Tag Archives: Mercy

Today’s Poem: Morning’s Upon Me 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Morning’s Upon Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Morning’s upon me,a new day has dawnI rise with the dropsof dew on my lawn. Robins are singing,their voices are clearthe perfume of lilacsdrift though the air. I greet the new day,like the robins I singof God’s tender merciesa new day will bring. Aromas of grace,like lilacs… (more…)

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…)

Today’s Poem: Stubborn To The Bone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stubborn To The Bone ~ By Deborah Ann Belka We’re all like sheep,stubborn to the boneto our waywardnesswe are severely prone. But our Good Shepherd,finds us when we roamand with His rodbrings us back home. We’re all like sheep,overly obstinatewe all have strayedno matter the continent. But our Good Shepherd,will find each of usand with… (more…)

Today’s Poem: No Wonder We Need

to GOD be the GLORY ~ No Wonder We Need ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Life is full of steep hills,valleys plenty deepno wonder we need . . .a Good Shepherd’s keep. With all the uncertainty,each day we must faceno wonder we need . . .a sufficient dose of grace. Our fears can be many,our worries limitlessno wonder we need .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Hope Of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Hope Of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Belka I pray for all the eyes,that still need openingso on the hope of Jesusthey can start focusing. For when they open,up to Him their eyesthey’ll see right throughall of satan’s lies. I pray for the hearts,that need enlighteningso they will see the sinthat they’re entertaining. For… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Wise Ways

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Wise Ways ~ By Deborah Ann Belka God’s ways are wise,they’re full of wisdomfor they go againstthe world’s system. They lead and guide,to the righteous waynot the one followedso widely today. God’s ways are holy,they are profoundnothing about themare found unsound. For they are rich,thoughtful and deepbringing mercy and hopewhen His truths we keep.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Direction’s Needed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Direction’s Needed ~ By Deborah Ann Belka When you’re not sure,of the way to go . . .when you need someonethe correct way to show. Open up your ears,to God’s divine directionand He will lead youto the path of perfection. When you’re not convinced,which way you should turn . . .when you need to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Wisely Walking

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wisely Walking ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Father I thank You,today for Your graceand the wisdom I needto wisely run the race. For, I know of the evil,I will witness todayand to walk cautiouslymust be my mainstay. Father I thank you,today for Your directionfor the wisdom to havein the world no connection. For, though… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Talk To me Lord, Talk To Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Talk to Me Lord, Talk To Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Talk to me Lord, talk to me,for my world’s shaking apartand the winds of adversityare blowing thru my heart. Talk to me Lord and tell me,the way You’d have me to gospeak to me thru Your Spiritso Your path I may know. Talk… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Commit

to GOD be the GLORY   ~ Commit ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Commit your ways to the Lord,trust Him to complete in you . . .everything He has startedall that He has yet to do. Place your life in His hands,trust Him to mold and to formand your heart and your mindHe will begin to transform. Give to the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Road To Holiness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Road to Holiness ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Thank You my Father,for guiding me todayfor being there with mealong the righteous way. You showed me true love,grace and mercy tooin this walk I took . . .to become closer to You. Great is your kindness,so tender and sweetleading and guidingthese clay laden feet. Stumble… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Think About the Joy 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think About the Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days Lord,sadness wakes up with meno matter what I do . . .it just won’t let me be. Some days grief,takes its choking holdI feel my knees buckle . . .as they begin to fold. Some days sorrow,follows me all aroundlike a heap, all I want . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Steadfast Love 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Steadfast Love ~ By Deborah Ann Belka When sorrow greets me,upon the break of dayI know God’s love . . .will take the pain away. For His loving-kindness,when I am heartbrokenis filled with the promiseI’ll not be left forsaken. When I’m discouraged,before depression sets inI think about God’s loveliving steadfast within. For His kind-heartedness,is my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Showers of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Showers of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Sometimes I don’t get,why I’ve so much painor why in my life . . .there’s so much rain. Showers of sorrow,fall on me each daymaking it oh, so hardto go about my way. Often I am caught,in a downpour of griefand all I want to have . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sweet Drops of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sweet Drops of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Sweet drops of mercy,on my soul rainto heal and easethe ache, in my pain. Sweet drops of mercy,sent each day anewto swaddle my sorrowin a blanket of dew. Sweet drops of mercy,on my heart paradetenderly on my griefHis favors cascade. Sweet drops of mercy,soaking into my soulso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Through The Eyes of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Eyes of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen the effects of painI’ve watched others fall apartfrom under its heavy strain. I’ve witnessed for myself,the heartbreak of tragedyI’ve experienced the depthof its excruciating agony. Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen sorrow’s anguishI’ve watched mine dissipateI’ve also seen it languish.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Grief Is Like an Ocean

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grief Is Like an Ocean ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is like an ocean,it ebbs in and outsome days are calmothers are a wipeout. Grief is like a stream,that keeps on flowingsome days it slows downothers it comes rushing. Grief is like the wind,that seems not to easesome days get gustyothers are but a breeze.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Some days its hard,just getting out of bedmy heart seems as if . . .it were full of lead. Pain and heartache,has it weighed downas does the heavinessof wearing sorrows frown. But, today will be,a day I will rise . . .without one tearwelling in my eyes. Instead… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Fading Memories

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fading Memories ~ By Deborah Ann I still count the days,since you’ve been goneto fading memoriesI am still clinging on. They are all it seems,I have left of you . .as old photo albumsI cry my way through. I still hear your laughter,see those smiling eyesI still can rememberour last, final goodbye’s. There isn’t… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Losing A Child

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Losing A Child ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve been through the storm,of losing a child . . .I’ve felt the searing painin my heart run wild. I’ve seen grief destroy,the lives of those left behindI’ve seen families becomescattered and realigned. I’ve seen sorrow up close,the look you can’t missI’ve seen how it leavesa hopeless, grim… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Good Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Good Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Good morning joy,it’s so nice to see youits such a blessingto have you in my view. Good morning joy,thank you for greeting meit’s so nice knowingtoday with me you’ll be. Good morning joy,it’s a wonder you are hereI know God sent youto dry my every tear. Good morning… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Comforts the Mournful 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Comforts the Mournful ~ By Deborah Ann Some people appear,strong on the outsidewhen really they’re fallingapart on the inside. Some people pretend,they have it all togethersome contend aloneany storm they can weather. Some people claim,they don’t need any aidsome camouflagejust how much their afraid. Some people look,happy and joyfulsome disguise so wella heart, sorrowful.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Through The Valley Of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Valley Of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann God’s brought me through,the valley of pain . . .gave me His strengthfor He knew my strain. He took me by the hand,lead me through my griefpromised with each stepin Him I’d find relief. I held on so tightly,for I thought I’d faintbut God became for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Heals the Broken Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Heals the Broken Heart ~ By Deborah Ann God keeps doing wonders,with broken hearts . . .He can still heal and mendall the injured parts. But, you must give Him,your heart as it breakseach little piece of itand all the little flakes. God can perform miracles,on hearts that are damagedHe can undo the impactwhere… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A New Song

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Song ~ By Deborah Ann A new song,God’s put in my heartof how His mercycame to do its part. He took my sorrow,turned it into hopegave me the graceeach day to cope. A new song,I’m going to singso others to Him . . .my grief might bring. He’s given to me,a brand new… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus Wept

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Wept ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus groaned,He moaned, He sighedfor that poor woman . . .He even cried. He felt the agony,of sorrows fervent heatfor that poor woman . . .fallen down at His feet. Jesus wept,real tears were shedfor that poor woman . . .He bowed His head. For, He too felt,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Should Have Been Crushed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Should Have Been Crushed ~ By Deborah Ann I should have been crushed,by the weight of sorrowI should have not been ableto face another tomorrow. I should have been shattered,from a heart that was brokenI should have collapsedunder words left unspoken. I should have been held down,by the heaviness of painI should have not been… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pain Unimaginable

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pain Unimaginable ~ By Deborah Ann God brought into my life,pain unimaginableheartache so deepit was unfathomable. But, through it I found,the meaning of steadfastand onto my joyI’ve learned to holdfast. God brought into my life,sorrow unthinkablesuffering so vastit was unmeasurable But, though it I discovered,the surpassing of peaceand now I understandwhy it will never… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Sting of Death

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sting of Death ~ By Deborah Ann When the sting of death,first burned into my soulI never thought againI could be made whole. But God sent to me,all the grace I neededas the tide of griefebbed and receded. When the sting of death,brought its gloomy sorrowI didn’t think I could everface another tomorrow. But… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When A Heart Drops

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When A Heart Drops ~ By Deborah Ann When a heart drops,you can hear it shatteryou can see the breakthe fractured matter. You can hear the crack,the tear, the ripyou can see it loosingthe hope, the grip. When a heart drops,you can see it tumbleyou can hear it ruptureas it starts to crumble. You can… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Gave Me Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Gave Me Peace ~ By Deborah Ann God gave me peace,the day you diedas into His bottlemy tears I cried. I knew they’d be safe,there in His carefor He knew the depthof my despair. God showed me grace,the day you perishedby keeping my hopein Him nourished. He knew my heart,couldn’t handle the breakwithout His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Process of Grief 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Process of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is a process,time it does not knowit keeps its own rhythmtis why it ebbs and flows. It swells like a wave,rising in your chestyou never know whenit will rise or crest. Grief is a phase,time means not a thingit keeps its own beattis why it’s so… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Joy Comes On Morning’s Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Joy Comes On Morning’s Light ~ By Deborah Ann Joy comes,to heart’s brokenjoy returnsin words unspoken. Joy arises,from out of the pitsjoy emergeswith strength and grit. Joy enters,with peace and calmjoy becomesthe soul’s healing balm. Joy reaches,into mind’s affectedJoy arriveswhen least expected Joy follows,weeping nightsjoy ariseson morning’s light! ~~~~~~ Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Is Full Of Weeping

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Is Full Of Weeping ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of weeping,tears of agony . . .but, new things will comethrough our misery. For without sorrow’s clouds,hanging over uswe would never knowhow in God to truly trust. Life is full of weeping,sobs so ever mournfulbut, we can rest knowingwe’ll once more be… (more…)

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