Tag Archives: Rest

#throwbackpoem: CHIRSTmas’ True Meaning

to GOD be the GLORY ~ CHIRSTmas’ True Meaning ~ By Deborah Ann   Let CHRISTmas’ true meaning,rise up in you today . . .may you see the splendorof Jesus’ birth on this day. May His beauty and grandeur,cause your heart to singmay the gift of His excellencebecome your eternal spring. May His majesty you behold,with all dignity and honormay… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Abiding In Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Abiding In Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann When I abide in Christ,I’ve unbelievable peaceon Him, all my burdensare so easy to release. When I remain in Him,I’ve strength for the dayI know I can conquerwhatever comes my way. When I rest in Jesus,His power so inspires . . .me to do all I knowthe… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When You’re Fired Tested

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When You’re Fired Tested ~ By Deborah Ann When your faith is tested,when it’s being triedyou must not forget . . .how and why Jesus died. For His faith was also,put through the test . . .and in His Father’s loveHe always found rest. When you face suffering,common to all of usyou must not forget… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Oh, Weary Ones

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, Weary Ones ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, weary soul,burdened down onethere is rest to findin God’s beloved Son. For Jesus came,to set you freefrom all that worriesand stresses thee. Oh, fearful heart,scared and terrified onethere is light to findin the life of God’s Son. For Jesus came,to show you the wayHe brings hope… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Facing Tomorrow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Facing Tomorrow ~ By Deborah Ann Today all is still and calm,tomorrow may not befor I can never know . . .what’s in store for me. It could be serene,all might be tranquilbut, there’s no guaranteetomorrow will be peaceful. There is no crystal ball,to predict the near futureno certainty tomorrowwill go any smoother. So when tomorrow… (more…)

Today’s Poem: One More Step

to GOD be the GLORY ~ One More Step ~ By Deborah Ann One day at a time Lord,one new dawn, if You willone more step of faith . . .in waiting to be still. One hour at a time,one minute to get byone more step of hope . . .yet, for me to try. One second at a time,one… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Care Casting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Care Casting ~ By Deborah Ann My cares I’m casting,with all surenessgiving them to the Lordwith this assurance. That all of my concerns,He will take from mefrom my every worryHe will set me free. With confidence,I’m placing all my trustonto the Onewho truly loves us. My every illness,all my pain and griefI’m letting Jesus… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Storms Aren’t Meant

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Storms Aren’t Meant ~ By Deborah Ann Storms aren’t meant,to blow us over . . .they come so we can bestronger than ever. Storms aren’t meant,to take us down . . .they arise so we can turnour lives around. Storms aren’t meant,to make us weak . . .they arrive so we willfirst, God truly… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith In Any Situation

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith In Any Situation ~ By Deborah Ann Faith when all is dark,will bring about lightfor faith will give usa spiritual insight. Faith in the storm,brings trust ashorefor faith gives usa spiritual moor. Faith in the valley,brings quiet peacefor faith gives usa spiritual release. Faith in the desert,brings prosperityfor faith gives usa spiritual clarity.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Needing a Boost

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Needing a Boost ~ By Deborah Ann Needing a boost,a real lifter-uppersomething to giveyour nerves a buffer? Then go to the Word,look up God’s peaceand soon you’ll feela calming release. Needing a hand,an arm to hold onsomething to grasptill your fears are gone? Then go the Word,look up God’s graceand soon you’ll feeljoy light up… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Trust God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trust God ~ By Deborah Ann   Trust God,when you hurtlet His graceyour pain divert. Trust God,when you’re weakwith all your heartHis mercy seek. Trust God,when you’re tireduntil His peaceis acquired. Trust God,when you’re anxiouslet your mindbe His canvass. Trust God when,you don’t want toand His love . . .will make things new!  … (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Art of Being Still 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Art of Being Still ~ By Deborah Ann There is an art,to this being stillthis waiting on Godtakes a certain skill. It takes prayer,to know God’s plansit takes strengthto stay in His hands. It takes faith,this quiet remainingit takes believingin God’s perfect timing. It takes trust,this knowing who God isit takes actionto do what… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Daily Nourishment

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Daily Nourishment ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give unto me,my daily breadsatisfy my hungerlet me be Spirit lead. Renew my mind,keep worry at baytransform my heartupon each new day. Give unto me,all the faith I needquench my thirstas Your Word I read. Provide me shelter,a place to find restlet not this sparrowfall from Your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Light Unleashed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Light Unleashed ~ By Deborah Ann Love unfettered,Grace unfoldedLight unleashedMercy unbridled. Hope untethered,Sin unshackledPeace unboundedDeath unchained. Favor unimpeded,Joy unrestrainedFreedom unhamperedEternity unrestricted. Jesus unobstructed,God unchangeableSalvation undiminishedHoly Spirit unmistakable. Love unconditional,Light uninhibitedFaith undeniableTrust unlimited! ~~~~~~ Romans 8:38-39 ” For I am persuaded,that neither death,nor life, nor angels,nor principalities,nor powers,nor things present,nor things to come, Nor height,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: What is Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What is Hope ~ By Deborah Ann Hope is for today,it’s for tomorrow toohope is knowing Godalways pulls through. Hope is eternal,it is everlastinghope is the confidencekeeping us believing. Hope is joyous,it is happinesshope fills our heartswith infinite gladness. Hope is peaceful,calming and tranquilhope is having faithto trust and be still. Hope is for today,it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God is Smiling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God is Smiling ~ By Deborah Ann God is smiling,down on you todayHis grace and favorare for you on display. He sent you the sun,shining from aboveto remind you ofthe warmth of His love. Each morning He brings,to you mercies aneweach day He proclaimsyour faith He’ll renew. Beams of everlasting hope,blissful eternal raysreflect His future… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Valley of Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Valley of Hope ~ By Deborah Ann There is a valley,I call hope . .it’s where I gatherstrength to cope. I take my time,as through it I gopraying all the wayGod’s plans I’ll know. I often rest,along side a hillit’s where I learnhow to be still. I amble slowly,around each bendasking God all alongmore… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Future Hope 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Future Hope ~ By Deborah Ann Man may not show me mercyman may not show me gracebut, it is in my future hope . . .my heart and soul embrace. Man may not forgive me,man may not show me favorbut, my future hope . . .is in Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Man may… (more…)

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: 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…)

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: 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: 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: 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…)

#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: Let Trust Rule

to GOD be the GLORY May 26, 2018 ~ Let Trust Rule ~ By Deborah Ann If trust is to rule,our mind and heartthen from Godwe mustn’t depart. For we know for us,He has only the bestand on this truthour souls can rest. If trust is to dispel,our fears and doubtsthen the Word of Godwe mustn’t shut out. For in His… (more…)

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