Tag Archives: Rest

Today’s Poem: Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fix Your Eyes On Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Fix your eyes on Jesus,never let Him out of your sightfocus in on all of the goodnessthat radiates from His Light. Fasten your mind to Jesus,in His Word find your peacejoin together with Himin a love that’ll never cease. Attach your heart to Jesus,cling and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Am But Your Lamb

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I am But Your Lamb ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, take me as I am,for You are my  Shepherd. . .I am but Your lamb. Lead me with Your rod,feel free to poke and prodguide me with Your staffso I’ll never see Your wrath. Rustle up my inner strife,bring about eternal lifeshow me the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whenever I’m Afraid

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whenever I’m Afraid ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever I am afraidand fear comes my wayI stop what I am doingand to my Lord, I pray. I won’t allow my fears,to take away my calmfor in Jesus I do trustto be my soothing balm. In God’s loving-kindness,He sent me His peaceand Jesus died for meto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Can

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Can ~ By Deborah Ann Having a hard time,these trying of dayshaving troublesfinding God’s ways? Having trials and tests,tribulations toodon’t know where to goor what more you can do? Having second thoughts,and nagging doubthaving a hard timefiguring everything out? Well, don’t give up yet,or lose your hopedon’t you quit nowor throw in the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Got God

to GOD be the GLORY Got God? By Deborah Ann You can ride through this life,in an expense car . . .but if you don’t got Godyou won’t get too far. You can make all the money,to your heart’s desire . . .but if you don’t got Godall you’ll earn is hell’s fire. You can wear fancy jewelry,buy the finest… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Will See You Through

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Will See You Through ~ By Deborah Ann Though your mind is weary,and your spirit is feeling smallthough your load is heavyand your tears are like a waterfall. Though the trial before you,looks like the tallest mountain peakand the hardship you now must faceis making you feel faint and weak. Though you cannot… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’m Pressing On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Pressing On ~ By Deborah Ann I’m pressing on,till these problems are goneI’m moving forwardwith my eyes looking upward. I’m trusting God,and the guidance of His rodI’m letting goknowing the way He will show. I’m going slowly,keeping my life before Him lowlyI’m praying that my Saviorwill soon grant me His favor. I’m believing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Renew Us Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Renew Us Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, renew in us Your love,each and every day . . .may it be the first thing we askwhen we start to pray. Remind us of Your hope,how it will not ever pass awaybuild us up in confidenceso our faith will never go astray. Fill us with… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Of Promise

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Of Promise ~ By Deborah Ann Weaved throughout the Bible,are God’s promises galoreassurances guaranteedfor us to read and explore. There are promises of hope,for today and the futureeach one an eternal pledgeto give our soul a booster. There’s the promise of comfort,the wiping away of our tearsand the one that brings us peaceknowing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’m Completely Convinced

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Completely Convinced ~ By Deborah Ann   I am convinced I belong to God,that nothing can separate usI am sure and I am confident . . .and so in Him I put all my trust. Storms may toss and blow my way,but I will not be swept out to seafor I am sure… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If The Lord Is Our Shepherd

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If The Lord Is Our Shepherd ~ By Deborah Ann If the Lord is our Shepherd,then why do we still want?If He supplies all our needs,then why do our lacks still taunt? If besides still waters He leads,then why do we still fear?If He fills us with quietness,then why is it not here? If… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Still

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Still ~ By Deborah Ann Be still, my soul, be at peace,let not thy worries overcomebe still, and know He is your Godand will  your heart-strings strum. Be still, my heart and let go,let surrender be thy sweet releasebe still, and know God’s saving powerto eternity, can never fail or cease. Be still,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My ROCKing Chair

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My ROCKing Chair ~ By Deborah Ann On my ROCKing chair,I’m sitting comfortablyrocking back and forthoh, so ever enjoyably. Though, I have troubles,I’m rocking none the lessI’m letting God help metake care of this mess. On my ROCKing chair,I’m sitting peacefullyrocking to and frooh, so ever calmly. Though, I have worries,I haven’t me a carefor… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Who Jesus Is To Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Who the Lord is to Me ~ By Deborah Ann He is the First and the Last one,I think of each and every dayHe is the Creator of my soulthe Planner of my way. He is always there for me,I know He always will beHe was pierced and bruisedto bring healing to me. His… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Door

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Door ~ By Deborah Ann When you are troubled,tired and feeling blueremember there’s someonewho truly cares for you. Jesus, is that someone,He’s there to lend an earso there’s really no reasonto worry, doubt, or fear. He’s waiting at the door,waiting for your knockthe door is always openyou’ll never find it locked. Once the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The True and Righteous Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The True and Righteous Way ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, that I may seek and know,God’s true and righteous waythat I may rise up and pursueHis mercies throughout my day. To find His grace and glory,as I travel my daily courseto have His Word lead meand be my wisdom’s source. To have a heart… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Brighter Horizon

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Brighter Horizon ~ By Deborah Ann A brighter horizon,is just up ahead . . .one without turmoilbut with peace instead. One that has views,heavenly ~ blissfulone that awaitsall who are faithful. A brighter landscape,is just around the bendone where all evilwill come to an end. One so divine,abundantly beautifulone where tranquilitywill be bountiful.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My God is So Big

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My God is So Big ~ By Deborah Ann My God is so big . . .He can conquer anythingHe can turn a dry riverinto a life-giving stream. My God is so big . . .He can carry my heavy loadHe can lift from me my burdenscause them to wither and erode. My God… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If We’re To Be Like Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re To Be Like Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann To be more like Jesus,we must walk with Him each daywe must take up our own crossand follow Him on the narrow way. It’s an individual thing to decide,no one can tell you what to doafter the Sunday service is overit will be only… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Resting in the Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Resting in the Lord ~ By Deborah Ann I’m resting,I’m waiting on the Lordsome people say . . .I look a little bored. But, I’m trusting,see how I am stillit’s because I knowit’s all about His will. Yep, that me,looking sweet as a lambOnly because I know . . .He sees me as I… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Sea Of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sea of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann My life is like a fish bowl,I keep swimming aroundin circles I seem to turnlike a merry-go-round. At times I get so dizzy,that I’m left in a dazeit’s like I am spinningin a sea of milky-haze. So many problems,whirling all aroundmaking me so dizzyI feel as… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Two Hearts Aligning

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Two Hearts Aligning ~ By Deborah Ann   ~ Two Hearts Aligning ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, to abide in the Almighty,to wait in perfect peace . . .to endure without yieldingwith a trust never to cease. To accept without rejection,to stay firmly in His holdto believe without hesitationwith a trust that is bold.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In His Hands

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In His Hands ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes problems come,changing all our plans . . .making it ever clearerall things are in God’s hands. Hands that long to hold,to comfort and to consolehands that want to healthe ache within the soul. Hands that desire to reach,far into the heart and mindhands that hold perfect… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Knows ~ By Deborah Ann God knows what you need,even before you do . . .He knows the path and the waythat He has prepared for you. God knows your future,good things are in His plansbut you must trust and believeand put your life in His hands. God knows your troubles,they are in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Let God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let Go ~ By Deborah Ann Let go, and let God,do what is besteven though we mustgo through the test. Let go, and let faith,work all things outeven though we may havesome lingering doubt. Let go, and let the Spiritguide and leadlest we forgetour spiritual need. Let go, and let trust,do its parteven though… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Trusting Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Trusting Heart ~ By Deborah Ann A trusting heart knows God,it is filled with His peaceit has a calmness deep withinthat it knows will never cease. It is full of worship and praise,is triumphant in all its waysit is devoted and committedhonoring God with all its days. It is steadfast and faithful,it has… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Soul Longs

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Soul Longs ~ By Deborah Ann My soul longs for Your peace,for the comfort Your Word bringsfor the reassurance and the calmin the shadow of Your wings. My soul longs for Your deliverance,for the truth of Your restorationfor the liberty and the releasefrom the heaviness of my affliction. My soul longs for Your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Whispers of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whispers of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Whispers of promises,brush across my facewords spoken softlyof His glorious grace. Whispers of faith,stills my every fearwords lifting upwardmurmurs, Jesus is near. Whispers of truth,lessens my painwords, life-giving wordsreleases the strain. Whispers of joy,caught in the breezewords lightly fallingto soothe and to ease. Whispers of hope,peaceful and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Seek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seek ~ By Deborah Ann Seek and you shall find,whenever you’re in doubtturn to the Good Bookto find the answers out. For in the Bible you’ll see,what God wants of youseek and you shall findHis light shining through. Seek and you shall find,love that is everlastingwhen in uncertain timesall else is so contrasting. Come… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If God Is The Potter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If God is the Potter ~ By Deborah Ann If God is the potter,shouldn’t we be more pliableso He could mold us to Himto be more flexible? If God is the potter,shouldn’t we rest in His handsso He could mold into usHis purpose and plans? If God is the potter,shouldn’t we be more adaptableso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hold On Tight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hold On Tight ~ By Deborah Ann Hold on tight,hang onto that rope . . .trust and believethere is always hope. For when you get to the end,there’s only one place to goso just pour out your heartlet your troubles God know. Hold on tight,don’t loose your grip . . .trust and believeand into… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’m Looking Up

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Looking Up ~ By Deborah Ann I’m looking up,morning, noon and nightI’m keeping my eyes on Jesuslooking straight into His light. I’m not going to look within,I’ll just be disappointedI’m not going to look backI’ll just get all disjointed. I’m not looking around me,I’ll just be distractedI’m not going to look forwardI’ll just… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Stepping Stones of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Stepping Stones of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The stepping-stones of faith,we all need to get across . . .but, first we must believeJesus died for us on the cross. The steps following are easy,if on Jesus we keep our eyesfor, He will be our Teacher . . .the One who leads and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Cup Runneth Over

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Cup Runneth Over ~ By Deborah Ann My cup it runneth over,with tender mercy it flows . . .my cup can never be emptiedfor in my heart Jesus grows. My cup is full of a lasting joy,with a love never to cease . . .my cup will never drain outfor in my heart… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Letting God Do

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Letting God Do ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes letting go,isn’t so easy to do . . .especially when worryhas a tight hold on you. But God wants from us,every troubling little thingall that we can’t handleso His power He can bring. Sometimes letting go,to us, doesn’t seem bestbut if we’re to hang onwe’ll never find any… (more…)