Tag Archives: The Word of God

#throwbackpoem: Taking It Easy and Slow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Taking It Easy and Slow ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am resting,taking it easy and slowfor tomorrow . . .may deal me a big blow. So today I’ll relax,decompress and unwindfor tomorrow . .may be to me unkind. Today I am recuperating,from the wear and tearfor tomorrow . . .may arrive like a bear.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: While The Lord Is Still Near

to GOD be the GLORY ~ While The Lord Is Still Near ~ By Deborah Ann Seek the Lord while He’s still near,while His mercy can still be foundpray for Him to direct you . . .while His Spirit is still around. Give to the Lord your whole heart,call on Him while you still canappeal to Him to renew your faithwhile… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What More Do I Need

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What More Do I Need ~ By Deborah Ann The Lord is my Shepherd,what more do I need . . .whenever I am hungryon His Word I feed. He renews my spirit,my soul He repairssends me into the worldknowing I’ll be prepared. The Lord is my Shepherd,I trust Him to guide . . .and give… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Being Faithful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Being Faithful ~ By Deborah Ann Life isn’t about our dreams,ambitions or desires . . .it’s about being faithfulno matter what transpires. It’s believing in what’s right,trusting the unseen evidenceembracing the Gospel truthwithout doubt or hesitance. It’s being certain and sure,Jesus will do what He saidthe confidence in knowingby His Spirit we’ll be led.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Thirst & Hunger

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Thirst & Hunger ~ By Deborah Ann I hunger for the truth,like a lion I search all dayfor God’s provisionsto uphold me on my way. I get down on my knees,seek to find His faceI ask Him to sustain mein the bounty of His grace. I thirst for His wisdom,like a deer I pant… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Heart For Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart For Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann A heart for Jesus,is full of joy and loveits treasure aren’t herebut in heaven above. Its eyes are open,to the Life, Truth and Wayit doesn’t care what othersabout them might say. A heart for Jesus,is one invested whollyto following the Bibleliving a life holy. Its ears are… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Will Your Faith Remain

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Will Your Faith Remain ~ By Deborah Ann Will your faith remain,or will it be shakenwill it be asleepor in Jesus awaken? Will your trust stay,on the vine abidingor will it be foundon it to be dying? Will your hope be,eternal and everlastingor will it be withouttruth and understanding? Will your belief hold,or will it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: It Is You Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It Is You Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, it is You who keeps,my lamp burning . . .it is for Your guidancemy heart stays yearning. It is You who gives,me hope and trustit is in Your Wordmy soul stays trussed. Lord, it is You who keeps,my faith steadyit is for Your returnmy mind stays… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: None But The Hungry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ None But The Hungry ~ By Deborah Ann None but the hungry soul,can be satisfiednone but the thirsty oneswill have peace inside. None but the longing heart,can be fulfillednone but the willful oneswill have faith instilled. None but the seeking mind,can be transformednone but the desiring oneswill to God be reformed. None but the selfless… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Bible Is Like A Mirror

to GOD be the GLORY November 30, 2019 ~ The Bible Is Like A Mirror ~ By Deborah Ann The Bible is like a mirror,it reflects yourself so trueit shows all the hidden sinyet living inside of you. But if you never read it,how will you ever gleanthe areas in your lifeGod still needs to make clean. The Bible is like… (more…)

Today’s Poem: the Grace Of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Grace of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann The grace of Jesus,was given freely . . .to all of mankindproportionally. God measured out,faith to everyoneso we all could besaved by His Son. The grace of Jesus,will keep us humblelest over our egoswe’ll surely stumble. God wants us to be,sober and sincerefor He sees right throughour narcissistic… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Spiritual Air

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spiritual Air ~ By Deborah Ann Some times a spiritual breath,we all need to take in . . .to expel the soot and grimeof living in a world full of sin. We need to slowly inhale,the promises of God Wordso we can draw upon . . .the truth we have heard. Sometimes we all need,to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Want To Be That Eagle

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Want To Be That Eagle ~ By Deborah Ann I want to be that eagle,that knows when to soarwho patiently waits . . .for guidance from the Lord. Then I would discover,how to spread my wingsthen I’d be able to conquerall the storms life brings. I want to have the wisdom,to be able to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Return

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Return ~ By Deborah Ann Everywhere I look,everywhere I turn . . .Lord, I see the needfor so many to return. Return from wandering,from going astrayreturn back to . . .the Life, Truth and Way. Everywhere I step,everywhere I goLord, I notice thosejust going with the flow. Flowing with the world,conforming to its waysfollowing… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Heavenly Minded People

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heavenly Minded People ~ By Deborah Ann Saintly people,right on earth herewaiting for Jesus . . .to again appear. Human bodies,echoing God’s lovebiding our time . . .til we’re with Him above. Earthly beings,living in unityawaiting to spend . . .with Jesus eternity. Foreigners and aliens,born again anewready for Jesus . . .to make all… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Spiritual Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spiritual Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann When you are given,spiritual eyes . . .you will keep themon the prize. For eyes focused,on what isn’t clearare eyes that knowJesus’ return is near. When you are given,eyes that believetrue understandingthey will receive. For eyes devoted,to the Life and Wayare eyes to the Truthalways willing to stay.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Totally Surrendered

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Totally Surrendered ~ By Deborah Ann Totally surrendered,God wants it allall that you havenothing is too small. You need to give Him,all of your heartHe wants the whole of itnot just a tiny part. Totally surrendered,God wants to seehow much you wantlike Jesus to be. You need to submit,to His perfect willyou must be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Wise Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wise Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann Wise eyes,they look notat things . . .that are fraught. Fraught with sin,riddled with evilfor wise eyes know . . .the works of the devil. Wise eyes,they look awayat things . . .that cause decay. Decay of hearts,corruption of mindsfor wise eyes know . . .how satan blinds.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fools For Christ

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fools For Christ ~ By Deborah Ann Hurting CHRISTians all around,I hear your pain, I know the soundI see the battle that you fight . . .being for Jesus His saving light. I know your hurts are for real,you cannot help how you feelin the world you are despisedbut you’re precious in God’s eyes. In… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Feeble Feet

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feeble Feet ~ By Deborah Ann Some feet are feeble,they slip and they slideinto the darkness . . .they easily glide. But, God will not let,His saint’s feet fall awayif from His Word . . .they opt never to stray. Some feet are frail,they falter and triponto the world . . .their toes keep… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Playing Hide and Seek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Playing Hide-and-Seek ~ By Deborah Ann Some people with God,play hide-and-seek . . .they pray to Him onlywhen their feeling weak. But, oh when their strong,without Him they reckonthey can do anythingwithout first seeking Him. Some people with God,like to play gamesthey only seek Himfor material gains. But, oh when their down,and out of… (more…)

#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: My Heart’s Response

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Heart’s Response ~ By Deborah Ann My mind said to me,look at what you can domy heart responded . . .Lord, not without you. My mind told me,all this could be yoursmy heart answered . . .don’t open those doors. My mind stressed to me,see all you can enjoymy heart advised . . .don’t… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: Purging and Pruning

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Purging and Pruning ~ By Deborah Ann He deletes,He rids, He clearsthose who haveno Godly fear. He prunes,He snips, He trimsso we who remaincan be more like Him. He purges,He cuts, He chopsso He can growa righteous crop. He tests,He exams, He triesto find those willingto self to die. He prunes,He snips, He paresso more… (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…)

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…)

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…)