Tag Archives: Thankfulness

Today’s Poem: I am Thankful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I am Thankful ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am thankful,for my daily breadfor the Holy Spiritby whom I am lead. For the abundance,of faith and gracefor Jesus’ strengthto stay in the race. Today I am grateful,to my Father abovefor His tender mercyHis wondrous love. For His Goodness,all He providesfor the powerHe daily supplies. Lord,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Serene Hearts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Serene Hearts ~ By Deborah Ann Serene hearts,quiet and peacefulhave a faith . . .heartfelt and trustful. For they are sure,God is in controla truth that goesdeep into their soul. Blissful minds,happy and joyfulhave a trust . . .calm and restful. For they know,Jesus is nearand give to Himall they fear. Serene hearts,minds blissful… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lord, I love You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, I love You ~ By Deborah Ann Lord have I told You lately,just how much I love You . . .have I expressed my gratitudefor all, for me You do? Have I sung to You my praise,for Your mercy and Your gracehave I told you I can’t waittill I can thank You face to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In Everything With A Prayer

to GOD be the GLORY In Everything With A Prayer ~ By Deborah Ann In everything with a prayer,and a thankful plea . . .make your requests knownon a grateful knee. And the peace that God possess,though you might not understandwill fill your hearts and mindstill you find rest in hands. For, He knows our every need,each worry, every carebut, we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Morning Song

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Morning Song ~ By Deborah Ann Early in the morning,before the sun is ablazeI give a shout of joywith a song of heartfelt praise. I make a sweet melody,to show God my gratitudeas I sing out my praiseswith a joyful attitude. Early in the morning,before the sun begins to riseI thank God for His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Gratitude Believes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Gratitude Believes ~ By Deborah Ann Gratitude believes God,is in absolute controlit trusts His provisionwith a meek, humble soul. Gratitude shows God,how much it is thankfuldaily it has an attitudeof being heartily grateful. Gratitude has true rest,peace and contentmentfor what life may bringit holds no resentment. Gratitude finds real joy,upon the dawn of dayit… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Beyond Thanksgiving’s Dinner

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Beyond Thanksgiving’s Dinner ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give me gratitude,sustaining and stablenot just for the yummy foodon today’s Thanksgiving table. Let me give my thanks,for all of Your blessingsnot just for the yamsand corn bread dressing. Let me be thankful,to You for all thingsnot just for my favoritecrispy turkey wings. Let me be grateful,for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Thanksgiving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Thanksgiving ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Thanksgiving,my Salvation, my Songthank You for makingmy faith in You strong. For You have shown me,the Truth and the WayYour mercy and graceshine on me each day. God, my Gratefulness,my Gladness, my Delightthank You for showing meYour eternal Light. For before You I was,thankless and mercilessbut… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Cornucopia of Contentment

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Cornucopia of Contentment ~ By Deborah Ann Thanksgiving is the time,of finding true contentmenta time to praise God . . .without any resentment. A time to discover,the secret of gratitudea time to let thanksgivingbecome our daily attitude. Thanksgiving is the time,of finding satisfactiona time for appreciationno matter our condition. It’s a time to be… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Voice Of Thanksgiving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Voice of Thanksgiving ~ By Deborah Ann May the voice of thanksgiving,be heard joyfully today . . .may words of gratefulnessbe sung heartily as we pray. May our heartfelt thoughts,offer God His due praisemay we be gratefulas our thanks to Him we raise. May the voice of gratitude,be heard loud and clearmay our humble… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Joy Jump

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Joy Jump ~ By Deborah Ann Some Christians,seem to be grumpyfussy and sulkyand a little bit crabby. They seldom smile,or say something niceit’s as if their hope . . .has turned dry as ice. Some Christians,seem to be uptightI can hardly seea flicker of light. They barely laugh,seldom do they grinit’s as if their… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Joyful Are We

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Joyful Are We ~ By Deborah Ann Joyful are we,who are saved by gracewho Jesus’ loveour hearts embrace. Happy are we,who trust in the Lordwho know His peacewill be our reward. Blessed are we,who hope in a futurewhere Jesus will beour King and ruler. Grateful are we,who in faith believethe Spirit of Jesusis ours to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Singing My Praise

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Singing My Praise ~ By Deborah Ann Heavenly Father, I sing You this song with the faith of one who is meek yet strong. With a grateful heart, I sing You my praise and my humble gratitude to You, I fearfully raise. Your Spirit inside me, has set my soul aflame igniting me to sing… (more…)

POEM: Counting My Blessings

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Counting My Blessings ~ By Deborah Ann If I could add up, all of my blessings the total sum of them . . . I’d only be guessing. For, God sends to me, new ones each day yet, I don’t notice them as they come my way. If I’d only slow down, I know I… (more…)

Guarding Your Heart and Mind ~

Whatever has you sleepless, whatever keeps you awake whatever makes you feel your heart’s about to break. Give it all to Jesus, in your thankful prayer and He will lift you from your grief and despair. Whatever is your worry, whatever may be your care whatever is that burden that you must daily bear. Give them all to Jesus, let… (more…)

Rejoice, I Say Rejoice ~

Rejoice, I say rejoice, in everything have hope don’t just sit around lest you turn into a mope. See how content I am, see that look on my face that’s the look of patience for I’m resting in God’s grace. I know the importance, to pray about everything so I don’t worry about what tomorrow’s gonna bring. Rejoice, I say rejoice,… (more…)

Thank You My Friend ~

To My Friend . . . You have blessed me, with words of encouragement you have provided me with spiritual nourishment. You have helped me, through my pain and grief you have brought me refreshment and relief. You have given me, hope in a dark place you have revealed to me the truth about real grace. You have comforted me,… (more…)

Forget the Turkey ~

Forget about the turkey,  the dressing and the sides  forget about the pumpkin  pecan or chocolate pies.   Instead lift up your voice,  with shouts of joy and praise  to God your loving Father  let your thanksgiving raise.   Forget about the cleaning,  the flowers and table setting  forget about all the stuff . . .  over which you’re sweating.… (more…)

Heartfelt Gratitude ~

Lord, may I always have, an appreciative attitude one filled with adoration thanksgiving and gratitude. May I always be grateful, whether sick or healthy may I always be thankful be I penniless or wealthy. Lord, may I be thankful, to You, for all things happy with the provision Your daily grace brings. May I always be glad, to receive Your… (more…)

Not Just on Thanksgiving ~

It’s not just on Thanksgiving, that we’re to be thankful . . . it’s not only on this one day that we’re to be grateful It’s about being appreciative, every day in every way it’s all about our attitude in all the things, we do and say. It’s not about the tasty food, on today’s white linen table it’s not… (more…)

Eternally Grateful ~

Oh, Lord when I mediate, on Your tender mercy . . . my heart for You becomes ever-more thirsty. I want to drink in, all of Your compassion . . . I want to bottle up each drop of Your passion. Oh, Lord when I ponder, on Your abundant grace . . . I cannot, but help to fall down on my thankful face. Not… (more…)

Thank You God ~

I thank You God, for everything . . . for the hope Your mercy brings. I thank You God, for Your Son for the work He has begun. I thank You God, for Your goodness for the joy of Your fullness. I thank You God, for prayers granted for the peace You’ve implanted. I thank You God, for deliverance for… (more…)

What Thanksgiving Brings ~

Thanksgiving brings hope, where there is none thanksgiving brings gladness as praise rolls of the tongue. Thanksgiving brings calm, where there is chaos thanksgiving brings joyfulness with peace, as its payoff. Thanksgiving brings trust, where there is doubt thanksgiving brings jubilation to those who are devout. Thanksgiving brings power, where there is weakness thanksgiving brings merriment healing and completeness. Thanksgiving brings… (more…)

In the Middle of the Night ~

In the middle of the night, when all is calm and quiet when in my house . . . there’s a peaceful climate. I take advantage, of the early morning hour and I thank God . . . for His strength and power. I thank Him for the new day, He has in store for me . . . I… (more…)

Gracious Gratitude ~

Not just on Thanksgiving, but every day of the year give God your heartfelt praise and it will bring you cheer. For when we are thankful, the entire year through joy will flood our hearts spilling over in all we do. Every minute of the day, thank God for His grace every second you’re alive praise His holy face. Give… (more…)

Our Plate of Goodness ~

I love this time of year, with Thanksgiving just ahead it reminds me of some facts in the Bible I have read . . . In everything, be grateful, let joy and praise flow out of you in all things, be thankful give God, the glory He is due. Make peacefulness your habitation, let your gentleness be made known be… (more…)

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