Tag Archives: The Word of God

Today’s Poem: Open Up Your Bible

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Open Your Bible ~ By Deborah Ann Open your Bible,it’s active and alivefilled with Godly wisdomfor your soul to thrive. Read your Bible,it’s God very own breathand out of it flowsissues of life or death. Study your Bible,it’s filled with inspirationfor it builds faith and truston a solid foundation. Pick up your Bible,place it right… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’ll Praise God No Matter What

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ll Praise Him No Matter What ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, I’ll praise You in the quietness,when my soul is at restI’ll praise You in the tranquil timeswhen I’m feeling oh, so blessed. I’ll praise You while in the valley,when my spirit is feeling lowI’ll praise You in darker timeswhen I’m not sure which way… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A New Earth and Heaven

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Earth and Heaven ~ By Deborah Ann When I think about,when the earth will be no moreinto the Word of God I godigging deeper as I explore. I find throughout the pages,the warnings God has given usto seek His face while it can be foundand in Him, to learn to trust. I see… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: While I Wait And See

to GOD be the GLORY ~ While I Wait and See~ By Deborah Ann I do a lot of waiting,while God is contemplatingthe answers to my prayerswhile going through my cares. I do a lot of sitting,while God begins siftingthe replies He has for mein this seat of wait and see. I do a lot of hoping,while God starts His probinginto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Not Up For Debate

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Not Up For Debate ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes God takes,His slow sweet time . . .as His plans and minedon’t seem to align. For, I want to know,what to do right nowyet, He’d rather me bidetill He can show me how. Sometimes God asks,me to sit and waitand I know it’s a topicnot up… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pressure Cooker Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pressure Cooker Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Pressure cooker faith,always in a hurry . . .often blows a gasketin its frenzy flurry. Frantic and strained,always under duresspressure cooker faithholds inside a lot stress. Pressure cooker faith,full of nervousnessbursting at the seamsin the stew anxiousness. Strives so very hard,to control its composurepressure cooker faithcan’t help but… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Waiting And Abiding

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Waiting and Biding ~ By Deborah Ann Waiting,is just plain no funbiding . . .isn’t easily done. But, God tells us,to be still and quietto make daily prayera part of our diet. Waiting . . .can take so longpatience . . .takes being strong. But, when we follow,Jesus’ teachings . . .God will answerall of… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Soar

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soar ~ By Deborah Ann Eagles wings,oh, how they soarabove the world’smenacing roar. Glide in faith,on the air of trustgrows not wearyagainst the gust. Eagles wings,strong and suretorrid weatherthey do endure. Fainting not,upon resistancefly’s on hopeto go the distance. Eagles wings,mount and riseabove the fear . . .before their eyes! ~~~~~~ Isaiah 40:31 But… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Depressurize

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Depressurize ~ By Deborah Ann When I feel the need,to depressurize . . .I shut my mouthand close my eyes. For when I am still,I can decompressand think about whyI’m so very blessed. When I feel the need,to completely unwindI open up my heartand shut down my mind. For when I’m at rest,God can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Dearest Child ~

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Dearest Child ~ By Deborah Ann Come My dearest child,so rest I may givecome find the peaceof those I forgive. Let Me take from you,your worry and carefor on the cross for youyour burdens I did bear. Come my dearest child,so hope I can bringcome find the faith to trustMe in and for all… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Heavenly Minded

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heavenly Minded ~ By Deborah Ann When you are,heavenly mindedin this worldyou won’t be blinded. For when you know,your real citizenshipinto satan trapsyou will not fall or slip. When you live,a life worthy ofthe grace of Jesusand His love. Then you will be,a light that reflectsHis life and powerand its effects. When you are,heavenly… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lessons Of The Sea

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lessons On The Sea ~ By Deborah Ann On the sea of doubt,I have learned to be . . .fearless as the wavescome crashing over me. For, I know to be strong,even when I’m frightenedmy grip on Jesus . . .must remain tightened. On the sea of worry,I have learned to be . . .not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: White Knuckle Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ White-Knuckled Faith ~ By Deborah Ann White-knuckled faith,holds on tightly to fearhas a hard time . . .getting trust into gear. It becomes panicky,when danger is metrather having peaceit knows only how to fret. White-knuckled faith,struggles often with hopehas a hard time . . .knowing just how to cope. It’s filled with the dread,that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Anxieties Trap

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Anxiety’s Trap ~ By Deborah Ann I felt the trap,of anxietyset a snareon my sanity. The conditions,were just ripethat at my heartit took a swipe. I took the bait,ran away with itthen fell intoa nervous snit. It took some time,for me to seethis isn’t whereGod wants me. So I sent my own trap,for anxiety… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear Comes In Ways

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear Comes In Waves ~ By Deborah Ann Fear is like the ocean,it comes in with a roarknocking you off your feetthrowing you to the floor. It swells and it rises,with its pulsing soundso that panic strickenyou’ll stay on the ground. Fear is like thunder,it scares as it rumblescausing you to shakein midst of your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Getting Through The Narrow Gate

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Getting Through the Narrow Gate ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to get through,the narrow gate . . .we need to work onour stance and gait. We need to keep,our heads held highwe need to keepJesus in our eyes. We need to run,with endurancewe need to walkwith assurance. We need to hold,our shoulder’s backwe need… (more…)

~ The Mystery of God’s Love ~

By Deborah Ann Lord, I cannot illustrate, the mystery of Your love for it rises higher than the moon hanging onto the skies above. I cannot measure it, not the distance or the length I cannot grasp it not its power or its strength. I cannot calculate it, not the width or the depth I cannot fathom it without holding… (more…)

Today’s Poem: These Final Days

to GOD be the GLORY ~ These Final Days ~ By Deborah Ann Fill us with hope Lord,in these final dayskeep us from followingthe world’s wicked ways. Fill us with trust Lord,as the end draws nearkeep our minds soberour consciences clear. Fill us with faith Lord,in these perilous timeskeeps our hearts pureour souls fit and prime. Fill us with peace Lord,as… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubles Abounding

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubles Abounding ~ By Deborah Ann In this fallen world . . .they’ll be troubles aboundingworries and caresconceptually confounding. But, Jesus said we’re not,to fret or to despairbut to hand over to Himour every single care. Each day there’s enough,troubles of its ownpacked full of anxietyfrom the things unknown. But, Jesus insisted,we are not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: One Day In Heaven

to GOD be the GLORY ~ One Day In Heaven ~ By Deborah Ann One day in heaven,we will have perfect restwhen with eternal lifewe are finally blessed. We’ll have rest from heartache,from our every sorrowrest from our laborthe worries of tomorrow. We’ll have rest from pain,every disease and illnessrest from death and dyingour own spiritual sickness. We’ll have rest from… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubled For Naught

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubled For Naught ~ By Deborah Ann Be strong, be courageous,let your heart not be . . .fearful or afraidfor the Lord is with thee. Be strengthened, be secure,you’ve nothing to fearfor God will be with youto your side He’ll adhere. Be brave, be undaunted,no need to fear or dreadfor God has promisedwith His Spirit… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Sleep Eludes

to GOD be the GLORY When Sleep Eludes You ~ By Deborah Ann When sleep eludes you,on these things dwell uponand before you know itit will be a new dawn . . . I will in perfect peace,cause you to lie downso come and rest on MeI promise to stay around. I will keep you safe,all throughout the nightand when you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Finishing Well

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Finishing Well ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever you begin,finish it well . . .let the power of Godrise in you and swell. Be faithful all the way,as you run the racehold on to the hopeof the Gospel of grace. Whatever you start,finish it well . . .let the Holy Spirityour fears quell. Trust and… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Call Out To God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Call Out to God ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever your spirit,is overwhelmed withinwhen you feel your troublesyou are drowning in. Call out to God,tell Him about your fearthen watch as to youHe draws close and near. Whenever you feel,you’re about to meltdownwhen you feel hard pressedby your cares all around. Call out to God,before you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Ours To Share

to GOD be the GLORY ~Ours To Share ~ By Deborah Ann God’s peace,ours to knowHis loveours to sow. God’s trust,ours to takeHis joyours to make. God’s grace,ours to electHis lightours to project. God’s ways,ours to pursueHis mercyours to renew. God’s favor,ours to acceptHis imageours to reflect. God’s judgement,ours to bearHis salvationours to share! ~~~~~ Galatians 6:9 And let us not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Specail Gift

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Special Gift ~ By Deborah Ann Each of us has a purpose,we just need to find it . . .each has a talent to applyso together we can fit. Each of us has a measure,of faith to utilizeeach has a job to doif our gifts we’d realize. Each of us has a role,a service… (more…)

Today’s Poem Knitted Together

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Knitted Together ~ By Deborah Ann Knitted together,with the strandsof love and graceheld in God’s hands. Hearts joined,with assuranceto run the racewith endurance. Stitched collectively,to become onewith the riches foundin Father and Son. Clothed in righteousness,the fabric of our lifeso to encourage othersthrough worldly strife. Knitted together,by God’s hand . . .so we may… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Wisdom Lovers

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wisdom Lovers ~ By Deborah Ann Wisdom loversGod wants youHis own thoughtsto pursue. For you will find,life everlastingwhen you strivefor understanding. Wisdom seekers,God will showthe wisest wayfor you to go. For He’ll give you,eyes discreetwhen with Himearly you meet. Wisdom lovers,God loves youwhen you seekto find Him too! ~~~~~~ Proverbs 8:17 I love them… (more…)

Today’s Poem: To Know The Fear Of God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Know the Fear of God ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, to know the fear,of God that is awesomeis to learn how to livein this world with caution. For, His Word warns us,to be not the world’s friendor with it godless waysto mix in or to blend. Oh, to know the wisdom,of Godly instructionis to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessed Is She

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessed Is She ~ By Deborah Ann Blessed is she who believes,who mediates and praysfor she is able to hearthe things God has to say. Blessed is she who has faith,who is Holy Spirit filledfor she can understandwhat is God’s perfect will. Blessed is she who trusts,God in and for all thingsfor she knows His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Revival Today

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Revival Today ~ By Deborah Ann If only I could change,the path man is on . . .to life-giving waterseveryone would be drawn. I’d show them the way,to true and lasting peacecomes if man’s pride . . .finally were to cease. I’d tell them humbleness,is not a sign of weaknessbut a gesture expressingwithout God, we’re  helpless.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Deep Satisfaction God Has

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Deep Satisfaction God Has ~ By Deborah Ann A deep satisfaction,God gets from uswhen we place in Himour faith and trust. For when we give Him,all our imperfectionswe open up our heartsto His corrections. A deep gratification,God has for uswhen we give Himevery ounce of our trust. For when on His power,we daily come… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Safely Moored And Docked

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Safely Moored And Docked ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me not to have,my faith rattled or rockedrather keep me in the truthsafely moored and docked. Let not me be carried,by the waves of deceitrather keep me followingin the steps of Your feet. Lord, help me not to be,blown by every Gospel windrather keep me… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Perfect In God’s Sight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Perfect In God’s Sight ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me to be,in Your sight perfecton Your holinessmay I daily reflect. Let me not be blind,to that which I knowkeeping Your wisdomfrom in me to flow. Lord, help me to live,a life to You pleasinglet my heart reflectone in Your keeping. Let me not be… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Before God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Before God ~ By Deborah Ann One day before God,you will give an accountas to why you shunned Himand shut His Son out. One day you will be,to God accountableand for your rebellionbe held responsible. One day judgement’s seat,you will have to faceand tell God why you rejectedHis gift of love and grace. One… (more…)