Tag Archives: Worries and Cares

Today’s Poem: Dust Dry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Dust Dry ~ By Deborah Ann Belka On days when I feel,my faith is dust drywhen my spirit withersas if it were to die. I pick up my Bible,to breathe some life backinto this soul of minefor the hope that I lack. On days when I feel,my faith is desert drywhen the strength in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Is My Friend

~ Jesus Is My Friend ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Jesus is my friend,on Him I can countto help me figureall my problems out. For, He will guide me,though the processon how over themnot to obsess. Jesus is my friend,on Him I can relyfor He is my dailymost valuable ally. For, He teaches me,what I should knowabout how His Fatherwould have… (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: 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: God Of The Sparrow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Of The Sparrow ~ By Deborah Ann God of the sparrow,provide our winter seedsupply us with the faithto trust You for all we need. Shelter us in the storms,underneath Your mighty wingsshield us from the bitternessthat winter’s harshness brings. God of the sparrow,furnish our winter warmthkeeps us steadfastlyupon salvation’s hearth. Protect us in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Is Not Restricted

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is Not Restricted ~ By Deborah Ann Nothing is impossible,when God we allowto do what He canin the way He knows how. For He is not restricted,in any way or formnot one thing to Himis out of the norm. Nothing is inconceivable,when in God we trustnothing is unachievableHis hands are not cuffed. There… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Look Up Into The Heavens

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Look Up Into The Heavens ~ By Deborah Ann When you’re feeling gloomy,when you’re sad and bluelook up into the heavensyour hope will shine through. For, when we focus in on,our destiny that’s aboveour sadness will turn to joyin the light of eternal love. Where you’re feeling lonely,when you are all alonelook up into… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whenever I’m Afraid

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whenever I’m Afraid ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever I am afraidand fear comes my wayI stop what I am doingand to my Lord, I pray. I won’t allow my fears,to take away my calmfor in Jesus I do trustto be my soothing balm. In God’s loving-kindness,He sent me His peaceand Jesus died for meto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Can

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Can ~ By Deborah Ann Having a hard time,these trying of dayshaving troublesfinding God’s ways? Having trials and tests,tribulations toodon’t know where to goor what more you can do? Having second thoughts,and nagging doubthaving a hard timefiguring everything out? Well, don’t give up yet,or lose your hopedon’t you quit nowor throw in the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’m Pressing On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Pressing On ~ By Deborah Ann I’m pressing on,till these problems are goneI’m moving forwardwith my eyes looking upward. I’m trusting God,and the guidance of His rodI’m letting goknowing the way He will show. I’m going slowly,keeping my life before Him lowlyI’m praying that my Saviorwill soon grant me His favor. I’m believing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Renew Us Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Renew Us Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, renew in us Your love,each and every day . . .may it be the first thing we askwhen we start to pray. Remind us of Your hope,how it will not ever pass awaybuild us up in confidenceso our faith will never go astray. Fill us with… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Your Heart’s Gladness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Your Heart’s Gladness ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes, when you cry,no one sees your tearssometimes, when you doubtno one sees your fears. Sometimes, when you worry,no one sees your strainsometimes, when you hurtno one sees your pain. Sometimes when you lose,no one sees your losssometimes, when you acheno one sees your cross. Sometimes when… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My ROCKing Chair

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My ROCKing Chair ~ By Deborah Ann On my ROCKing chair,I’m sitting comfortablyrocking back and forthoh, so ever enjoyably. Though, I have troubles,I’m rocking none the lessI’m letting God help metake care of this mess. On my ROCKing chair,I’m sitting peacefullyrocking to and frooh, so ever calmly. Though, I have worries,I haven’t me a carefor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Door

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Door ~ By Deborah Ann When you are troubled,tired and feeling blueremember there’s someonewho truly cares for you. Jesus, is that someone,He’s there to lend an earso there’s really no reasonto worry, doubt, or fear. He’s waiting at the door,waiting for your knockthe door is always openyou’ll never find it locked. Once the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Driven and Tossed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Driven and Tossed ~ By Deborah Ann In whom do you trust,to whom do you turnwhen driven and tossedby the winds of concern? In whom will you focus on,who will bring you reliefwhen driven and tossedby double-minded belief? In whom do you put your faith,yo whom do you draw nearwhen driven and tossedby the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: For Thou Are With Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ For Thou Are With Me ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, You’ll never leave me,this I know is a factfor You have my frontand You guard my back. You see all my comings,and notice wherever I goYour rod and staffmakes my faith grow. For, they lead and direct me,to pastures where I gleamthe truth of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hold On Tight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hold On Tight ~ By Deborah Ann Hold on tight,hang onto that rope . . .trust and believethere is always hope. For when you get to the end,there’s only one place to goso just pour out your heartlet your troubles God know. Hold on tight,don’t loose your grip . . .trust and believeand into… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubled Waters

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubled Waters ~ By Deborah Ann Troubled waters lie ahead,blinding wind and foambut my heart is set to sailright into my eternal home. Every crashing wave,tests my faith once morebut I will ride each one outtill I reach heaven’s shore. The swells rise and fall,causing me to be fearsomebut I will fight them offtill… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Keeping Focused

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keeping Focused ~ By Deborah Ann Keep me focused Lord,when going through the firekeep my eyes straight on Youso I’ll know Your heart’s desire. Keep me focused Lord,when I’m full of dread and fearkeep me looking heavenwardso You can draw me near. Keep me focused Lord,when the storm is raging onkeep my mind centered… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Anchor that Holds

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Anchor that Holds ~ By Deborah Ann When the winds of adversity,throw you off course . . .there’s an anchor that holdsno matter its force. When the seas of calamity,toss you all about . . .there’s an anchor that holdstill the danger runs out. When the storms of life,catch you off guard .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Everlasting Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Everlasting Peace ~ By Deborah Ann We live in a pressurized world,we’re always under stressbut, those who trust in the Lordknow how much they are blessed. We’re hassled on every side,pushed around and shovedbut, those who hope in Jesusknow how much they are loved. We feel the weight of the world,come crashing down on… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Heart is Fixed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Heart is Fixed ~ By Deborah Ann My heart is fixed Lord,in trusting You . . .for all that I am nowand will go through. It is in You I believe,it is in You I trustbe it on the hilltopor in the desert dust. My mind is fixed Lord,in believing You . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Hope I Found

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Hope I Found ~ By Deborah Ann When my spirit is spent,and my heart is discontentit’s when the hope I foundturns everything around. It renews and refreshes,my soul it replenisheseach day new mercies flowtill no longer unrest grows. When my days are dreary,and my life is oh so wearyit’s when the hope I… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: God of All Grace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God of All Grace ~ By Deborah Ann God of all grace,mercy and favorFather of Jesusmy Lord, my Savior. Strengthen me,with Your powerperfect my faithin this dark hour. God of all grace,peace and calmslather on meYour healing balm. Comfort me,in this storma miracle I needfor You to perform. God of all grace,mercy and favorlet not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God To The Rescue 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God To The Rescue ~ By Deborah Ann Desperate times,takes trust courageousthey take knowingGod will deliver us. Hopeless situations,takes prayers plentifulthey take believingGod’s arm is stretchable. Dire circumstances,takes faith fearlessthey take convincingGod knows His business. Dreadful conditions,takes belief unbelievablethey take awarenesswith God all is achievable. Desperate times,takes prayer, faith and trustthey take confidenceGod will come… (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…)

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: 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…)

#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…)

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…)

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