Tag Archives: Comfort

#throwbackpoem: Restless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Restless ~ By Deborah Ann Restless hearts,are everywhereburdened downby all their care. Worry lines spread,across their faceetched with the needto find God’s grace. Restless souls,are all aroundfear and dreadkeeps them bound. Furrowed brows,show their vexationoh, how they needto find salvation. Restless people,restless minds . . .oh, how they needJesus to find! ~~~~~ Isaiah 57:20-21… (more…)

Today’s Poem: All Things Created

to GOD be the GLORY ~ All Things Created ~ By Deborah Ann All things held together,by God’s mighty handsall things come togetheraccording to His plans. All things in heaven,by God were fashionedall things here on earthHe wisely sanctioned. All things that are seen,and all that which are notwere conceived by Godand the power of His thought. The thrones and the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Heal Our Land Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heal Our Land Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, this country . . .is so in need of healingbefore the day every kneewill be to You kneeling. For the time will come,when every one will confesshow they did or didn’t . . .contribute to the mess. Lord, we need to turn back,our trust over to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Be Joyful and Prayerful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Joyful and Prayerful ~ By Deborah Ann Be joyful in hope,be faithful in prayerdon’t forget to give . . .Jesus your care. For to be joyful,when troubles increasewill make your anxietydecline and decrease. Be patient in affliction,be steadfast and firmdon’t forget to give . . .Jesus your concern. For to be diligent,when problems arisewill… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Life Is God’s

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Life Is God’s ~ By Deborah Ann My life is God’s,to Him it belongsHis plans for meI gladly go along. In Him I live,He moves my soulto believe He is . . .the One in control. My life is God’s,and not my ownonly for how longby Him is known. In Him I exist,my breath… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Perfect In God’s Sight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Perfect In God’s Sight ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me to be,in Your sight perfecton Your holinessmay I daily reflect. Let me not be blind,to that which I knowkeeping Your wisdomfrom in me to flow. Lord, help me to live,a life to You pleasinglet my heart reflectone in Your keeping. Let me not be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Cracked

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Cracked ~ By Deborah Ann God gave me this body,and at first it was intactbut as it grew olderI saw it began to crack. Once the cracks started,they could not be stoppedfor the more I sinned . . .out more of them popped. The cracks started to chip,piece by piece they felland the more… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Needy People

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Needy People ~ By Deborah Ann Needy people,are all aroundnot too hardto be found. Needing saving,from addictionneeding Jesusnot rejection. Needy people,are everywhereburdened downby desperate care. Needing hope,from destitutionneeding Jesusnot persecution. Needy people,needing God’s favorthe love and graceof a risen Savior! ~~~~~~ Psalm 82:3-4 “Defend the poor and fatherless:do justice to the afflictedand needy. Deliver… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessed Are Those Who Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~Blessed Are Those Who Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Blessed are those,whose trust is surewho in the Lordtheir faith’s secure. They wait on the Lord,they do not faintthey run the racewithout complaint. Blessed are those,who are pure and meekthey know it’s Godthey must first seek. They are strong,they are bravethey are knownby the way they behave.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Drop By Drop

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Drop By Drop ~ By Deborah Ann Drop by drop,hope drips in . . .til goose bumpsform on my skin. Shivers of glory,tingles of peaceas each dropletGod releases. Drip by drip,hope seeps intil my elationforms a big grin. Smiles of bliss,cheers of delightwith each tricklemy soul it excites Hope drips in,drop by drop . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Stripes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Stripes ~ By Deborah Ann His stripes,my forgiven sinHis chastisementmy peace within. His wounds,my transgressionHis deathmy redemption. His bruising,my iniquityHis crownmy victory. His sorrow,my corruptionHis griefmy adoption. His stripes,my healingHis Spiritmy sealing! ~~~~~~~ Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely he hath borne our griefs,and carried our sorrows:yet we did esteem him stricken,smitten of God, and afflicted.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Light Of Salvation

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Light of Salvation~ By Deborah Ann My eyes have seen,salvation’s Lightthey have been givena new glorious sight. For once they were closed,to the Truth and the Waybut now they observeGod’s mercy each day. My eyes were shown,Jesus’ Love and Gracethey have seen the lightnow the Life they embrace. For once they were shut,but now… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Comforter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Comforter ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Comforter,my Helper, my Aidewhen I am fired testedYou provide me shade. Your wings cover me,under them I staywhile the storms of lifesteady blow my way. God my Comforter,my Calmness, my Peaceon me Your mercyeach day You release. When I am troubled,You make me for You strongso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Heart Searched By God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Searched By God ~ By Deborah Ann A heart searched by God,feels the pain and stingas He signals outevery sinful thing. It weeps and it sobs,begs for forgivenessfor it’s a heart awareof its own wickedness. A heart open to God,sees its carnal selfhow it puts importanceonly on and in itself. It sees the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lord, Give My Faith A Backbone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Give My Faith A Backbone ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give my faith a backbone,robust, sturdy and stronggive my spirit the bravenessto last my whole life long. Lord, help me not to be,cowardly and spinelessso for You I can be . . .courageous and fearless. Lord, give my trust a framework,rugged, durable and resilientgive… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Quiet Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Quiet Heart ~ By Deborah Ann The quiet heart,doesn’t fretover its worriesit dosen’t sweat. It knows to be,composed and collectedit knows its strengthto God is connected. The quiet heart,doesn’t stewover its caresit doesn’t spew. It knows to trust,to be clam and stillit knows its lifeis in God’s will. The quiet heart,doesn’t panicover life’s woesit’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Look Not

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Look Not ~ By Deborah Ann Look not to the past,don’t stop and turn your headinstead look to the futurewith Jesus up ahead. Don’t reminisce,on that which is already donerather let your heartto Jesus be eternally drawn. Look not to the past,remember not your regretsinstead look to the futureand the soon coming events. Don’t… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Spirit of Power

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Spirit of Power ~ By Deborah Ann God has not given us,a spirit of fear . . .but, one of His powerto keep us to Him near. No worry shall cause,us to tremble or shakenot even the enemycan author us to faint. God has not given us,a spirit of neglect . . .but, one… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Is Like A Road Trip

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Is Like A Road Trip ~ By Deborah Ann Life is like a road trip,a long winding excursionrequiring from uslots of physical exertion. But we often get,mentally fatiguedand need a rest stopso to be relieved. Jesus is that stop,the oasis of our hopewhere living waters fill uswith the strength to cope. Life is a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Things I’ve Seen

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Things I Have Seen ~ By Deborah Ann I have seen morality fade,the withering of man’s ethicsI have seen people lives canceledby the pundits and skeptics. I have seen a government,become by greed corruptI have seen the rage of hateon city streets erupt. I have seen earthy riches,turn cold the heart of manI have… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Love For You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Love For You ~ By Deborah Ann God’s love for you,is intense . . .it is everlastingit is immense. For each soul,He does cherishHe would have . . .not one to perish. God’s love for you,is unconditional . . .it is by designdivinely integral. For in the womb,He knew your frameand in His book… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Love Is Amazing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Love Is Amazing ~ By Deborah Ann God’s love is amazing,flaming and blazingeffortlessly impressiveactive and aggressive. God’s love is perfect,ideal and flawlessimpeccably completehoned and faultless. God’s love is awesome,sincere and solemnrapturously showeredpropelled and powered. God’s love is everlasting,outreaching and broadcastingunceasingly unremittingengaging and committing. God’s love is exceptional,fair, just and equableGod’s love to everyoneis readily… (more…)

Today’s Poem: True Love From God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ True Love From God ~ By Deborah Ann True love comes from God,then passed down to manso we may too love . . .as only Jesus can. For our love is weak,whereas His is strongit shows us how to forgivewhenever we’re wronged. True love comes from God,is given freely to allit brings redemptionwhen on Jesus… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Love Bears

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Love Bears ~ By Deborah Ann Love bears,all things . . .love protectseverything. It trusts God,without doubtknows He’ll workall things out. Love forgives,the sin of manlove is God’ssalvation’s plan It hopes,in better daysit believesin God’s ways. Love perseveres,in all thingslove endureseverything! ~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Beareth all things,believeth all things,hopeth all things,endureth all things.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Equipped

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Equipped ~ By Deborah Ann Father equip us,with Your power and mightas today we prepare . . .for this battle we fight. Outfit us with the truth,so we may endurethe pull of the darknessand it’s wicked allure. Father arm us,for the battle aheadprepare for us the wayso we can be Spirit led. Supply us… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Danger Ahead

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Danger Ahead ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of danger,challenges galoreproblems too impossiblefor us to ignore. But, we who trust in God,you’ll not see gloomyfor God is our refugewhen life gets stormy. Life is full of perils,hazards aboundingworries that leaveour hearts pounding. But, we who trust in God,rise over them and singfor we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Too Wonderful For Words

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Too Wonderful For Words ~ By Deborah Ann Too wonderful for words,too glorious to explain . . .is what God has in storefor those in Him who remain. No one has ever seen,no eyes have been givena glimpse into paradisefor those who are forgiven. Too wondrous for the heart,too marvelous for the mindthe glory… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Praise God Anyway

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Praise God Anyway ~ By Deborah Ann When you’re feeling stuck,in life and its daily rutswhen you feel as if . . .you’re just plain going nuts. Take a short breather,a minute or even twoand think of all that Godhas performed just for you. When you’re sick and tired,and away you want to runwhen life’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Words Grace Laced

to GOD be the GLORY February 19, 2019 ~ Words Grace Laced ~ By Deborah Ann Words graced laced,we daily need to hearfor they dispel worryhelp eliminate fear. Words mercy mingled,we all need to speakfor they give strengthto those who are weak. Words love lifted,are pleasant in deedfor they reassure thosewho are wanting in need. Words keen on kindness,are music to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Trying Times

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trying Times ~ By Deborah Ann Trying times follow,times of sweet reliefthey come to destroyour trust and belief. For satan knows so well,when we are at rest . . .it’s the opportune timeto launch his fiery tests. Tying times follow,times of peacefulnessthey come to disruptin God our faithfulness. For satan understands,when we are tranquilit’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Restless No More

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Restless No More ~ By Deborah Ann When your worries,leave you restlessand your fearsrender you useless. That’s when you need,to ask God to free youfrom the concernsthat you’re enslaved to. When your anxieties,leave you jitteryand your emotionscause you misery. That’s when you need,to ask Jesus to impartthe calm only He canbring into your heart. When… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life’s Demands

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life’s Demands ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, sometimes I get exhausted,with all of life’s demandssometimes I get so tiredfollowing everyone’s commands. For, I would much rather,just spend time alone with Youwith my Bible and commentarythe only two things in view. Lord, sometimes I get fatigued,just thinking of all I’ve to dosometimes I am overwhelmedmeeting… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Gift of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Gift of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann A Child, a Babe,today is bornthe Son of ManSalvation’s horn. Our Mighty God,the Sacrificial Lambfulfills the Wordof the great I AM. A Carpenter, a King,brings Good Cheer . . .of His Kingdomsoon coming here. Our Counselor, Our Rock,our Father Everlastinglong ago Wise Menwere heard forecasting. A Child… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Gift Of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Gift Of Life ~ By Deborah Ann God’s gift of Life,paving the Wayso for our sinswe not have to pay. For His Word arrived,on CHRISTmas mornwhen to a virginHis Son was born. God’s gift of Life,the True foundationour Cornerstoneto eternal salvation. For God sent His Son,to love and forgiveso with Him in heavenwe can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Give God Your Worries

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Give God Your Worries ~ By Deborah Ann Some people worry,about anythingsome get anxiousover everything. Some wrestle daily,with their troublessome nightly fightwith their struggles. But, those who wait,on the Lord are stillthe worries they havetheir peace cannot steal. They cast their anxiety,onto Jesus each daythey don’t fret aboutthings coming their way. Some people worry,about anythingbut, those… (more…)