Tag Archives: The Fruit of the Spirit

#throwbackpoem: The Eyes of My Heart 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Eyes of My Heart ~ By Deborah Ann Lord give me vision,not just in my eyesbut too in my heartas I go for the prize. Let me see perfectly,Your grace for meso I may trust Youfor all I can’t see. Lord give me vision,unclouded and brightso all that I consideris viewed in Your light.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Meaning To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Meaning To Life ~ By Deborah Ann Life has more meaning,when in God you believeit is more enjoyable . . .when Jesus you receive. It is more peaceful,when others you forgiveit is more compatiblewhen love is what you give. Life has more to offer,when God you daily seekit is more agreeablewhen humble and meek. It… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Examine My Heart Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Examine My Heart Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, search my heart,from the inside outtell me where You findplaces of fear and doubt. See if You see in me,any remaining skepticismput into my heartby religious dogmatism. Lord, pull in the reins,of my heart todayharness them to followYour righteous ways. Yank hard if You must,so closer to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Just Like Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just Like Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me to be,just like You . . .so that I may bea light shinning true. Give me humility,a servant attitudelet my life reflectone of gratitude. Lord, let me react,just like You . . .so that I may livea life pleasing too. May my actions be,kind and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Living On The Vine

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Living On The Vine ~ By Deborah Ann Living on the Vine,takes obedienceit takes a faithfull of resilience. It takes meekness,zeal and devotionit takes a lifeunder submission. Living on the Vine,takes enduringit takes a trustsecurely assuring. It takes training,divine directionit takes a heartopen to instruction. A life on the Vine,takes faithful abidingif good fruit .… (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: Examine My Heart Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Examine My Heart Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, search my heart,from the inside outtell me where You findplaces of fear and doubt. See if You see in me,any remaining skepticismput into my heartby religious dogmatism. Lord, pull in the reins,of my heart todayharness them to followYour righteous ways. Yank hard if You must,so closer… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Don’t Be Vengeful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Be Vengeful ~ By Deborah Ann Do not be vengeful,don’t try to get evendo not hold a grudgefor any kind of reason. Do not be spiteful,don’t be mercilessdo not be cruelor become heartless. Do not be resentful,don’t be enviousdon’t be embroiledin others pettiness. Do not be hateful,don’t be criticaldo not be unforgivingnor become cynical.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Let Your Gentleness Ooze

to GOD be the GLORY Let Your Gentleness Ooze ~ By Deborah Ann When imperfections,in others you seedon’t call them outinstead, like Jesus be. For in your humility,they’ll see their lack ofand for what’s not saidwill be noted out of love. When someone’s pride,gets in your facedon’t go off on theminstead, show some grace. For in your patience,they will start to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Love Is Blind

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Love Is Blind ~ By Deborah Ann Love is patient, it doesn’t keep score when it’s insulted it doesn’t get sore. Love isn’t self-centered, it isn’t conceited when it is put down it isn’t defeated. Love is kind, it doesn’t get mad when disappointed is doesn’t get sad. Love isn’t self-seeking it isn’t disturbed when… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What Seeds Are You Sowing?

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Seeds Are You Sowing? ~ By Deborah Ann Some scatter seeds of anxiety, and harvest nothing but fear some collect in their memory the reason for all their tears. Some spread seeds of gloom, and collect grains of doubt some gather up their losses when there’s a spiritual drought. Some cast seeds of excess,… (more…)

Poem: Love One Anoter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Love One Another ~ By Deborah Ann You know how much . . .My Father loves you I have shown the world the same love too. Now that I’m gone, to be with my Father you must continue to love one another. When you’re offended, turn the other cheek remember My love is humble and… (more…)

POEM: Recipe For A Happy New Year

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Recipe for A Happy New Year ~ By Deborah Ann Take a cup of Forgiveness, stir in some of God’s grace then fold it into your heart and this recipe you’ll embrace. But, you’ll need to keep adding, more ingredients as you go if you plan on having a year where Love can rise and… (more…)

Examine My Heart Lord

to God be the Glory ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, search my heart, from the inside out tell me where You find places of fear and doubt. See if You see in me, any remaining skepticism put into my mind by religious dogmatism. Lord, pull in the reins, of my heart today harness them to follow Your righteous ways. Yank… (more…)

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