Tag Archives: Encouragement Poems

#throwbackpoem: Talk To me Lord, Talk To Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Talk to Me Lord, Talk To Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Talk to me Lord, talk to me,for my world’s shaking apartand the winds of adversityare blowing thru my heart. Talk to me Lord and tell me,the way You’d have me to gospeak to me thru Your Spiritso Your path I may know. Talk… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Put God Before Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Put God Before Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka I put my God before me,I let Him lead my wayI know I can trust Himto guide me every day. I hold tight to His right hand,He reaches for my left oneHe slowly pulls me upwardstill I get closer to His Son. My soul finds… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Commit

to GOD be the GLORY   ~ Commit ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Commit your ways to the Lord,trust Him to complete in you . . .everything He has startedall that He has yet to do. Place your life in His hands,trust Him to mold and to formand your heart and your mindHe will begin to transform. Give to the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Light ~ By Deborah Ann Belka May the light of my faith keep burning,no matter what should happen to memay His Spirit spark and incite my trustfor Jesus is all I’ll ever need. May the light of my faith keep growing,no matter the problems I facemay His Spirit ignite and enlighten me,for Jesus… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Road To Holiness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Road to Holiness ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Thank You my Father,for guiding me todayfor being there with mealong the righteous way. You showed me true love,grace and mercy tooin this walk I took . . .to become closer to You. Great is your kindness,so tender and sweetleading and guidingthese clay laden feet. Stumble… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Potter’s Hands

to GOD be the GLORY ~The Potter’s Hands ~ By Deborah Ann Belka The Potter’s hands are calm,while He molds us in His loveHe crafts each single vesselwith His mercy from above. No two vessels look-alike,each is unique in His sightHe sculpts us  individuallyfor His joy and His delight. The Potter takes our souls,spins them on His wheelso He can shape… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Think About the Joy 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think About the Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days Lord,sadness wakes up with meno matter what I do . . .it just won’t let me be. Some days grief,takes its choking holdI feel my knees buckle . . .as they begin to fold. Some days sorrow,follows me all aroundlike a heap, all I want . .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Will Heal

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Will Heal ~ By Deborah Ann Belka I know the pain,that you feelyou don’t thinkit will ever heal. The void in your heart,just won’t go awayno matter how hardor often you pray. I know the grief,eating you up insideyou don’t thinkit will ever subside. Your heart hurts so,the ache is deepevery time you laughyou… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Steadfast Love 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Steadfast Love ~ By Deborah Ann Belka When sorrow greets me,upon the break of dayI know God’s love . . .will take the pain away. For His loving-kindness,when I am heartbrokenis filled with the promiseI’ll not be left forsaken. When I’m discouraged,before depression sets inI think about God’s loveliving steadfast within. For His kind-heartedness,is my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Think About the Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think About the Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days Lord,sadness wakes up with meno matter what I do . . .it just won’t let me be. Some days grief,takes its choking holdI feel my knees buckle . . .as they begin to fold. Some days sorrow,follows me all aroundlike a heap, all I want . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Time . . . Does Not Heal

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Time . . . Does Not Heal ~ By Deborah Ann Belka It’s not time ~ that heals,it’s not about a new dayit’s about God’s mercy . . .taking our suffering away. It’s not about a brighter day,of another tomorrow . . .it’s about God understandingthe true depth of our sorrow. It’s not time ~… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Showers of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Showers of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Sometimes I don’t get,why I’ve so much painor why in my life . . .there’s so much rain. Showers of sorrow,fall on me each daymaking it oh, so hardto go about my way. Often I am caught,in a downpour of griefand all I want to have . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Broken Heart’s Cry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Broken Heart’s Cry ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days I wake up,with tears in my eyesand to the Lord . . .my broken heart cries. Lord, You understand,the way that I feeland I know my pain . . .only You can truly heal. Some days I wake up,with tears fallingand to the Lord… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Under The Shadow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Under The Shadow ~ By Deborah Ann Belka There is a shadow,that comes from up abovewe walk under it . . .when we lose someone we love. The void casts upon our souls,the worst of our fears . . .leaving us so heartbrokenour words, become our tears. For, underneath the shadow,there is but pain and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What is This Mystery 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What is This Mystery ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Lord, what is this mystery,You’re performing in mewhat is it that You’re doingin places, I cannot see? What are Your hands making,what now are they holdingis this too something elsein my life needing molding? Lord, what are Your plans,what is Your strategywhy is it I have… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Path of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Path of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Belka The path of grief,is long and steepday’s pass slowlynight’s just creep. The road’s winding,the pain reelsbrokennessis all one feels. The path of sorrow,is wide and deepone never knowswhen they’ll weep. The way is hard,the despair intensethe valley seemsso immense. The path of grief,is long and steepbut… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We the People

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We the People ~ By Deborah Ann Belka If we the people,of the USA . . .would humble ourselvesand pray. Then God would,forgive us our sinand bless these statesonce again. If we the people,were to seek His faceand admit to Himour sinful disgrace. Then God would,heal our landand united – under Himwe would again… (more…)

Today’s Poem: United We Stand

to GOD be the GLORY ~ United We Stand ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Stir the hearts Lord,of those of our landto come back to Youso united we’ll stand. Help us to become,no longer dividedby the powers to bewho are so misguided. Rouse the minds Lord,of those who can’t seethe lies keeping usfrom returning to Thee. Help us to get over,the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sweet Drops of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sweet Drops of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Sweet drops of mercy,on my soul rainto heal and easethe ache, in my pain. Sweet drops of mercy,sent each day anewto swaddle my sorrowin a blanket of dew. Sweet drops of mercy,on my heart paradetenderly on my griefHis favors cascade. Sweet drops of mercy,soaking into my soulso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Through The Eyes of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Eyes of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen the effects of painI’ve watched others fall apartfrom under its heavy strain. I’ve witnessed for myself,the heartbreak of tragedyI’ve experienced the depthof its excruciating agony. Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen sorrow’s anguishI’ve watched mine dissipateI’ve also seen it languish.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Grief Is Like an Ocean

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grief Is Like an Ocean ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is like an ocean,it ebbs in and outsome days are calmothers are a wipeout. Grief is like a stream,that keeps on flowingsome days it slows downothers it comes rushing. Grief is like the wind,that seems not to easesome days get gustyothers are but a breeze.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Life Goes On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Goes On ~ By Deborah Ann Life goes on son,though you’re not heretime passes byyear, after year, after year. There isn’t a moment,that passes me bywhen I don’t think of youwith tears in my eyes. Life goes on,day, after day, after dayyet without you aroundI’m trying to find my way. There isn’t an hour,that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Some days its hard,just getting out of bedmy heart seems as if . . .it were full of lead. Pain and heartache,has it weighed downas does the heavinessof wearing sorrows frown. But, today will be,a day I will rise . . .without one tearwelling in my eyes. Instead… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Fading Memories

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fading Memories ~ By Deborah Ann I still count the days,since you’ve been goneto fading memoriesI am still clinging on. They are all it seems,I have left of you . .as old photo albumsI cry my way through. I still hear your laughter,see those smiling eyesI still can rememberour last, final goodbye’s. There isn’t… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Losing A Child

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Losing A Child ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve been through the storm,of losing a child . . .I’ve felt the searing painin my heart run wild. I’ve seen grief destroy,the lives of those left behindI’ve seen families becomescattered and realigned. I’ve seen sorrow up close,the look you can’t missI’ve seen how it leavesa hopeless, grim… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Good Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Good Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Good morning joy,it’s so nice to see youits such a blessingto have you in my view. Good morning joy,thank you for greeting meit’s so nice knowingtoday with me you’ll be. Good morning joy,it’s a wonder you are hereI know God sent youto dry my every tear. Good morning… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Comforts the Mournful 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Comforts the Mournful ~ By Deborah Ann Some people appear,strong on the outsidewhen really they’re fallingapart on the inside. Some people pretend,they have it all togethersome contend aloneany storm they can weather. Some people claim,they don’t need any aidsome camouflagejust how much their afraid. Some people look,happy and joyfulsome disguise so wella heart, sorrowful.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Grief Reliever

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Grief Reliever ~ By Deborah Ann I have felt grief . . .smacking me on the shoulderI have felt it in my guthit me like a ten-ton boulder. I have felt its shock,just like a lighting boltI’ve felt its thunderdeliver stunning jolt. I have felt grief . . .punch me square in my faceI’ve… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Through The Valley Of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Valley Of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann God’s brought me through,the valley of pain . . .gave me His strengthfor He knew my strain. He took me by the hand,lead me through my griefpromised with each stepin Him I’d find relief. I held on so tightly,for I thought I’d faintbut God became for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: When Grief Takes A Hold

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Grief Takes A Hold ~ By Deborah Ann When my grief,takes a hold of mewhen blinded byall the tears I see. That’s when I call,on God’s graceto shine His gloryon my weeping face. When my pain,makes me writheand I find itso hard to breathe. That’s when I call,on God’s mercyto keep my faithin Him… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Heals the Broken Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Heals the Broken Heart ~ By Deborah Ann God keeps doing wonders,with broken hearts . . .He can still heal and mendall the injured parts. But, you must give Him,your heart as it breakseach little piece of itand all the little flakes. God can perform miracles,on hearts that are damagedHe can undo the impactwhere… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A New Song

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Song ~ By Deborah Ann A new song,God’s put in my heartof how His mercycame to do its part. He took my sorrow,turned it into hopegave me the graceeach day to cope. A new song,I’m going to singso others to Him . . .my grief might bring. He’s given to me,a brand new… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus Wept

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Wept ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus groaned,He moaned, He sighedfor that poor woman . . .He even cried. He felt the agony,of sorrows fervent heatfor that poor woman . . .fallen down at His feet. Jesus wept,real tears were shedfor that poor woman . . .He bowed His head. For, He too felt,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Should Have Been Crushed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Should Have Been Crushed ~ By Deborah Ann I should have been crushed,by the weight of sorrowI should have not been ableto face another tomorrow. I should have been shattered,from a heart that was brokenI should have collapsedunder words left unspoken. I should have been held down,by the heaviness of painI should have not been… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: This Hurts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Hurts ~ By Deborah Ann Lord this hurts,even after all these yearsthis empty, void spacestill brings me to tears. Like a knife,my heart its cut throughso I’ll continue to give . . .this pain over to You. Lord this hurts,in every single wayit still is painfulno matter what they say. Like a vise,my… (more…)

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