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INDWELLING RESOUCES

Your indwelling resources
God's Spirit within
Will comfort give you
As each day you begin.

Your indwelling resources
The peace to strengthen your heart
The guidance you need
Each day for a new start.

Your indwelling resources
When you go to God in prayer
He will reassure you
That He will always be there.

Your indwelling resources
Be in His word each day
He will lead and guide you
Every step of the way!

Freda Fullerton
January 31, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today'a Every Day In His Presence"

WHY DOES BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

Why does bad things happen to good people?
Is a question often asked.
And when difficulties arise
People often take God to task.

Why does bad things happen to good people?
Plagues our heart and mind.
We always want answers
To the trials of mankind.

Way does bad things happen to good people?
Job and David asked this long ago.
People often call to God
"Are you there, I want to know?"

Why does bad things happen to good people
We live in a fallen world, you see
And if we follow Jesus
He will see us through all adversity!

Freda Fullerton
January 29, 2019

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Today;s poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

Encouragement from God's Word
Reassures us that we're never alone, you see
God was with Abraham in his trials
And he will be with you and me.

Encouragement from God's Word
The story of Joseph's great faith
He kept on believing, while waiting
He's with us one we have to wait

Encouragement from God's Word
Moses travelled a path that was obscure
But God was always with him
And He'll be with us for sure.

Encouragement from God's Word
For Joshua God had a plan, you see
And He fulfilled it for Joshua
And He has a plan for you and me

Encouragement from God's Word
God's plan was the old rugged cross
Where His Son bled and died
To save our souls from loss!

Freda Fullerton
January 28, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

RESPOND IN FAITH

Respond in faith
When you don't understand.
Respond in faith
Hold on to God's hand.

Respond in faith
When others let you down.
Respond in faith
When trials abound.

Respond in faith
In sorrow and grief
Respond in faith
When there seems no relief.

Respond in faith
When the path is obscure.
Respond in faith
Because God's promises are sure!

Freda Fullerton
January 27, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"
I think of the song "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses"

KNOW HIM

Know Him
In love, not fear.
Know Him
He's always near.

Know Him
As Compassionate and wise.
Know Him
Don't listen to the devil's lies.

Know him
Talk to Him in prayer
Know Him
See Him everywhere.

Know Him
He's a loving Father, you see.
Know Him
He gave His only Son for thee!

Freda Fullerton
January 26, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

AN UNCHANGING GOD

An unchanging God
In every way.
An unchanging God
Same yesterday and today.

An unchanging God
Steadfast and true
An unchanging God
Who walks with you..

An unchanging God
Who has eternal love
An unchanging God
With blessings from above.

An unchanging God
Who hears when you pray.
An unchanging God
Is listening today!

Freda Fullerton
January 25, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's Every Day In His Presence"

YOUR CHOICE

Your choice
To let troubles tear you down.
You choice
Troubles will make your faith abound.

Your choice
To carry your own load, you see.
Your choice
To let God carry it for thee.

Your choice
To bow your head and pray.
Your choice
To go your own way.

You choice
Not to believe that God is real
You choice
But one day God's choice, He will reveal!

Freda Fullerton
January 24, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In HIs Presence"

ARE YOU LISTENING?

Are you listening
When I call to you?
Are you listening
My will to pursue?

Are you listening
Be still before Me?
Are you listening
Just sit quietly?

Are you listening
In your busy, busy day?
Are you Listening
As I call you away?

Are you listening
In quiet time with Me?
Are you listening?
I will bring peace to thee!

Freda Fullerton
January 23, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

RELEASE OFFENSES

Release offenses
Give them to God above.
Release offenses
Fill your heart with love.

Release offenses
In whatever you see others do.
Release offences
God is the judge, not you.

Release offenses
Don't let them distract you from God.
Release  offenses
God walks the path you trod.

Release offenses
No matters how hard it might be.
Release offenses
For God is still in control, you see!

Freda Fullerton
January 22, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today 's "Every Day In His Presence"

SPEND TIME

Spend time
Every day
Getting to know God
In every-way.

Spend time
In thoughtful prayer
Know that God
Will be there.

Spend time
In thankfulness and praise
And your voice, in song
To Him do raise.

Spend time
To look about and see
All the beauty
That He created just for thee!

Freda Fullerton
January 21, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

STOP AND PRAY

Stop and pray
As you start your day.
Stop and pray
Let God lead the way.

Stop and pray
Rely in God's grace.
Stop and pray
God will keep you in life's eace.

Stop and pray
Don't ask God what to do
Stop and pray
Have faith that God with you.

Stop and pray
Thank God for His control.
Stop and pray
You will see God's plan unfold.

Freda Fullerton
January 20, 2019

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THIS IS TRUE

This is true
Difficulties will arise.
This is true
Do not listen to the devil's lies.

This is true
The devil takes advantage of how you feel.
This is true
The devil will say God is not real.

This is true
God is real and you are accepted.
This is true
Read His word and be protected.

This is true
Jesus made you adequate on the cross
This is true
There is victory in each loss.

Freda Fullerton
January 19, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Power for Today"
(Kay Burnam Evens) It is the story of Joseph, who told his brothers
That it was God who had brought him to.."Such a time as this!"

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

For such a time as this
God has called us today.
For such a time as this
We need to bow and pray.

For such a time as this
We need to be in His word.
For such a time as this
We need our voices heard.

For such a time as this
We need to hold to God's hand
For such a time as this
We need to take a stand.

For such a time as this
In this divided land,
For such a time as this
God still has a plan!

Freda Fullerton
January 17,  2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence."
It seems beyond  reason that a worm can turn into a beautiful butterfly!

IT MAY SEEM BEYOND REASON

It may seem beyond reason
But follow anyway.
It may seem beyond reason
What God is asking of you today.

It my seem beyond reason
To travel a road that is obscure.
It may seem beyond reason
To go where your insecure.

It may seem beyond reason
When God calls you to wait.
It may seem beyond reason
But reason is not faith.

It may seem beyond reason
But we don't need to understand.
It may seem beyond reason
But God always has a plan!

Freda Fullerton
January 17, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence."

INTO THE UNKNOWN

Into the unknown
We walk each day
From sunrise to sunset
Let Jesus lead the way.

Into the unknown
Is scary, I know
But we must follow Jesus
Wherever we go.

Into the unknown
What will it be
Will joy or disappointment
Be waiting for you and for me?

Into the unknown
One thing I do know
God will be waiting
For He loves us so!

Freda Fullerton
January 16, 2019

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Today would have been our 65th Anniversary, I'm so thankful to God for
giving us 63 years together!

YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND

You are always on my mind
Keeper of my heart
When you went away
My love did not depart.

You are always on my mind
I still feel close to you
I still wear your ring
To you I'll always be true.

You are always in my mind
I think of the funny things  you use to say
And the sweet encouragement
You gave me every day.

You are always on my mind
Even though you, I cannot see
You'll aways be very near
For you live on in my memory!

Freda Fullerton
January 16, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

CHOICES

Choices...
I have a choice echo day
To follow Jesus or go my way.

Choices...
I can choose resentment and hate
Or I can choose love add faith.

Choices...
An easy road that'a wide
Or a narrow path, God at my side.

Choices...
There is no other choice for me
Than to chose my God, you see!

Freda Fullerton
January 15, 2019

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

FIX YOUR EYES ON ME

Fix your eyes on Me
And I will lift you up.
Fix your eyes on Me
Blessings will fill your cup.

Fix your eyes on Me
When life is like a roaring sea.
Fix your eyes on Me
I will walk with thee.

Fix your eyes on Me
Do not gaze upon the storm.
Fix your eyes on Me
And you will not be forlorn.

Fix your eyes on Me
And I will always be at your side.
Fix your eyes on Me
And with you I will abide!

Freda Fullerton
January 15, 2015

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

MOVING FORWARD

Moving forward
Leaving the past behind
It is not easy to do
When the future may not be kind.

Moving forward
Trusting in God, you see
He has a plan for your life
He wants what's best for thee.

Moving forward
Making choices through prayer
Knowing whatever lies ahead
God is already there.

Moving forward
Counting each step of the way
Don't keep looking back
For you're not going that way!

Freda Fullerton
January 14, 2014

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

LET ME BLESS YOU WITH GRACE

Let Me bless you with GRACE
Open your heart and mind.
To the peace you will have with Me
And it will make you loving and kind.

Let Me bless you with GRACE
Don't be ashamed of your need
Come to Me in prayer
And your troubles I'll heed.

Let Me bless you with GRACE
Don't be stubborn and blind
I see all of your hurt inside
I know your troubled mind.

Let Me bless you with GRACE
I am bigger than all your sin
I offer My forgiveness to you
And my love for you has no end!

Freda Fullerton
January 14, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

THY WILL BE DONE

Thy will be done
Is sometimes hard to pray
I want to be in control
Of the decisions I make each day.

Thy will be done
Even if the mountain I climb is steep
And the path is obscure
Your promises You keep.

Thy will be done
When worry seems to swallow me
When the day seems bleak
I will lean on Thee.

Thy will be done
Whatever I face today
Make my faith strong
As I walk today's pathway!

Freda Fullerton
January 13, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

DECISIONS

Decisions...
Many God has made for me
He has been my guide
Over land and sea.

Decisions...
Many I have made on my own
When walk ahead of God
I will walk alone.

Decisions...
I need a campus and a guide
I need to read His Word
And He will with me abide.

Decisions...
When I make a foolish one
God just works around it
For His plan will be done!

Freda Fullerton
January 12, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

LET IT GO

Let it go
Whatever hinders your prayer.
Let it go
Your troubles He'll help you bear.

Let it go
Anger and resentments are sins.
Let it go
Give forgiveness to family and friends.

Let it go
When people you meet are unkind.
Let it go
Whatever bothers your mind.

Let it go
All your fears do release.
Let it go
And you will know God's sweet peace!

Freda Fullerton
January 11, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"
Whatever things are "lovely" think on these things!

EFFECTIVE THINKING

Effective thinking
When the devil says, "there's no hope
Do not listen to his lies
God will help you cope.

Effective thinking
The devil is a liar from of old
He's always up to mischief
And wants mind control.

Effective thinking
Know he prowls around each day
Trying to catch your weak moment
Wanting you to sway his way.

Effective thinking
Know God is bigger than all your sin
He offers true forgiveness
To all who will let Him in!

Freda Fullerton
January 9, 2019

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

MAKE ME YOUR GOAL

Make Me your goal
Nothing can stop you, you see
When your eyes, ears and your heart
Are totally focused on Me.

Make Me your goal
Don't try to make things go your way
Just depend on Me
And I'll see you through each day.

Make me your goal
Instead of going head-long down the road
Just stop and meditate on Me
And I'll help you carry your load.

Make Me your goal
I'll walk through each valley with you
And help you with each decision you make
If you will keep Me in view!

Freda Fullerton
January 9, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

THE ASTOUNDING PRIVILEGE

The astounding privilege
Of going to God in prayer.
The astounding privilege
Of know that He's always there.

The astounding privilege
Of approaching God's very throne
The astounding privilege
That He has made me His own.

The astounding privilege
Of having my sins washed away.
The astounding privilege
That He walks with me each day.

The astounding privilege
Of knowing the Creator, you see.
The astounding privilege
That heaven is waiting for me!

Freda Fullerton
January 8, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

COMMITMENT

Commitment...
Is what we  need today.
Commitment...
In a world that's gone astray.

Commitment...
To the One who went to the cross
Commitment....
To the One who paid the cost.

Commitment...
To friends and family.
Commitment...
In a world  commitment free.

Commitment...
To a job well done.
Commitment...
To the Father, Spirit and Son!

Freda Fullerton
January 7, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

WHICH DIRECTION

Which direction
Are you going today?
Don't look back
You're not going that way.

Which direction?
You have a compass and guide.
Look to His Word
And by it abide.

Which direction?
Call out to Him in prayer
If you feel all alone
Know He is there.

Which direction?
There are two roads to follow
The narrow is difficult
But the wide one is shallow.

Which direction?
When you think all is a loss
Just keep on walking
And follow the cross!

Freda Fullerton
January 6, 2019

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

EXPECT A MIRACLE TODAY

Expect a miracle today
God nas so many
To give away.

Expect a miracle today
Look for little blessings
Along life's way.

Expect miracle today
You know, you are one
God wants to convey.

Expect a miracle today
Read His Word
And heed what He has to say!

Freda Fullerton
January 6, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

GENUINE FAITH

Genuine faith
Does not in a crisis dim
In the midst of a storm
You still follow Him.

Genuine faith
When things go all wrong
And things are a mess
But you can still sing a song.

Guine faith
Depending on God each day
Even when you feel
That you've lost your way.

Guine faith
A stand taken by you
When others may scoff
At your point of view!

Freda Fullerton
January 5, 2019

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

YOU CAN ACHIEVE VICTORY

You can achieve victory
But not as the world knows success.
You can achieve victory
Just follow Me
And you I will bless.

You can achieve victory
Even through troubles and sorrow
You can achieve victory
If you trust Me for tomorrow.

You can achieve victory
If you depend on Me
You can achieve victory
And live worry free.

You can achieve victory
Make love your theme
You can achieve victory
And I will fulfill your dream.

Freda Fullerton
January 5, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

A GOOD ATTITUDE

A good attitude
Will keep you going
A good attitude
Will keep blessings flowing.

A good attitude
Will improve your health
A good attitude
Is worthy more than wealth.

A good attitude
Will balance your life
A good attitude
Will banish strife.

A gross attitude
Will not troubles borrow.
A good attitude
Helps you face tomorrow!

Freda Fullerton
January 4, 2019

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Today's second poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

GIVE GOD ALL YOUR BAGGAGE

Give God all your baggage
The old year is behind you
Pray for His guidance
In all that you say and do.

Give God all your baggage
Enter the new year worry-free
For God has a plan
He wants to bless thee.

Give God all your baggage
All your worries and fears
For He wants you to remember
He's walked with you through the years.

Give God all your baggage
Each fret and each tear
For He has miracles waiting
For you this new year!

Freda Fullerton
January 3, 2019

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

THE PEACE OF MY PRESENCE

The peace of My Presence
Will surround you
In all your circumstances
And in all that you do.

The peace of My Presence
In a world filled with unrest
If you lean on me
I will give you My best.

The peace of My Presence
Your company I want, you see
I want you to live
A life worry-free.

The peace of My Presence
Will consume your soul,
Calm all your fears
And offer blessings untold!

Freda Fullerton
January 3, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence:"

TRULY KNOWN

Truly known
By God, you see
He knows the secrets
Of you and me.

Truly known,
Yet loved so well
And He invites us
Our troubles to tell.

Truly known
Each sorrow and tear
He has walked with us
From year to year.

Truly know
And His desire, you see
Is to be truly know
By you and me!

Freda Fullerton
January 2, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

GOD LOVES YOU

God loves you
Three little word to ponder
But oh what a gift
Of blessings and wonder.

God loves you
More than you can ever conceive
And He wants you to know
And He just want you to believe.

God loves you
He wants to transform your life,
Bring peace to your soul
And contend with all your strife.

God loves you
And invites you to His very throne
He is with you each day
He will NEVER leave you alone!

Freda Fullerton
January 1, 2019