Friday, September 30, 2016

September 30

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our word of thanks can remind others of their value to us and to God.
(Anne Cetas-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let everything you say be good and helpful.
Ephesians 4:29

We should never take God or each other for granted.
Be generous with your thanks!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, September 29, 2016

September 29,

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
To God be the glory-great things he has done.
(Our Daily  Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I am the Lord and that is my name and I will not give glory
to another. Isaiah 42:8

Of our soul, He says, "That's mine! " He will not share the throne
of our lives with any thing or anyone!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

September 28

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
This gift...
From God is free.
This gift...
Is for you and me.
(First verse of today's poem)

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

And what an awesome gift this is, and so sad that so many refuse
this gift!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

September 27

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When we are followers of Jesus, we don't have to handle our
burdens alone. We have Jesus Himself,  who is always willing
and able to help us. And He has given us brothers and sisters
in Christ to share the load. When we give Him things that weigh
us down, He gives us wisdom and support in return.
(Jennifer Schuldt-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Encourage each other and build each other up.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

But He does want us to ask...and your brothers and sisters in Christ
does not always know when you need help, so ask!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, September 26, 2016

September 26

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It's not too late to start here.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Lord, what do you want me to do?
Acts 9:6

The above question, asked by Paul, is one  we've all asked
one time or another. What God would have us do is bury the
past and trust Him enough to start from here, this moment, today!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, September 25, 2016

September 25

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus bridges the gap between God and us.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
There is one God and one mediator between God and men. Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 2:5

I am so thankful that Jesus lived in a human body. He understands our pain,
our loneliness,  and our sorrow!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, September 24, 2016

September 24

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Whether we live in a place of plenty or not, we all seek unhealthy
ways of filling the God-shaped hole in our hearts. But when we look
to the Lord for our sense of peace and well-being.. He fills us with
goodness and love...  The best deal ever!(Amy Pye-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6

We all like a good deal and when we get one, we tell others about it.
Jesus Christ is the "best deal ever! Should we not be telling others
about all about it?

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, September 23, 2016

September 23

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Rich treasures of God's truth are waiting to be discovered in His
Word. (Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I rejoice in following your statures as one rejoices in great riches.
Psalm 119:14

Pray that we may ever have the freedom to read His Word openly!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, September 22, 2016

September 22

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A Voice In The Night:
The one who made heaven and earth is at work in and through you.
Lift you your hands and praise Him. (David Roper-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Lift your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord.
Psalm 134:-2

Don't wait for the sanctuary of a church building to praise Him, Praise Him
every moment of the day and night!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

September 21

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We often have a choice about the things we have to wait for-a
medical test, a job interview, the return of a loved one-but we can
decide how we wait. Rather than giving in to fear or apathy, we can
continue to actively seek God's strength and direction each day.
(David MsCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Let no one who waits on you (Lord) be ashamed.
Psalm 25:3

I love the song, by Stuart Hamblin  "Lord Teach Me To Wait." This is a lesson
God is still teaching me!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

September 20

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is the Son of God, the Man beyond time.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE
Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
John 6:68

The above question occurred when Jesus  told the crowd that
they must eat His flesh and drink His blood (What we know as communion)
and they took it literal and many left. He asked  his disciples, Do you want
to leave too? And they answered with the above question.
A question for us today: "Where can I go, but to the Lord?"

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, September 19, 2016

September 19

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Open my eyes, that I might see You.
Open my ears, that I might hear You.
Open my mouth, that I might praise You.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Speak, you servant is listening.
1 Samuel 3:10

May we, like Samuel, hear God speaking among the clatter of this world

Kno I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, September 18, 2016

September 18

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Be yourself
In all you do.
Be yourself
There's only one you.
(First verse of today's poem)

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

When you try to be like someone else, you miss out on something very
special. you miss out on the plan God has for your life, because there is
only one you and only you can fulfill God's plan for your life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Saturday, September 17, 2016

September 17

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The word "family" has a beautiful meaning in the language of any
nation. It embraces the thought of protection, comfort, warmth, rest
and love. (Bob Bland-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:(Jesus speaking) "Dear woman here is your son." and
to the discipled he loved, "Here is your mother."
John 19:26-27

Even on the cross, Jesus was thinking of the care of His mother. He made
it plain in His ministry that we were to care for both our physical and
church families, both are a priceless heritage.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, September 16, 2016

September 16

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
What would happen if we exchanged our Sunday smiles and facade
for refreshing honesty with our brothers and sisters in Christ?
(Tim Gustafson-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Therefore encourage each other.
1 Thessalonians 4: 18

It is hard to encourage, if we do not know one needs encouraging.
We should be more honest and open with each other and honest
and open in our prayers...God already knows our hearts!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, September 15, 2016

September 15

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When Jesus ascended to heaven, He turned His mission over
to flawed and bumbling men and women. He assumed the role
of head of the church, leaving the task of arms, legs, feet, eyes,  
and voice to the erratic disciples and to you and me.
(Philip Yancey-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
God comforts us, so that we can comfort those in trouble.
2 Corinthians 1:4

In the 14th chapter of John, Jesus tells His disciples that He would 
not leave then comfortless; the holy Spirit would come and 
guide them, that promise is for you and me as well. The next time 
you feel you should make a call, write a note, say a prayer, teach 
a class, or write a poem. do it...it may be the Holy Spirit guiding 
you! 
 
Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Wednesday, September 14, 2016

September 14

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The wrapping may be ruffled,
But if you take the time to see
You will find the Holy Spirit
Surely dwells in me.

The wrapping is just the surface
It's what you find inside
A heart cleansed by God
Where a treasure does abide.
(Last two verses of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Do you not know that your body is a temple of
the Holy Spirit?  1 Corinthians 6:19

The world pays millions of dollars to keep the wrapping looking
good, but sadly neglects what's inside the package!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

September 13

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There is nothing more beautiful to see than one whose heart
is filled with the light of Jesus's love. (Bruce and Jane Evans)


SCRIPRURE:
I am the light of the world. Whoever believes in me will never
walk in darkness, but have the light of life. John 8:12

The only way to have our eyes opened to the light and love of Jesus,
is by reading the Scriptures.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, September 12, 2016

September 12

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The Four F's of Christianity:
Facts:
Faith:
Feelings:
Freedom:
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5

We need some facts about God before we can have faith Him
and feel the freedom in Christ!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, September 11, 2016

September 11

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day:
Remember the families of those who lost their lives 15 years ago today.
Be are to fly your flag in remembrance,

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
We fret too much over daily needs. God knows what we need.
So let us quit focusing on ourselves and our desires and our fears
and turn our eyes toward Jesus. (Tammy Ditmore-Power for Today)

SCRIPTURE:
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:4

It seems most of the time we pursue every avenue , but God, for peace
and understanding.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Saturday, September 10, 2016

September 10

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Our Lord holds us in His grip of love each day and we hold out
His message of love to others. (David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me.
Philippians 3:12

It was love, not nails that held Christ to the cross.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Friday, September 9, 2016

September 9

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A New beginning...
When we fail to win.
A new beginning...
Today, we try again!
(Last verse of today's poem)

SCRIPTURE:
Put off the old self and put on the new self created to be like God.
Ephesians 4:22,24

Today is a new beginning, leave hurts, failures and  mistakes to yesterday,
and begin a new day with hope, faith and trust!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, September 8, 2016

September 8

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is the sole source of living water.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The water I  gave them will become a spring of water welling
up to eternal life. John 4:14

Water is one source that we cannot live without for very long.
Jesus, the living water, waters our  thirsty soul, just as water
quenches our body of thirst!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

September 7

Greetings; God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Jesus is the sole source of living water.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The water I  gave them will become a spring of water welling
up to eternal life. John 4:14

Water is one source that we cannot live without for very long.
Jesus, the living water, waters our  thirsty soul, just as water
quenches our body of thirst!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

September 6

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The tongue has the power of life and death:
Lord guard our words today so we may not  harm others
by what we say. (David McCasland-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Whoever would love life and see good days  must keep their tongue
from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10

There are so many ways of communicating today, the social media, for one
and this increases the gossip, ugly rumors and hurtful words, Reputations
are destroyed by a poison pen. Words have the power to destroy, so
be careful what you say, what you write and what you send out on your
computer. (I wish all politicians would read the above Scripture every day!)

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Monday, September 5, 2016

September 5

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Have a safe Labor Day holiday.

SCRIPTURE:
Let's learn to count again...My ten fingers are not enough to count
all that God gives me day to day (Keila Ochoa-Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
The blessings of the Lord bring wealth and he adds no trouble to it.
Proverbs 10:22

We couldn't count the blessings God gives us,  even if we tried. They're
as numerous as the grains of sand, but we can be grateful and trust him
for future blessings!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Sunday, September 4, 2016

September 4

Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The challenges  and opportunities we face on our journey
can be met confidently, for God has promised us His
never failing presence.  (Bill Crowder- Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
John 14:18

Jesus promised His followers, that when He left them physically,
the Holy Spirit would come to dwell within them and they would
never be alone...that promise is for us as well, as we journey through
the storms of life!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessing-Freda

Saturday, September 3, 2016

September 3

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
VALUE GOD'S WORD:
It blesses little children. (Matthew 19:14
It strengthens young men. (1 John 2:14
It t protects widows. (Exodus 22:22-23)
It honors the ages. (Leviticus 19:32
It offers eternal life to everyone. ( John 3:36)
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
In the beginning was the word and the Word was with God.
John 1:1

The Word is our guide, our light and our salvation. Be in prayer
that we will always be able to read it, to teach it openly and obey
it without fear.

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda


Friday, September 2, 2016

September 2

Greetings: God bless you this day!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
A CHRISTIAN IS LIKE...
A faithful steward (2 Timothy 2:2)
A hardy soldier. (2 Timothy 2:3-4
An athlete (2 Timothy 2:5
A farmer. (2 Timothy 2:6)
(Henrietta Mears)

SCRIPTURE:
Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and pleasing to God.
Romans 12:1


Paul also tells us in 1 Corinthians 3:16. Don't you know that you your-
selves are God's temple? You know if we treated the church building where
we worship as we treat our bodies... it would look pretty shabby!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda

Thursday, September 1, 2016

September 1

Greetings: God bless you this day!
Welcome to September: My how this year has flown!

THUGHT FOR TODAY:
You can choose to change with God's help.
For a new start, ask God for a new heart.
(Our Daily Bread)

SCRIPTURE:
Get a new heart and a new start
Ezekiel 18:31

Change as we grow older gets harder, but sometimes it's what we need
to give us new life... so embrace the changes that God sends your way!

Know I prayed for you today. Blessings-Freda