Tag Archives: Hope

Today’s Poem: It’s Not About the Storms 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It’s Not About the Storms ~ By Deborah Ann It’s not about the storms,we find ourselves init’s about if they help usto find a deeper faith within. It’s not about the winds,that blow us aroundit’s about if they help usto keep our minds sound. It’s not about the rains,flooding through our lifeit’s about if they… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Is Empowering

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Is Empowering ~ By Deborah Ann Faith is hope,faith is lovefaith is believingin God above. Faith is peace,faith is restfaith is believingGod’s plans are the best. Faith is joy,faith is gladnessfaith is believingGod is our happiness. Faith is trusting,faith is relyingfaith is believingGod’s love is undying. Faith is active,faith is livelyfaith is believingGod’s power… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Trust God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Trust God ~ By Deborah Ann I trust God,His Word I heedI trust Himfor whatever I need. I trust God,when I say His nameI trust Himto remain the same. I trust God,for His goodnessI trust Himfor His kindness. I trust God,when  I prayI trust Himto guide my way. I trust God,to give me shelterI trust… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In God I Put My Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In God I Put My Trust ~ By Deborah Ann In God I put my trust,it abides safely thereit cannot be movedno matter my care. For, my God is faithful,He is unchangeableHe’s true to His wordfor it is infallible. In God I put my faith,it keeps me securewhatever comes my wayI know I will endure.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lasting Pleasure

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lasting Pleasure ~ By Deborah Ann There is a narrow path,leading to lasting pleasurewhere joy and peaceare held without measure. If you keep your eyes,on what God has for youthe hope of your inheritancewill come right into view. All of God’s goodness,will begin to flowas He reveals to youthe way you should go. Your heart will be glad,your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Where the Heart Moors

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Where the Heart Moors ~ By Deborah Ann Faith that encourages,faith that inspiresis a faith in Godthat for Him is on fire. Faith that is calm,faith that is stillis a faith in Godthat seeks His will. Faith that is small,faith that is greatis a faith in Godthat never abates. Faith that is strong,faith that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Has My Back

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Has My Back ~ By Deborah Ann I have personal needs,individual wants I lackbut, God always hasmy spiritual back. I trust Him to provide,for me every daythe patience to keep meon the narrow way. I know He will grant,me with His graceto meet head onthe trials I face. I have faith knowing,He will give me powerto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever God Wills

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever God Wills ~ By Deborah Ann God can do,whatever He willsHe can move mountainsor turn them into hills. God can make,the largest sea to partHe can softenthe stoniest heart. God can heal,the sick and the lameHe can removethe guilt and the shame. God can turn,water into wineHe can change mindscause them to His align.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Of The Hopeful 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Of The Hopeful ~ By Deborah Ann God of the watchful,Lord of the heartestablish Your waysupon a new day’s start. God of the trustful,Lord of the soulgives us Your strengthour day be in control. God of the faithful,Lord of the mindmay your peacetoday we again find. God of the hopeful,Lord of our lifegive us… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Without Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Without Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Without having faith,God cannot be pleasedwithout knowing Jesuseternity can’t be seized. Without considering,God’s very existenceover sin and satanwe’ll never have resistance. Without God’s Word,His will can’t be knownwithout the BibleHis ways can’t be shown. Without having hope,God we can’t conceivewithout searching for Himwe will never believe. Without having… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Hard Pressed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hard Pressed ~ By Deborah Ann We’re all hard pressed,from time to timewe all feel baffledwhen mountains we climb. We’re all stressed out,from the daily wearwe all feel troubledby our ongoing care. We’re all needy,about so many thingswe’re all so wearyby the storms life brings. We’re all down cast,for different reasonswe’re all scramblingthrough life’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We Know

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We Know ~ By Deborah Ann If we know . . .all things work for our goodthen why don’t we trust Godlike we know we should? If we know . . .together things will work outthen why don’t we trust Godinstead of having doubt? If we know . . .with God all things are… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Path Towards Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Path Towards Peace ~ By Deborah Ann The path towards peace,is one paved in painwith plenty of lossfor our spiritual gain. On it there is suffering,sorrow and persecutionbut, in Jesus we all havehope and restitution. The path towards heaven,is full of ups and downsplenty of highs and lowswe have to get around. On it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Seeking God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seeking God ~ By Deborah Ann If you seek God,you will finda place for Himin your mind. For, when you search,God is foundand your thoughtsin Him, will abound. If you seek God,His will you’ll discoverand His plans for youyou will uncover. For, when You look,with all your heartfrom His purposesyou’ll not depart. If you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If We Are to Have Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We Are to Have Hope ~ By Deborah Ann If we are to have hope,in what we can’t seewhy is it then Lord . . .we don’t trust more in Thee? If we are to have patience,while for Your return we awaitwhy is it then Lord . . .we don’t keep to the straight… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Dew of God’s Spirit

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Dew of God’s Spirit ~ By Deborah Ann God sends His Spirit,like the dew from aboveto cover us each daywith His mercy and love. Glistening beads of hope,to soften the hard crustso we may put in Himevery ounce of our trust. He refreshes us daily,with tiny drops of dewso our faith may growin the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Trust That Enables

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trust That Enables ~ By Deborah Ann Feeling inadequate,faith running lowlosing the willto let God, then let go? Then you need to find,the Holy Spirit’s fullnessso He can reviveyour spiritual dullness. Feeling ineffective,trust is harder to findtoo many burdensweighing on your mind? Then you need Jesus,your strength to increaseso onto Him your caresyou’ll be able… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lift Me Higher Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lift Me Higher Lord ~ By Deborah Ann When my troubles,are overwhelmingbefore my caresbecome unrelenting. I look to Jesus,to lift me higherso His peaceI might acquire. When my worries,are too heavybefore my tearsbecome steady. I go to Jesus,my High Rockand in the stormwith Him I walk. When my fears,begin to transpireI look to Jesusto lift… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith Isn’t A Feeling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Isn’t A Feeling ~ By Deborah Ann Some days I just plain feel,my faith isn’t with itsometimes I don’t feelled by the Holy Spirit. But, then God reminds me,faith isn’t about how I feelit’s about trusting Him . . .so His truths He can reveal. Some days I feel anxious,caught up in my fearsome… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Wresting With My Spirit

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wresting With My Spirit ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes with my spirit,I use to wrestle with . . .I’d toss and I’d turn overwhether God was just a myth. I tussled with the thoughts,of God’s mercy and His graceI contended with the factthat I’d ever see His face. Sometimes with my heart,I’d have a great… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Will Save You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Will Save You ~ By Deborah Ann If right now things,are looking downand you don’t haveGod’s peace around. Then on God’s Word,you will need to focusso your trust in Himcan rise to the surface. If Your situation seems,bleak and hopelessand you are feelingweary and helpless. Then on God’s strength,you will need to callfor He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In The Waiting Room 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In The Waiting Room ~ By Deborah Ann In the waiting room,I often have to sitthough at times . . .it gives me the fits. For, I get impatient,waiting just to hearGod’s answers beingwhispered in my ear. In the waiting room,I sit and I rockback and forth I golistening for His knock. But, I get… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Grace and Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grace and Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Grace and faith,brings true liberationfor, it’s the only wayto finding salvation. There’s no other path,that we can takeonly Jesus can sealour eternal fate. Grace and faith,fits just like a glovefor it’s the greatest giftof God’s merciful love. There’s no other road,for us to travel onthere’s only one wayto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lord, Be Not Far From Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Be Not Far From Me ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, be not far from me,be not faraway . . .come close and hold mebe one with me today. Lord, be not removed,be not from me too farcome close and lead mebe my bright guiding star. Lord, be not remote,be not from me far apartcome… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Heart-Felt Cry 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Heart-Felt Cry ~ By Deborah Ann God hears your cries,He hears your pleasHe is aware of . . .your cares and needs. He knows when you are,feeling out and downHe knows you needto sense He’s around. So, if you’re hurting,thinking God doesn’t carebelieve me I know . . .to your pain He’s aware. For… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Anchored in Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Anchored in Hope ~ By Deborah Ann A life anchored in hope,is one worth livingit brings about faithpraise and thanksgiving. It’s a life full of trust,in God for all thingsit’s a life secureunder His faithful wings. A life rooted in Jesus,is one that is boundit lives not in fearfor its mind is sound. It’s a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Object of My Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Object of My Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The object of my faith,is Jesus and no other . . .with anything or one elseI don’t even want to bother. For, all other devices,are just diversionsand all other gospelsare just perversions. So, I keep my focus on,what is my eternal goalnot that which will bringdamnation… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Into Deep Waters

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Into Deep Waters ~ By Deborah Ann Bow down your ear Lord,hear my prayers flow . . .for, into these deep watersI don’t want to go. Let them not get higher Lord,make them start to recedefor, into these deep watersI don’t want to proceed. Turn back the tide Lord,before I’m in over my headfor, into… (more…)

Today’s Poem: That Sinking Feeling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ That Sinking Feeling ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes I feel I’m sinking,my troubles seem so heavyit’s as if they’re about to breakthrough a swollen, bulging levee. I feel the rushing waters,come roaring through my heartand as they swiftly flowmy faith starts unraveling apart. The waves of my fears,begin to swirl all aroundtossing my trust back… (more…)

Today’s Poem: You Can Rest Assured

to GOD be the GLORY ~ You Can Rest Assured ~ By Deborah Ann When into the unknown,God has you to goyou can rest assured . . .a way He will show. For, before you He’s gone,and a path He has pavedso there’s no need for youto be fearful or afraid. When into the uncharted,God has you to journeyyou can rest… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Our Bodyguard

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Our Bodyguard ~ By Deborah Ann God is our defender,our bodyguardwhen to His wayswe regard. God is our anchor,our safety-netwhen in His wayswe are set. God is our rescuer,our life-saverwhen to His wayswe don’t waiver. God is our protector,our safety-shieldwhen to His wayswe humbly yield. God is our bunker,our bodyguardwhen after His wayswe follow… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: No Rocket-Scientist Needed 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ No Rocket-Scientist Needed ~ By Deborah Ann It doesn’t take,a rocket-scientistit doesn’t takethe sciences. Faith is just,an act of trustit’s believingGod loves us. It doesn’t take,a philosopherit doesn’t takean astrologer. Faith is easier,than you thinkfor grace is . . .the saving-link. It doesn’t take,an anthropologistit doesn’t takea theologist. Faith is believing,Jesus died for youfaith is… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Cling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Cling ~ By Deborah Ann Clingwhen you’re heartis brokenClingwhen no wordscan be spoken. Clingwhen you’re downcastand depressedClingwhen you’re troubledand harassed. Clingwhen you’re strickenand afflictedClingwhen you’re confusedand conflicted. Clingwhen you’re defeatedand overburdenedClingwhen you’re weakand disheartened. Clingwhen you’re worriedand tormentedClingwhen you’re restlessand discontented. Clingwhen you’re feelingsad and blueClingwhen you don’t know . . .what else to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Rely On My Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Rely On My Faith ~ By Deborah Ann I rely on my faith,each day to be strongI trust it even when . . .things are going wrong. I depend on prayer,every day I am alivefor, I know in this worldit’s the only way to survive. I lean on God’s grace,each day I need morefor,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In A Slump

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In A Slump ~ By Deborah Ann In a slump,spiritually speakingfaith needinga little tweaking? Well don’t stop,praying when drygo ahead with Godand have a good cry. In the dumps,thought’s troublingworries becominga little unnerving? Well don’t stop,raising your praiseGod understandsit’s just a phase. In a funk,losing the battlecares have youa little bit rattled? Well don’t you… (more…)

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