to climb or bends in the road, but
remember...God will be there to help carry your load!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 18

Greetings: God bless you this day.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I woke up this morning
There are many who did not.
I woke up this morning
I'll not complain about my lot.
(First verse of today's poem)
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SCRIPTURE:
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad
in it. Psalm 118:24

God woke you up this morning, He still has work for you to do.
So smile, give someone a hug, tell those you love, that you do love
them, be polite to everyone you meet. spread love and joy in a love-
less and joyless world!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

January 17

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Whatever our age or situation in life, with God's power,  it's never
too late to change. ( David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
If you really change your ways and deal justly with each other, I
will let you live in this place. Jeremiah 7: 5 & 7

Pray for our country. We have a chance for change, but there are
so many who want to shipwreck any changes God has given us.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Today is our 63rd Wedding Anniversary

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Time slips away
I was a bride yesterday,
Time slips away
Married sixty-three years today.
(First verse of today's poem)
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SCRIPTURE:
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Matthew 6:27

When you get older you really do what the song says...
"Living By Faith." You think every Holiday and every
Anniversary..."Will this be the last one we celebrate together?
For this new year, I'm going to just thank God for each day He
gives us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 15

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
In Jesus, we can find lasting peace with God and harmony
with each other. (David McCaslnd-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
He Himself is our peace, who has broken down the middle
wall of separation. Ephesians 2:14

In the midst of a world that knows no peace, we can find lasting
peace in Jesus Christ.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 14

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What you see, is not all you get
In this life we call a race.
What you see, is not all you get
You will see God face to face.
(Last verse in today's poem)
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SCRIPTURE:
Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain
of what you do not see. Hebrews 11:1

No matter what we may be going through in this life, it will not
matter when we see God face to face. Paul said "if for only in this
life we have hope in Christ we are to be pitied. But thanks be to
God he gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
1 Corinthians 15: 19 and 57 Read this whole chapter to see that...
"What we see is not all we get."

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Happy Friday the 13th!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When God calls, we need to answer.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The Lord called...where are you?
Genesis 3:9

God always knows where we are, but sometimes He reminds
us of where we are with Him. And often when He calls, He
just wants to remind us to bloom where He has planted us!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

Sorry no thought yesterday, spent the day at the
hospital with Jim. His surgery went well and he had a pretty
good night. Had to have the oxygen on about 2 Am and felt
sick and had a bit of a headache (the effects of the meds wearing
off) but he went back to sleep and slept the rest of the night.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Lord asks us to be in accord with Him. He offers us security,
safety and protection. He says, "I the Lord will take hold of your
hand." ( Sue Latham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says,
 Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

I certainly felt His hand upon us yesterday. Everyone we met was a blessing.
Nurses, doctors, volunteers. I told one older lady volunteer, it was so nice that
she would volunteer at the hospital, and she said "I get much more than I give."
I answered."Any time we give, we always get more than we give,"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 10

Greetings God bless you this day.
This is our youngest daughter,  Julie's birthday
And the following thought is the first verse of today's poem:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Children grow up
And they move away.
Children grow up
And the roles are reversed one day.
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SCRIPTURE:
Children's children are a pride to the aged and parents are the
pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6

I said, time does not just slip away, it runs away and all too soon they
grow up and the roles are reversed and they see after you.
But what a blessing from God! I love having my adult children as friends.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Draw near to God
Read His Word each day.
Draw near to God
And He will lead the way.
(Verse from today's poem)
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SCRIPTURE:
Let us draw near to God with  a sincere heart in full
assurance of faith. Hebrews 10:22

Jim and I will be celebrating 63 years of marriage the 16th. We've drawn
nearer to each other through the years, because we have spent time together,
and talked to each other, sharing dreams and our joys. And the only way we
will draw near to God is by reading His Word, so we get to know Him and
talk to him, as we pray each day. So let us make 2017 the year...
'We draw near to God!"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Feda

January 8

Greetings; God bless you this Lord's Day

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When I find myself wallowing in self-pity and wonder.. do I matter?
I turn to the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus and conclude of
course I do!. Jesus is indeed the answer. (Philip Yancey-paraphrased)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his
sheep. John 10:11

All life matters to God and so I must conclude that I certainly do matter
and so do you!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 7

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The difference Christ makes in your life is a story worth telling.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCTIPTURE:
Always be prepared to give an answer to anyone who ask you to give
a reason for the hope you have, 1 Peter 3:15

You do not have to be a theologian  to tell the story of Jesus. If you follow
His example He told the story of Salvation in very simple words !

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!


THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
No matter what waves or falling mountains or quaking ground
comes our way, we have a present God who wants to be our strength
and refuge. He is an ever-present help in all our troubles.
(Jean Gunn-Power for Today)


SCRIPTURE:
God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

When disaster hits or we face a loss, words sometimes are no comfort.
 words can never express a heartbreak, but a hug and our presence can.
And when God seems silent and far away, trust Him and wait for an
answer...it will come!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Baby birds might teach us how to open wide enough that
we might receive abundant blessings from God's hand.
Hungry hatchlings are on to something.
God is still searching for those hungry enough to listen to him.
(Clyde Slimp-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

I've been a child of God for many years and that is both a blessing
and a danger. The danger is becoming complacent. When I see the
hunger of a new hatchling in Christ, I think of this song:
My eyes are dry.
My faith is old
My heart is hard
My prayers are cold
.
And I know how
I ought to be
Alive to you
And dead to me.

Oh what can be done
For an old heart like mine
Soften it up
With the oil and wine.

The oil is You
Your Spirit of love
Please wash me anew
In the wine of Your blood.
My prayer for 2017

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 4

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Made in God's image
Perfect, you see
Made in God's image
Most wonderfully.

Made in God's image
We should have known all along
Made in God's image
Abortion is wrong.
(Two verse of Today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
So God created man in his own image, male and female
he created them. Genesis 1;27

It is my prayer that one of the things the new President will do,
is repeal the abortion laws...this must be an abomination to God!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Work together...
Our fears to release.
Work together...
To bring about peace.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Two is better than one for they get a good return for their work.
Ecclesiastes 4:9

In preparing this thought, I was thinking about my fears for the
New Year's gathering's around the world.  I prayed for several days
before that no tragedy would occur. I believe the reason it did not
happen was because all the security worked together to keep peace.
Pray for peace for the new administration and the new year.

Know I prayed of you today. Blessing-Freda

January 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
This little light of mine
Will flicker now and then.
This little light of mine
On God does depend.
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
You are the light of the world.
Matthew 5:14

I saw a cute video on FB yesterday. This little girl about 5
was talking about New Year Resolutions. She said don't make
big ones that are hard to keep. Make it easy on yourself and
make small ones. Slow down, love instead of hate, smile instead
of frown, And if you slip up, it's ok, because you have many moments
left to do it right. From the mouths of babes! And very good advice!
If we cannot shine a beam, let us shine a candle in the darkness.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

January 1

Greetings; God bless you this Lord's Day!
Happy New Year. I hope 2017 brings you joy in the Lord!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
God's scrapbook contains names of people who love, respect and
honor Him. It is essential that we be remembered in God's book.
(Sue Latham-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning
those who feared him and honored his name. Malachi 3:16

John tells in Revelation 20:10 "Another book was opened which is the, book
of life."And then in verse 15 If anyone's name is not found in this book, will
be cast out.  If I had just one wish for you...it would be to have your
name written in God's book of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda