Tag Archives: Encouragement

#throwbackpoem: Soften My Heart Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soften My Heart Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Soften my heart Lord,make it pliableso my faithcan be believable. Unbind my heart Lord,make it bendableso my hopecan be teachable. Loosen my heart Lord,make it workableso my fruitcan be multiple Sweeten my heart Lord,make it lovableso my trustcan be yieldable. Soften my heart Lord,make it faithfulso for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Key To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Key to Life ~ By Deborah Ann The key to life,is in your handswhen the Biblein it lands. It opens the door,to life, eternalgets you up and oversin’s every hurdle. It holds the meaning,to what life is aboutit gives you hopetakes away the doubt. It brings Light,whether night or dayby shining Truthon the Life… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hungering and Thirsting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hungering and Thirsting ~ By Deborah Ann Hungering and thirsting,after God’s righteousnessare the soul’s trembling withan awe-fearing mindfulness. Filled with true penitence,the hungry soul now feedson how only God can fulfillall of their wants and needs. They long to know,everything that they canabout how God has for thema righteous-living plan. The thirsty soul yearns,for the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Hand of God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Hand of God ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve felt the hand of disappointment,slap me across the faceI’ve handled discouragementwithout finesse and grace. I’ve felt the sting of rejection,burn from head to toeI’ve handled the lonelinessby hiding in my own shadow. I’ve felt the weight of despair,hanging heavy on my heartI’ve handled the agonyin ways… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When You Walk In The Light

to GOD be the GLORY When You Walk in The Light ~ By Deborah Ann There’s a lot of temptation,that we must daily fightthere is a lot of confessingwhen you walk in the light. There’s a lot of acknowledging,the sinfulness we daily fightthere is a lot of repentingwhen you walk in the light. There’s a lot of recognizing,the evil we daily… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Not Mine, But God’s

to GOD be the GLORY God July 30, 2017 ~ Not Mine, But God’s ~ By Deborah Ann God’s strength, not mine,my sin, His forgivenessGod’s power, not minemy battles, His fight. God’s desires, not mine,my needs, His supplyGod’s demands, not minemy weakness, His might. God’s faithfulness, not mine,my defiance, His mercyGod’s compassion, not minemy rebellion, His favor. God’s plans, not mine,my… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Stripes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Stripes ~ By Deborah Ann His stripes,my forgiven sinHis chastisementmy peace within. His wounds,my transgressionHis deathmy redemption. His bruising,my iniquityHis crownmy victory. His sorrow,my corruptionHis griefmy adoption. His stripes,my healingHis Spiritmy sealing! ~~~~~~~ Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely he hath borne our griefs,and carried our sorrows:yet we did esteem him stricken,smitten of God, and afflicted.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior ~ By Deborah Ann My Father who’s in heaven,today I bring my praisemy thankfulness to YouI just want to raise. I thank You for Your Son,who died on the cross for meI’m grateful for His gracethat from sin has set me free. I thank you for the Holy… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: It Started With Just One Nail

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It Started With Just One Nail ~ By Deborah Ann One nail was all it took,to crucify Christ that dayit started with just one nailfor the crowd to get their way. One blow upon that nail,got the crowd to cheer and yell“Crucify Him, Crucify Him”put the hammer to that nail. One nail was all it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Promise Keeper

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Promise Keeper ~ By Deborah Ann Promise Keeper,that is what God isfor He always doesjust what He says. Faithful and True,to His Word He sticksHe doesn’t waiverstays with the script. Trustworthy and Solvent,He’ll end what He beganall will become newupon His command. Sovereign and Free,to do as He mustHe’ll be the Judgefor everything unjust.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’ve Been Redeemed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ve Been Redeemed~ By Deborah Ann I’ve been liberated,Jesus has set me freeHe paid the penaltythe day He died for me. I’ve been redeemed,Jesus paid the ransomto make room for mein His Father’s mansion. I’ve been rescued,Jesus has delivered meHe paid the pricethere upon Calvary’s tree. I’ve been saved,Jesus bought my freedomone day with… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Song Of Deliverance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Song Of Deliverance ~ By Deborah Ann Everyone needs a song,of deliverance . . .everyone needs Jesusto make a difference. Everyone needs a victory,over the enemyeveryone needs a fortressthat is heavenly. Everyone needs a defense,a rock to cling oneveryone needs Jesusto depend upon. Everyone needs a tower,they can run intoeveryone needs a trustthat they… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Light Of Salvation

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Light of Salvation~ By Deborah Ann My eyes have seen,salvation’s Lightthey have been givena new glorious sight. For once they were closed,to the Truth and the Waybut now they observeGod’s mercy each day. My eyes were shown,Jesus’ Love and Gracethey have seen the lightnow the Life they embrace. For once they were shut,but now… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Called By God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Called By God ~ By Deborah Ann Called by God,into righteous livingall because of gracenot of our own doing. A holy pure life,we’re to leadso sin into it . . .cannot breed. Called to be saints,without blamein love and truthwithout shame. A fountain of life,we are to beso Jesus’ light in usthe world can see.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Grace Of A Savior

to GOD be the GLORY April 15, 2017 ~ The Grace of A Savior ~ By Deborah Ann God has for us,an overflowing supplyof mercy and gracefor us to daily apply. We can put it on,be it night or daywe just need to askfor it, when we pray. Abundant it is,it will never run outit’s what being forgivenis really all about.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Comforter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Comforter ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Comforter,my Helper, my Aidewhen I am fired testedYou provide me shade. Your wings cover me,under them I staywhile the storms of lifesteady blow my way. God my Comforter,my Calmness, my Peaceon me Your mercyeach day You release. When I am troubled,You make me for You strongso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: He Died For Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ He Died For Me ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Jesus,for dying for mefor from my sinssetting me free. Thank you Jesus,for redeeming mefor Your sufferinginstead of me. Thank you Jesus,for forgiving mefor justifyingthe evilness in me. Thank you Jesus,for not condemning mefor the grace and loveYou’ve shown me. Thank you Jesus,for dying for mefor… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Heart Searched By God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Searched By God ~ By Deborah Ann A heart searched by God,feels the pain and stingas He signals outevery sinful thing. It weeps and it sobs,begs for forgivenessfor it’s a heart awareof its own wickedness. A heart open to God,sees its carnal selfhow it puts importanceonly on and in itself. It sees the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I AM The Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I AM The Way ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus is the Way,He is the only routeto His Father there’sno other way about. People may believe,there’s another directionbut Jesus came to proveHe’s the only connection. Jesus is the way,He is the only pathall other roads will leadto His Father’s wrath. People may come up with,their own… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What A Wonderful God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What A Wonderful God ~ By Deborah Ann I see God in the sky,in the light of the moonI see Him in the starsthrough the universe strewnand I think to my self . . .what a wonderful God! I see God in the hills,in the valley belowI see Him in the streamsthroughout the earth flowand… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Not I, But CHRIST

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Not I, But CHRIST ~ By Deborah Ann Not I, but Christ,is why I have graceto keep to the courseto stay in the race. For without Jesus,I’d couldn’t go the distanceand to temptationI’d have no resistance. Not I, but Christ,is why I can copeto remain steadfastto maintain the hope. For, without Jesus,I’ve not the mightnor… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What Happened To The Training

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What Happened To The Training ~ By Deborah Ann What happened to training,our children in the Waywhy are they from God . . .turning so far away? Why are they departing,from the Truth and Lifewhy are they creatingin our world so much strife? What happened to teaching,our children about Godwhy are they leaving forthe road… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Taking Up My Cross

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Taking Up My Cross ~ By Deborah Ann First thing in the morning,before I get out of bedI take up my cross . . .so by Jesus I can be lead. For, when I pick it up,it gives me the graceto keep my arrogancein its rightful place. First thing in the morning,I disrobe myself of… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lord, Give My Faith A Backbone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Give My Faith A Backbone ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give my faith a backbone,robust, sturdy and stronggive my spirit the bravenessto last my whole life long. Lord, help me not to be,cowardly and spinelessso for You I can be . . .courageous and fearless. Lord, give my trust a framework,rugged, durable and resilientgive… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Eternally Secured

to GOD be the GLORY ~ ~ By Deborah Ann You may try,but, I can’t be movedfor my soul to Jesusis unshakably glued. You may attempt,but, I can’t be priedfor my heart to Jesusis indefinitely tied. You may endeavor,but, I won’t be persuadedfor my life to Jesusis securely barricaded. You may aspire,but, I cannot be luredfor my mind to Jesusis… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Ways Are Better

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Ways Are Better ~ By Deborah Ann God’s ways are not ours,for ours ways are skewedand often God’s directionwe don’t want to include. We think we understand,what God wants us to dobut we fail to look at thingsfrom His point of view. God’s plans are not ours,for ours are often rashbefore consulting Himout the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Muscles

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Muscles ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to have,spiritual grit . . .we must keepour faith muscle fit. God’s Word we must engage,so trust can developthen joy, peace and hopeour lives will envelop. If we’re to be,spiritually strong . . .we’ll need to stop doingwhat we know is wrong. We’ll need to workout,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Completely Invested

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Completely Invested ~ By Deborah Ann Faith that is tried,is faith that knowsthe way through troublesGod always shows. For we know He will make,a pathway outwhenever we give Himour fear and doubt. Faith that is tested,is faith that is strongfor it knows trialsnever steer us wrong. For we know for Godwe need to be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Faithfulness You Befriend

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Faithfulness You Befriend ~ By Deborah Ann When you trust in the Lord,you’ll want to do what is rightand pleasing Him will becomewhat you’ll do day and night. You will dwell in peace,your heart will be at restand you’ll touch othersso they too can feel blessed. When faithfulness you befriend,you’ll find an easier roadso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Quiet Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Quiet Heart ~ By Deborah Ann The quiet heart,doesn’t fretover its worriesit dosen’t sweat. It knows to be,composed and collectedit knows its strengthto God is connected. The quiet heart,doesn’t stewover its caresit doesn’t spew. It knows to trust,to be clam and stillit knows its lifeis in God’s will. The quiet heart,doesn’t panicover life’s woesit’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Look Not

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Look Not ~ By Deborah Ann Look not to the past,don’t stop and turn your headinstead look to the futurewith Jesus up ahead. Don’t reminisce,on that which is already donerather let your heartto Jesus be eternally drawn. Look not to the past,remember not your regretsinstead look to the futureand the soon coming events. Don’t… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Spirit of Power

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Spirit of Power ~ By Deborah Ann God has not given us,a spirit of fear . . .but, one of His powerto keep us to Him near. No worry shall cause,us to tremble or shakenot even the enemycan author us to faint. God has not given us,a spirit of neglect . . .but, one… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Is Like A Road Trip

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Is Like A Road Trip ~ By Deborah Ann Life is like a road trip,a long winding excursionrequiring from uslots of physical exertion. But we often get,mentally fatiguedand need a rest stopso to be relieved. Jesus is that stop,the oasis of our hopewhere living waters fill uswith the strength to cope. Life is a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Things I’ve Seen

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Things I Have Seen ~ By Deborah Ann I have seen morality fade,the withering of man’s ethicsI have seen people lives canceledby the pundits and skeptics. I have seen a government,become by greed corruptI have seen the rage of hateon city streets erupt. I have seen earthy riches,turn cold the heart of manI have… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Not Angry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Not Angry ~ By Deborah Ann Be not angry,don’t be resentfullet your attitude reflectall for which you’re grateful. Be not bitter,don’t be contentiouslet your words chosenbring to Jesus awareness. Be not wrathful,don’t try to get evenlet your posture resemblethe reason you’re forgiven. Be not ill-tempered,don’t fly off in a ragelet your Bible becomeyour behavior… (more…)

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