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Welcome to my Garden:

Taken from "Jesus Calling"

FREE FROM FEAR
Free from fear
I try to be
So my Lord,
Please help me.

Free from fear
If the path I cannot see
O my Lord,
Please guide me.

Free from fear
In You I trust
Please remind me,
If You must.

Free from fear
For what the future holds
Be with me
As I set new goals.

Free from fear
Of growing old
May I trust You
As each day will unfold.

Freda Fullerton
June 30, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

DO NOT DREAD TODAY

Do not dread today
For I am here, you see.
Do not dread today
Just follow Me.

Do not dread today
My presence will guide your day.
Do not dread today
Put all anxious thoughts away.

Do not dread today
I invite you to whisper My name.
Do not dread today
Even though things are not the same.

Do not dread today
You do not face it alone.
Do not dread today
I've spread peace over your home!

Freda Fullerton
June 29, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

GOD'S WAYS

God's ways ...
Are higher than your mind.
God's ways...
Are always to be kind.

God's ways...
Are sometimes hidden from view.
God's ways...
Are always a benefit to you.

God's ways...
Keeps His promises, you see.
God's ways...
Are filled with hope for thee.

God's ways...
Are always filled with love.
God's ways...
Shower blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
June 28, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:

Today's poem is taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

I AM WITH YOU

I AM with you
In all your sorrow.
I AM with you
Each tomorrow..

I AM with you
In your pain.
I AM with you
When tears fall like rain.

I AM with you
I hear your prayer.
I AM with you
Each hour.

I AM with you
In all you do.
I AM with you
For I love you.

Freda Fullerton
June 27, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10

A JOY THAT ENDURES

A joy that endures...
Matters not the circumstance.
A joy that endures...
God's love is not just chance.

A joy that endures....
Matters not what you fear.
A joy that endures....
For God is always near.

A joy that endures...
Through the brokenness of life.
A joy that endures...
Through life's greatest strife.

A joy that endures...
Comes from God, you see
A joy that endues...
He will give to you and me.

Freda Fullerton
June 26, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

THIS DAY IS A GIFT FROM GOD

This day is a gift from God
May we use it to his glory.
This day is a gift from God
A time to tell His story.

This day is a a gift from God
To bring thanksgiving to His feet.
This day is a gift from  God
And smile at those we meet.

This day is a gift from God
Give Him our worries and fear.
This day is a gift from God
Know that He is near.

This day is a gift from God
Give Him our pain and sorrow.
This day is a gift from God
Let Him take care of tomorrow.

Freda Fullerton
June 25, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:

Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

HOLD MY HAND AND TRUST

Hold My hand and trust
Through the lonelily night.
Hold My hand and trust
When you are filled with fright.

Hold My hand and trust
Through your every sorrow.
Hold My hand and trust
I'm already in your tomorrow.

Hold My hand and trust
When you can't see your way.
Hold My hand and trust
I'll lead you to a brighter day.

Hold My hand and trust
In your every pain.
Hold My hand and trust
Heaven will be your gain!

Freda Fullerton
June 24, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:
It takes persistence for the butterfly to fly and that is the kind of
persistence God wants from us!
Poem taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

GOD LOOKS FOR PERSISTENCE NOT PERFECTION

God looks for persistence not perfection
In our walk each day
And to grow in knowledge
As we go along the way.

God looks for persistence not perfection
In the things we do
He whispers, "you need not be perfect
For I still love you."

God looks for persistence not perfection
He can take my small supply
And use it to His advantage
As I watch it multiply.

God looks for persistence not perfection
In each of us you see
For tis He that is perfect
And not you and me!

Freda Fullerton
June 23, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:

This was made at our 60th Wedding Anniversary... so many memories
to sustain me!

MEMORIES

Memories....
Are precious each and every one.
Memories ....
Will put the blues on the run.

Memories...
It is so comforting to reminisce.
Memories...
Are a blessing of loved ones I miss.

Memories...
Are sustaining, as I remember them all.
Memories...
Soothes the loneliness, as things I recall.

Memories...
Are healing, in my deepest sorrow.
Memories...
Will keep me going for tomorrow.

Freda Fullerton
June 22, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Today's poem was taken from "Jesus calling."

LIVING CLOSE TO GOD

Living close to God
Midst the storms of life.
Living close to God
Through each and every strife.

Living close to God
When my path is obscure.
Living close to God
Knowing He is near.

Living close to God
Even when I do not understand,
Living close to God
Doing the best I can.

Living close to God
For there is no other way.
Living close to God
Is how I get through each day!

Freda Fullerton
June 21, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

FINDING GOD

Finding God...
Each moment of the day.
Finding God...
In the sun's bright ray.

Finding God...
In the promise of the rainbow.
Finding God...
In all nature wherever I go.

Finding God...
In the vastness of the sea.
Finding God...
He's all around you and me.

Finding God...
In my deepest sorrow.
Finding God...
Who gives me hope for tomorrow.

Finding God...
In family and each friend.
Finding God...
Who's love has no end!

Freda Fullerton
June 20, 2017

Fred's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

JESUS SAYS, "LISTEN TO ME"

I am your song
When you are strong.
I am the strength you seek
When you are weak.

I am your shelter
When you fear.
For I promise
To be near.

I am the foundation
On which you stand.
I am your guide
Please take my hand.

I am your comfort
When you feel alone.
I am the way
That leads you home!

Freda Fullerton
June 19, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:
Jim with his hands on his Bible...notice they make a heart! His heart was certainly with His God and his family.

A FATHER'S INHERITANCE TO EACH CHILD

A father's inheritance
To each child...
Should not just be money
But things worthwhile.

Leave each child a smile
That they can embrace.
Leave each child a faith
So the world they can face.

Leave each child a love
For the helpless and weak.
Leave each child a thirst for knowledge
So information they will seek.

Leave each child  a belief
In our Savior so dear...
A wonderful inheritance
That will not disappear!

Freda Fullerton
June 18, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Happy Birthday John. Your dad was so proud of you.

A DAD'S LOVE FOR HIS SON

Your dad's love for you son
Was one of great joy.
He was so proud,
When the doctor said, "it's a boy!"

Your dad's love for you son
As he watched you at play.
He was patient as he taught
And guided your way.

Your dad's love for you son
And the man, you grew to be
He was so very proud
Of all your achievements, you see.

Your dad's love for you son
For whom he prayed everyday
Wishing only the best
Would always come your way!

Freda Fullerton
June 17, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

What does the Lord require of you" To act justly and love mercy and walk humbly
with your God. Micah 6:8
Taken for today's "Jesus Calling"

ARE YOU ON THE HIGH ROAD?

Are you on the high road?
You'll find Jesus there.
He's there beside you
Your burdens to bear.

Are you on the high road
Of joy and peace?
I's only there...
That you'll find release.

Are you on the high road
Of love and care?
You will find redemption
When you travel there.

Are you on the high road
Of forgiveness of sin?
Just keep on climbing
Victory you'll win.

Freda Fullerton
June 16, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1
Today's poem is taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

UNSEEN THINGS:

Unseen things
Like God above.
Unseen things
His constant love.

Unseen things
His tender care.
Unseen things
Are everywhere.

Unseen things
That give me peace.
Unseen things
His power He will release.

Unseen things
Answers to prayer.
Unseen things
He's with me each hour.

Freda Fullerton
June 15, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This poem was taken from this mornings reading in "Jesus Calling."
I've made the first week, which I hope is the hardest one!

THE LIGHT OF GOD'S PRESENCE

The light of God's presence
Heals the grief in my soul.
The light of God's presence
Shall never grow cold.

The light of God's presence
Will carry me through
The light of God's presence
When I think about you.

The light of His presence
In the darkest of night.
The light of God's presence
I'll never lose sight.

The light of God's presence
As alone, I travel on.
The light of God's presence
With every new dawn!

Freda Fullerton
June 14, 2017

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Welcome to my garden:

This poem is taken from this morning's "Jesus Calling"

CREATING A NEW LIFE

Creating a new life
When now there is not two.
Creating a new life
When my heart is with you.

Creating a new life
Is going to take time.
Creating a new life
Leaving the old behind.

Creating a new life
In the steps that I take.
Creating a new life
In the decisions I make.

Creating a new life
With help of family and friends.
Creating a new life
On God I depend.

Freda Fullerton
June 13, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden.

 This poem was taken from the June 7, "Jesus Calling." That was the day Jim passed away.

 GOD WILL SURROUND ME

God will surround me
Like a cocoon.
God will surround me
Morning night and noon.

God will surround me
In my deep despair.
God will surround me
I know He is there.

God will surround me
In my darkest night.
God will surround me.
My fear will take flight.

God will surround me
With His great love.
God will surround me
With blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
June 12, 2017

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Welcome to my Garden:
"And the two shall become one." Genesis 2:24

HOW DO I BEGIN LIFE WITHOUT YOU?

How do I begin life without you?
I miss so so very much.
How do I begin life without you?
I miss your tender touch.

How do I begin life without you?
With you no longer here.
How do I begin life without you?
When I so want you near.

How do I begin life without you?
I'll begin each day with God.
How do I begin life without you?
I'll find a new path to trod.

How do I begin life without you?
I know this battle I will win.
How do I begin life without you?
I know I will see you again!

Freda Fullerton
June 11, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
"I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
2 Samuel 12:23

I'LL BE SEEING YOU

I'll be seeing you...
Not in all the familiar places
I'll be seeing you...
With such fond embraces.

I'll be seeing you...
In the bright tomorrow.
I'll be seeing you...
God will lift my sorrow.

I'll be seeing you...
And though now, I cry.
I'll be seeing you...
Today is not goodbye.

I'll be seeing you...
So please wait for me.
I'll be seeing you...
When I come to thee.

Freda Fullerton
June 10, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

HELP ME GET THROUGH THIS DAY

Help me get through this day
O gracious Lord, guide my way.
Help me get through this day
Walk with me each step today.

Help me get through this day
Give me wisdom to know your will.
Help me get through this day.
Be with me up this steep hill.

Help me get through this day
The path is filled with grief, You see.
Help me get through this day
I know that You love me.

Help me get through this day
This is so hard to face, You see
Help me get through this day.
I'm so thankful for sweet memories.

Freda Fullerton
June 9, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

I WANT ONE MORE DAY

I want one more day
To say "I love you."
I want one more day
To feel your love too.

I want one more day
To know your smile.
I want one more day
To sit with you awhile.

I want one more day
With you to pray.
I want one more day
I had much more to say.

I want one more day
To be with you.
But I'll have endless days
When this life is through!

Freda Fullerton
June 8, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
I have seen the hand of God at work the last few days giving me support
and comfort, through so many others.

THE HAND OF GOD

The hand of God
Created this earth.
The hand of God
Is seen in the miracle of birth.

The hand of God
Is in the sunshine bright.
The hand of God
Is in the stars a night.

The hand of God
Is in the blossom's flower.
The hand of God
Is in the springtime shower.

The hand of God
We see each day.
The hand of God .
Will guide our way.

Freda Fullerton
June  7, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

If you need counsel... read God's Word.
If you need comfort... read God's Word.
If you need peace... read God's Word.
If you need love... read God's word.
The word love is mentioned more than 500 times.

GOD'S REFRESHING WORD

God's refreshing Word
Sustains us in the storms of life.
God's refreshing Word
Keeps us from a lot of strife.

God's refreshing Word
Will strengthen our faith.
God's refreshing Word
Tells us of His grace.

God's refreshing Word
Is a light to our path.
God's refreshing Word
Is where our anchor's cast.

God's refreshing Word
Is a road-map for life.
God's refreshing Word
Tells us of Jesus' sacrifice!
June 5, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

GOD IS MY STRENGTH AND SONG

God is my strength and song
He's with me when things go wrong.
God is my strength and song
He guides me all day long.

God is my strength and song
When I am weary and weak.
God is my strength and song
His presence I daily seek.

God is my strength and song
When hope seems lost to me.
God is my strength and song
My fortress He shall be.

God is my strength and song
He is with me in my sorrow.
God is my strength and song
I need not fear tomorrow.

Freda Fullerton
June 4, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
It's 3 in the morning and I can't sleep.
This is how God speaks to me.

IN MY DAREST HOUR

In my darkest hour
God speaks to me.
In my darkest hour
My need He will see.

In my darkest hour
My strength He'll renew.
In my darkest hour
He whispers, "I'm with you.

In my darkest hour
When I'm filled with sorrow.
In my darkest hour
He's promised a better tomorrow.

In my darkest hour
He whispers, "Peace."
In my darkest hour
My faith will increase.

Freda Fullerton
June 3, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

HELLO JUNE

Hello June...
With roses in bloom.
Hello June...
You've come so soon.

Hello June...
Sweeping summer in.
Hello June...
Putting spring to an end,

Hello June...
With your sun's bright ray.
Hello June
With Father's Day.

Hello june...
With some beautiful brides.
Hello June...
God still abides!

Freda Fullerton
June 1, 2017