Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Today’s Poem: Abiding In God’s Love

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Abiding In God’s Love ~ By Deborah Ann Abiding in God’s love,is something you must donow that the Holy Spiritlives inside of you. For, He has called you,to walk in all His waysand when you step outHis love you must display. Abiding in God’s love,is a choice you need to makeyour past attitudesyou will need… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: An Albatross

to GOD be the GLORY ~ An Albatross ~ By Deborah Ann Some say I am,an out-dated albatrossbecause I still clingto Jesus on the cross. They say I am,liberation’s hindrancebecause I believein Jesus’ saving grace. They say I am,progression’s impedimentbecause I havea Godly temperament. They say I am,an obstacle in the waybecause I followthe Life, Truth and Way. But, I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear’s Pitfall

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear’s Pitfall ~ By Deborah Ann When you’re feeling,anxious and fearfuland your thoughtsturn dreadful. Remember God’s might,will give you powerin those frightfulfearful hours. When you feel,you’ll lose controlbefore you leapinto that pitfall. Remember God’s love,is your perfect restraintso over your fearsyou may have constraint. When you feel,you’re going to lose itremember to call .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Faith To Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Faith To Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Godfor Your beloved Sonwho sheds His graceon each and everyone. Thank You Father,for mercy new each dayfor Your Wordlighting up our way. Thank You God,for hope everlastingfor opening our heartsto divine understanding. Thank You Father,for Your peace unceasingfor giving us the wisdomwe need for believing.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Old Things Gone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Old Things Gone ~ By Deborah Ann Old things gone,no more desirefor worldly wealthto acquire. No more need,to seek greed outsatisfied nowto do without. Old things dead,no more pleasureworldly practicesno longer treasure. No more wants,indulgences filledto old thoughtsno longer thrilled. Old things gone,all things newself removed . . .Christ now in you! ~~~~~~~~~ 2 Corinthians… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Life Selfless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Life Selfless ~ By Deborah Ann This coming year,make a resolution newto put aside . . .any bitterness still in you. Make up a list,of what gives you strifethen ask God to renewHis peace in your life. This coming year,make it your ambitionto see the Holy Spiritgifts come to fruition. Write down the things,that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Captive Thoughts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Captive Thoughts ~ By Deborah Ann Capture my thoughts Lord,gird me in Thy truthlet me follow Thy Wordas in the days of my youth. With childlike faith,take custody of my mindkeep me close to Theeso Thy ways I can find. Control and restrain me,release not me from Thy holdmay my heart for Theeturn not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Staying On the Righteous Path

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Staying On the Righteous Path ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve traveled many roads,much to my dismay . . .I walked along the pathof sin and decay. I’ve climbed over mountains,in my own egotistical prideI walked in valley’s deepwith conceit as my guide. But, I grew so very weary,on the pathway’s of leewayand the latitude I… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Crossroads

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Crossroads ~ By Deborah Ann Often at a crossroad,we decide the waywe think we should gobefore we even pray. We trust our intuition,so we make the choicewithout listening to . . .the Holy Spirit’s voice. We start off down the path,we thought was best for usforgetting it’s God’s willand not ours we should trust.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Gospel of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Gospel of Life ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Lord,for the Gospel of Lifefor giving hopeinstead of strife. For the light,of Your lovefor Your Spiritfrom above. Thank you Lord,for true libertyfor over sinhaving victory. For forgiveness,and Your gracefor the chanceto seek Your face. Thank you Lord,for life eternalfor saving me from . . .hell’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Holy Spirit’s Power

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Holy Spirit’s Power ~ By Deborah Ann Holy Spirit,we all need Youto help us dailyto battle through. Without Your strength,to overcometo each temptationwe would succumb. Holy Spirit,God’s gift to usin Your powerwe need to trust. Without Your courage,to make us willingto the world wayswe’d still be living. Holy Spirit,who dwells withinonly You can give… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Holy Spirit Walking

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Holy Spirit Walking ~ By Deborah Ann Today I’m walking,with The Holy Spirittoday the roadwe are both going to hit. I’ll be trusting Him,for the right directionsI’ll follow His leadwithout any objections. We’ll travel together,without Him I won’t gofor the righteous wayI know He knows. I’ll be looking for Him,to steer my desiresinto all that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We Train Our Children

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We Train Our Children~ By Deborah Ann If we train our children,God, to always fearthen they will senseHis Spirit close and near. If we raise our children,to have Godly restraintthen with this worldthey’ll not want to acquaint. If we educate our children,God, to always lovethen they will laytheir treasures above. If we teach our… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Patient, Be Kind

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Patient, Be Kind ~ By Deborah Ann Be patient with others,be kind to them tooshow them the same mercyGod has shown to you. Be not resentful,be not quarrelsomedon’t let anger dimthe Light of the Son. Be loving, be nice,have self-controllet others seethe fruits of your soul. Be not moody,be not testy or rudelet God’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We Were to Listen

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We Were to Listen ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to listen,and to really hear . . .more often than notwe’d give others our ear. We would let them say,all they needed toobefore we gave themour own pointed view. If we were slower,with our observationswith others we’d havemuch better relations. We would think… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: 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…)

Today’s Poem: A New Pathway

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Pathway ~ By Deborah Ann Forget the past things,leave them behinddon’t let your failurescome back to remind. Instead forge ahead,plow into the newand see where Godwant’s to guide you. No matter your past,there’s a new directionthat God has alreadyset for you in motion. He has a plan brimming,with proven solutionsa destiny filled with… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Leaving My Footprint

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Leaving My Footprint ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, may the footprint,on this world I leavebe the steps of onewho in You believed. May it be Your imprint,long after I am gonethat keeps othersto You being drawn. Lord, may the footprint,be a lasting imprintof one who lived a lifefull of the Holy Spirit. May Your impression,be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fill Me Up Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fill Me Up Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Fill me up Lord,till I overflowwith Your lovekeep my heart aglow. Fill me up Lord,till I burst insidewith Your powerhelp me to abide. Fill me up Lord,till I bust all outwith Your peacerid me of my doubt. Fill me up Lord,till I gush and spewwith Your gracerestore… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Living Sacrifice

to GOD be the GLORY ~A Living Sacrifice ~ By Deborah Ann If you want to really find,God’s will good and perfectthen you must give to Himyour own for Him to correct. You will need to submit,your heart, mind and soulover to the Holy Spiritso He can take control. Then He will teach you,all about holy livingand your whole life to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Staying On Course

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Staying On Course ~ By Deborah Ann May each day,we apply God’s graceto keep us steadfastin the daily race. May each day,God’s mercy we findto fill our heartswith peace of mind. May each day,our faith keep uson the courseof hope and trust. May each day,we seek God firstto feed our hungerto quench our thirst. May… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to think,before we speak . . .our tongues we’d holdmore in our cheeks. If we carefully choose,what words we usewe’d say things to lift upnot those that bruise. If we were to ponder,what we had to saywe’d be more likelyto stop first and pray. If we… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: United

to GOD be the GLORY ~ United ~ By Deborah Ann When God teaches you,the truth He will showand the things of His willyou will want to know. For when God in His Word,begins to guide you . . .you’ll want godly conductin the things that you do. When God teaches you,how to walk on His wayyou will choose carefullythe… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: To Keep Pressing On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Keep Pressing On ~ By Deborah Ann To keep pressing on,to Jesus we need to press into keep on, keeping on . . .we need to run away from sin. To reach the high calling,on God we must keep our eyesto reach up to heavenwe need to focus on the prize. To get to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: To Be An Overcomer

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Be An Overcomer ~ By Deborah Ann To be an overcomer,we must see sin is the problemour faith and trust in Jesusmust remain firm and solemn. To be an overcomer,we must confront the obstructionsthat leads to the wide roadof everlasting destruction. To be an overcomer,we must tackle the world head onwe constantly must beto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Language of Gratitude

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Language of Gratitude ~ By Deborah Ann I’m learning a new language,its called gratitude . . .and it begins with havinga thankful attitude. Its vocabulary,is easy to understandfor gratitude is as simple asoffering a helping hand. I don’t have to say any words,or even write them downfor gratitude can be heardwithout making a single… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Called To Freedom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Called To Freedom ~ By Deborah Ann Called to freedom,not worldly bondagecalled to understandingwisdom and knowledge. Called to liberation,not worldly dependencecalled into holy livingmoral transcendence. Called to empowerment,not worldly subjectioncalled to be the Lightof Jesus’ reflection. Called to separation,not worldly servitudecalled to be discerningwith minds daily renewed. Called to freedom,not worldly conformationcalled into a new… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’re Not To Faint

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re Not To Faint ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re not to faint,if we’re not to be weakthen God’s face . . .we must earnestly seek. If we’re to keep walking,if we’re not to ever quitthen to God’s will . . .we must earnestly submit. If we’re not to be weary,if we’re not to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Seeking God’s Counsel

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seeking God’s Counsel ~ By Deborah Ann When I need counsel,when guidance I seekI turn to God’s Wordthen I let it speak. For its full of wisdom,so divinely conveyedand I know it is Godwho I need to obey. His Word won’t cause,me to go astrayfor it reveals to methe Life and the Way. I trust where it leads,I’m sure… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Fall’s Refreshing Rain

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fall’s Refreshing Rain ~ By Deborah Ann I love when God sends,Fall’s first refreshing rainto wash away the grimeon my soul’s windowpane. It helps me to see,over summers hot breakthe dryness that’s within . . .the changes I need to make. I study the dust settling,atop my old, trusty Bibleshaking it off I am readyfor a Holy Spirit revival.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: White Knuckle Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ White-Knuckled Faith ~ By Deborah Ann White-knuckled faith,holds on tightly to fearhas a hard time . . .getting trust into gear. It becomes panicky,when danger is metrather having peaceit knows only how to fret. White-knuckled faith,struggles often with hopehas a hard time . . .knowing just how to cope. It’s filled with the dread,that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Prays For Us

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Prays For Us ~ By Deborah Ann When my words,I cannot formand to God my pleasI cannot inform. That’s when Jesus,steps right inwith moans comingfrom deep within. When I can’t even,begin to prayall though I havea lot to say. That’s when Jesus,for me advocatesand my prayers to GodHe formulates. When my words,can’t form my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Touched Anew

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Touched Anew ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, touch me anew,refresh my heartupon my soulnew mercy impart. Give me a fresh look,into Your righteousnesslet me see Your favorwith a new clearness. Let me trust you,with a new confidenceso I may see the lightof Your providence. Let me see Your grace,from a new point of viewso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Without The First Rain

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Without The First Rain ~ By Deborah Ann Without the first rain,there can’t be a last harvestwithout the Son’s Lightall would be in darkness. Without the spring showers,the seed of truth can’t growwithout the fresh cropsJesus no one would know. Without the latter rain,there be nothing to reapwithout God’s eternal mercyover sin, no one would… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to think,before we speak . . .our tongues we’d holdmore in our cheeks. If we carefully choose,what words we usewe’d say things to lift upnot those that bruise. If we were to ponder,what we had to saywe’d be more likelyto stop first and pray. If we… (more…)