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Today's poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation."
Philippine 4:12

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT

The secret of contentment
Is not as the world may see
It's not money or position
It's a life worry free.

The secret of contentment
Is knowing God is in control
And that He has a greater plan
Is the attitude you must hold.

The secret of contentment
Be grateful for things today
But just strive to be
A little better than yesterday.

The secret of contentment
Is knowing God is there
Even when you have to wait
For an answer to your prayer.

The secret of contentment
Is feeling God's presence here
And having a thankful heart
Believing your Salvation is secure!

Freda Fullerton
February 29, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)
"Suffering produces endurance." Romans 5:3

FAITH TO ENDURE

Faith to endure
Comes from the Lord, you see
Thought suffering and pain
He'll strengthen thee.

Faith to endure
 Each lonely hour
Bow your heard
And call on God in prayer.

Faith to endure
On His Word feed
Hear what they say,
His instructions heed.

Faith to endure
Through life's stormy sea
Keep your eyes on Jesus
As He whispers, "Lean on Me!"

Freda Fullerton
February 28, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)
"You do not even know what will happen tomorrow"
James 4:14

LIFE IS A JOURNEY OF CHANGE

Life is a journey of change
Season come and they go.
Life is a journey of change
Loved ones leave us we know.

Life is a journey of change
Expect some sorrow and pain.
Life is a journey of change
Let Jesus reign.

Life is a journey of change
And is different each day.
Life is a journey of change
Let God lead the way.

Life is a journey of change
Of valleys deep and so low.
Life is a journey of change
Mountains steep as onward we go.

Life is a journey of change
Uncertain, unpredictable for sure.
Life is a Journey of change
But heaven awaits if we endure.

Freda Fullerton
February 27, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's "In Touch"

A LIFE OF PEACE

A life of peace
When we live in trust
And believe that God
Will take care of us.

A life of peace
When we forgive
If let go of of hurts
We learn to live.

A life of peace
From a troubled mind
When we practice
The art of being kind.

A life of peace
Is wrought by prayer
Then we can plainly see
God's blessings everywhere!

Freda Fullerton
February 26, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)

TRUE RICHES

True riches
Is no the money you make.
True riches
God forgive each mistake.

True riches
Are not the clothes you wear
To riches
God really does care.

True riches
Is not the house where you live.
True riches
Is a heart that will give.

True riches
Is not the things that you own
True riches
Are in God alone!

Freda Fullerton
February 25, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from (Our Daily Bread)
"The joy of the Lord is your strength"
Nehemiah 8:10

THOUGHTS OF JOY

Thoughts of joy
Will fill your soul
When you read
The great story ever told.

Thoughts of joy
Will bring you peace
When you go to God in prayer
And your worries release.

Thoughts of joy
Will soften your heart
When you help another
Get a new start.

Thoughts of joy
Will flood your mind
When you forgive others
And are always kind.

Freda Fullerton
February 24, 2020

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A GREAT MYSTERY

A great mystery
Is not the God-Head-Three
It is the fact
That God love even me.

A great mystery
Jesus left His heavenly land
To be born of a virgin
And become fully man.

A great mystery
That no matter the hour
Or the place or the circumstance
God hears every prayer.

A great mystery
Is not a wooden cross
But the that love held Jesus there
For a world that is lost!

Freda Fullerton
February 23, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from (Our Daily Bread)

AN ANCIENT PROMISE

An ancient promise
Is the rainbow, you see
An ancient promise
To you and to me.

An ancient promise
Of a Messiah to come
An ancient promise
Jesus Christ is the One.

An ancient promise
God with us, you see
An ancient promise
To set us free.

An ancient promise
The one that is best
An ancient  promise
Of eternal rest!

Freda Fullerton
February 22, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from "Our Daily Bread"

THE HARDEST PLACES

The hardest places
Sometimes God puts us there
He wants us to be
Aware and care.

The hardest places
You must know
Is the very best places
For us to grow

The hardest places
We experience in life
May be the ones
That bring peace, not strife.

The hardest places
If we take up our cross
Will bring us victory
Instead of loss!

Freda Fullerton
February 21, 2019

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Today'a poem was taken from today's "Our Daily Bread"

A  PLACE OF BELONGING

A place of belonging
We all need you see.
A place of belonging
For you and for me.

A place of belonging
Is needed, I realize.
A place of belonging
God is so wise.

A place of belonging
Where others love you and me.
A place of belonging
Where we can be free.

A place of belonging
Is why Jesus went to the cross
A place of belonging
For those who are lost

Freda Fullerton
February 19, 2020

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THE  BRIDGE

The bridge...
Between where I am
And where I need to go
Is faith.

The bridge
Between differences
Is love, you see
Not hate.

The bridge
Between choices of right
Or choices of wrong
Is prayer.

The Bridge
Between sin and forgiveness
Is the cross
For grace meets us there.

Freda Fullerton
February 18, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from "Positively Well"

CONTENTMENT

Contentment...
Is thankfulness you see
Loving what you have
Leaving to God what will be.

Contentment...
When you do not know what to do
It is believing God
Will always see you through.

Contentment...
Is when you can not see
That God is in control
And He has a plan for thee,

Contentment...
When you feel all is a loss
 You take all your  burdens
And leave them at the cross!

Freda Fullerton
February 16, 2020

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Today'a poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)

WHEN LIFE IS HARD

When life is hard
And days are long
And it seems to you
All things go wrong.

When life is hard
And nights are drear
And you feel alone
No one is near.

When Life is hard
Take time to pray
Leave things to God
As you go your way.

When life is hard
Trust God to lead
He has promised
To supply your need.

Freda Fullerton
February 15, 2020

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Today;s poem was taken from today's Our Daily Bread.
"Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn."
Romans 12:15

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER

We're in this together
This thing we call life
Together we can face the world
With its hatred and strife.

We're in this together
To encourage each other each day
Rejoice with others successes
When trouble comes we need to pray.

We're in this together
We're the army of God
We need to leave our differences behind us
As on this pathway we trod.

We're in this together
We are God's family
And if we love each other
We'll be a light for the world to see!

Freda Fullerton
February 10, 2020

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The Bible speaks so often of a tree, so that inspired this poem.

A TREE
In a tree, the devil lied.
Because of a tree, Adam died.

Under a tree, Debora judged God's people.
On a  limb of a tree Absalom met his equal..

Zacchaeus climid a sycamore tree,
For Jesus, he wanted to see.

Of a tree, a manger was made
On a tree our sins were paid!

Freda Fullerton
February 9, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's  "Our Daily Bread"

"Your praise reaches the ends of the earth"

Psalm 48:10

RAISE PRAISE

Raise praise

As anthems on high

Raise praise

With your voice to the sky.

Raise praise

With a thankful heart.

Rause praise

For a brand new start.

Raise praise

For God's mighty power.

Raise praise

For answers to prayer.

Raise praise

For forgivness, you see.

Raise praise

For you've been set free!!

Freda Fullerton

February 8, 2017

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"Shall we indeed accept the good from God and not the adversity?"
Job 2:10

ACCEPTING LIFE

Accepting life
Is easy to say
But sometimes
We find it hard to obey.

Accepting life
We don't drop out of the race
But depend on God
For the trials we face.

Accepting life
Is not a negative thing
It is a trust
And blessings it will bring.

Accepting life
Means leaving tomorrow to God
And peace it will bring
On that path that we trod!

Freda Fullerton
February 5, 2020

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Today's poem was taken from today's (Our Daily Bread)

GOD-SIZE LOVE

God-size love
Is deeper than the ocean, you see
It's bigger than the mountains
And flows freely for you and me.

God+size love
Is greater than the storms of life
Or the valleys deep
Or our trials and strife.

God-size love
Is larger than the enemies we fear
Or this world's unrest
Or all their hate and jeer.

God-size love
Sent  His Son to the cross
To conquer death
And to save the loss!

Freda Fullerton
January 4, 2020

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Remember: His door is always open and His hand is always extended.

GOD WILL HELP YOU

God will help you
Through the storms you face.
God will help you
All through life's race.

God will help you
Face each bridge you must cross.
God will help you
With each heartbreaking loss.

God will help you
With the sorrows you bear.
God will help you
Of your tears, He is aware.

God will help you
Face each lonely day.
God will help you
For He is the truth and the way!

Freda Fullerton
February 2, 2020

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HIS MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING

His mercies are new every morning
Just you wait and see
All the blessings God's prepared
In this new day for thee.

His Mercies are new every morning
Whether skies are blue or gray
He has ordained this new day
With miracles coming your way.

His mercies are new every morning
They are faithful and true
God wants to add to your story
And He is really in love with you.

God's mercies are new every morning
They will never come to and end
The night may seem long and weary
But each morning, God's waiting my friend!

Freda Fullerton
February 1, 2020