Tag Archives: Faith

#throwbackpoem: The Threshold of Fear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Threshold of Fear ~ By Deborah Ann Today I felt fear,slither across my thresholdI knew right awayit wanted to take a foothold. It pounded on my heart,thumped upon my soulit clamored for my mindso it could take control. I felt its anxiety,I sensed its panickingI could clearly hearits hissing babbling. So, I took it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Masterpiece

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Masterpiece! By Deborah Ann You are a masterpiece,a portrayal of pure lovefor you are put togetherby the Creator up above. You are a work of genius,God knew just what to dofor He put His very imageand heart inside of you. You are picture perfect,you look like no other oneFor God’s portrait of youis… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear Naught

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear Naught ~ By Deborah Ann Throughout the Bible,we’re told not to fearnor to be dismayedfor God is always near. We’re told not to be,fearful or discouragedthat in the Lord Himselfto always be encouraged. We’re told not to worry,God will not fail usno matter what man doesin Him to always trust. We’re told not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: To Know The Fear Of God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Know the Fear of God ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, to know the fear,of God that is awesomeis to learn how to livein this world with caution. For, His Word warns us,to be not the world’s friendor with it godless waysto mix in or to blend. Oh, to know the wisdom,of Godly instructionis to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hold On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hold On ~ By Deborah Ann I once was like a ship,you could call me a wreckwhen storms came my wayI’d hit hard on the deck. I could not ride out,the worries they broughtfear and apprehensionleft me anxious and fraught. Under the harsh conditions,I would fold under the pressureso severe were my nervesno turbulence could… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessed Is She

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessed Is She ~ By Deborah Ann Blessed is she who believes,who mediates and praysfor she is able to hearthe things God has to say. Blessed is she who has faith,who is Holy Spirit filledfor she can understandwhat is God’s perfect will. Blessed is she who trusts,God in and for all thingsfor she knows His… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Are You Drifting ~

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Are You Drifting ~ By Deborah Ann Are you drifting,in a sea of uncertaintyhave you given up . . .on your eternal destiny? Are you windblown,shaped by circumstancedrifting in the whirlwindof luck and happenstance? Are you drifting,into a sea of self-destructionare you being swept awayby sin and corruption? Are you in a fog,in the haze of dismayhave… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Words Spoken In Deed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Words Spoken in Deeds ~ By Deborah Ann Acts of kindness,words of hopewe all need themto help us cope. Acts of compassion,words of forgivenesswe should all makeour daily business. Acts of love,words of encouragementhelps us throughour own discouragement. Acts of gentleness,words of appreciationseen in our actionsand communication. Acts of generositywords of helpfulnessleaves no roomfor our… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Trusiting Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trusting Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever you are afraid,when you feel the burn of fearput your trust in Jesus . . .and let Him draw you near. Whenever you are frighten,when your heart skips a beatput your trust in Jesus . . .lay your anxiety at His feet. Whenever you are nervous,when you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Forgiveness Will Not Come

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Forgiveness Will Not Come Unless ~ By Deborah Ann Forgiveness is impossible,in hearts not Spirit filledforgiveness will not come . . .unless in God, hearts are stilled. Forgiveness is unlikely,in hearts made of stoneforgiveness will not come . . .unless in God, hearts are His own. Forgiveness will not happen,in hearts that blame and resentforgiveness… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Make Fear Disapear

to GOD be the GLORY ~Make Fear Disappear ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of apprehension,worry, dread and fear . . .and I know of only one wayto make them disappear. So, whenever I’m fearful,it’s Jesus I focus onuntil my trepidationis all but spent and gone. For, He gives me strength,to overcome my anxietywhenever I give to Himin my life first… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Walking The Talk

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Walking the Talk ~ By Deborah Ann I really like talking,all about the walk . . .but, I’m not always greatat walking the talk. For, often I stumble,on the words I sayand my walk faltersas I talk along the way. I find it easy to talk,about what to dobut, sometimes Lordmy walk isn’t in You.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Soaking Up God’s Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soaking Up God’s Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes ~ I just want to stand,on top of the highest hillraise my hands to the Lordtell Him how I really feel. I want to shout out my love,hear His echo back at meI want to close my eyes tightuntil His glory is all I see. Sometimes… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Give Me Wisdom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Give Me The Wisdom ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, Lord give me wisdom,to know what to sayso others I may guideto the righteous way. Help me to redeem,the time allotted meto help blinded eyesYour saving light to see. Oh, Lord keep me seasoned,let me not lose my flavorso I may lead othersto also find their… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Above The Roar

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Above the Roar ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me navigate,this raging, angry seahelp me to hear above the roarthe directions You have for me. Provide for me a safe harbor,a lifeline I can cling totill these waves of fearI am able to steer through. Let Your Word be my beacon,so I’ll not get lost… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Rejoycing Always

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Rejoicing Always ~ By Deborah Ann It’s hard to be rejoicing,when things aren’t going rightit hard to give God thanks . . .with so many battles to fight. It’s hard to see God’s hand,in the middle of the painit hard to be gratefulwhen all your joy is drained. But we who have Jesus,living inside… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Released

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Released ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever I’m anxious,and life has me by the hemI loosen up and I let go . . .casting everything onto Him. I simply sit back,and let myself unwindI relax in the knowledgeHe’ll give me peace of mind. Whenever I’m restless,tense from my concernsI call upon the Lordtill my stress… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Intercessory Prayer

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Intercessory Prayer ~ By Deborah Ann Intercessory prayers,we all need to makefor we never know . . .the bonds we might break. For there’s plenty of people,who are tied up in chainsand we should be prayingfor their sorrows and pains. Intercessory prayers,we all need to be sayingfor we never know . .whose trust needs… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Still And Know

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Still and Know ~ By Deborah Ann Stop what you’re doing,I want you to be awedbe still and knowthat I am your God. Quit trying,let Me take care of youquit stumblingI know just what to do. Quick fretting,let Me work this outquit worryinggive Me all that doubt. Quit panicking,I have your front and backquit… (more…)

Today’s Poem: We All Need A Break

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We All Need A Break ~ By Deborah Ann We all need a break,from the rut of daily lifewe all need God . . .to ease our daily strife. We all need rest,quite, peaceful tranquilitywe all need God . . .to restore our vitality. We all need a break,from the daily rushwe all need God… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When In The Wilderness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When In The Wilderness ~ By Deborah Ann It gets lonely,in the wildernessit feels lifeless . . .cold and treacherous. But, when God takes us,into the wildernessHe wants us with Himto get down to business. It’s easy to get lost,in the wildernessit can be discouragingin the land of bitterness. But, when we trust God,in the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Revival Today

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Revival Today ~ By Deborah Ann If only I could change,the path man is on . . .to life-giving waterseveryone would be drawn. I’d show them the way,to true and lasting peacecomes if man’s pride . . .finally were to cease. I’d tell them humbleness,is not a sign of weaknessbut a gesture expressingwithout God, we’re  helpless.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Isn’t Fair

to GOD be the GLORY ~Life Isn’t Fair ~ By Deborah Ann God’s purposes are bigger,than all of our troublesHe has His reasonfor each of our struggles. God uses our problems,to temper our heartsso His grace and mercyin them He can impart. God uses our worries,to help us focus onwhy He sent into this worldHis own begotten Son. God uses our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Hopefully Joyful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hopefully, Joyful ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, once againYou proved to be faithfuland once again to YouI am truly grateful. For, You have taught me,how to cast my caresonto You with my pleasand my thankful prayers. Lord, once again,You proved to be trustingand to my aide todayYou faithfully came rushing. You assured me,for me… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fully Invested

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fully Invested ~ By Deborah Ann My heart and soul,in God are investedso I call on Him . . .wherever I’m tested  I use my Bible,to help and defendwhatever tempestthat He may send. I hold onto the truth,when trials I fightI know it will lead mestraight into His light. When storms blow in,on My… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Whatever Is God’s Will

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is God’s Will ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever is Your will,Lord, I am asking Youin this situation . . .to bring it into view. Whatever is Your plan,You have awaiting mein this circumstance. . .I pray soon it I’ll see. Whatever is Your desire,Lord, I am truly seekingin this predicament . . .for Your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Are You Drifiting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Are You Drifting ~ By Deborah Ann Are you drifting,in a sea of uncertaintyhave you given up . . .on your eternal destiny? Are you windblown,shaped by circumstancedrifting in the whirlwindof luck and happenstance? Are you drifting,into a sea of self-destructionare you being swept awayby sin and corruption? Are you in a fog,in the haze of dismayhave… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Deep Satisfaction God Has

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Deep Satisfaction God Has ~ By Deborah Ann A deep satisfaction,God gets from uswhen we place in Himour faith and trust. For when we give Him,all our imperfectionswe open up our heartsto His corrections. A deep gratification,God has for uswhen we give Himevery ounce of our trust. For when on His power,we daily come… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Peace In The Storm

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Peace in The Storm ~ By Deborah Ann Give me peace,in this storm Lordgive me peaceas I know You can . . . I need You to calm,the raging going onI need You to hold metill the jolting is gone. I need You to quiet,the turbulence withinI need Your strengthto fight the whirlwind. I need… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Safely Moored And Docked

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Safely Moored And Docked ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me not to have,my faith rattled or rockedrather keep me in the truthsafely moored and docked. Let not me be carried,by the waves of deceitrather keep me followingin the steps of Your feet. Lord, help me not to be,blown by every Gospel windrather keep me… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Trials of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Trials of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The trials of our faith,are more precious than goldas God is refining usfor Him, to be bold. They’re teaching us to trust,God in and for everythingfor He knows our faithalways needs strengthening. The trials of our faith,keeps us looking forwardthe hope that is to comestops us looking… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Redeemer Lives

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Redeemer Lives ~ By Deborah Ann I know my Redeemer,today yet livesI know my sinsHe still forgives. I know my Savior,came to save meI know His gracehas set me free. I know in Jesus,hope is foundI know in Himpeace is sound. I know with Christ,all is made newI know my heartHe will renew. I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Trials Blow Are Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Trials Blow Our Way ~ By Deborah Ann When trials blow our way,on the winds of stresswhen we start to feeltense and hard pressed. That’s when we need to go,to the One who’ll easethe whirlwind we are ininto a tranquil breeze. When adversity slams,on the door of our trustwhen anxiety’s clamorstarts to overwhelm us.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Because of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Because of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Because of Jesus,tomorrow is brightbecause of Himthere is now Light. He is my Truth,my earthly guideHe is my Friendmy true confide. Because of Jesus,I have no fearbecause I knowHe is always near. He is my Way,He leads me toall things goodall things true. Because He loved,me at the first… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: This Is A Test

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This is A Test ~ By Deborah Ann God’s sending me tests,He’s giving me situationsHe’s seeing if I’ll claimHis peace trough tribulations. God’s giving me a chance,to find new grace each dayHe is seeing if my faithwill hold up along the way. God’s working in me patience,He wants to affirm my hopeHe’s teaching me to… (more…)

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