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Today's poem was taken from "Every Day In His Presence"
"Seek the Lord with all your heart  and do not
lean on your own understanding" Proverbs3:5

SEEK HIS UNDERSTANDING

Seek His understanding
When you bow to pray
Let His Spirit guide you
Before you start your day.

Seek His understanding
On your own do not rely
Just please remember
Satan is the father of each lie.

Seek His understanding
Submit to God's control
He is the giver os all wisdom
Whether you are young or old.

Seek His understanding
And soon you will see
The glorious work He has done
Within the heart of thee.

Freda Fullerton
April 30 2019

Freda' s Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

Today's poem was taker from "Every Day In His Presence."

PREPARE FOR A BLESSING

Prepare for a blessing
When you pray
God will be there
When you meet the day.

Prepare for a blessing
When you open His Book
And you take the time
Fos a closer look.

Prepare for a blessing
Open your your eyes to see
The wonders of this world
God has created for thee.

Prepare for a blessing
When you receive His grace
You are in His favor
And in the safest place!

Freda Fullerton
April 29, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"
"No mind has imagined what God has prepared for those you love Him"
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)

BETTER THAN YOU IMAGINE

Better than you imagine
The power of God, you see.
Better than you imagine
He watches over thee.

Better than you imagine
Are the blessings to come your way.
Better than you imagine
Are His plans for you today.

Better than you imagine
Is God's love for you.
Better than you imagine
He guides you in all you do.

Better than you imagine
Is your home beyond the blue.
Better than you imagine
Are the things prepared for you!

Freda Fullerton
April 27, 2019

MORNINGS WITH FREDA.
Good morning. Because I wanted this picture I'm sending it through my poetry blog, because I do not know how send it directly to FB.
I hope y'all have time to have a cup of coffee with me and a little chat.
Today's lesson is "Your Intercessor" from Charles Stanley's book "Every Day In His Presence"
The best thing you can do for family or a friend, is pray for them...intercessory pray is very powerful.
And that brings me to this picture of Jim and I. I am holding a Christmas quilt made by Dot Barr.
That year she made everyone at church, over 80 one per couple or one for an individual.
She has made hundreds of quilts, knitted hats, pillows, afghans, for people. She is a true modern day Dorcas.
Dot had a stroke Thursday before Easter, she is now in rehab,  I would like all of you to offer up intercessory prayer for Dot. She wants to be able to continue her ministry.
From the book: "I prayed for you that your faith may not fail you, when you have turned again strengthen your brothers." Luke 2:32 In other words, "The time ahead will be tough, but I am with you and when you have made it through, support others"
The same is true for you, You will survive this, so don't give up or stop trusting Him
"He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25
One of the verses of my poem:
Your intercessor
Jesus is He
He is our defense
And always will be.
I hope you've made Him your defense today!

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my GARDEN.
Today's poem was taken from "Every Day In His Presence"

YOUR INTERCESSOR

Your intercessor
You  see...
Is intercessory prayer
Someone offers up for thee.

Your intercessor
Jesus is He
He is your defense
And always will be.

Your intercessor
The Holy Spirit hears what you say
He guides your prayers
To heaven each day.

Your intercessor
The God-head Three
Has your Prayers covered
And will answer thee.'

Freda Fullerton
April 26, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden.
Today's poem was taken from "Every Day In His Presence"

CREATED FOR A PURPOSE

Created for a purpose
We all were, you see
God knew all about us
Before we came to be.

Created for a purpose
To have fellowship with God
To walk and talk with Him
As through this world we trod.

Created for a purpose
To love our fellowman
And to offer up our help
Anywhere we can.

Created for a purpose
To live eternally
With the saints gone before us
In the land of Jubilee!

Freda Fullerton
April 26, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE

Powerful and effective
is a simple prayer
God will always hear
No matter what the hour.

Powerful and effective
Is our Savior's love
It will guide our pathway
And bring blessings from above.

Powerful and effective
Is the life we live
Others watch our footsteps
See the kindness that we give.

Powerful and effective
Is the Word of God
May it be our watch-word
As through this world we trod!

Freda Fullerton
April 24, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

TURN IT FOR  GOOD

Turn it for good
When frowns come your way
Just look them in the eye
Smile, and say, "good day."

Turn it for the good
When disappointments hurt your heart
Just give it all to God
He will give you a new start.

Turn it for the good
When others are so curt
Respond to them in kindness
God will heal your hurt.

Turn it for the good
When others scoff at your belief.
Just say a prayer for them
And your soul will find relief.

Freda Fullerton
April 23, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

I BELIVE

I believe...
Lord, help my unbelief
When I cry out in pain
And search for some relief.

I believe...
Lord, increase my faith today
I want to do Your will,
But my will gets in the way.

I believe...
Lord, as through this world I go
Help me to still trust you
When Your answer to me is no.

I believe...
Lord, that you still love me
With all my doubts and fears
And on the cross, You set me free!

Freda Fullerton
April 21, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden,
Day 4 on our journey to the cross after Jesus washes the disciples feet, they
come around the table for the passover meal and Jesus institutes the" Lord's
Supper" And he said "Do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19

IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME

In remembrance of Me
Jesus said you see
Take this bread and cup
That I give to thee.

In remembrance of Me
As often as you eat and drink
You will commune with Me
My thoughts you will think.

In remembrance of Me
This memorial I now claim
It is my new covenant
In My Holy Name.

In remembrance of Me
I proclaim this day
I will always be with you
Even when I go away!

Freda Fullerton
April 17, 2019

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Today would have been my grandpa, Fred McCoy's birthday.

THE REAL MCCOY

The real MccCoy
Certainly was he
He could laugh at himself
And seemed worry free

He raised eleven children
He saw they came to no harm
He worked very hard
On a very small farm.

He was an excellent molasses make
A good auctioneer
Well liked by the community
That lived far and near.

My greatest blessing to remember
The one I think of as first
He loved the Lord
He often led singing at church!

Freda Fullerton
April 15, 2019

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

FIND ENCOURAGEMENT

Find encouragement
From each friend
They will uplift you
And sadness will end.

Find encouragement
When you pray
And you ill find
Things will go better today.

Find encouragement
In a favorite song
It will gladden your heart
As you journey along.

Find encouragement
That the debt you owe
Was paid by Jesus
For He loves you so.

Freda Fullerton
April 13, 2019

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

THE JOY OF MY PRESENCE

The joy of My Presence
Will shine on you
The joy of My Presence
Will see you through.

The joy of My Presence
Is what you should seek
The joy of My Presence
Is there when you sleep.

The joy of My Presence
Will fill your soul
The joy of My Pleasance
Will bring peace untold

The joy of My Presence
Is there when you pray.
The joy go my Presence
Will guide you today!

Freda Fullerton
April 13, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

MOMENT BY MOMENT

Moment by moment
We live today.
Moment by moment
God hears when I pray.

Moment by moment
Living in God's care.
Moment by moment
Our burdens to share.

Moment by moment
Though sorrow and pain
Moment by moment
HIs love will sustain.

Moment by moment
Trusting God's way
Moment by moment
Don't bring yesterday in today!

Freda Fullerton
April 12, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Jesus Calling"
"The is the day that the Lord has made and let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24

BEGIN THE DAY

Begin the day
With humble prayer.
Begin the day
Believing I'll be there.

Begin the day
Early and bright.
Begin the day
Thankful for a restful night.

Begin the day
Watching the sun rise.
Begin the the day
Expecting a surprise.

Begin the day
Being unafraid.
Begin the day,
It's a day I've made!

Freda Fullerton
April 11, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Today's second poem is taken from today's, "Every Day In His Presence"
"Not one word has failed of all His good promises" 1 Kings 8:56

PROMISED FROM GOD

Promises from God
Are sure and true.
Promise from God
That He will walk with you.

Promises form God
That He delights in you.
Promises from God
Every storm He'll see you through.

Promises from God
He will answer every prayer.
Promises from God
That He will always be there.

Promises from God
Not one has failed, you see.
Promises from God
That He will always love thee!

Freda Fullerton
April 10, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

TRUST ME

Tust Me...
With every detail of your life.
Trust Me...
To end all your strife.

Trust Me...
To forgive the mistakes you've made.
Trust Me...
When you feel afraid.

Trust Me...
When darkness close in, you see.
Trust Me....
For transforming grace in thee.

Trust Me...
There is nothing random in my plan.
Trust  Me...
Hold fast to My Hand!

Freda Fullerton
April 10, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden.

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

THE LIGHT OF MY LOVE

The light of My love
Is with you all the time.
The light of My love
I claim you to be Mine.

The light of My love
Shines on your darkest night.
The light of My love
Will make all things right.

The light of My love
Is no mystery.
The light of My love
I'll always be with thee.

The light of My love
Is there in your sorrow and loss
The light of My love
Sent Me to the cross!

Freda Fullerton
April 9, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

NO MATTER...

No matter...
How far you feel from God
He calls you back
To the path you should trod.

No matter...
How great your sin
His forgiveness is stronger
And you can win.

No matter...
If you have slipped away
His GRACE is there
For you today.

No matter...
Your fears and feelings of loss
You are so loved
Jesus went to the cross!

Freda Fullerton
April 8, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

I AM WITH YOU

I am with you
When you feel distant from Me
Know that it is not I
That has moved, you see.

I am with you
I'll help you fight your battles today
I am for you
I'll walk with you every step of the way.

I am with you
If there is silence when you pray
It is because I am planning
Something better for your day.

I am with you
I want you to open your heat
I want you to seek my presence
Know my love shall never depart!

Freda Fullerton
April 8, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

I AM THE POTTER

I am the potter
You are the clay
You are wonderfully made
I watch over you each day.

I am the potter
I''m molding your soul
I want your trust
And blessings will unflod.

I am the potter
You are My special design
I want your focus
For you see, your are mine.

I am the potter
I gave you free-will
And if you choose Me
You dreams I'll fulfill!

Freda Fullerton
April 7, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden.
Today's second poem was taken from Today's "Every Day In His Presence"

TO SUCCEED, BELIEVE

To succeed, believe
That you can.
To succeed, believe
God has a plan.

To succeed, believe
You can stay in the race.
To succeed, believe
God's with you whatever you face.

To succeed, believe
God answers each prayer.
To succeed, believe
He will always be there.

To succeed, believe
His promises are true
To succeed, believe
Each day He walks with you!

Freda Fullerton
April 6, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

WALK IN THE LIGHT OF THANKFULNESS

Walk in the light of thankfulness
Keep your focus on Me
Daily talk to Me in prayer
And I will surely bless thee.

Walk in the light of thankfulness
I want a thankful heart you see
It will protect you from Satan
As you walk daily with Me.

Walk in he light of thankfulness
Even when you've had a bad day
Problems don't last forever
Follow My will and My way.

Walk in the light of thankfulness
My presence I'll pour into thee
Never take life for granted
For it is a beautiful gift from Me!

Freda Fullerton
April 6, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden,

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

CLING TO THE PROMISE

Cling to the promise
When days are weary and nights are long
You feel very weak
And all things seem to go wrong.

Cling to the promise
When troubles you bear
Loved ones are ill
And your heart's filled with care.

Cling to the promise
This worlds not your home
Jesus is your advocate
You're not alone.

Cling to the promise
When it seems you can't win
Remember Jesus has promised
He'll be returning again!


Freda Fullerton
April 3, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Today's poem was taken from today's "Every Day In His Presence"

HOW GREAT IS HIS LOVE

Hos great is His love
To suffer pain and loss.
How great is His love
To hang upon a cross.

How great is His love
To leave His Father's side
How great is His love
To come to earth to abide.

How great is His love
To bear such a lowly birth
How great is His love
To be poor upon this earth.

How great is His love
To be tempted as a man.
How great is his love
To obey the Father's plan.

How great is His love
To plead our case you see.
How great is His love
It will last through eternity!

Freda Fullerton
April 2, 2019

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.
Today's second poem was taken from "Today's Evey Day In His Presence"

CLING TO THE PROMISE

Cling to the promise
Midst trials you bear.
Cling to the promise
That God is always there.

Cling to the promise
There are better days to come.
Cling to the promise
That Victory has been won.

Cling to the promise
That God hears your prayer.
Cling to the promise
That He does really care.

Cling to the promise
When you feel all alone
Cling to the promise
That God will call you home!

Freda Fullerton
April 1, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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

I'M CALLING YOU

I'm calling you
Come sit a spell with Me.
I'm calling you
I have sweet rest for thee.

I'm calling you
From this cluttered world, you see.
I'm calling you
To have a conversation with Me.

I'm calling you
When you have a busy day.
I'm calling you
To take the time to pray.

I'm calling you
When life gets too absurd.
I'm calling you
To quietly read my word.

I'm calling you
I wamt o be your friend.
I'm calling you
Give Me your troubles at days end!

Freda Fullerton
April 1, 2019