Category Archives: CHRISTian Living Poetry ~

#throwbackpoem: Whatever Is Of A Good Report

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is Of A Good Report ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever is of a good report,that which brings God praisethink about such thingsand your spirit’s they will raise. For, that which is mindful,of God’s mercy and graceare thoughts that our soulsdaily need to embrace. Whatever is eternal,our minds should think ofvisions of what is everlastingare… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever Is Lovely

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is Lovely ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever things are lovely,that which is positivethink about such thingseverything else is just negative. For, that which is uplifting,is full of righteousnessand will bring to your heartcontentment and quietness. Whatever things are calming,that which is tranquilthink about these thingsyour worries they will still. For, that which is hopeful,that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever Is Pure

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is Pure ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever things are pure,that which is holy . . .think about such thingswith your heart, wholly. For, any other thoughts,to God are never pleasingonly to our fleshly appetitesare they really appeasing. Whatever things are unpolluted,that which is cleanthink about such thingsall else, to God is obscene. For, that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever Is Just

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is Just ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever things are just,in your mind let them sink infor in the end it will beGod’s justice that will win. For, God is full of mercy,and gave to us His waysso that we may have hopefor more peaceful days. Whatever things are just,these things think aboutand they will… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever is Honest

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever is Honest ~ By Deborah Ann On whatsoever is honest,let your mind be ruledso to the world’s waysyou will not be fooled. For, that which is honest,will see through the deceitand the lies others tell youwith the truth, you’ll defeat. Whatever things are honest,in your heart let them rootand God’s righteousnesswill be your soul’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever is True

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever is True ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever things are true,let them fill your mindand the mercy of Godin them you will find. For, that which is true,is born out of God’s favorand crowned with the graceof Christ Jesus, our Savior. Whatever things are true,let them fill your heartand from God’s waysyou will not depart.… (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: Prepped for Perfection

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Prepped for Perfection ~ By Deborah Ann I am being prepped,for perfection . . .my heart is showingJesus’ reflection. The more about Him,I get to knowthe more of His graceI’m able to show. I’m getting closer,to His image beingthe more of His lovein me I am seeing. The more I study,how Jesus livedthe more I’m… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’re To Be Meek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re to Be Meek ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to be meek,but, still be strong . . .then we must believeGod won’t steer us wrong. If we’re to be humble,but, still be bold . . .then we must let Godinto our heart’s to mold. If we’re to be poor,but, still be wealthythen we… (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: Seeking God First

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seeking God First ~ By Deborah Ann When in the morning,when God you first seekask Him to make you strongin the places you are weak. Ask Him to reveal to you,what is His perfect willask Him to give you calmin the areas you aren’t still. Ask Him to shine His light,on the righteous wayask Him… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Getting Through the Narrow Gate

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Getting Through the Narrow Gate ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to get through,the narrow gate . . .we need to work onour stance and gait. We need to keep,our heads held highwe need to keepJesus in our eyes. We need to run,with endurancewe need to walkwith assurance. We need to hold,our shoulder’s backwe need… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Seasons Of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Season’s of Life ~ By Deborah Ann The season’s of life,blow in like the windsome are slow-movingothers like a whirlwind. But, I have found,no matter the seasonwhatever blows my wayGod has for it a reason. The season’s of life,have their highs and lowsthe cause behind themonly God really knows. But, I have found,seasons are a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Designed To Shine

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Designed to Shine ~ By Deborah Ann Designed to shine,to be the Lightmade to makethe world bright. Made to illuminate,Jesus’ reflectiondesigned to behope’s projection. Designed to filter,light from abovemade to exposeto all God’s love Made to transmit,God’s mercy and favordesigned to broadcastthe way to the Savior. Designed to reveal,dark evil placesmade to revealGod’s saving graces.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Can Remain

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Can Remain ~ By Deborah Ann I cannot change,what God has plannedbut I can remain . . .faithful in my stand. I cannot change,what is God’s willbut I can remain . . .peaceful and still. I cannot change,God’s directionsbut I can remain . . .ready for corrections. I cannot change,God’s heart divinebut I can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Words Spoken in Deeds

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Words Spoken in Deeds ~ By Deborah Ann Acts of kindness,words of hopewe all need themto help us cope. Acts of compassion,words of forgivenesswe should all makeour daily business. Acts of love,words of encouragementhelps us throughour own discouragement. Acts of gentleness,words of appreciationseen in our actionsand communication. Acts of generositywords of helpfulnessleaves no roomfor our… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Walk That Is Worthy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Walk That Is Worthy ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give me a walk,worthy of Your gracelet my soul searchdaily for Your face. Give me a calling,worthy of Your favorlet my heart imitatethe life of my Savior. Give me a purpose,worthy of Your lovelet my life reflectYour power from above. Give me a service,worthy of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If Perfect Love

to GOD be the GLORY If Perfect Love ~ By Deborah Ann If perfect love,casts out all fearthen why do we feeldanger is always near? If perfect love,dispels the dreadthen why do we feeldespair in our head? If perfect love,makes us unafraidthen why do we feelso ever dismayed? If perfect love,has not a worrythen why do we feelour cares we must… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Language of Gratitude

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Language of Gratitude ~ By Deborah Ann I’m learning a new language,its called gratitude . . .and it begins with havinga thankful attitude. Its vocabulary,is easy to understandfor gratitude is as simple asoffering a helping hand. I don’t have to say any words,or even write them downfor gratitude can be heardwithout making a single… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Guarding Our Hearts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Guarding Our Hearts ~ By Deborah Ann It’s so important,to guard our heartsfor God’s treasuresinto them, He imparts. For, our hearts are now,the wellspring to lifewithout God’s blessingswe’d have only strife. We need to be diligent,to keep our hearts purewe must remain hopefulin our faith secure. For,  in our hearts,the Holy Spirit dwellswe must protect… (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: Buckle Up

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Buckle Up ~ By Deborah Ann I’m putting on my helmet,going to protect my headI’m buckling up the strapswith Scriptures I’ve read. I want to be protected,from Satan’s mind gamethe hope of my salvationis his most likely aim. Satan is really good,at playing with my thoughtsbut my helmet keeps mefrom falling for his plots.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Joy Jump

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Joy Jump ~ By Deborah Ann Some Christians,seem to be grumpyfussy and sulkyand a little bit crabby. They seldom smile,or say something niceit’s as if their hope . . .has turned dry as ice. Some Christians,seem to be uptightI can hardly seea flicker of light. They barely laugh,seldom do they grinit’s as if their… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Giving Grace In A Graceless World

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Giving Grace In A Graceless World ~ By Deborah Ann Giving grace,in a world that’s gracelessshowing mercyto those who are faithless. Is something,you must dofor it’s what Godexpects of you. Giving light,in a world full of darknessshowing pityto those who are hopeless. Is our call,as Christiansfor it fulfillsour true mission. Giving love,in a world that’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Establish My Steps Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Establish My Steps Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, establish my steps,so I may follow Yourslet me not to Your waysdisregard or ignore. Keep my feet walking,on firm, solid groundlet not man take from methe truth I have found. Keep me on the pathway,of faith and trustlet Your Word teach mewhen I need to adjust.… (more…)

Today’s Poem:The Gospel of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Gospel of Life ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Lord,for the Gospel of Lifefor giving hopeinstead of strife. For the light,of Your lovefor Your Spiritfrom above. Thank you Lord,for true libertyfor over sinhaving victory. For forgiveness,and Your gracefor the chanceto seek Your face. Thank you Lord,for life eternalfor saving me from . . .hell’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: 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: Seeking God’s Face

to GOD be the GLORY Seeking God’s Face ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, today I’m seeking,Your loving faceso that Your kindnessmy heart can embrace. I’m going to look for,the light of my salvationuntil it becomesmy minds only fixation. I’m searching beyond,the darkness that I seeso trust and confidencecan become a part of me. I am going to focus in,on the power… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Called

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Called ~ By Deborah Ann Called out of the dark,into His Lightcalled out of blindnessinto new sight. Called out of sin,into holy livingcalled out of selfishnessinto thanksgiving. Called out of wanting,into being satisfiedcalled out of despairinto being gloried. Called out of the world,into everlasting lifecalled out of fear and doubtinto giving Jesus our strife.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Today Is Your Day Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Today Is Your Day Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Today is Your day Lord,I give it to Youto do in my lifewhat only You can do. I give You my mind,to mold and to formso You can keep itfrom turning lukewarm. I give You my heart,to shape and contourso You can removeall that is impure.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Living In The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Living In the Light ~ By Deborah Ann When you live in the light,of eternity . . .you live a life of hopepeace and serenity. When you live in anticipation,of Jesus’ return . . .you live with convictioncare and concern. When you live in expectation,of a future Kingdomyou live with godliness . . .righteousness and… (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: When I am Strong

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When I am Strong ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, when I’m strong,my faith is weakand Your willI do not seek. For, on my own,I think I can do itand I make no timeto wait and sit. I believe I know,what I’m to doso I rush off Lordwithout You. But, when I am weak,my faith is… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: With All My Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ With All My Heart ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, may I cling to You,with all of my heartmay nothing ever causethe two of us to part. May I obey the words,You once gently spoketo love others as myselfeven if I am provoked. May I walk in the steps,of righteous, holy livingso I may never haveany… (more…)

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