Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

WHEN THE LORD GUIDES 

When the Lord guides,

He provides a way.

When the Lord guides,

He 'll lead us each day.

When the Lord guides,

We must obey.

When the Lord guides,

From the path,

We must not stray.

When the Lord guides,

He leads us from darkness to light.

When the Lord guides,

We will not fear the night.

When the Lord guides,

He's with us wherever we roam.

When the Lord guides,

He will lead us home!

Freda Fullerton

February 28, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

CLOSED DOOR
God closed the door
Upon my sin...
And shall never, never
Remember it again.

God closed the door
Upon my dream...
Because it was not
Within His scheme.

God closed the door
Upon my prayer...
Because He felt,
I need more time to prepare.

God closed the door
In Satan's face,
Because of His love
And unending grace!

Freda Fullerton
February 27, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

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

PLANT YOUR FEET
Plant your feet
On solid ground
Know your faith
Is whole and sound.

Plant your feet
Upon God's path
Knowing that He
Will give you what you ask.

Plant you feet
Into this day
Yesterday's gone
And tomorrows hours away.

Plant your feet
Into the Word of God
It will guide you...
As through this world you trod.

Freda Fullerton
February 25, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is our Granddaughter Katie, when she was small,
at the "happiest place on earth," Disneyland.

THE PLACE TO BE HAPPY
The place to be happy is love,
The kind that surely will last,
Even when life gets a bit sticky
And you long for what's in the past.

The place to be happy is faith,
Even if the path you can't see,
Relying on God for direction,
He will not disappoint thee.

The place to be happy is service,
Giving to others so free,
Never expecting a payback
Just thankful for whatever will be.

The place to be happy is here
And God will show you, just how.
The place to be happy, you see,
Is not in the future, but now!

Freda Fullerton
February, 24 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

THE COLORS OF LIFE
The colors of life
What a wonderful gift;
They brighten your day
And give you a lift.

The heavenly hues
Of the beautiful sky.
The rose of a sunrise
Will make you sigh.

The purple of the mountains,
The green of the trees,
The white of the snowflakes
The blue the the seas.

All the multi-colors
Of the flowers you see
God made it all...
For you and for me!

Freda Fullerton
February 23, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IN SYNC
Are you in sync with time,
Or do you feel a little left behind?
Do you see the world,
As having lost its shine?

Are you in sync with life?
Do you feel at peace?
Do you get down on your knees
And pray God your fears release?

Are you in sync with your future?
Do you wonder what it shall hold,
As you go forth in tomorrow,
And your life when you are old?

Be in sync with God
Walk with Him each day.
Follow His path, in faith,
He will be with you all the way!

Freda Fullerton
February 22, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is me sharing a poem at church.

SHARING WHAT'S IMPORTANT
Sharing what's important
We like to share good news
And during political elections,
We like to share our views.

Sharing what's important
Grandma's show pictures generously.
Young lovers will tell you,
That their love is heavenly.

Sharing what's important
Sport teams are eulogized
And of the latest fashions,
We want to compromise.

Sharing what's important
Telling others of our job
And isn't it rather sad
Too few tell the world of God!

Freda Fullerton
February 21, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Something constructive to do, will often
displace anger.

DISPLACE MY ANGER
Displace my anger, Lord,
With your eternal love.
Displace my anger, Lord,
With guidance from above.

Displace my anger, Lord,
With good thoughts of you.
Displace my Anger, Lord,
With constructive things to do.

Displace my anger, Lord,
Through Your Word and prayer.
Displace my anger, Lord,
Of others, make me aware,

Displace my anger, Lord,
Give me self-control.
Displace my anger, Lord,
Take control of my soul!

Freda Fullerton
February 20, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

God's creatures and nature praise Him.
Should we not praise Him too?

PRAISE EPIDEMIC
Let's start a praise epidemic,
See if it catches on.
Let's start a praise epidemic,
Sing a joyful song.

Let's start a praise epidemic,
Praising the name of God.
Let's start a praise epidemic,
As through this world we trod.

Let's start a praise epidemic,
Be thankful for everything.
Let's start a praise epidemic,
And let our voices ring.

Let's start a praise epidemic
Let the whole world know,
That Jesus is our Saviour
Through Him all blessings flow!

Freda Fullerton
February 19, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

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

THE JOY OF THE LORD
The joy of the Lord,
Will walk with me.
The joy of the Lord,
Will set me free.

The joy of the Lord,
I will share today.
The joy of the Lord,
His will and His way.

The joy of the Lord,
I carry in my heart.
The joy of the Lord,
Will not from me depart.

The joy of the Lord,
I will fully embrace.
The joy of the Lord,
When I see Him face to face!

Freda Fullerton
February 18, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

PERHAPS TODAY
Perhaps today...
A miracle will come my way.
Perhaps today...
My faith I can convey.

Perhaps today...
I can someone's burden bear.
Perhaps today...
I can show someone I care.

Perhaps today...
Love will be my song.
Perhaps today...
Strength to me shall belong.

Perhaps today...
My God and I shall meet.
Perhaps today...
I can be His hands and feet!

Freda Fullerton
February 17, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

THE ESSENTIAL BENEFITS
The essential benefits,
Food water and air.
The essential benefits,
To know God is there.

The essential benefits,
Peace, hope and love.
The essential benefits,
To be guided by God above.

The essential benefits,
Friends that stand by you.
The essential benefits,
Faith to see you through.

The essential benefits,
Slow rain and warming sun.
Essential benefits,
To be with God when day is done!

Freda Fullerton
February 16, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

RESTORE MY SOUL
Restore my soul
O Lord, I pray.
Please be with me
Day after day.

Restore my soul,
When I am down.
O Lord, I pray,
That you may be found.

Restore my soul,
When I fall into sin,
Please reassure me
That I can begin again.

Restore my soul,
Until that day,
That I, O Lord,
Come home to stay!

Freda Fullerton
February 15, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

It's no secret what God can do in the world of nature.
He can turn a caterpillar into a butterfly and a  tadpole
into a frog, so why do we sometimes doubt, He can do
great things in our lives as well?

IT'S NO SECRET WHAT GOD CAN DO
It's no secret what God can do
He created the world for me and you.
It's no secret what God can do
His love is constant, His love is true.

It's not secret what God can do
He will be there, when you're feeling blue.
It's no secret what God can do
Even though the world has no clue.

It's no secret what God can do
He will help you have a better view.
It's no secret what God can do
He is with you and you and you.

It's no secret what God can do
Jesus' blood doth our lives renew.
It's no secret what God can do
As He prepares a place for me and you!

Freda Fullerton
February 13, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my garden!
Me preparing a meal for my family,
that pretty much defines who I am.

BE WHO YOU ARE.
Be who you are,
As God made you to be.
He makes no mistakes
And it was He that formed thee.

Be who you are,
You are special, you see.
You're made in God's image
So, be all you can be.

Be who you are,
Don't envy sisters and brothers.
You are unique,
But don't try to be better than others.

Be who you are,
How you're wrapped is unimportant, you see
God looks on the heart,
So, be all you can be,

Freda Fullerton
February 12, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is the wreckage of the house where Jim was born. I got a
board from there and painted a picture of the house, on it for Jim.
Our lives can sometimes be a wreck, like this old house, especially
when we seek revenge!

THE PRICE OF PAYBACK
The price of payback,
Health on the decline.
The price of payback,
Thoughts that are unkind.

The price of payback,
No peace shall there be.
The price of payback,
A life that's not free.

The price of payback,
Unloved and unfulfilled.
The price of payback.
A spirit that has been killed.

The price of payback,
Satan has control.
The price of payback,
Will destroy a soul!

Freda Fullerton
February 11, 2014

It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord.
Romans 12:19

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

GOD
"God,
You're a danger to society,"
So, some people say.
"And we want no part of You,
Your will and Your way.

God,
You're a danger to our freedom,
We don't want to do Your will.
We just want to watch the horror,
As some people do violence and kill.

God,
Your word is outdated,
In our society today,
We just want to be popular,
So get out of the way.

God,
Where are you?"
The people call in doubt.
God answers softly,
"You closed the door and shut ME out!"

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If
anyone hears my voice and opens the door,
I will come in. Revelation 3:20

Freda Fullerton
February 10, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

ONE
One smile,
Can a begin a friendship for you.
One hand,
Can lift a soul, it's true.
One candle,
Can wipe the darkness out.
One laugh,
Can conquer gloom, no doubt.
One hope,
Can raise your spirits too,
One touch,
Can chase the blues from you.
One life,
Can make a difference today.
Will you be that one,
As you travel on your way?

Freda Fullerton
February 9, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Jim keeps his mind sharp by reading the Bible, the newspaper
and working the daily crossword, all with a magnifying glass!

SHARPEN ME
Sharpen me today
Dear Lord, I pray.
May I look to Thee,
Thy will and thy way.

Sharpen me today,
Fill me my heart with peace.
Make Your presence known to me
And all my fears release.

Sharpen me today,
For a blessing I would be.
May I sharpen others,
Who may be seeking Thee.

Sharpen me today,
Make me wise and kind.
Fill me with desire
To always have You on my mind!

Freda Fullerton
February 8, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
A day spent with Janet and Jeremy, in Rhode Island, when he was small.
We certainly watched after him... "every step of the way"

EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Every step of the way,
Follow Jesus every day.

Every step, even when you sin,
Jesus whispers, "Try again."

Every step you take,
Someone follows in your wake.

Every step, cover with prayer
And you will know that Jesus is there.

Every step, though you may not see,
Jesus whispers... "Follow Me."

Every step, wherever you roam,
Will surely lead you closer to home!

Freda Fullerton
February 7, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

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

GOD HAS WON THE BATTLE
Do we think...
We have the world to gain?
And is...
Christianity on the wane?

Will faith in God...
Leave this earth?
Is our values...
Not of much worth?

Will evil...
Over good become?
Will God find...
No faithful, not even one?

Ah, take heart, my friend
God has already overcome
And on the cross...
The battle won!

Freda Fullerton
February 6, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

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


GO TO THE LORD FIRST
Go to the Lord first,
When you need direction.
Go to the Lord first,
When you need protection.

Go to the Lord first,
When you're in pain or sorrow.
Go to the Lord first,
When you're unsure about tomorrow.

Go to the Lord first,
When you need money advice.
Go to the Lord first,
He will provide and suffice.

Go to the Lord first,
When tempted to sin.
Go to the Lord first,
He is your very best friend!

Freda Fullerton
February 5, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

This is a 3D jig-saw puzzle. The clock
actually works.

GOD'S TIMING
God's timing...
Not mine, will count.
God's timing...
Not yours, there is no doubt.

God's timing...
He has a perfect plan, in place
God's timing...
Is filled with mercy and grace.

God's timing...
We can leave the leading to Him
God's timing...
Not the world's every whim.

God's timing...
When Scriptures are fulfilled, you see.
God's timing...
When He will return for you and for me!

Freda Fullerton
February 4, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

SHINE ON
Shine on...
In the darkest night.
Shine on...
When the sun is shinning bright.

Shine on...
When you're in pain.
Shine on...
Through every sin and shame.

Shine on...
When you've been betrayed.
Shine on...
When you're afraid.

Shine on...
Don't let your light grow dim.
Shine on...
God knows you shine for Him!

Freda Fullerton
February 3, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

"Where O death Is your victory?
Where O death is your sting? Thanks
be to God, He gives us victory through
Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15: 55 & 57

DEATH IS THE LAST SHADOW
Death is the last shadow
Before heaven's dawn.
The Bible gives us a glimpse of glory
And the courage to go on.

The pain and the sorrow,
Will fade away,
For death is the last shadow,
Before a new day.

The tears we shed are many
Before heaven's dawn,
But they'll be no tears there,
For they shall be gone.

Death is the last shadow
As we cross the dark river,
Before heaven's dawn
Where we shall live forever!

Freda Fullerton
February 2, 1014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

GOD IS AN EVERLASTING PRESENCE
God is an everlasting presence
whether you believe it or not.
He is the answer
That the world has always sought.

God is an everlasting presence
And one day, we shall see,
That every one in this world,
To Him, will bend their knee.

God is an everlasting presence
And He will not go away.
No one can hide from Him
For He is here to stay.

God is an everlasting presence,
To the Christian, a comforting thought.
His love is now and forever,
And His love cannot be bought!

Freda Fullerton
February 1, 2014