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

I WANT YOU TO LIVE ABUNDANTLY TODAY

I want you to live abundantly today.
Seeing all there is to see
Doing all there is to do
As you follow Me.

I want you to live abundantly today
Don't be distracted by future concerns
Leave all this to Me
And you'll have the peace you yearn.

I want you to live abundantly today
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow
Only I'm in control of it...
So why more trouble borrow?

I want you to live abundantly today
I want you to keep your focus on Me
And my presence in the present
As My Grace flows freely to thee!

Freda Fullerton
September 30, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

When I first saw each of the three of my children, I examined each finger and each
 toe. I could not help but be in awe of how fearfully and wonderfully made they
really were! "I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works
are wonderful, I know full well." Psalm 139:14
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"

YOU ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE

You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
I want to be your best friend.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
On Me you can depend.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
I made you more precious than gold.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
So be both brave and bold.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
Made to follow your dream.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
Together we are an unbeatable team.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
When you feel ugly, it hurts My heart.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made,
And each day is a brand new start!

Freda Fullerton
September 29, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Most of us are better at giving than the art of receiving!
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."

PRACTICE THE ART OF RECEIVING

Practice the are of receiving
My love, so kind.
Practice the art of receiving
My peace of mind.

Practice the art of receiving
Unending hope.
Practice the art of receiving
My strength to cope.

Practice the art of receiving
The faith to be all you can be.
Practice the art of receiving
Truth that will set you free.

Practice the art of receiving
Confidence in Me.
Practice the art of receiving
The gift of eternity!

Freda Fullerton
September 28, 1017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is me wading in the Dead Sea.
"I need Thee Every Hour" One of my favorite songs and so true!
Today's poem was taken from today's  "Jesus Calling"

THANK ME FOR YOUR NEEDINESS

Thank Me for your neediness
Learn to rely on Me
When the goings tough
And you sail a stormy sea.

Thank Me for your neediness
When sorrow is more than tongue can tell
I will whisper to your soul
"That all is well."

Thank me for your neediness
Go gently through this day
Feel My Almighty Presence
When you knell and pray.

Thank me for your neediness
That's when you grow, you see
And when you have real confidence
As you walk with me!

Freda Fullerton
September 27, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

ATTUNE YOURSELF TO MY VOICE

Attune yourself to My voice
Receive blessings from Me
Unlike the kings of the earth
I'm accessible, you see.

Attune yourself to My voice
Invite Me into your heart.
For I'm your most trusted friend
From you I'll never depart.

Attune yourself to My voice
And when sorrow sweeps over you
You will feel My presence
And know just what to do.

Attune yourself to my voice
When other voices would hinder your race
Just remember My promise
You will see Me face to face!

Freda Fullerton
September 26, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden

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

A STEP OF FAITH

A step of faith
When you trust others.
A step of faith
When you love sisters and brothers.

A step of faith
When you pray.
A step of faith
When you walk with Me each day.

A step of faith
When you help someone in trouble
A step of faith
And your blessings double.

A step of faith
When you stand up for Me.
A step of faith
Will set  you  free.

Freda Fullerton
September 25, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

THE PATH I SET BEFORE YOU

The path I set before you
Is one of peace.
The path I set before you
Your fears will release.

The path I set before you
Is an awareness of me.
The path I set before you
Will increase your love, you see.

The path I set before you
Will keep you from this world's snare.
The path I set before you
Will give you confidence I care.

The path I set before you
Is an abundant life.
The path I set before
Will free you from all strife!

Freda Fullerton
September 24, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

I WANT YOU TO BE FREE

I want you to be free
Of a world of guilt and sin.
I want you to be free
And know peace within.

I want you to be free
Of past choices you've made.
I want you to be free
And not be afraid.

I want you to be free
Of the burdens of life.
I want you to be free
Of sorrow and strife.

I want you to be free
To fully love Me.
I want you to be free
To be all you can be.

Freda Fullerton
September 23, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

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

I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND SONG


I am your strength and song
Life may look difficult today
Don't measure today against your strength
For I am with you all the way.

I am your strength and song
Leave the past behind
The future is in My hands
I want you to have peace of mind.

I am your strength and song
I will empower you to handle today
Put you trust and hope in Me
My love to you I convey

I am your strength and song
The light of my presence I give to you
There is a bit of heaven on earth
When you follow me every day through.

Freda Fullerton
September 22, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

TUNE YOU HEART TO HEART MY MESSAGE

Tune your heart to hear My message
Of my love and peace.
Tune your heart to hear My message
And all your strife will cease.

Tune your heart to hear My message
My Spirit will quiet your mind.
Tune your heart to hear My message
Words of life you'll find.

Tune your heart to hear My message
Of unending hope.
Tune your heart to hear My message
I'll give you the strength to cope.

Tune your heart to hear My message
I'll help you through your pain.
Tune your heart to hear My message
And heaven will be your gain!

Freda Fullerton
September 21, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

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

MAKE A LIFE-CHANGING DISCOVERY

Make a life-changing discovery
Troubles are not here to stay
There's always tomorrow
And they'll drift away.

Make a life-changing discovery
That I'm in control
And I'll always love you
whether you're young or old.

Make a life-changing discovery
When problems do come your way
You have the reserve to deal with them
Each and every day.

Make a life-changing discovery
The petty problems on earth
That you have to endure...
Heaven is worth!

Freda  Fullerton
September 20, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling."
Prayer will help us "stay alert."

STAY ALERT

Stay alert...
For there is a mighty battle, you see,
A battle between heaven and earth
Each, in its way calling thee.

Stay alert...
To the influences on your mind
I created you to experience heaven
And in this, peace you will find.

Stay alert...
To the world's pull to embrace
I want you to fully know Me
And My amazing grace.

Stay alert...
When you face these things...pray
I will always protect you
I watch over you each day.

Freda Fullerton
September, 19, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This was an reenactment of the "Last Supper" in a Sunday school class.
Today's poem was taken form today's "Jesus Calling."

SEEK TO PLEASE ME

Seek to please Me
Let Me be the focal point each day.
Seek to please Me
Follow My will and My way.

Seek to please Me
This mind-set will protect you.
Seek to please Me
In all you say and do.

Seek to please Me
Each day presents choice after choice.
Seek to please Me
In this, you will rejoice.

Seek to please Me
The world offers no peace, you see.
Seek to please Me
And I will set you free!

Freda Fullerton
September 18, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

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

TURN FROM THE PATH OF PLANNING

Turn from the path of planning
To the path of peace
Please seek me
For your fears to release.

Turn from the path of planning
That is a form of unbelief
If you seek time with me
Your worries will cease.

Turn from the path of planning
I created you to  communicate with Me
So spend time in prayer
To set your mind free.

Turn from the path of planning
Unexpected this happen each day
Rely on Me, not a list
I'm with you all the way!

Freda Fullerton
September, 17, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

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

FIND FULFILLMENT IN ME

Find fulfillment in Me
Don't try to live independently
You learn who you are
In your union with Me.

Find fulfillment in Me
Though your path may be unseen
I am here to help you
Accomplish your dream.

Find fulfillment in Me
Follow me wholeheartedly
Make Me your first concern
And I will bless thee.

Find fulfillment in Me
Be transformed each day
Follow my footsteps
I am with you all the way!

Freda Fullerton
September 16, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

BE BLESSED

Be blessed...
You do not have to work for My love
You only have to trust
In the blessings from above.

Be blessed...
There is no condemnation for you
I've paid the price
And My promises are true.

Be blessed...
I want fulfillment for thee
My wish for you
Is for you to rely on Me.

Be blessed...
Discover how much I love you
I know you better than you know yourself
And in each burden, I'll see you through.

Freda Fullerton
September 15, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

STAY CLOSE TO ME

Stay close to Me
On your journey so steep.
Stay close to Me
When you are asleep.

Stay close to Me
When your journey feels a dead-end.
Stay close to Me
You can always begin again.

Stay close to Me
Walk in the presence of My light.
Stay close to Me
Though the long weary night.

Stay close to Me
You are a living sacrifice.
Stay close to me
I'll help you with all worldly strife.

Freda Fullerton
September 14, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

TO KNOW ME

To know Me...
Is to live in rich communication.
To know Me...
Is not judging every situation.

To know Me...
Is to know I created you.
To know Me..
Is to know the Shepherd too.

To know Me...
Is to know the One and only King.
To know Me...
Is to know the blessings I bring.

To know Me...
As the potter to the clay.
To know Me...
You must walk with Me each day!

Freda Fullerton
September 13, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

LIVING CLOSE TO ME

Living close to Me...
You receive the gift of peace.
Living close to Me...
Will your fears release.

Living close to Me...
Requires spending time with Me
Living close to Me...
Slow down worldly activity.

Living close to Me...
Prepares you for battles to come.
Living close to Me...
Puts the devil on the run.

Living close to Me...
My blessings on you I'll shower.
Living close to Me...
Puts you in touch with My divine power.

Freda Fullerton
September 12, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

It's the cross that makes Jesus available to us.

I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO YOU

I am always available to you
If you feel distance from Me, it's only a feeling.
I am always available to you
It is I that offers healing.

I am always available to you
Just as I was the men of old.
I am always available to you
With the sweetest story ever told.

I am always available to you
I watch over you wherever you go.
I am always available to you
On your journey here below.

I am always available to you.
I have promised to be your friend.
I am always available to you
With Me you will always win!

Freda Fullerton
September 10, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem is taken from today's Jesus calling:

WHISPER, "I TRUST JESUS"

Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
When your faith wavers, you see.
Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
For I'm always with thee.

Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
When you do not understand.
Whisper, "I trust Jesus."
I will take you by the hand.

Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
When you're overwhelmed with sorrow.
Whisper," I trust Jesus,"
I will be in your every tomorrow.

Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
When you're afraid or in pain.
Whisper, "I trust Jesus,"
You have so much to gain!

Freda Fullerton
September 9, 2017

Freda's Garden:

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

SOME DAYS THE DEMANDS SEEM GREATER THAN YOUR STRENGTH

Some days the demands seem greater than your strength
That's when you kneel to pray.
When life overwhelms you,
I'm with you all the way.

Some days the demands seem grater than your strength
In those circumstances, lean on Me.
Stop and rest your weary body,
I'll bring you peace, you'll see.

Some days the demands seem greater than your strength
When you're discouraged and filled with fear,
Just reach up and hold My hand
I am forever near.

Some days the demands seem greater than your strength
When you're hurting, rely on Me.
I will infuse you with My strength
For now and all eternity!

Freda Fullerton
September 8, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was not taken from today's  "Jesus Calling."
It has been three months today since Jim went home to be
with the Lord and I think about him so much and also think:
"Where Have The Years Gone," which is the title of today's
poem.

WHERE HAVE THE YEARS GONE?

Where have the years gone?
We were young and free and full of dreams.
Where have the years gone?
It was only yesterday it seems.

Where have the years gone?
Yesterday, we had small children at our feet.
Where have the years gone?
They were never ours to keep.

Where have the years gone?
We laughed and loved in life together.
Where have the years gone?
We survived the fair or stormy weather.

Where have the years gone?
We watched loved-ones go with dismay.
Where have the years gone?
Now you too have gone away!

Freda Fullerton
September 7, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

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

YOU CAN DO NOTHING APART FROM ME

You can do nothing apart from Me
Nothing eternal, you see.
I want you to lay aside your pride
And not act independently from ME.

You can do nothing apart from Me
My deepest desire, depend on Me.
I'm in your every situation
I'll care for you lovingly.

You can do nothing apart from Me
I'll remove heaven and earth for you.
But I have regard for your freewill
I'm with you in all you do.

You can do nothing apart from Me
Although I've set you free
Use your freedom wisely
And know My peace dwells with thee.

Freda Fullerton
September 6, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

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

ON THIS DUSTY, EARTHBOUND PATH

On this dusty, earthbound path
I'm your best friend, you see
So take Me by the hand
And walk the path with Me.

On this dusty, earthbound path
Don't act independently
It will bring you disappointment
And I don't want that for thee.

On this dusty, earthbound path
I can bring joy from your sorrow
And life out of the ashes of your dreams
For each and every tomorrow.

On this dusty, earthbound path
From adversity I can bring you peace.
Glory in My presence
And all your fears to Me release!

Freda Fullerton
 September 5, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's  "Jesus Calling."
"I am the light of the world." John 8:12

TOGETHER WE WILL PUSH BACK THE DARKNESS

Together we will push back the darkness
Of your worries and sorrow
We will walk this journey
 Through each tomorrow.

Together  we will push back the darkness
Of all that you fear
I may not take away your troubles
But you will know I am near.

Together we will push back the darkness
Of all doubt and sin
For I give you a new day
In which to begin again.

Together we will push back the darkness
When the world rushes in
We will climb each mountain together
For I am your Savior and friend!

Freda Fullerton
September 24, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem as taken from yesterday's "Jesus Calling"

MIRACLES HAPPEN ALL AROUND

Miracles happen all around
Begin your day with eyes to see.
All the glorious wonders
That I have prepared for thee.

Miracles happen all around
The miracle of each birth
And the beauty I've created
For you upon this earth.

Miracles happen all around
Experience each golden sunrise
And butterfly sightings
Are always a sweet surprise.

Miracles happen all around
A smile on a sweet child's face
The world is filled with wonder
All for My unending grace!

Freda Fullerton
September 3, 2017

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"
If you seek you can find God everywhere.

SEEK ME

Seek Me...
In the rough patches of life.
Seek Me...
In sorrow and strife.

Seek Me...
In bad times and good.
Seek Me...
When things are not understood.

Seek Me...
I desire to be found.
Seek Me...
I'm always around.

Seek Me...
Follow My light.
Seek Me...
Your worries will take flight!

Fred Fullerton
September 1, 2017