Tag Archives: Short CHRISTian Poems

#throwbackpoem: Seeking God’s Kingdom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seeking God’s Kingdom~ By Deborah Ann Seeking God’s kingdom,is a daily mustfor all of thosewho believe and trust. Whether we’re at home,or be far awaywe need to please Himin every single way. Seeking God’s kingdom,is to walk worthyto remain faithfulthroughout our journey. For us to live is Christ,to die is our gainthe prize of… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Drawing A Line

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Drawing A Line ~ By Deborah Ann There is a line,we mustn’t crossnor is it one overwhich we can gloss. For It separates,the dark from the lightand we must choosewhich battle to fight. There is a line,we mustn’t straddlenor is it on onewe should travel. For it divides,where our treasures laybe it up in heavenor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Transformation Takes Time

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Transformation Takes Time ~ By Deborah Ann Conversion isn’t always,instantly spontaneousfor most people it is . . .fragile and precarious. For us it’s a transition,from the old into the newand we know it will takea lifetime to get through. Transformation isn’t always,an over night occurrencefor most people it is . . .building up endurance. For… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Penitent Soul

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Penitent Soul ~ By Deborah Ann Once you repent,fruit you will bearfor all of your sinswill be laid out bare. For a contrite heart,will forsake all evilfollow no longerthe ways of the devil. Once you profess,you are a sinnerworldly conformingno longer will hinder. For a penitent soul,desires no moreof what the worldhas for it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Very Best Of Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Very Best Of Me ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, God I want to give You,the very best of meso go ahead and searchand tell me what You see. If there be anything,You want to altermy whole life to YouI willingly offer. Oh, God I want You to be,in my life clearly greaterso go ahead… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Rise Up

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Rise Up ~ By Deborah Ann Some people are paralyzed,with fear and dread . . .some are just hanging onby a thin thread. But, Jesus wants to heal,our guilt and our shamejust like He did for . . .the sick and the lame. Some people are crippled,by the sins of their pastsome are hampered… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Smooth Sailing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Smooth Sailing ~ By Deborah Ann Today there’s smooth sailing,the water’s calm and stillit is such a gorgeous day . . .to just sit back and chill. Got nothing on my mind,my heart seems to be at restmy worries are but fewI am feeling at my best. As I go about my morning,I forget… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If We’re Not To Judge

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re Not To Judge ~ By Deborah Ann If others we are not,to call out or judgethen why do we still holdagainst people a grudge? If we’re not to condemn,but rather to show gracethen why do we criticizeother’s right to their face? If we’re not to deplore,but rather understandthen why do we still holdthe… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Came Back

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Came Back ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus came back,as He said He wouldHe said He’d returnand there He stood. With eyes open wide,they watched in dismayfor only three days agoHe had gone away. Jesus appeared again,as if out of the bluetelling them I promisedI would come back to you. With mouths agape,they became afraidfor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Stand Fast

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stand Fast ~ By Deborah Ann Stand fast,stay firmbe strongdon’t squirm. Hold on,cling tightbe readyfor a fight. Be watchful,stay soberbe alertnot a dozer. Remain fixed,stand sounduntil the endhold ground. Stand firm,hold onbe strongin God’s Son! ~~~~~~~~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fastin the faith, quit youlike men, be strong. King James VersionPublic Domain… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’d Put Aside

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’d Put Aside ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to put aside,all our hate and malicewe would not come acrossas so cold and callous. If we were not filled,with pride and envywe would come acrossas genuine and friendly. If we were to behave,less hypocriticalwe would come acrossnot so judgmental. If we were not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: That Beam

to GOD be the GLORY ~ That Beam ~ By Deborah Ann God’s Word will remove,that beam in your eyeif only the truth . . .you’ll readily apply. It will take that beam,of vanity and prideand help you to seeyour own faults inside. God’s Word will expose,that beam in your sightif only the truth . . .you’ll see in His… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Spare-Tire Christians

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spare-Tire Christians ~ By Deborah Ann Spare-tire Christians,smooth and tread-bareonly have faith . . .when they lose air. Calling on God,only when deflatedthe rest of the timetheir ego’s inflated. Spare-tire Christians,come out of the trunkonly when they run . . .out of good luck. Praying to God,for an easy, quick fixthen they speed offback… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In God’s Hands

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In God’s Hands ~ By Deborah Ann In God’s hands,I clearly fitby His own fingersmy soul He did knit. For in the womb,they formed mejust like the podof a pea. In God’s hands,I want to stayand be to Hima piece of clay. For He molded,my heart in themjust like the budon top of a stem.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Into The Heart Of Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Into The Heart Of Me ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, let me not forget,how You can always seewhenever I am going . . .wherever it is I be. Let me be found faithful,in doing what is Your willlet all I do be donewith the Holy Spirit’s zeal. Lord, let me be pleasing,not in man’s rebellious… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Hat Juggling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hat Juggling ~ By Deborah Ann We all wear various hats,of miscellaneous kinds . . .we all have certain rolestossing around in our minds. But, when for the Lord,we perform our tasksHe’ll help us balance themwhen for His help we ask. We all wear assorted hats,of differing forms . . .we all have vast… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Seed Of Sin

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Seed of Sin ~ By Deborah Ann The seed of sin,is in every heartit’s been that wayfrom the very start. Once sin took hold,it became rootedwith pride and envyit’s now embedded. The seed of sin,grows just like a weedas it cultivatesmore lust and greed. There is no heart,that is not includedeach one by sinhas… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Came To Free Us

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Came To Free Us ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus came to free us,free us from all fearHe came with a promise . . .to be always to us near. He came to liberate us,liberate us from our debtHe came with a promise . . .to give us a new mindset. Jesus came to free… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If Today You Would Hear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Today You Would Hear ~ By Deborah Ann Today if you would hear,if your ears you’d openyou will hear the truthbe told and spoken. For God will speak,right to your heartclosing the chasmkeeping you apart. Today if you would listen,you’d will be able to hearJesus calling youto come close and near. For He wants… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Man’s Heart Of Stone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Man’s Heart of Stone ~ By Deborah Ann Man has a heart of stone,for God there’s no desirethe Bible is meaninglessnot a word does it inspire. But Jesus can remove,the stiffness and hardnesstill it is a heart of fleshresembling His likeness. Man is dead in sin,lives in utter darknesssees no need for God . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, My Unrepented Friends

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, My Unrepentant Friend ~ By Deborah Ann Oh my unrepentant friend,don’t think you are goodfor not one person . . .does as they should. That hate that you have,embedded in your heartwill keep you and Goddistant and far apart. Oh, my tolerant friend,don’t you be deceivedfor everyone by sinis sick and diseased. By your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Anchor Of Our Soul

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Anchor Of Our Soul ~ By Deborah Ann An Anchor to the soul,the hope of our certaintyJesus became the wayto everlasting eternity. Sure and steadfast,in the truth groundedour salvation in Himis securely founded. The veil has been lifted,through Christ we enter inin His righteousnessno longer bound to sin. To His Father in heaven,He gave us… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Repentant Tears

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Repentant Tears ~ By Deborah Ann Repentant tears,begin to fall . . .as soon as onehears the call. From the Spirit,of the Holy Onewho gave His lifefor everyone. Down somewhere,in the heart deepa soul can’t helpbut to sob and weep. For once it encounters,Jesus’ love and gracetears flow thankfullydown it’s grateful face. Repentant tears,never… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A New Life In Christ

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Life In Christ ~ By Deborah Ann A new life in Christ,works needed no morenow grace and loveopens heaven’s door. For all things old,no longer acceptableonce Jesus became . . .our sin’s receptacle. A new life in Christ,death to the lawno longer underit’s working claw. For Jesus died,to set us all freeso under… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Good Ground

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Good Ground ~ By Deborah Ann A seed once fell,on the good groundand oh how my life . . .it has turned around. It slowly sprang up,began to bear  fruitfor it in Jesus . . .grew up and took root. A seed was cultivated,out of a conversationabout how Jesus . . .was the way… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Have Pity On Us Father

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Have Pity On Us Father ~ By Deborah Ann Have pity on us Father,for the error of our waysrain down on us Your mercyand we’ll shower You with our praise. Forgive us of our wanderings,for going from You astraygive us Your compassionand our gratefulness to you we’ll display. Have pity on us Father,for we have… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus Is Waiting For You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Is Waiting For You~ By Deborah Ann Jesus is waiting,for you at the well  . . .He wants you to sitwith Him for a spell. He knows you’re thirsty,for your soul, He is tooHe wants to give youlife from another view. Jesus is waiting,for you to dip down inthe water that’s living . .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Silenced By Love

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Silenced By Love ~ By Deborah Ann Silenced by love,surrounded by calmletting God be . . .my healing balm. Just me and Him,together all alonea quiet confidencein the unknown. Silenced by hope,encircled in trustexamining our heartsjust the two of us. Stilled meditations,whispers at His feeta time of joyfulnesswhen we both meet. Silenced by love,resting in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Working Your Way To Heaven

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Working Your Way to Heaven ~ By Deborah Ann Some people they think,because they are goodto heaven they’ll get . . .as all nice people should. They say their deeds,are their sure way inhow their good actswill atone their sin. Some people they feel,it’s up to them to obtaintheir way into heavenon a performance campaign.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Do You Hear Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Do You Hear Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Do you hear it,do you hear the rappingon the door to your heartdo you hear Jesus tapping? Do you hear Him,asking you to invite Him indo you hear Him sayingI will forgive you of your sin? Do you hear His plea,to open up your souldo you hear… (more…)

Today’s Poem: When I Leave This World

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When I Leave This World ~ By Deborah Ann When I leave this world,joy I am going out withfor to me heaven isn’ta illusion or a myth. It’s as real as the sky,the earth and the seaI believe there’s a roomwaiting just for me. When I leave this world,perfect peace I’ll findfor to me heaven… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Some People Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Some People Think ~ By Deborah Ann Some people look down,their angelic noses . . .when to others they givetheir saintly diagnosis. They eagerly point out,things once done in sinwhile they boast abouttheir own restraint within. Some people think,they have done no wrongbut will happily talk aboutyour mistakes all day long. They brag all about,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Have Me A Debt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Have Me A Debt ~ By Deborah Ann I have me debt,that I need to paynot all at once . . .but as I go my way. For, I owe it to God,to trust and obeyso my indebtednessto Him I can repay. I have me a credit,there’s a balance duethe one way to pay… (more…)

#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…)