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FORGIVE TO BE FORGIVEN

Forgive to be forgiven
Bitterness shrivels the soul.
Forgive to be forgiven
Whether you're young or old.

Forgive to be forgiven
And set the prisoner free.
Forgive to be forgiven
You'll find the prisoner is thee.

Forgive to be forgiven
Harden not your heart.
Forgive to be forgiven
And love will not depart.

Forgive to be forgive
For Jesus tells us so
Forgive to be forgiven
And in His grace you'll grow!

Freda Fullerton
August 31, 2018

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EVERY SECOND
Every second
God thinks of you
Every second
He's with you too.

Every second
He hears your prayer
Every second
He'll be there.

Every second
He sees your pain
Every second
His attention you gain.

Every second
Chooses His way
Every second
Of everyday!

August 30, 2018

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THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE

The crossroads of life
Come to all, you see
There comes a time to choose
To trust God's love for thee.

The crossroads of life
Some roads are an easy climb
And you may find pleasure there
But not an easy mind.

The crossroads of life
Other roads are hard and steep
But when you reach the top
There are memories to keep.

Crossroads of life
Whichever road you choose today
Someone follows in your footsteps
Lead them in the right way!

Freda Fullerton
August 29, 2018

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THERE IS NONE LIKE Him

There is none like Him
He is the creator of all things
The beauty of this earth
And blessings to all He brings.

There is none like Him
He is God of gods you see
And He wants to bring us
Salvation, full and free.

There is none like Him
He is everlasting love
He cares for our troubles
As He guides us from above.

There is none like Him
He is full of mercy and grace
And  He brings us hope
To stay in this life's race.

There is none like Him
He is wisdom, power and peace
He has promised to with with us
And all our fears release!

Freda Fullerton
August 28, 2018

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A GLIMPS OF HEAVEN

A glimpse of heaven
We find in family and friends
A glimpse of heaven
Where love never ends.

A glimpse of heaven
In God's beauty we see
A glimpse of heaven
Answered prayers for you and me.

A glimpse of heaven
In a spiritual song so heavenly
A glimpse of heaven
In a favored melody.

A glimpse of heaven
In the stars without number.
A glimpse of heaven
In peaceful rest and slumber.

Freda Fullerton
August 27, 2018

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DON'T MISS HIM

Don't miss Him
With your busy life
Allow time for prayer
It will ease your strife.

Don't miss Him
In the things you try to be
Don't try so hard
Let Him work naturally.

Don't miss Him
Focus on Him alone
Only He can bring you peace
And all your sins atone.

Don't miss Him
Being distracted by many things
Listen for His knock
And see the blessings that it brings!

Freda Fullerton
August 26, 2018

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MAKE TIME FOR GOD

Make time for God
In your busy life.
Make time for God
When you have strife.

Make time for God
Don't just schedule Him in.
Make time for God
As the day you begin.

Make time for God
Set aside time for prayer.
Make time for God
He's always there.

Make time for God
For He makes time for you
Make time for God
In all you do!

Freda Fullerton
August 23, 2018

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CLING TO HIM

Cling to Him...
When you face sorrow.
Cling to Him...
When unsure of tomorrow.

Cling to Him...
When pain consumes you.
Cling to Him...
He will see you through.

Cling to Him...
When you have fear
Cling to Him...
He's always near.

Cling to Him...
When you don't understand
Cling to Him...
Hold fast to His hand!

Cling to Him...
When long nights shall be.
Cling to Him...
Listen for His song to thee.

Freda Fullerton
August 24, 2018

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TRUST AND OBEY
Trust and obey
You will never regret it
You  will be blessed if you do
And give God all the credit.

Trust and obey
Sometimes it's hard to do
When pain fills your days
And God seems far from you.

Trust and obey
When the way you can't see
Know God is still near
He wants fellowship with thee.

Trust and obey
As you begin each day
Give God all your troubles
There's no better way!

Freda Fullerton
August 23, 2018

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THE WAYS OF GOD

The ways of God
Are above the human mind
His omnipotent nature,
His grace divine.

The ways of God
He wants us to understand
He can transform lives
With His guiding hand.

The ways of God
Is sometimes a bitter cup
But He's always there
To lift us up.

The ways of God
Will take us through a valley low
But God knows it is there
Where we grow.

The ways of God
He gave so much, you see
To show His love and forgiveness
And His mercy to you and me.

Freda Fullerton
August 22, 2018

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YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Your full potential
You may not be there, it's true
But you will be surprised
At what you can really do.

Your full potential
No matter young or old
We're still in God's work-room
He is working on our mold.

Your full potential
Does not depend on you
But you may be astounded
At what God can do.

Your full potential
You may not understand
Just trust God for guidance
For He has a perfect plan.

Freda Fullerton
August 21, 2018

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SEEK GOD'S DIRECTION

Seek God's direction
Each and every day.
Seek God's direction
When you bow and pray.

Seek God's direction
When you're filled with pain.
Seek God's direction
Peace you will gain.

Seek God's direction
Don't worry or fret.
Seek God's direction
He's the best help you can get.

Seek God's direction
Let Him light your way.
Seek God's direction
He wants you to trust and obey!

Freda Fullerton
August 20, 2018

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AN UNSHAKABLE FAITH

An unshakable faith
Is what God wants. you see
But He's very patient
With you and with me.

An unshakable faith
Means no trouble borrow
Putting our trust in God
For what happens tomorrow.

An unshakable faith
Is waiting for answers to prayer
And you don't feel God's presence
But you know He's still there.

An unshakable faith
For each painful day
And we soon realize
God's power when we pray!

Freda Fullerton
August 19, 2018

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GOD GAVE US A CHOICE

God gave us a choice
He gave us free will
When we make mistakes
He loves us still.

God gave us a choice
For a life filled with peace
If we choose Him
Our doubts and fears will cease.

God gave us a choice
Of how we use today
We can waste it on self-pity
Or follow His will and way.

God gave us a choice
To bow our heads and pray
When pain and trouble comes
We need to make Him our stay.

God gave us a choice
To trust Him, you see
But if we do not
He cannot bless you and me!

Freda Fullerton
August 18, 2018

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A THANKFUL HEART

A thankful heart
God wants from you
Give thanks to Him
In all you say and do.

A thankful heart
Make your prayer a praise
Thank Him for mercy and grace
A glad anthem raise.

A thankful heart
For life's  purpose, you see
For His forgiving love
And His blessings to thee.

A thankful heart
Your fears He'll release
And you shall be given
A world filled with peace!

Freda Fullerton
August 17, 2018

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FAITHFUL IN EVERYTHING

Faithful in everything
God wants you to be
He wants the best
From you and from me.

Faithful in everything
In trust and in faith
When there's no answers to prayers
And God makes you wait.

Faithful in everything
You choose to do
Remember that God's faithful
In His promises to you.

Faithful in everything
Be patient and kind
Don't take any short-cuts
You'll find peace of mind.

Freda Fullerton
August 16, 2018

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UNREASONABLE

Unreasonable...
Sometimes God seems to be.
Unreasonable...
In the things He asks of you and me.

Unreasonable...
To turn the other cheek
Unreasonable...
With your enemies to be meek.

Unreasonable...
To go to the cross
Unreasonable...
To count everything as loss.

Unreasonable...
To care for you and me.
Unreasonable...
Is GOD'S LOVE, you see!

Freda Fullerton
August 15, 2018

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NONE OTHER WILL DO

None other will do
When hardships hit you.
None other will do
Only God will see you through.

None other will do
But fellowship with God, you see.
None other will do
He will transform thee.

None other will do
In things, you can never find peace.
None other will do
He will all your fears release.

None other will do
In no other is saving grace.
None other will do
In this thing, we call life's race!

Freda Fullerton
August 14, 2018

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A LETTER FROM GOD

A letter from God
Written to thee.
A letter from God
Is the Bible, you see.

A letter from God
Words that are true.
A letter from God
Brings comfort to you.

A letter from God
Straight from His heart.
A letter from God
Gives you a new start.

A letter from God
With promises for you.
A letter from God
His Words ever new!

Freda Fullerton
August 13, 2018

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LESSONS FROM GOD

Lessons from God
He teaches you each day.
He loves you so much
He wants you to know His way.

Lessons from God
Your brokenness He will see
During those painful times
He wants to draw close to thee.

Lessons from God
The truth you realize
God's is not here to punish
But your faith to revive.

Lessons from God
In each  trial, you discern
That God is always there
With the peace that you yearn.

Freda Fullerton
August 12, 2018

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A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER

A relationship with the Father
Is a very important thing
It will see you through every hardship
And many blessings it will bring.

A relationship with the Father
Means spending time with Him alone
Remember, He knows your every thought
Only He can your sins atone.

A relationship with the Father
Means to His will, you must submit.
As you travel through life's valleys
You never, never quit.

A relationship with the Father
Brings wonderful rewards to thee
You have His grace and mercy
And His love eternally!

Fred Fullerton
August 11, 2018

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DRAW NEAR TO GOD

Draw near to God
And He will draw near to you.
Draw near to God.
In all you say and do.

Draw near to God
When your faith grows weak
Draw near to God
Make Him the One you seek.

Draw near to God
When you're filled with fear.
Draw near to God
Remember, He is always here.

Draw near to God
When there is pain or sorrow
Draw near to God
He's the same today and tomorrow!

Freda Fullerton
August 10, 2018

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WE CAN'T GO IT ALONE

We can't go it alone
We need each other, you see
That's why God gave fellowship
To you and to me.

We can't go it alone
We need the strength of each other
A community of faith
Each sister and each brother.

We can't go it alone
We need a place to call home
Where love and forgiveness is found
And we are never alone.

We can't go it alone
We need others to pray
To lift our name up to God
And show us the way.

Freda Fullerton
August 9, 2018

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GIFTS BY DESIGN

Gifts by design
God has given to you.
Gifts by design
His will to do.

Gifts by design
You'll surely see
Gifts by design
God put into thee.

Gifts by design
He gave you to help others
Gifts by design
To bless sisters and brothers.

Gifts by design
To honor His name
Gifts by design
Not for money nor fame.

Gifts by design
By God, planned purposely
Gifts by design
Designed just for thee.

Freda Fullerton
August 8, 2018

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MAKE GOD YOUR COMPANION

Make God your companion
And you'll never be alone.
He wants fellowship with you
For He has made you His own.

Make God your companion
And He'll reveal Himself to you.
He will be by your side
in everything you do.

Make God your companion
Take time to sit in quiet prayer.
He will listen to all your troubles
You will feel His Presence there.

Make God your companion
No matter what you're going through.
He will be your constant guide
He will always be with you!

Freda Fullerton
August 7, 2018

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MAKE GOD YOUR COMPANION

Make God your companion
And you'll never be alone
He wants fellowship,with you
For He has made you His own.

Make God your companion
And He'll reveal Himself to you
He will be by your side
In everything you do.

Make God your companion
Take time to sit in quiet prayer.
He will listen to your troubles
You will feel His Presence there.

Make God your companion
No matter what you're going through
He will be your constant guide
He will always be with you!

Freda Fullerton
August 7, 2018

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PRAYING IN FAITH

Praying in faith
That You're really there.
Praying in faith
That You really care.

Praying in faith
When there's silence from You.
Praying in faith
When the answers are few.

Praying in faith
That You'll bring me peace.
Praying in faith
My fears You'll release.

Praying in faith
For things that will be.
Praying in faith
For I know You love me.

Freda Fullerton
August 6, 2018

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ROOTED

Rooted...
Deep like a tree
May my faith in You,
Dear Lord ever be.

Rooted...
In Your Word each day
As I live my life
May it be You, I convey.

Rooted...
Planted by Your own hand
To flower in your Kingdom
And to bloom where I stand.

Rooted...
In Your great love each day
May I show your love to others
As they pass along life's way!

Freda Fullerton
August 5, 2018

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HIS GREAT LOVE

His Great Love
For you and me
Sent His Son to the cross
So we could be free.

His Great Love
Brings us mercy and grace
He gives us strength to go on
In all that we face.

His Great Love
Means that He'll always care
For our hurts and our fears
He will always be there.

His Great Love
Is endless you see
For He's ever watching
Over you and ore me.

Freda Fullerton
August 4, 2018

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"Create in me a clean heart, O Lord, Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART

Create in me a clean heart
So I can do Your will
Create in me a clean heart
With joy my life fill.

Create in me a clean heart
When trouble comes my way.
Create in me a clean heart
Give me a new start today.

Create in me a clean heart
When my faith is weak.
Create in me a clean heat
Is is Your strength I seek.

Create in me a clean heart
Renew my weary soul.
Create in me a clean heart
Give me Your hand to hold.

Freda Fullerton
August 3, 2018

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GIVE ME PATIENCE LORD

Give me patience, Lord
To  wait for thee.
Give me patience Lord
To accept whatever will be.

Give me patience Lord
With the people that I love.
Give me patience Lord
And your blessings form above.

Give me patience Lord
When I don't succeed.
Give me patience Lord
For my every need.

Give me patience Lord
When I'm ill and afraid.
Give me patience Lord
With the mistakes I've made.

Give me patience Lord
To accept your plan for me
Give me patience Lord
Help me to trust in Thee!

Freda Fullerton
August 2, 2018

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HE FIILLS IN THE GAPS

He fills in the gaps
When we're not up to par.
He fills in the gaps
No matter where we are.

He fills in the gaps
When we're not up to snuff.
He fills in the gaps
When best is not enough.

He fills in the gaps
When we fail the test.
He fills in the gaps
And offers us sweet rest.

He fills in the gaps
He sees our every need.
He fills in the gaps
He whispers, "you can succeed!"

Freda Fullerton
August 1, 2018