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Today's poem fits today's (Thought for Today)... but today because I'm
reading through Job and think of his friends long speeches, I wrote the poem
first and found the thought to match.

TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN

Take the time to listen
To that God has to say.
Take the time to listen
To what your friends convey.

Take the time to listen
Sometimes people just want a friend
Take the time to listen
Just your presence lend.

Take the time to listen
That is how we learn.
Take the time to listen
To your friends concern.

Take the time to listen
To God's heart, it is the key.
Take the time to listen
He knows your heart, you see!

Freda Fullerton
August 31, 2019

Freda's Garden:

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"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and zi will give you rest"
Matthew 11:28

TAKE TIME

Take time to pray
Although the results may be
That it will take some time
For you to ever see.

Take the time to read God's Word
To see what it has to say
Make it your compass
To guide you each day.

Take the time to listen
To what other people say
You may be the means
For lifting their burden of the day.

Take the time to rest and dream
That's what clever people do
That's how great inventions come about
That makes the world a better for you.

Freda Fullerton
August 27, 2019

Fred's Garden:

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"The heavens declare the glory of God"
Psalm 19:1

THE HEAVENS DECLARE HIS GLORY

The heavens declare His glory
The stars declare the work of His hand
Day follows day
And the sunsets over the land.

The heavens declare His glory
As clouds move along the sky
So many beautiful, special moments
That brings along a sigh.

The heavens declare His glory
On a storm-filled night
And its mighty forces
Fills us with fright.

The heavens declare His glory
A rainbow after rain.
It is filled with promise
One day there'll be no pain.


Freda Fullerton
August 25, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today"

JESUS IS...

Jesus is...
My shade in the summer,
When the heat is on the rise.
Jesus is...
My shelter in the storm,
My boat will not capsize.

Jesus is...
Is my shield in times of trouble,
When my strength is gone.
Jesus is....
My help in sorrow,
When I think I can't carry on.

Jesus is...
My Salvation,
For my sins He did atone.
Jesus is...
My defender,
When I stand alone.

Jesus is...
Is my treasure,
My Savior and my friend.
Jesus is...
My future,
When this life comes to an end.

Freda Fullerton
August 24, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today."

YOU CNA MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You can make a difference
In someone near.
You can make a difference
In those you hold dear.

You can make a difference
With a hug and a smile.
You can make a difference
When you go that extra mile.

You can make a difference
When you stop to pray.
You make make a difference
In lives every day.

You can make a difference
You you help their burdens bear.
You can make a difference
When you really care.

Freda Fullerton
August 23, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden:
Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today"

CREATED TO LOOK LIKE GOD

Created to look like God
Are each of us, you see.
He breathed His Spirit
Into you and me.

Created to look like God
Within our very soul
And when we follow Him
His likeness will unfold.

Created to look like God
Our hearts were made to love
And they're never over filled
When guided from above.

Created to look like God
But my question today,
Does others see Him in us,
As we walk along life's way?

Freda Fullerton
August 21. 2019

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Today's poem was taken from "Thought for Today"

GOD'S OPEN DOOR

God's open door
You'll find love dwells within
And there you will find
Forgiveness for your sin.

God's open door
Inside is mercy and grace
To give you strength
For the trials that you face

God's open door
Is an invitation, you see
It means you are welcome
And He will sit a spell with thee.

God's open door
No ones turned away
You don't need to ring the bell
The door is open night and day.

Freda Fullerton
August 20, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from "Thought for Today"

LONELINESS AND ISOLATION

Loneliness and isolation
Abound in the world today
So reach out to one that's lonely
God will guide your way.

Loneliness and isolation
Is often the root of hate
We need to offer love
Before it is too late.

Loneliness and isolation
Is a world-wide thing
We need to tell lonely people
Of the blessings God can bring.

Loneliness and isolation
Can be overcome, by you and me
For when we help others
We're helping ourselves, you see.

Freda Fullerton
August 19, 2019

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Today's  poem was taken from today's  "Thought for Today."

LIFE IS A BALANCE

Life is a balance
Of sunshine and rain.
Life is a balance
Of joy and of pain.

Life is a balance
Of laughter and sorrow.
Life is a balance
Of yesterdays and tomorrows.

Life is a balance
Of failure and success.
Life is a balance
Of encouragement and tests.

Life is a balance
Of all of these things
Life is a balance
Of opportunities it brings!

Freda Fullerton
August 18, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's Thought fro Today.

MAKING CHANGES

Making changes
Is sometimes hard to bear
But God will be with us
When we go to Him in prayer.

Making changes
Is difficult you see
But life does not stay the same
For you and for me.

Making changes
Is within God's plan
He offers us His mercy
When we seek His hand.

Making changes
We are not powerless, you see
Each day is a new beginning
God wants it to be worry free!

Freda Fullerton
August 17, 2019

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Today's poem as taken from today's thought.

BE KIND

Be kind to all you meet
You know not the burden they bear,
Give a smile or a hug
Spread joy everywhere.

Be kind to all you meet
For God has been kind to you
He has blessed you very much,
Watches over all you do.

Be kind to all you meet
Without thought of pay,
Look for ways and means
To be kind evey day.

Be kind to all you meet
In a world that is unkind,
Be a balm of mercy
To a worried mind!

Freda Fullerton
August 16, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today' (In Touch)

DISCOURAGEMENT

Discouragement
A habit can be
It will lead to se-pity
For you and for me.

Discouragement
Can color tour world
And we'll fail to see
Nature's beauty unfurl.

Discouragement
Will keep us blind
To all of God's blessings
That we may find.

Discouragement
Is one of the devils best tools
So let's kick the habit today
Tell him... we are not fools1

Freda Fullerton
August 12, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's Thought for Today and today's Scripture.

GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU

God will take care of you
It was planned long ago, you see
When He sent His own Son
To die on Calvary.

God will take care of you
But He gives you a choice
And when you choose Him
The heavens rejoice.

God will take care of you
When you stop and pray
He will listen to you
He hears what you say.

God will take care of you
Through each storm that you face
And when you stumble and fall
He offers His Grace!

Freda Fullerton
August 11, 2019

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Today's poem wa taken from today's Thought for Today and today's Scripture.

FOLLOW GOD'S RECIOE

Follow God's recipe
Be salt in someones life
When they are filled
with sorrow and strife.

Follow God's recipe
Pray for those who are rude today
That say hurtful things
And want their way.

Follow God's recipe
Be kind to all you meet
And remember
Life is a one-way street.

Follow God's recipe
Leave the judging up to God
As thought this world
You shall trod.

Freda Fullerton
August 10, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today" and "Scripture"

O LORD

O Lord,
Please hear me when I pray
As I call out to say
I need the every day.

O Lord,
Direct my way
Walk beside me on life's path path
So that I shall not stray.

O Lord,
May I believe when things go wrong.
Give me the strength and will
To carry on.

O Lord,
Help ny unbelief
With your love and grace
My faith increase!

Freda Fullerton
August 8, 2019

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Today's poem fits in well with today's "Thought for Today"

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'll see you through.

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

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

Freda Fullerton
August 8, 2019

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KINDNESS AND GOODWILL

Kindness and goodwill
In America today
Seems to me
To have lost its way.

Kindness and goodwill
Oh Father,  please do return
To guide this nation
To kindness and concern.

Kindness and goodwill
Is needed so much
In a world that's off track
And with You has lost touch.

Kindness and goodwill
May it begin with me
One by one, with Your help
LOVE can set this world free.

Freda Fullerton
August 7, 2019

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I MEET GOD

I meet God the morning
While the day is still new
Because I need to know
What He would have me do.

I meet good at noon rime
While the day is still bright
I need His guidance
Before it becomes night.

I meet God in the evening
When the day is at end
To thank Him for being with me
And for being my Friend.

I meet God in the moments
When I am in distress
And He whispers softly,
"I will give you rest!"

Freda Fullerton
August 6, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today."

ONE PERSON

One person
Can be a light
In this dark world
Filled with fright.

One person
Can be so kind
And help another
With a worried mind.

One person
Can offer praise
To a lonely traveller
And his spirits raise.

One person
Can help another cope
Showing God's love
And bring eternal hope!

Freda Fullerton
August 5, 2019

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Today's poem was taken from today's "Thought for Today"

TOMORROW IS UNKNOWN.

Tomorrow is unknown
But not to God, you see
He knows my every step
And He's already there for me.

Tomorrow is unknown
But I have today
I can worry about tomorrow
Or let God lead the way.

Tomorrow is unknown
I will leave it in God's care
For He has promised me
That He will always be near.

Tomorrow is unknown
But faith will see me through
And I shall be ready
For what God wants me to do!

Freda Fullerton
August 4, 2019

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

LORD, KEEP ME FOR THE SLIPPERY SLPOES

Lord, keep me from the slippery slopes
Of the excuses I make
Give me the strength
To give more than I take.

Lord, keep me from the slippery slopes
Of self-pity today
Help me to be thankful
For each blessing that comes my way.

Lord, keep me from the slippery slopes
Of judging others in what they do
Help me remember
That you died for them too.

Lord, keep me from  the slippery slopes
Of thinking I'm always right
Please keep my words sweet
From morning till night!

Freda Fullerton
August 3, 2019

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Today' Poem was taken from the Scripture Philippians 4:1

STANDING FIRM

Standing firm
In your faith.
Standing firm
In life's race.

Standing firm
When the world lets you down.
Standing firm
On God's solid ground.

Standing firm
Against unbelief
Standing firm
When the pathway is steep.

Standing firm
Even if you stand alone
Standing firm
For this world is not home!

Freda Fullerton
August 2, 2019

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Welcome to my Garden: Today's poem was taken from today's (In Touch)

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

When we walk with the Lord
And we follow His will
He whispers to us,
"Peace Be Still"

When we walk with the Lord
And our path is obscure
Remember He's promised
That our path is secure.

When we walk with the Lord
And meet Him in prayer
He'll bring us joy
For He's always there.

When we walk with the Lord
Though rough toe journey may be
The journey will lead home
To heaven so free!

Freda Fullerton
August 1, 2019