Tag Archives: Following Jesus

Today’s Poem: Life As A Sheep

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life As A Sheep ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Life as a sheep,has its ups and downs . . .laughter and smilessadness and frowns. But, we follow Jesus,no matter our moodbe it we are jubilantor sad and subdued. Life as a sheep,has its highs and lows . . .one day it may be sunnythe next… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Is My Shepherd

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Is My Shepherd ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Jesus is my Shepherd,His voice I do hear . . .I follow It so to HimI can stay close and near. I listen for Him to tell me,where He wants me to gothen with confidenceI let Him the way show. I take my cues from Him,not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: By Faith I Will Follow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ By Faith I Will Follow ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes I don’t understand,God’s plan or path for meso by faith I will follow . . .trusting Him for what I can’t see. Sometimes I can’t envision,where God wants me to goso by faith I will follow . . .believing the way He will show.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Meaning To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Meaning To Life ~ By Deborah Ann Life has more meaning,when in God you believeit is more enjoyable . . .when Jesus you receive. It is more peaceful,when others you forgiveit is more compatiblewhen love is what you give. Life has more to offer,when God you daily seekit is more agreeablewhen humble and meek. It… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Will Follow Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Will Follow Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann I will follow Jesus,wherever He leadsbe it fields of cloveror ones full of weeds. I will go after Him,leave all behind meso I can trust Him . . .for what I cannot see. I will follow Jesus,my own cross I will bearbe it on stormy seasor ones calm… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Have Me A Debt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Have Me A Debt ~ By Deborah Ann I have me debt,that I need to paynot all at once . . .but as I go my way. For, I owe it to God,to trust and obeyso my indebtednessto Him I can repay. I have me a credit,there’s a balance duethe one way to pay… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Not I, But CHRIST

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Not I, But CHRIST ~ By Deborah Ann Not I, but Christ,is why I have graceto keep to the courseto stay in the race. For without Jesus,I’d couldn’t go the distanceand to temptationI’d have no resistance. Not I, but Christ,is why I can copeto remain steadfastto maintain the hope. For, without Jesus,I’ve not the mightnor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: This Is My Cross

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Is My Cross ~ By Deborah Ann This is my cross,it is mine to carryand it is up to methe old man to bury. This is my death,this is my demiseso that a new lifein Christ can arise. This is my cross,this is me dyingthis is me on myselfno longer relying. This is me… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Let The Truth Guide You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let The Truth Guide You ~ By Deborah Ann Let the truth guide you,let it lead your way . . .so on the narrow pathyou’ll continue to stay. For, without the truth,there are only liescausing you to takeyour eyes off the prize. Let the truth be your rule,let it be your bannerso into the straight… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Today Is Your Day Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Today Is Your Day Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Today is Your day Lord,I give it to Youto do in my lifewhat only You can do. I give You my mind,to mold and to formso You can keep itfrom turning lukewarm. I give You my heart,to shape and contourso You can removeall that is impure.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What Will I Lose

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Will I Lose ~ By Deborah Ann I asked the Lord,what will be my lossif I daily . . .picked up my cross. He said to me,here’s what it requiresbut first you must dieto all selfish-desires. All your dreams,ideas and plansmust be placed nowinto My hands. Then you will need,to follow Meso I can… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What Will I Lose

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Will I Lose ~ By Deborah Ann I asked the Lord,what will be my lossif I daily . . .picked up my cross. He said to me,here’s what it requiresbut first you must dieto all selfish-desires. All your dreams,ideas and plansmust be placed nowinto My hands. Then you will need,to follow Meso I can… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Cross To Carry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Cross To Bear ~ By Deborah Ann I have decided,to take up my crossto wear it, to bear itno matter the loss. I am persuaded,it’s the right thing to doto lift it, to carry itall my days through. I am compelled,to take up my crossto endure it, to suffer itno matter the loss. I… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Proudly Picking Up My Cross

to GOD be the GLORY June 30, 2015 ~ Proudly Picking Up My Cross ~ By Deborah Ann  I’m going to pursue Jesus, I’m going to walk boldly I’m going to be courageous pick up my cross proudly. No matter where He goes, I’m following where He leads I’m going to depend on Him for every one of my needs. I’m… (more…)

Today’s Poem: With All Our Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ With All Our Heart ~ By Deborah Ann When we love God, with all of our heart from Him we’ll never what to be apart. We will pursue Him, night and day we will praise Him when we pray. When we love God, with all of our soul our lives He’ll heal and make whole. We… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Free Indeed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Freed Indeed ~ By Deborah Ann I am free, freed of rules and regulations free to follow Jesus without any lawful stipulations. I am free, freed of doubt and fear free to follow Jesus with joyousness and cheer. I am free, freed from sin and temptation free to follow Jesus on the road to… (more…)

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