Category Archives: Christian Poetry ~

#throwbackpoem: Just Chillin’ With My Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just Chillin’ With My Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am chillin’,not going to get botheredwon’t let one little thing takemy peace from my Father. I’m just going to kick back,and rest here all the dayI’m not going to let anythingtake our oneness away. Today I’m taking it easy,not going to get uptightinstead I… (more…)

Today’s Poem: We Need a Miracle

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We Need A Miracle ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, on this day of celebration,of freedom and libertyI am so sad to see . . .in our country so much hostility. It grieves my heart,to see the hateful divisionI cringe at the thoughtof the future, I envision. It sickens my stomach,when I watch the nightly newsat… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Give Us Peace Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Give Us Peace Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Give peace, Lord, give us peace,on our heavy hearts bestowthe peace that surpasses . . .all the worries that we know. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our dreary, weary soulsgive us idyllic, flawless peaceover things we can’t control. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our fidgety,… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: God Gives Shade

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Gives Shade ~ By Deborah Ann God gives shade,to us when wearyprovides a coverwhen we’re dreary. He shadows us with,His mighty wingshelps us to riseabove all things. God gives shade,to us when frayedprovides a screenwhen burden lade. He shields us with,His right handholds us uprightwhen we can’t stand. God gives shade,to us when dismayedso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Measurements Of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Measurements of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann If I were to measure my faith,I would see that every footwas achieved inch by inchas my trust in God I put. If I were to take a yard stick,I would see that each notchmarked all the times over meGod faithfully has watched. If I were to take a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Fear Chases You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Fear Chases You ~ By Deborah Ann When fear chases you,before you get caughtthere is a refuge . . .for you God has got. It’s a place of safety,for you to run intowhere dread and paniccannot overtake you. When your heart starts,frantically racingand your hands beginviolently shaking. Run to the fortress,of peace and trustfor… (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: The Sound Of Silence

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sound Of Silence ~ By Deborah Ann Upon the break of day,I feel a calming stillness . . .where everything appearsto be oddly motionless. The sedated quietness,infiltrates the early dawnto the sound of silenceI find myself gently drawn. The placid tranquility,awakens up my soulto ponder how only Godcould this quietude control. The peace radiating… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Do Not Doubt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Do Not Doubt ~ By Deborah Ann My God has designs,He will figure this outHe has a plan for mein this I do not doubt. Though I’m concerned,He knows just what to doand so my Father . . .in faith I leave this with You. My God keeps His promises,He is forever mercifuleverything He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Sound Of Silence

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sound Of Silence ~ By Deborah Ann Upon the break of day,I feel a calming stillness . . .where everything appearsto be oddly motionless. The sedated quietness,infiltrates the early dawnto the sound of silenceI find myself gently drawn. The placid tranquility,awakens up my soulto ponder how only Godcould this quietude control. The peace radiating… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Not One Should Perish

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Not One Should Perish ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Father,for taking Your timeso You can call“more people mine.” Thank you Father,for being slowlest Your angerwe’d all know. Thank You Father,for not being slackso Your lost sheepmay come back. Thank You Father,for being forgivingwhen we repentof ungodly living. Thank You Father,for Your desire . .… (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…)

Today’s Poem: What Will I Lose

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Will I Lose ~ By Deborah Ann I asked the Lord,what will be my lossif I daily . . .picked up my cross. He said to me,here’s what it requiresbut first you must dieto all selfish-desires. All your dreams,ideas and plansmust be placed nowinto My hands. Then you will need,to follow Meso I can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, If I Could Fly

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, If I Could Fly Away ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, if I could fly away,I’d soar into my Savior’s armsthere I would find my quiet restand be safe from all that harms. I would take off and reside,under the shadow of His wingsI’d be free from all the strifeliving in this world often brings.… (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…)

#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…)

Today’s Poem: God Is Always Aware

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is Always Aware ~ By Deborah Ann There isn’t a place,where you can alone abideno secret retreatwhere you can run and hide. For, God sees you,wherever you areregardless if you thinkyou’re close to Him or  far. You may think,God cannot see youbut, you are alwaysright within His view. For, God sees you,more than you… (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…)

Today’s Poem: A Saving Ray of Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Saving Ray of Light ~ By Deborah Ann Though the sun is out,it’s as if it’s still nightfor the darkness I seepermeates my sight. No matter where I look,I see the wickedness . . .no matter where I goI see satan’s evilness. Though it’s a new day,I’m engulfed by dreadas I watch immoralityover the… (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…)

Today’s Poem: No Matter The Hour

to GOD be the GLORY ~ No Matter the Hour ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, the day is now over,the night is drawing newI need to get some restso my soul You can renew. I am thankful just to know,that You never doze or sleepfor, no matter what the hourYou still tend to Your sheep. When I am up and stirring,You… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: To Busy To Be Still

to GOD be the GLORY ~To Busy To Be Still ~ By Deborah Ann Often we find ourselves,too busy to stay stillthat we become carelesssearching for God’s will. Our lives are so chaotic,obsessively constrictedthat our time alone with Godis neglectfully restricted. Often we find ourselves,on God not at all waitingand our lives becomediscouragingly frustrating. Our days run together,weeks become but a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Shadow Descends

to GOD be the GLORY November 10, 2019 ~ A Shadow Descends ~ By Deborah Ann A shadow follows me,wherever I may go . . .I see its silhouetteupon morning’s glow. It shrouds me,in my Father’s lightit changes not a bitfrom day to night. A shadow falls on me,from a secret placefrom where it comesback to heaven I trace. It blankets… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Knowing How To Wait

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Knowing How To Wait ~ By Deborah Ann Knowing how to wait,on God is a must . . .for it’s when we learnhow in Him to trust. We need to remain calm,instead of losing itwe need to be quietboth in heart and spirit. Knowing how to be still,is a requirementfor it’s when we becomeon God… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What Will I Lose

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Will I Lose ~ By Deborah Ann I asked the Lord,what will be my lossif I daily . . .picked up my cross. He said to me,here’s what it requiresbut first you must dieto all selfish-desires. All your dreams,ideas and plansmust be placed nowinto My hands. Then you will need,to follow Meso I can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Besides Stilling Water

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Besides Stilling Waters ~ By Deborah Ann Besides stilling waters,is where Jesus leads mewhenever from all the chaosI long and need to be. It is where my heart goes,in the heat of the daywhere with Him in my mindI can linger and stay. Besides stilling waters,running throughout my soulis where I ask Jesusto regain in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Under The Umbrella Of God’s Love

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Under The Umbrella Of God’s Love ~ By Deborah Ann Under God’s umbrella,of His merciful loveall of us He protectsfrom His throne above. He shields our weary hearts,covers our worried mindsso that His perfect peacewe can always come to find. Under God’s umbrella,of Jesus’ forgiving graceare the spokes of trustto keep us going in the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem Claiming My Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Claiming My Peace ~ By Deborah Ann I’m claiming my peace,I am coming to restknowing that for meGod only has His best. But, it up to me,to trust with all my heartso I’m claiming my peaceupon morning’s start. I’m claiming my quietness,I am going to relyon Jesus’ to steady metill this storm passes by But,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Warm Summer’s Day

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Warm Summer Day ~ By Deborah Ann Give me a warm summer day,a cool breeze on my faceand I’ll tell you all about . . .my Father’s mercy and grace. For when I’m basking in,the warmth of His loveI find myself engulfedin His peace from above. Give me a long lazy day,with nothing else… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Calm That Doesn’t Cease

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Calm That Doesn’t Cease ~ By Deborah Ann Today I’m resting,my hope will sustainfor in my Lordmy faith shall remain. Though I’ve troubles,cares and worries tootrusting in my Lordis all I need to do. Today I’m at peace,my hope will providefor in my LordI know I can confide. Through I’ve concerns,difficulties and woesI know… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Singing In The Dark

to GOD be the GLORY April 17, 2018 ~ Singing In The Dark ~ By Deborah Ann It’s easy to sing,when the day is trouble freeit’s easier to give accoladesto God, when full of glee. It’s easy to sing,when all is looking brightit’s easier to praise Godwhen bathed in His light. It’s easy to sing,when all is going wellit’s easier to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: We All Look For Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~We All Look For Peace ~ By Deborah Ann We all look for,some kind of peacewe all needsome sort of release. We all want,just a little restwe all desirea lot less stress. We all seek,a gentle calmnesswe all wish fora stilling solace. We all require,some kind of quietwe all requesta tranquil climate. We all look for,a… (more…)

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