Tag Archives: Worries and Cares

#throwbackpoem: Feeding Our Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feeding Our Faith ~ By Deborah Ann In troubled times,more trust we needthat is why our faithwe must daily feed. Then when problems,are thrown at usall we have to dois tap into our trust. In troubled times,we need faith strongfor we never knowwhat may come along. Then when worries,start barreling our wayall we have to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Masks

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Masks ~ By Deborah Ann Some hide behind,masks of every kindsome wear disguisesif only in their mind. Some camouflage,who they truly aresome cover uplife’s many battle scars. Some keep hidden,the agony they feelsome their heartachethey want to conceal. Some pretend to be,happy when they’re notsome try to obscurethe problems they’ve got. Some gloss over,their heart’s insecuritiessome try to cloaktheir personal… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Committing To The Narrow Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Committing To The Narrow Way ~ By Deborah Ann Having a hard time,staying on the narrow waytoo many obstaclesto get over each day? Too many trials,testings and tribulationskeeping you from strivingfor your eternal destination? Feeling you’ll never get,through the narrow gatetoo many challenges keepingyou from going straight? Too many worries,troubles and carestoo many burdensfor you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Deeper and Stronger

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Deeper and Stronger ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, take me deeper,so I may be strongerlet me not be takenby lies others conjure. Let my heart be fixed,keep my walk stablelet not my faith becomejust another label. Build me up Lord,keep me firmly rootedso the truth I’ve founddoesn’t become diluted. Let me abound,in grace and wisdomso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Grace To The Humble

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grace To The Humble ~ By Deborah Ann When trials blow,me to the groundwhen my carestake me down. Before I rise,back to my feetI pray to Godmy needs to meet. When storms blow,through my doorwhen my worriestake me to the floor. Before I get,my legs backI pray to Godfor the grace I lack. For, in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: On The Path To Perfection

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On The Path To Perfection ~ By Deborah Ann I’m on the path to perfection,I’ve got a long way to gobut, one day I know I’ll beto God as good as gold. I’ve had plenty of struggles,on the path to perfectionthere’s been a lot of battlesagainst sin and temptation. I’ve left behind many tears,on the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lose The Weight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lose the Weight ~ By Deborah Ann To stay in the race,you must be fitlest you will tireand just want to quit. You’ll need to lose,transgression’s poundslest for sure they willslow you right down. The weight of the world,you’ll need to shedlest it will messwith your heart and head. You’ll need to drop,the sin besetting… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Don’t Worry, Be Trusting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Worry, Be Trusting ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t worry about tomorrow,don’t fret about todayjust keep your eyes on Jesuslet Him take your cares away. Don’t become weary,don’t become faint and weakjust keep your eyes on Jesusmake sure He’s the first you seek. Don’t stress about anything,don’t tense up about your lifejust keep your eyes… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In Quiet Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In Quiet Hope ~ By Deborah Ann My soul waits for the Lord,in quiet hope I wait . . .for, what else can I doso for Him I will wait. No need to get restless,caught up in my fearsin quiet hope I wait . . .until my Jesus appears. As problems pile up,adding to my carein… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Soul Thirsts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Soul Thirsts ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, in the aridness,of my heart and soulmy thirst is for You . . .to reign and take control. I long to absorb and drink,from Your holy Wordto feel the Living Watersin my mind being stirred. Lord, in the dryness,of my daily normalitymy thirst is for You .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: White Knuckle Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ White-Knuckled Faith ~ By Deborah Ann White-knuckled faith,holds on tightly to fearhas a hard time . . .getting trust into gear. It becomes panicky,when danger is metrather having peaceit knows only how to fret. White-knuckled faith,struggles often with hopehas a hard time . . .knowing just how to cope. It’s filled with the dread,that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Victory Over Fear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Victory Over Fear ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re not to be fearful,if we’re not to be afraidthen why do we sometimes . . .feel overwhelmingly dismayed? If we’re not to despair,if we’re not to be weakthen why do we sometimes . . .feel so hopelessly bleak? If we’re not to be concerned,if we’re not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Prays For Us

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Prays For Us ~ By Deborah Ann When my words,I cannot formand to God my pleasI cannot inform. That’s when Jesus,steps right inwith moans comingfrom deep within. When I can’t even,begin to prayall though I havea lot to say. That’s when Jesus,for me advocatesand my prayers to GodHe formulates. When my words,can’t form my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Your Love Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Your Love Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord Your love brings,my heart tranquil peaceI can feel Your calmproviding me release. It warms my soul,my mind it refreshesall of my concernsit patiently addresses. Lord, Your love constantly,comforts and consolesmy fears and doubtsit curtails and controls. It generates in me,a humble restfulnessevery time I think  . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: You’re Not Alone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ You’re Not Alone ~ By Deborah Ann You’re not alone,Jesus is with you alwaysno matter your loadHe’ll show you His ways. The storms they will calm,if Jesus you anchor tofor He has promisedHe’ll never leave you. Be of good courage,forsaken you’ll not bewhen enduring trialsknow Jesus is with thee. Do not let your doubt,take away… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Know God Will

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Know God Will ~ By Deborah Ann I know God can,I believe He willso I will wait . . .and I’ll be still. I know He’s able,so I will trustfor Him to dowhat He must. It won’t do me,one bit of goodto fear or doubtas I once would. For I have learned,to sit and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Foot Has Slipped

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Foot Has Slipped ~ By Deborah Ann My foot has slipped,more than I can tallyon mountain topsor while in a valley. But no matter where,I would slipJesus on mealways had a grip. My foot has skidded,time and time againit’s plunged intotreacherous terrain. But, no matter when,I would slideJesus was alwaysat my side. My foot… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: At Your Feet

to GOD be the GLORY ~ At Your Feet ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, some days I get so tired,I feel as if I’m beatand so all my wearinessI place right at Your feet. As soon as I release,my troubles into Your careI no longer feel as if . . .their mine alone to bear. When my days are hard,and my… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Is Our Shelter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is Our Shelter ~ By Deborah Ann God is our shelter,in the storms of stressHe brings comfortto us in our duress. God is our retreat,in the storms of sorrowHe gives us the joyto face the morrow. God is our fortress,in the storms of fearHe brings peaceby drawing to us near. God is our high… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Is Our Shelter

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is Our Shelter ~ By Deborah Ann God is our shelter,in the storms of stressHe brings comfortto us in our duress. God is our shelter,in the storms of sorrowHe gives us the joyto face the morrow. God is our shelter,in the storms of fearHe brings peaceby drawing to us near. God is our shelter,in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Peace In Abundance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Peace In Abundance ~ By Deborah Ann May the peace of God,be our soul’s compassmay it lead us to findin Him true oneness. May His peace guide,our thoughts and mindsmay it direct usso still waters we’ll find. May the peace of God,helps us to embracethe scope and the depthof His mercy and grace. May the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Finding Rest

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Finding Rest ~ By Deborah Ann The Lord Shepherds me,to find in Him restwhenever I feelphysically stressed. He tells me to lay down,my troubles at His feetwith promises to comfortwhen emotionally beat. The Lord takes me,into places of peacewhere all of my troublesseem so far out of reach. It’s there with Him I lie,in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Those Still Waters

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Those Still Waters ~ By Deborah Ann When my spirit,is weighted downfrom the tensionthat is all around. My Good Shepherd,brings to methose still waterswhere peace flows free. When my spirit,feels weary and spentfrom all the carestoday I have met. My Good Shepherd,leads me tothose calming waterswhere peace runs true. When my spirit,feels out of controlit’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Quiet Heart Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Quiet Knows ~ By Deborah Ann A heart quiet,is one God trustingone that doesn’t . . .go around fretting. For in God,it is confidentbecause it knowsHe is competent. A heart quiet,is one God yieldingone that knows  . . .it’s not worth worrying. For in God,it rests assuredit knows in Himits peace is secured.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Quiet Heart Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Quiet Knows ~ By Deborah Ann A heart quiet,is one God trustingone that doesn’t . . .go around fretting. For in God,it is confidentbecause it knowsHe is competent. A heart quiet,is one God yieldingone that knows  . . .it’s not worth worrying. For in God,it rests assuredit knows in Himits peace is secured.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: We All Need A Break

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We All Need A Break ~ By Deborah Ann We all need a break,from the rut of daily lifewe all need God . . .to ease our daily strife. We all need rest,quite, peaceful tranquilitywe all need God . . .to restore our vitality. We all need a break,from the daily rushwe all need God… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Sleep Eludes You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Sleep Eludes You ~ By Deborah Ann When sleep eludes you,on these things dwell uponand before you know itit will be a new dawn . . . I will in perfect peace,cause you to lie downso come and rest on MeI promise to stay around. I will keep you safe,all throughout the nightand when… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Resting With My Father

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Resting With My Father ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am resting,alone with my Fathernone of my worriesmy soul will bother. I am going to soak up,the peace He impartsI am going to let it fillthe whole of my heart. Today I’m taking it,with my Father easynone of my troubleswill make me queasy. I’m fixing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Does The Unfeasible

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Does the Unfeasible ~ By Deborah Ann God does the impossible,when He desires, when He wants toHe can do the unfeasiblein the lives of me and you. He can change the stoniest heart,turn it into one of fleshreshape it until with His ownthe two of them begin to mesh. God does the unthinkable,when He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Quiet Place

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Quiet Place ~ By Deborah Ann Thank You Lord,for giving mea place to gowhen I’m weary. A quiet spot,for my mindand Your peaceto come in line. Thank You Lord,for meeting mewhen to YouI run and flee. A hidden retreat,for my heartso more graceYou can impart. Thank You Lord,for being therewhen I bring Youmy daily… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Just Chillin’ With My Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just Chillin’ With My Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am chillin’,not going to get botheredwon’t let one little thing takemy peace from my Father. I’m just going to kick back,and rest here all the dayI’m not going to let anythingtake our oneness away. Today I’m taking it easy,not going to get uptightinstead I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Give Us Peace Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Give Us Peace Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Give peace, Lord, give us peace,on our heavy hearts bestowthe peace that surpasses . . .all the worries that we know. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our dreary, weary soulsgive us idyllic, flawless peaceover things we can’t control. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our fidgety,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Gives Shade

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Gives Shade ~ By Deborah Ann God gives shade,to us when wearyprovides a coverwhen we’re dreary. He shadows us with,His mighty wingshelps us to riseabove all things. God gives shade,to us when frayedprovides a screenwhen burden lade. He shields us with,His right handholds us uprightwhen we can’t stand. God gives shade,to us when dismayedso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Do Not Doubt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Do Not Doubt ~ By Deborah Ann My God has designs,He will figure this outHe has a plan for mein this I do not doubt. Though I’m concerned,He knows just what to doand so my Father . . .in faith I leave this with You. My God keeps His promises,He is forever mercifuleverything He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: While I Wait And See

to GOD be the GLORY ~ While I Wait and See~ By Deborah Ann I do a lot of waiting,while God is contemplatingthe answers to my prayerswhile going through my cares. I do a lot of sitting,while God begins siftingthe replies He has for mein this seat of wait and see. I do a lot of hoping,while God starts His probinginto… (more…)

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