Tag Archives: Grace

Today’s Poem: Stir Our Hearts Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stir Our Hearts Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Stir our hearts Lord,awaken our desireto learn to doall that You require. Stir up our prayer life,our thoughts stimulatekeep us on our kneeslest we become stagnate. Stir our minds Lord,excite us to press onkeep us watchfultill the race is won. Stir up our faith life,arouse our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If You Want To Be Transformed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If You Want To Be Transformed ~ By Deborah Ann Belka If  you want to be transformed,your mind you must renewworry, disbelief and fearyou’ll need to put behind you. Thoughts of faith and trust,must be your way of thinkingputting confidence in Godshould be your only reasoning. Any unbelief or doubt,you will need to get rid… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Morning’s Upon Me 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Morning’s Upon Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Morning’s upon me,a new day has dawnI rise with the dropsof dew on my lawn. Robins are singing,their voices are clearthe perfume of lilacsdrift though the air. I greet the new day,like the robins I singof God’s tender merciesa new day will bring. Aromas of grace,like lilacs… (more…)

Today’s Poem: No Wonder We Need

to GOD be the GLORY ~ No Wonder We Need ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Life is full of steep hills,valleys plenty deepno wonder we need . . .a Good Shepherd’s keep. With all the uncertainty,each day we must faceno wonder we need . . .a sufficient dose of grace. Our fears can be many,our worries limitlessno wonder we need .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Wise Ways

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Wise Ways ~ By Deborah Ann Belka God’s ways are wise,they’re full of wisdomfor they go againstthe world’s system. They lead and guide,to the righteous waynot the one followedso widely today. God’s ways are holy,they are profoundnothing about themare found unsound. For they are rich,thoughtful and deepbringing mercy and hopewhen His truths we keep.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Wisely Walking

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wisely Walking ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Father I thank You,today for Your graceand the wisdom I needto wisely run the race. For, I know of the evil,I will witness todayand to walk cautiouslymust be my mainstay. Father I thank you,today for Your directionfor the wisdom to havein the world no connection. For, though… (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: 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: 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…)

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…)

#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…)

#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…)

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…)

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…)

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: 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: 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…)

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…)

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…)

#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…)

#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…)

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