Tag Archives: The Word of God

Today’s Poem: Keep Focused

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep Focused ~ By Deborah Ann When you can’t see,the road aheadand the unknownfills you with dread. Keep your focus,on Jesus fiercelyand through His eyesyou’ll see more clearly. When you can’t decide,which way to goand your anxietybegins to show. Keep your faith,in Jesus whollyand He will show youthe way holy. When you can’t make,the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Unfailing Love

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Unfailing Love ~ By Deborah Ann When morning comes,into God’s Word I goI pray asking of Himtoday’s way to show. I trust Him to give me,His holy instructionsknowing it’s up to meto heed their directions. When morning comes,my life I do entrustto the One I knowwho’s always fair and just. I put my faith… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Road To Victory

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Road To Victory ~ By Deborah Ann This road’s going to be hard,I know it will be toughI know the battle aheadwill be stormy and rough. But, this I know and believe,the fight is not mine solelyfor Jesus will be with methrough this journey entirely. This road is going to be long,I know it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Deeper Things

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Deeper Things ~ By Deborah Ann Father, this is a new day,You have given me . . .a day to search and to findthe deeper things of Thee. Help me to use it wisely,for, to You it’s a treasuregranted to me to get to knowwhat brings Your heart pleasure. Father, this is a new… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Sound Heart 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Sound Heart ~ By Deborah Ann A sound heart,doesn’t miss a beatit lays its caresat Jesus’ feet. It puts its trust,into His handsit faithfully knowsto follow His plans. A sound heart,knows to prayit’s at peacenight or day. It allows Jesus,to live in itso to be guidedby His Spirit. A sound heart,is not shameful .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If There Be

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If There Be ~ By Deborah Ann If there be any praise,let that be your songif there be any hopelet that make you strong. If there be any truth,let that be your trustif there be any honestylet that make you just. If there be any purity,let that be your sentimentif there be any virtuelet that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Truth Of My Youth

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Truth Of My Youth~ By Deborah Ann My faith is simple,I must admitthe truth I seekwithin limits. If in my Bible,it’s not foundI know it’s notGospel sound. I don’t believe,all I hear . . .for the truthI do revere. If God’s Word,is slightly alteredI don’t acceptwhat is offered. My faith is simple,so is the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Bonding

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Bonding ~ By Deborah Ann God speaks in the silence,of each morning’s dawnHe beckons to me . . .to be willingly drawn. He awakens my senses,to His voice oh, so quietso my ears can be opento His guiding Spirit. God speaks in the hush,of a gentle wind blowingwith the promise to keepmy faith in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Out of Sync

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Out of Sync ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes with God,I feel out of sync . . .it’s like there is somekind of missing link. It feels as though,our wires are crossedand my linkup to Himis temporarily lost. Sometimes with God,there is a disconnectits like our lines . . .no longer intersect. If feels as though,we… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Swells

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Swells ~ By Deborah Ann Faith rises,atop the wavesfor our Saviorwe know will save. Then when life,comes crashing downin troubles waterswe will not drown. Faith swells,in the surgeswhere hope in Godonward urges. Then when challenges,are all surroundingour confidencewill keep abounding. Faith rises,above the swirling  swellsit comes from where . . .the Holy Spirit… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Unclouded

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Unclouded ~ By Deborah Ann Faith that is foggy,makes it hard to findthe road to havingeternal peace of mind. For, we can’t navigate,the turns and the bendsunless on Jesus . . .we learn to depend. Faith that is misty,makes it hard to knowhow the Holy Spiritthe way out will show. For we can’t… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Knows My Tomorrows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Knows My Tomorrow ~ By Deborah Ann God knows my tomorrow,He’s planned it out for meHe knows what will happenbefore daylight I even see. I know I can trust Him,to meet me along the waytis why I have no fearwhen I greet another day. God knows beforehand,the challenges I will faceI know He will… (more…)

Today’s Poem: From Brokenness to Wholeness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ From Brokenness to Wholeness ~ By Deborah Ann In the broken places,is where Jesus meets usso we may find the strengthin Him to fully trust. He is able to see through,the cracks and holesfor He can look intothe depth of our souls. In the broken spaces,of our shattered heartsJesus understandswhy we’re falling apart. He knows… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Do Not Despair 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Do Not Despair ~ By Deborah Ann Do not despair,do not be oppressedI will comfort youso be not distressed. Do not worry,do not be alarmedI will not let anythingcause you to be harmed. Do not doubt,do not be disillusionedI have waiting for youan joyful conclusion. Do not anguish,do not be downcastI will bring you peaceif… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith For the Impossible

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith For the Impossible ~ By Deborah Ann Faith doesn’t make,things easier . . .it won’t make lifeget any breezier. But faith can and will,make things possiblewhen you give to Godthe improbable. Faith doesn’t make,problems lighter . . .it won’t make lifeanymore kinder. But faith can and will,make things workablewhen you give Jesusthe imaginable. Faith… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Abiding

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Abiding ~ By Deborah Ann If you want the Lord,to abide in youthen you must . . .act as in Him too. If you desire the Lord,to remain in youthen you gotta . . .reside in Him too. If you wish the Lord,to stay in youthen you should . . .behave like Him too.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Contemplating My Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Contemplating My Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes to myself,I have a long talk . . .I ponder how I’ve walkedthe faithful walk. I dwell on my hope,with care I think aboutthe times I trusted Godand those full of doubt. Sometime to myself,I sit and meditate . . .with fear and tremblingmy faith I contemplate.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Don’t Trust Man

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Don’t Trust Man~ By Deborah Ann I don’t trust man,to tell me how to liveI don’t have confidence . . .in the reasons they give. For man will say,do whatever you wantor your regretswill come back to haunt. But, I know God,will have the final sayon how I choose . . .to live out… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Tranquility

to GOD be the GLORY God, My Tranquility ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Tranquility,my Peace, my CalmYou are to my soula healing balm. You alone provide,the rest that I needwhen in Your WordI graze and feed. God, my Quietude,my Repose, My RestYour love and mercykeeps me daily blessed. You silence my heart,with Your still small voiceYou are the reasonin truth… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Anchor

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Anchor ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Anchor,my Security, my Shieldgive me a heartto You that will yield. Be my Safe Harbor,give me Thy gracewhenever a stormYou have me to face. God, my Anchor,my Hope, my Futuremay over my lifeI make You the ruler. Let Your Word be,on earth my guidemay from You… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Light 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Light ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Light,my Beacon, my Raygive me Your clarityupon each new day. Be my earthly guide,help me to navigateas I make my journeyinto the narrow gate. God, my Light,my Lamp, my Beammay Your Word be to mea life-giving stream. As I travel onward,my every step directso I too… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Stabilizing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Stabilizing ~ By Deborah Ann Faith stabilizing,is faith energizingit’s strong and robustfor in God it trusts. It believes in things,it can’t possibly seeit knows Jesus still . . .calms the storms at sea. Faith steadying,is faith unshakenit’s firm and securein truth it’s awaken. It believes God’s Word,from it, it waivers not . .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith Growing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Growing ~ By Deborah Ann Faith growing,takes God knowingfor it to thriveif it’s to survive. For without learning,there’s no discerningGod’s will and planare not those of man. Faith growing,takes Jesus knowingfor it to flourishif it’s not to perish. For without being versed,about spiritual thirstwater that is livingwill just stop flowing. Faith growing,takes the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Courage

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Courage ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Courage,my Bravery, my GritYour love compels menot to give up or quit. You give me fortitude,to fight the good fightall my battles foughtare won in Your might. God, my Courage,my Boldness, my MettleYou turn my nervesinto hard, steely metal. Your Word is my Armor,faith is… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Someone To Talk To

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Someone To Talk To ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever I want to talk,I have me a loyal FriendHe is someone always . . .on whom I can depend. Our conversations are,exciting and upliftingHe always lets me knowif from Him I’m drifting. We discuss many things,be at night or in the dayHe is always ready .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Reason

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Reason ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Reason,my Logic, my WisdomYour Word is my . . .life support system. For it’s how to obtain,a Christ like mindso the narrow wayI’ll continue to find. God, my Guide,my Leader, my MentorYour Word warns meof the danger to look for. For it fills my thoughts,with Your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Our Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Our Hope ~ By Deborah Ann Hope paints a lovely picture,of our future gloryit displays all the detailsof God’s eternal story. It’s etched in our hearts,engraved on our mindsit understands the will of GodHis plans and His designs. Hope is our confidence,our faithful expressionit leaves on our soulsa lasting impression. It is everlasting peace,a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Buckle Up

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Buckle Up ~ By Deborah Ann Buckle up,if you want to be safemake sure you’re securein the foundation of faith. For you can bet on,a long-bumpy rideand you’re going to needthe truth by your side. Buckle up,if you want to stayon the narrow . . .straight, righteous way. For your going to need,to trust… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Stress Test

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stress Test ~ By Deborah Ann Today God gave me,a spiritual stress testto see if my soul . . .could remain at rest. So He sent to me,a hand-wringing situationto see if my heart . . .could handle the agitation. He wanted to know,how I would proceedwhether if to the strainI’d win or would… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Assurance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Assurance ~ By Deborah Ann God my Assurance,my Promise, my Futureyou are my Confidencemy Mountain Mover. Create in me a heart,clean and blue trueso that I may drawnearer to You. God, my Guarantee,my Recourse, my RemedyYour mercy has given mepardon and clemency. Your blood atoning,has delivered me . . .from my sins that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Defense

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Defense ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Defense,my Shield, my Defendermay to Your powermy life I surrender. For You are my Guard,my Tower, my ProtectorYour Word is to mesatan’s arrow deflector. God, my Defense,my Buckler, my Footholdonto Your foundationmay I build my household. For You are my Fortress,my Security, my Safeguardwhen Your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Need

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Need~ By Deborah Ann God, my Need,my Want, My Desirelet Your Spirit in meurge and inspire. Quench my thirst,feed my inner hungergive me an appetite . . .to absorb Your wonder. God my Longing,my Yearning, my Passionlet me take in every ounceof Your loving compassion. Provide for me each day,my spiritual breadso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God, My Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Way ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Way,my Life, my TruthfulnessYour every Word speaksof Your Trustworthiness. When faced with fear,along my journeyYour Word keeps mecourageously sturdy. God, my Path,My Route, my CourseYou are my competentAlmighty power source. When I need guidance,the Scriptures I readYour Light gives directionI trust where it leads. God, My… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Heart ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Heart,my Life, my SoulYou have made mecomplete and whole. For You’ve given me,a heart of flesh . . .so my spirit with Yourscould interlock and mesh. God, my Mind,my Thought, my ConscienceYour Word has shown mesin and its consequence. For it’s active and piercing,discerning and livingtrains… (more…)