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

GROW STRONG IN YOUR WEAKNESS

Grow strong in your weakness
Weakness is not a sin.
Grow strong in your weakness
It's how you grow within.

Grow strong in your weakness
It's not a lack of faith
Grow strong in your weakness
It teaches you to wait.

Grow strong in your weakness
Fragility is not punishing you.
Grow strong in your weakness
I'll be glorified in you.

Be strong in your weakness
Learn to lean on Me.
How strong in your weakness
You have My presence constantly.

Freda Fullerton
August 31, 2017

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

YOU WILL ENCOUNTER ME IN YOUR MOST DESOLATE PLACES

You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
When your heart is torn from a loved one's loss.
You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
Even the burden of your cross.

You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
When your faith is weak and you've lost hope.
You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
I'm always here to help you cope.

You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
No circumstances will isolate Me from you.
You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
I see all that you've been through.

You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
Nothing can take My love from thee.
You will encounter Me in your most desolate places
My presence will give you courage, you see!

Freda Fullerton
August 30, 2017

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

SPEND SACRED TIME WITH GOD

Spend sacred time with God
Be in His Word, you see.
Spend sacred time with God
And the devil will flee from thee.

Spend sacred time with God
Spend time with Him in prayer.
Spend sacred time with God
Have less worry and less care.

Spend sacred time with God
Before you begin each day.
Spend sacred time with God
This act of faith will lead the way.

Spend sacred time with God
It will enable you to accomplish more.
Spend sacred time with God
It will lead to heaven's open door!

Freda Fullerton
August 29, 2017

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

BE REFRESHED IN THE HOPE OF HEAVEN

Be refreshed in the hope of heaven
As you sail life's stormy sea
Know the joys that await you
When you will live eternally with Me.

Be refreshed in the hope of heaven
When your days seem hopelessly
As I walk each day beside you
I'm planning your home beyond the sea.

Be refreshed in the hope of heaven
When you'll nevermore be sad
Where loved ones await you
With a reunion oh, so glad.

Be refreshed in the hope of heaven
Know my sustaining grace
And the mysteries will be solved
When you meet Me face to face!

Freda Fullerton
August 28, 2017

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

GO STEP BY STEP WITH ME

Go step by step with Me
Keep your mind focused on Me
For the devil is close by
And he will surely tempt thee.

Go step by step with Me
When the days are weary and long
Just walk along with Me
And I will keep you strong.

Go step by step with Me
For the pleasure of My company
Spend some time in prayer
And fill your mind with Me.


Go step by step with Me
And when the world closes in
I'll brighten each dreary day
On Me, you can depend.

Go step by step with Me
And when you can't walk anymore
I will surely carry you
Right up to heaven's door!

Freda Fullerton
August 27, 2017

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

MY PEACE IS SUFFICiENT

My peace is sufficient
To keep you free.
My peace is sufficient
I'm always with thee.

My peace is sufficient
In this world of unrest.
My peace is sufficient
Make Me your quest.

My peace is sufficient
If you start to feel stress.
My peace is sufficient
You, I want to bless.

My peace is sufficient
So, seek me, you see.
My pesce is sufficiente
Though-out  eternity!

Freda Fullerton
August 26, 2017

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

WHISPER MY NAME

Whisper My name
When you feel fear.
Whisper My name
And I will be near.

Whisper My name
When loved ones you miss.
Whisper My name
I'm with you in this.

Whisper My name
When you're feeling weary.
Whisper My name
When the nights are dreary.

Whisper My name
When your heart breaks.
Whisper My name
When you've made mistakes.

Whisper My name
As you begin each day.
Whisper My name
I am the light and the way!

Freda Fullerton
August 25, 2017

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And in His hand are the deep places of the mind as well.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

I KNOW YOUR EVERY THOUGHT.

I know your every thought
You can't hide from Me.
I know your every thought
For I live in thee.

I know your every thought
I'm closer than the air you breathe.
I know your every thought
In Me, please believe.

I know your every thought
I'm nearer than you know.
I know your every thought
I'm with you wherever you go.

I know your every thought
You're saved by my blood, you see.
I know your every thought
And I have set you free!

Freda Fullerton
August 24, 2017

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

ENTRUST YOUR CHILDREN TO ME

Entrust your children to Me
Don't play favorites, you see
I love all equally
And that's the way you should be.

Entrust your children to Me
Do the very best you can do
Live for Me each day
And someday they'll follow you.

Entrust your children to Me
Put Me first in your life
I will hear when you pray
Your home will have much less strife.

Entrust your children to Me
For each I have a plan
You may not see it right now
One day you'll understand.

Freda Fullerton
August 23, 2017

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

I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND SALVATION

I am your Strength and Salvation
You have nothing to fear
Trouble strengthens your faith-muscles
And to Me, you are very dear.

I am you Strength and Salvation
I'm here in the tough times too
Just keep praising My name
For I am always with you.

I am your Strength and Salvation
In the spiritual battles you fight
And I hear your cries and prayers
Through the long lonely night.

I am your Strength and Salvation
Remember, your guilt is taken away
And I want to bless you
And help you resist the devil each day.

I am your Strength and Salvation
My face will shine upon you
And My peace will surround you
In everything that you shall do.

Freda Fullerton
August 22, 2017

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

STAY ON THE PATH OF LIFE WITH ME

Stay on the path of life with Me
Though steep may be the hill.
Stay on the path of life with Me
I am with you still.

Stay on the path of life with Me
Sometimes it's hidden from your view.
Stay on the path of life with Me
I am always there with you.

Stay on the path of life with Me
Don't worry about what others do.
Stay on the path of life with Me
I will see you through.

Stay on the path of life with Me
I have planned your life, you see.
Stay on the path of life with Me
And I will set you free!

Freda Fullerton
August 21, 2017

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

I AM A GOD WHO HEALS

I am a God who heals
Healing comes from Me alone
First, I heal the soul
Your sins I atone.

I am the God who heals
Broken hearts are My specialty
I mend the broken parts
Loving and patiently.

I am the God who heals
I am the great Physician, you see
When your body breaks down
I am here for thee.

I am the God who heals
And I heal the whole of man
You are my creation
And you, I understand.

Freda Fullerton
August 20, 2017

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Sometimes we must stop and rest the body, before God can rest the soul.

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

I OFFER REST FOR THE SOUL

I offer rest for the soul
In the midst of life's stormy sea.
I offer rest for the soul
Come unto me.

I offer rest for the soul
And refreshment for the mind.
I offer rest for the soul
When the world seems unkind.

I offer rest for the soul
It flows from my temple of grace.
I offer rest for the soul
For on the cross, I took your place.

I offer rest for the soul
So focus on Me
I offer rest for the soul
I will bring joy to thee!

Freda Fullerton
August 19, 2017

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People who live in snow-country, prepare for it.
We need to prepare as well the adversities of life.
Today's poem is taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

EXPECT ADVERSITY

Expect adversity
It is part of life
No one is exempt
From trouble and strife.

Expect adversity
And be ready, you see
Lay your burden at the cross
I'm waiting for thee.

Expect adversity
For that's where you grow
I shall be with you
Wherever you go.

Expect adversity
There, you encounter My glory
As you rest in My shadow
You tell the world My story.

Freda Fullerton
August 18, 2017

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

ACCEPT EACH DAY

Accept each day
As it comes to you
Don't borrow from tomorrow
Whatever you do.

Accept each day
With its sorrow and trouble
If you look beyond that
Your worry will double.

Accept each day
In the midst of each storm
I know all about you
For you I did form.

Accept each day
For I want to bless you
I'll carry you through
In all that you do!

Freda Fullerton
August 17, 2017

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

I DELIGHT IN YOUR ENJOYMENT

I delight in your enjoyment
In the things I've made for you
So keep sunshine in your heart
All the whole day through.

I delight in your enjoyment
I'm not a God that's sad and dour
I want you to delight in each bird song
And see me in every flower.

I delight in your enjoyment
I want you to wear a smile
I am with you in everything
I walk with you each mile.

I delight in your enjoyment
And it is no mystery
That when you have hope and trust
Heaven begins on earth, you see!

Freda Fullerton
August 16, 2017

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Some flannel figures I made for the story David and Goliath
fit in with today's theme, "When Things Go Wrong," You
trust in God like David did. Today's poem was taken from
today's "Jesus Calling"

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

When things go wrong
I'm not punishing you
I'll hold your hand
And see you through.

When things go wrong
From Me, don't turn away
Just take some time
To get on your knees and pray.

When things go wrong
I want to bless you
I am your refuge
In all you do.

When things do wrong
Don't lose your way
Trust me, tomorrow will be
A much brighter day!

Freda Fullerton
August 15, 2017

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This is the house were Jim grew up, it is now a pile of rubble
and Jim and all his family that lived there are all gone...life
is a constant change.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

LIFE IS A CONSTANT CHANGE

Life is a constant change
Young, you will not remain.
Life is a constant change
Things never stay the same.

Life is a constant change
To loved ones we say goodbye.
Life is a constant change
We often don't understand why.

Life is a constant change
Embrace it with faith and hope.
Life is a constant change
God will help us cope.

Life is a constant change
But Jesus changes not, you see.
Life is a constant change
But He remains Savior to you and me.

Freda Fullerton
August 14, 2017

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

SAVOR EVERY BLESSING

Savor every blessings
They come from God, you see.
Savor every blessings
That He gives to thee.

Savor every blessings
For your only promised today.
Savor every blessing
That comes your way.

Savor every blessing
The birds sweet song.
Savor every blessings
That comes along.

Savor every blessing
Every beautiful sunrise.
Savor every blessings
Each sweet surprise.

Savor every blessing
Family and friends to love
Savor every blessing
Sent from heaven above!

Freda Fullerton
August 13, 2017

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If God takes care of the birds of the air, He will take care you and me.
Today's poem taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

I WILL BLESS YOU IN YOUR WEAKNESS

I will bless you in your weakness
So fear not, come to Me.
I will bless you in your weakness
I've gifted you with fragility.

I will bless you in your weakness
So do not be depressed.
I will bless you in your weakness
Don't try others to impress.

I will bless you in your weakness
It brings Me close to you.
I will bless you in your weakness
Follow Me, I know what to do.

I will bless you in your weakness
And remember weakness is not wrong.
I will bless you in your weakness
For when you're weak, then I am strong!

Freda Fullerton
August 12, 2017

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

LOVE IS...

Love is lived
Not said.
Love is alive
Not dead.

Love is giving
The best we can.
Love is trying
To understand.

Love is everlasting
Through death and sorrow.
Love is hope
For a better tomorrow.

Love is not measured
Or something you can explain
Love is self-sacrificing
Through tears and pain.

Love is all of theses
And much, much more.
Love will open
Heaven's door!

Freda Fullerton
August 11, 2017

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Be transformed like a beautiful butterfly.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

BE TRANSFORMED
Be transformed
Relax in Me.
Be transformed
Worry less, you see.

Be transformed
In Me each day.
Be transformed
Chase fears away.

Be transformed
In mind and soul.
Be transformed
Make Me your goal.

Be transformed
From this world's wrath
Be transformed
I'll light your path.

Freda Fullerton
August 10, 2017

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Today's poem was not written from today's "Jesus Calling."
I wrote it several years ago, but it fits the theme so well.

THE CHRISTIAN DRESS
Life on earth is transient
   here we can never stay.
To the Christian it's just a dressing room
   for some eternal day.
A place to clothe our soul
   in the house God loaned us for a time,
And the garment we 're to wear
   should be a very special kind.
First the gown of love
   no other can compare,
Then the robe of faith
   that we all should wear.
The shoes of steadfastness
   we should wear upon our feet,
Then the cloak of hope
   should make our garment most complete.
And when our souls are dressed
   the way God thinks that ought to be
He simply calls us home
   to live eternally!

Freda Fullerton
August 9, 2017

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

ON STEP AT A TIME

One step at a time
Don't hurry through life.
One step at a time
Will eliminate strife.

One step at a time
Through trouble and sorrow.
One step at a time
There's hope for tomorrow.

One step at a time
Though steep be the hill.
One step at a time
I'm with you still.

One step at a time
You can't go it alone.
One step at a time
I'll carry you home.

Freda Fullerton
August 8, 2017

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"And the peace of God that transcends understanding with guard
your hearts in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

KNOW MY PEACE

Know My peace...
That's beyond understanding of men.
Know My peace...
It's yours as each day you begin.

Know My peace...
It's a always, constant with you.
Know My peace...
And My presence too.

Know my peace...
My way and My will.
Know My peace...
Don't hurry, or worry, be still.

Know my peace...
Your burdens are My burdens too
Know My peace...
For it is always, always with you!

Freda Fullerton
August 7, 2017

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When the kids were home some of their friends TPed our house
on Gilbert Street.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

When things go wrong
Please seek Me.
When things go wrong
I'll comfort thee.

When things go wrong
My trust affirm.
When things go wrong
To Me turn.

When things go wrong
Please rest your soul.
When things go wrong
I'm in control.

When things go wrong
Rejoice in Me.
When things go wrong
My love covers thee.

Freda Fullerton
August 6, 2017

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Learn a lesson from sheep...do not rush.
He leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2
Today's poem is taken from today's  "Jesus Calling."

DO NOT RUSH

Do not rush...
Through this day.
Do not rush...
Make me your stay.

Do not rush...
Be still and know Me.
Do not rush...
I walk with thee.

Do not rush...
Or worry or fret.
Do not rush...
Make Me your mind set.

Do not rush...
Walk a leisurely pace.
Do not rush...
We will win this race.

Freda Fullerton
August 5, 2017

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

I AM WITH YOU

I am with you...
Don't worry about tomorrow.
I am with you...
Through trouble and sorrow.

I am with you...
For whatever circumstance you're in.
I am with you...
Waiting around each road's bend.

I am with you...
I am the truth and the life.
I am with you...
Through each trial and all strife.

I am with you...
I am the way to heaven, you see.
I am with you...
Keep following Me!

Freda Fullerton
August 4, 2017

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This is me reading a poem at church:

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

WATCH YOUR WORDS

Watch you words
They have great power.
Watch your words
They can heal or devour.

Watch your words
They are a great responsibility.
Watch your words
Ponder them with humility.

Watch your words
Pray before you speak.
Watch your words
My help seek.

Watch your words
Heed what you say.
Watch your words
Speak softly every day!

Freda Fullerton
August 3, 2014

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

SACRIFICE OF TIME

Sacrifice of time
Belongs to Me, you see,
So come and sit a spell
And communicate with Me.

Sacrifice of time
When it seems you have so few
There's the same amount of time
For everyone, even you.

Sacrifice of time
Sit quietly, let My presence flow.
If you take the time
My peace within will grow.

Sacrifice of time
It's hard to fantom the blessings it will bring
When you sit a spell with me
I will make your heart sing.

Freda Fullerton
August 2, 2017

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

I'VE ENGRAVED YOU ON THE PALMS OF MY HANDS

I've engraved you on the plans of My hands
So you will always be with Me
Never will I forsake you
For I died for thee.

I've engraved you on the plans of My hands
That are nail-scarred and torn
I paid a price for you
So you would never feel forlorn.

I've engraved you on the palms of My hands
Nothing can separate you from My love.
All you have and hold
Are My blessings from above.

I've engraved you on the palms of My hands
In adversity I'm still there
I see your worry and anxious thoughts
For you I'll always care!

Freda Fullerton
August 1, 2017