Tag Archives: Encouragement Poems

Today’s Poem: Truly

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Truly ~ By Deborah Ann I know from experience,God sends us heartbreakand through it I’ve learnedHe truly doesn’t forsake. Though at the time,we may think God isn’t nearit’s at that very moment . . .we must give Him this fear. For, in the midst of tragedy,Jesus is also thereand our pain and sorrowHe truly… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pain Unimaginable

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pain Unimaginable ~ By Deborah Ann God brought into my life,pain unimaginableheartache so deepit was unfathomable. But, through it I found,the meaning of steadfastand onto my joyI’ve learned to holdfast. God brought into my life,sorrow unthinkablesuffering so vastit was unmeasurable But, though it I discovered,the surpassing of peaceand now I understandwhy it will never… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Sting of Death

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sting of Death ~ By Deborah Ann When the sting of death,first burned into my soulI never thought againI could be made whole. But God sent to me,all the grace I neededas the tide of griefebbed and receded. When the sting of death,brought its gloomy sorrowI didn’t think I could everface another tomorrow. But… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When A Heart Drops

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When A Heart Drops ~ By Deborah Ann When a heart drops,you can hear it shatteryou can see the breakthe fractured matter. You can hear the crack,the tear, the ripyou can see it loosingthe hope, the grip. When a heart drops,you can see it tumbleyou can hear it ruptureas it starts to crumble. You can… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Gave Me Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Gave Me Peace ~ By Deborah Ann God gave me peace,the day you diedas into His bottlemy tears I cried. I knew they’d be safe,there in His carefor He knew the depthof my despair. God showed me grace,the day you perishedby keeping my hopein Him nourished. He knew my heart,couldn’t handle the breakwithout His… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Gulf of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Gulf of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann In the depth of despair,there is a gulf of grief . . .where the sorrows of this lifeleaves us begging for relief. The hurting soul can’t calm,or remove the heartbreakit needs the healing touchof the One who won’t forsake. We thirst for healing waters,for a peaceful resting… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Process of Grief 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Process of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is a process,time it does not knowit keeps its own rhythmtis why it ebbs and flows. It swells like a wave,rising in your chestyou never know whenit will rise or crest. Grief is a phase,time means not a thingit keeps its own beattis why it’s so… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Joy Comes On Morning’s Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Joy Comes On Morning’s Light ~ By Deborah Ann Joy comes,to heart’s brokenjoy returnsin words unspoken. Joy arises,from out of the pitsjoy emergeswith strength and grit. Joy enters,with peace and calmjoy becomesthe soul’s healing balm. Joy reaches,into mind’s affectedJoy arriveswhen least expected Joy follows,weeping nightsjoy ariseson morning’s light! ~~~~~~ Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Waters Healing

to GOD be the GLORY ~Water’s Healing~ By Deborah Ann In the depth of despair,there is a gulf of grief . . .where the sorrows of lifemakes us beg for relief. The hurting soul can’t calm,or remove its own heartbreakit needs the healing touchof the One who won’t forsake. We thirst for waters healing,a peaceful resting placewhere we can forget… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Is Full Of Weeping

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Is Full Of Weeping ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of weeping,tears of agony . . .but, new things will comethrough our misery. For without sorrow’s clouds,hanging over uswe would never knowhow in God to truly trust. Life is full of weeping,sobs so ever mournfulbut, we can rest knowingwe’ll once more be… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Fullness of God 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Fullness of God ~ By Deborah Ann He isn’t the God,of the have or have not’sHe is the God . . .for all of our needs and wants. He isn’t the God,of the half-full, half-emptyHe is the God . . .who has for each one plenty. He isn’t the God,of only the poor in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Blessing Upon Blessing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessing Upon Blessing ~ By Deborah Ann Blessing upon blessing,God wants to giveHe wants you to repentso He can forgive. God wants your heart,He wants your soulin Him He wants youto be complete and whole. Mercy upon mercy,God wants you to receiveHe wants your faithso in Him you’ll believe. God wants your troubles,He wants… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessed Are The Meek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessed Are The Meek ~ By Deborah Ann Blessed are those who are humble,those who are submissive and meekthose who give themselves to Godwho’s will they obediently seek. Blessed are those who are gentle,those who are patient and tolerantthose who are rarely provokedwho are restrained and moderate. Blessed are those who are tranquil,those who are… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Wonders are All Around

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Wonders are All Around ~ By Deborah Ann God’s wonders are all around,so many blessings for you to seejust use your imagination . . .come now take a look with me. You’ll see one in a sunset,another when it’s on its risecasting its beauty upon ussplendor right before our eyes. You’ll hear one… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Going Home

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Going Home ~ By Deborah Ann I know the valley is before me,there’s nothing for me to fearalone I’ll walk death’s pathbut, God promises to be near. His love shall be my comfort,His strength will get me throughon the other side of the shadowHis light shines bright and true. I will go to sleep… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Promises Galore

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Promises Galore ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, when I’m feeling beaten,when l feel trodden on and downYou promised I’d be a conquerorand to give me victories crown. And when I’m feeling bound up,when my spirit’s tied up in knotsYou promised to be my delivererand to capture all my thoughts. And when I’m feeling confused,when… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Trust ~ Delight ~ Commit

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trust ~ Delight ~ Commit ~ By Deborah Ann Trust in the Lord and do good,do what you know you shouldgive to Him your every needthen on His faithfulness feed. Delight yourself in the Lord,the crown of life is your awardyour heart desires He’ll grantfor He’s the God of can’s not cant’s. Commit your ways… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Ask, Ask, Ask

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Ask, Ask, Ask ~ By Deborah Ann Ask the Lord for help,don’t hold back a requestask Him for your daily needsthen let Him supply the rest. Ask as though you’re a beggar,as if you had naught a thingask knowing God will providethen watch what He will bring. Ask for a deeper understanding,wisdom above everything… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Constant and True

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Constant and True ~ By Deborah Ann When disappointed,when all else failsI know just Onewhose love prevails. God is the same,year after yearHe is unwaveringHis way is always clear. He remains faithful,constant and truethe Rock for my soulto anchor onto. Merciful and loyal,grace without an endmy eternal Helpermy life-saving Friend. Trust worthy He is,more than… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sunrise

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sunrise ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, Lord today I was breathless,when I saw the beauty of Your lovewhile gazing at the sunrise . . .peaking through the skies above. I watched as the stars disappeared,fading with the dark of nightas the early morning rays beamedwith the hope of eternal light. As the sun rose… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Trust Fund

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trust Fund ~ By Deborah Ann Got me a trust fund,use it every dayI can always count on itespecially when I pray. God is the grantor,His assets are all mineit’s just like havingan eternal credit line. I withdraw from it often,but I never take a lossfor the rates are based onthe finished work of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Pink-Lemonade Sky

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Pink-Lemonade Sky ~ By Deborah Ann Give me the sun on the horizon,a pink-lemonade sky above . . .give me a partly cloudy dayand I’ll tell you why Jesus I love. Give me the shade of the elm,the Good Book for me to readgive me something cool to drinkand I’ll have close to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lord, I Looked for You Today

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, I Looked for You Today ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, I looked for you todayDaughter, I saw you . . . From the time I woke upUpon your arising . . . In the early morning lightI was the sunrise that greeted you . . . During the afternoon heatI was the warmth of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Small Blessings

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Small Blessings ~ By Deborah Ann Small blessings . . .shower on us everydaybut, often to themwe question or downplay. At times, we don’t notice,these tiny drops of gracethey seem so insignificantfor us, to truly embrace. If we were to slow down,we couldn’t count them allfor they’re immeasurablethough they seem so small. When we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessed Are We

~ Blessed Are We ~ By Deborah Ann Happy are they who trust,who in God put their faithblessed are we who obeywe who from God do not stray. Happy are they who believe,who in God place their careblessed are we who are surewe who in God are secure. Happy are they who hope,who in God are persuadedblessed are we who are compliantwe… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Blessings of Assurance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessings of Assurance ~ By Deborah Ann Each day in my Bible,I am blessed to readof every assurancethat I will ever need. I have a warranty,to God’s mercy and graceI have evidenceone day I’ll see His face. I have a verification,of life eternallyI have the Holy Spiritdwelling internally. I have confidence,God hears all my prayersI… (more…)

Today’s Poem: From Places Up High

to GOD be the GLORY ~ From Places Up High ~ By Deborah Ann Spiritual blessings,from places up high . . .are ours to beholdand daily apply. The blessings of grace,redemption and forgivenessthe blessing of being filledwith all of God’s richness. From the Father’s right hand,passed on to His Sonare all of His blessingsfor us to draw upon. The blessings… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Day’s End

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Day’s End ~ By Deborah Ann Heavenly Father,my day is drawing to an endand I just want to thank Youfor all the blessings You send. I thank You for Your presence,whether felt or notfor showing me compassionwhen feeling over fraught. Heavenly Father,thank You for protecting mewith heaven-sent angelsthose that I can and can’t see.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Daily Benefits

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Daily Benefits ~ By Deborah Ann Every hour,of every dayGod blesses usin every way. He never ceases,to give us lovenor to sendmercy from above. Every season,of every yearGod reminds usHe’s ever near. He never stops,providing uswith the rewardsof faith and trust. Every second,of every minutefrom God’s kindnesswe daily benefit! ~~~~~~~ Psalm 68:19 “Blessed… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: May The Lord Keep You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ May The Lord Keep You ~ By Deborah Ann May the Lord keep you,safely in His caremay you give to Himall your burdens to bear. May He bless you,with hope and peacemay you on Himyour worries release. May the Lord shine,on you His facemay you embraceHis undying grace. May His favor,put joy in your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My God Promises

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My God Promises ~ By Deborah Ann My God is bigger,than my fearfor my God promisesto always be near. My God is greater,than my dreadfor my God promisesme daily bread. My God is mightier,than my plightfor my God promisesto lead with His light. My God is bolder,than my doubtfor my God promisesI’ll not go… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Gifts Intertwined

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Gifts Intertwined ~ By Deborah Ann Our spiritual gifts,God’s given to usand in them we needto put all our trust. He gave various talents,for us to use side by sidebut with the same Spiritwe are all occupied. God’s given us strengths,different levels of skilland we must all seek what for them is His will.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Is Patient And Kind

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is Patient And Kind ~ By Deborah Ann God is patient and kind,He wants to bless uswith the power we needfor our faith to trust. So He sends us mercy,each morning anewso our hearts and mindsHe can daily renew. God’s love is enduring,He wants us to knowHe is more than willingHis righteous way… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Eye Is On This Sparrow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Eye Is On This Sparrow ~ By Deborah Ann His eye is on this sparrow,He sees me as I flyHe notices me each daythat sweeps and passes by. He hands me a flight plan,as I open up my eyesHe charts out my courseupon my morning rise. His eyes is on this sparrow,He sees… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Awesome Blossoms

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Awesome Blossoms ~ By Deborah Ann Awesome blossoms,buds of hope on a stemmy summer garden grows . . .like my faith I have in Him. In my flower beds,each bloom providesreminders to praise Godfor all He supplies. White and yellow daisies,petals picked one by onelet know me how I am lovedby my Father and… (more…)

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