Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is Katie at Disneyland, when she was little;
It is a place where millions know "overflowing joy,"
for a little while, and then have to return to the real world.
We can know 'overflowing joy" in Christ, in the real world.

OVERFLOWING JOY

Overflowing joy
Can it be mine?
Overflowing joy
God said, "shall be thine"

Overflowing joy
When I am afraid?
Overflowing joy
With bills to be payed?

Overflowing joy
In every circumstance?
Over flowing joy
A choice, not a chance.

Overflowing joy
Peace on life's stormy sea
Overflowing joy
In heaven it shall be!

Freda Fullerton
March 31, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a bear I dressed for a foster care child.
Sometimes the things we think of as little things
may be big things to someone else.

FAITHFUL IN LITTLE THINGS

Faithful in little things
You should always be.
Faithful in little things
A smile may set you free.

Faithful in little things
A phone call to a friend.
Faithful in little things
May others on you depend.

Faithful in little things
A hug or a touch.
Faithful in little things
Say "I love you much."

Faithful in little things
Make words, soft and sweet.
Faithful in little things
Be kind to all you meet!

Freda Fullerton
March 30, 2017

Freda' Garden:

Welcome to my Garden
This is a doll house, that Jim  and I built, from a kit, for our granddaughter,
Katie, when she was little.
Whether you are a builder of cities, houses, doll houses  or lives, build the
best you can!

BE A BUILDER

Be a builder
Of another's confidence.
Be a builder
Of another's weak defense.

Be a builder
Of joy and praise.
Be a builder
In God's ways.

Be a builder
In family memories and fun.
Be a builder
In belief in God's Son.

Be a builder
For you see,
God is a builder
Of you and me!

Freda Fullerton
March 29, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

THE POWERFUL WORD

The powerful Word
Is like a sword
If cuts through falseness
Truth is the reward.

The powerful Word
Is alive and well
It has more value
Than tongue can tell.

The powerful Word
Is inspired, you see
Jt is the voice
Of God to thee.

The powerful Word
A lamp. a light
If will guide you
Both day and night.

Freda Fullerton
March 28, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
B is for Beautiful Spring!

B IS FOR...

B is for...
Blessings from the Lord
B is for...
Being in one accord.

B is for...
Behold, how He loves  me.
B is for...
Because He loves, I am free.

Be is for...
Beware of the devil's view.
Be is for...
Believing God will see me through.

B is for...
Better each day will be.
B is for...
Beautiful my Savior is to me!

Freda Fullerton
March 27, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden

THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

The best seat in the house
When you sit and pray.
The best seat in the house
When we go to Him each day.

The best seat in the house
When you call on Him at noon.
The best seat in the house
When you enter His throne-room.

The best seat in the house
Is in the afternoon sun.
The best seat in the house
When you've been on the run.

The best seat in the house
When comes eventide.
The best seat in the house
When with Him, you abide!

Freda Fullerton
March 26, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
I thank God ALWAYS when I remember YOU in prayer.
Philemon 1:4

ALWAYS

Always...
Say a prayer.
Always...
Know God is there.

Always...
Be kind to those in need.
Always...
God's will be sure to heed.

Always...
Say, "I love you."
Always...
To God be true

Always...
Look for the best in a friend
Always....
To gossip put an end!

Freda Fullerton
March 25, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my garden.

This is me at about 14, God certainly has shined on me!

SHINE ON ME

Shine on me
Like the noonday sun
Shine on me
Till my work is done.

Shine on me
Through each stormy sea
Shine on me
You have set me free.

Shine on me
When I pray
Shine on me
Light my way.

Shine on me
In the dark of night
Shine on me
Chase away each fright!

Freda Fullerton
March 24, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden 

Money might buy a kiss, but it cannot buy true love.

WHAT MONEY CAN'T BUY

What money can't buy
Commitment and love.
What money can't buy
Blessings from above.

What money can't buy
Mercy and grace.
What money can't buy
An honest face.

What money can't buy
Is peace ever-after.
What money can't buy
Is a good character.

What money can't buy
Are morals and class
What money can't buy
Is happines to last!

Freda Fullerton
March 23, 2017

Freda's Gaeden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Each new day should bring "a spark of joy."

A SPARK OF JOY

A spark of joy
A new day to begin
A spark of joy
Peace within.

A spark of joy
A smiling face
A spark of joy
Know God's grace.

A spark of joy
A family
A spark of joy
To know your free.

A spark of joy
At day's end
A spark of joy
Jesus is your friend!

Freda Fulleton
March 22, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

DOES GOD CARE?

Does God care
When we suffer loss?
Does God care
That we have a heavy cross?

Does God care
That we  feel alone?
Does God care
That some have no home?

Does God care
When we've been betrayed?
Does God care
When we're afraid?

Does God care?
He cares enough to send His best.
Does God care?
He says, "Come to Me and I'll give you rest."

Freda Fullerton
March 22, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

LONG SHADOWS

Long shadows
Follow us sometimes
Obscuring our path
With errands of all kinds.

Long shadows
Can fall at eventide
We long to walk in His light
And with Him abide.

Long shadows
Of doubt creep into the mind
And it seems that then
We leave faith behind.

Long shadows
occur when our companion is pain
It is then, we must remember
We have heaven's light to gain!

Freda Fullerton
March20, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

SOMETHING NEW

Something new
We always seek
Something new
A look, a peek.

Something new
Exciting things
Something new
Each day brings

Something new
Fortune or fame
Something new
We look in vain.

Something new
Or old as time
Something not so new
God's story sublime.

Freda Fullerton
March 18, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is Jim, standing by a covered bridge in Vermont.
Before the roads were paved, the dirt roads were not an
"easy road." And life, for the most part, is not an "easy road."

THE EASY ROAD

The easy road...
Is smooth and clear.
The easy road...
No burdens there.

The easy road...
Is all for show.
The easy road...
Won't help you grow.

The easy road...
Is here and now.
The easy road...
Is not right somehow.

The easy road...
Won't stretch your faith.
The easy road...
Is not God's place!

"Wide is the gate and broad is the road that
leads to distruction. Matthew 7:13

Freda Fullerton
March 17, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

LEANING ON JESUS

Leaning on Jesus
Through every storm
Leaning on Jesus
When I'm forlorn.

Leaning on Jesus
When things get tough
Leaning on Jesus
When life is rough.

Leaning on Jesus
When I'm afraid
Leaning on Jesus
And His loving aid.

Leaving on Jesus
When I am weak
Leaning on Jesus
When I'm asleep.

Leaning on Jesus
For He is loving and kind
Leaning on Jesus
When I leave this world behind!

Freda Fullerton
March 16, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden

The "B"Attitudes:

Be Loving:
You never know another's sorrow
Don't be their judge
You may be where they are tomorrow.

Be Kind:
To all whom you speak
Greet them with a smile
They want the peace you seek.

Be Thankful:,
For the little things, you see
For someday you may find
They'll be big things in your memory.

Be Patient:
For God is patient with you
We're all sill in His workroom
With us, He's not through!

Freda Fullerton
March 15, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

GOD UNDERSTANDS

God understands...
But that does not make it pleasant test.
God understands...
When we do not feel blessed.

God understands...
But we so not always, you see.
God understands...
And still loves you and me.

God understands...
When you're feeling blue.
God understands...
For He created you.

God understands...
When we feel the anger of loss.
God understands...
But reminds us of the cross.

Freda Fullerton
March 14, 2017

Frda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of theses is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13

LEADING WITH LOVE

Leading with love
Is better, you see,
Than leading with strength
Ever shall be.

Leading with love
Changes each heart,
It is very successful
And very smart.

Leading with love
Makes life worthwhile
It softens our trials,
It gives us a smile.

Leading with love
Makes happy, the soul,
It will render success
That will be tenfold!

Freda Fullerton
March 13, 2017

Freda's Gaden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is our grandson, Russ holding his new born son, Camden
There are always lot of surprises with babies. Camden is 3 today.

GOD, PLEASE SURPRISE ME

God, please surprise me
With a beautiful day
God, please surprise me
In each and every way.

God, please surprise me
With an answer to my prayer
God, please surprise me
With people who care.

God, please surprise me
When You feel so fat away
God. please surprise me
Bring me peace and joy today.

God, please surprise me
Give me faith to pass the test
God, please surprise me
With life at its best!

Freda Fullerton
March 12, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to m Garden:
Today is Jim's 93rd Birthday. God has been good to us and
answered many of our prayers, but in the realm of Jim's health
issues, many prayers have not been answered, as would would have liked,
but we both believe " God's answers are wiser than our prayers."

GOD'S ANSWERS ARE WISER THAN OUR PRAYERS

God's answers are wiser than our prayers
He knows just what we need.
God's answers are wiser than our prayers
His will, we must heed.

God's answers are wiser than our prayers
He knows our every care.
God's answers are wiser than our prayers
We can know that He's always there.

God's answers are wiser than our prayers
He is never silent to our plea.
God's answers are wiser than our prayers
He longs to bring us joy, you see.

God's answers are wiser than our prayers
He knows what's right for us each day.
God's answers are wiser than our prayers
And sometimes He says "no," when we pray!

Freda Fullerton
March 11, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is my dad and his cousin, making music with friends at our house.
God gave each of us talents and made each of us  unique.

NO ORDINARY PEOPLE

No ordinary people...
All have gifts unique.
No ordinary people...
Each one Jesus came to seek.

No ordinary people...
We're created in the image of the Master.
No ordinary people....
We're created to live ever-after.

No ordinary people...
We're all God'a work of art.
No ordinary people...
He lives in each heart

No ordinary people...
We were bought for a price.
No ordinary people...
For us, Jesus paid with His life!

Freda Fullerton
March 10, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

NOTHING HIDDEN

Nothing hidden
From God's all seeing eye
No matter how hard we try
Nothing passes Him by.

Nothing hidden
Not any secret sin
God knows where we are
And where we've been.

Nothing hidden
God knows each heart
He knows everything
And not just in part.

Nothing hidden
From God it's true
But just remember
How much He loves you!

Freda Fullerton
March 9, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Wild Lupine on Prince Edward Island.

THE RENEWL OF ALL THINGS

The renewal of all things
Comes in the spring
The flowers bloom
And the birds sing.

The renewal of all things
Bring with it hope
After long winter's sleep
The greening of each hill and slope.

The renewal of all things
Baby animals appear
And we can feel
That Jesus is near.

The renewal of all things
We've survived winter's gloom
We look to the cross
And the empty tomb!

Freda Fullerton
March 8, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

COME SIT A SPELL WITH ME

Come sit a spell with me
We can talk about the weather
It doesn't matter what we say
As long as we're together.

Come sit a spell with me
And tell me how you are
All about your family
And your travels near and far.

Come sit a spell with me
Give me all the news
I want to hear your opinion
All your world views.

Come sit a spell with me
Life is swiftly passing by
We need to take time, you see
For the years, they surely fly.

Freda Fullerton
March 7, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IN ALL CIRCUMSTACES

In all circumstances
Keep alive your hope.
In all circumstances
God will help you cope.

In all circumstances
Give thanks each day.
In all circumstances
Let God lead the way.

In all circumstances
Keep a smile on your face.
On all circumstances
Stay in the race.

In all circumstances
Know this too shall pass.
In all circumstances
Know God's love will last!

Freda Fullerton
March 6, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

HELP FOR A HEAVY LOAD.

Help for a heavy load
Is just a pray away
You can depend on God
He's with you each day.

Help for a heavy load
The burdens that you bear
Will be so much lighter
For He is always there

Help for a heavy load
Count blessings, not your cross
Be thankful for what you have
Instead of all your loss.

Help for a heavy load
Think of Jesus on the tree
He counted not the loss
When he died for you and me.

Freda Fullerton
March 5, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE:

Begin where you are
God wants just you.
Begin where you are
Don't wait to be new.

Begin where you are
With each mistake.
Begin where you are
God will you remake.

Begin where you are
Give God all your sin.
Begin where you are
God cleanses within.

Begin where you are
You're never too old.
Begin where you are
God will renew your soul!

Freda Fullerton
March 3, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

THE VALLEY OF BLESSINGS

The valley of blessings
Is waiting for me.
The valley of blessings
My Savior I see.

The valley of blessings
Where peace reigns supreme.
The valley of blessings
A beautiful scene.

The valley of blessings
Is filled with God's light.
The valley of blessings
God watches over each night.

The valley of blessings
I can't lose my way
The valley of blessings
God leads me each day.

Freda Fullerton
March 3, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

WHEN WE CAN'T SEE GOD'S HAND

When we can't see God's hand
We can trust His heart.
When we can't see God's hand
He will not from us depart.

When we can't see God's hand
We can trust His love.
When we can't see God's had
We still get blessings from above.

When we can't see God's hand
His plan we can trust.
When we can't see God'a hand
He's still working for us.

When we can't see God's hand
And we feel a bit lost
When we can't see God's hand
Just remember the cross!

Freda Fullerton
March 2, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

DON'T GIVE UP

Don't give up...
Even when you fail.
Don't give up....
God will help you set your sail.

Don't give up...
On the battle's in view
Don't give up...
God's watching over you..

Don't give up...
When things are tough.
Don't give up...
When life seems rough.

Don't give up...
Keep climbing high.
Don't give up...
For success is nigh.

Don't give up...
Your struggles each day
Don't give up...
Lift your hands and pray!

Freda Fullerton
March 1, 2017