Category Archives: CHRISTian Living Poetry ~

#throwbackpoem: Our Heart’s Desires

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Our Heart’s Desire ~ By Deborah Ann If we want God to give,the desires of our heartthen from His own heartwe cannot be far apart. For what may be in ours,might not be in His ownas ours wants and needsare often selfish prone. If we want God to grant,us our heart’s longingsthen after worldly thingswe… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’re Not To Faint

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re Not To Faint ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re not to faint,if we’re not to be weakthen God’s face . . .we must earnestly seek. If we’re to keep walking,if we’re not to ever quitthen to God’s will . . .we must earnestly submit. If we’re not to be weary,if we’re not to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Redeeming Our Time

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Redeeming Our Time ~ By Deborah Ann Our weekly schedules,our daily timetablesare not with God’s . . .remotely comparable. For we rush head on,into our own projectsthat on God’s purposeswe’ve no time to reflect. We have our routines,down pat and firmthat on God’s planswe don’t bother to affirm. We are so regulated,so stiff and unbudgingthat… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be The Light ~ By Deborah Ann Your light can shine,without saying a wordit can speak volumeswithout being heard. The light of your smile,says I’ll brighten your daythe light of your touchsays I’ll help show the way. The light of your tears,says you have compassionthe light in your heartsays I’ll share God’s passion. The light… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Helping One Another

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Helping One Another ~ By Deborah Ann Helping one another,burdens to bearwe all need to doto exhibit we care. Showing them Jesus’,love and graceis something we allneed to embrace. Assisting someone,in their time of needis something we allshould daily heed. We can aid a neighbor,tend to a friend unwellor just hold a handtill their fears… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith Restored

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Restored ~ By Deborah Ann Abide in the Lord and remain,don’t wander away from Him . . .let not the world tempt youor cause you to fall into sin. Endure in the Lord and last,don’t quit or ever give up . . .cling to Him with all your mightdrink of the mercy in His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Words Grace Laced

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Words Grace Laced ~ By Deborah Ann Words graced laced,we daily need to hearfor they dispel worryhelp eliminate fear. Words mercy mingled,we all need to speakfor they give strengthto those who are weak. Words love lifted,are pleasant in deedfor they reassure thosewho are wanting in need. Words keen on kindness,are music to the soulfor they… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Entering The Race

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Entering the Race ~ By Deborah Ann I’m putting on my sneakers,going to enter into the raceso I’m cushioning my soulwith God’s mercy and grace. The contest that’s before me,seems a million-miles longand I must trust in Jesusif I’m going to finish strong. With Him running with me,I’ll stay focused on winningthe confidence He’ll providewill… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Slow In Your Anger

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Slow in Your Anger ~ By Deborah Ann Be slow in your anger,be slow to show your wrathfor you are called to peacewith self-control as your path. Be not puffed up with pride,be not filled with malicefor you’re called to be gentlenot thick-skinned and callous. Put off all bitterness and hate,put off the grudge… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Shepherd Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Shepherd Knows ~ By Deborah Ann My Shepherd . . .watches out for mealongside HimHe wants me to be. He doesn’t want,for me to wanderfor He knows I willfail and flounder. My Shepherd . . .tends after mesafe in His foldHe wants me to be. He knows the danger,lying up aheadwhenever I resistbeing Spirit lead.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Your Heart’s Desires

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Your Heart’s Desires ~ By Deborah Ann If you want God to give you,your heart’s desires . . .then for Him your soulmust fan grateful fires. You need to be elated,with His loving kindnessyou need to be delightedin all of His goodness. You need to take pleasure,in the righteous livingyou need in all thingsgive Him… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: As For Me and My House

to GOD be the GLORY As for Me and My House ~ By Deborah Ann As for me and my house . . .I’m inviting Jesus to come to liveand my heart and my soulto Him I am going to give. But, first I must make it ready,clean up the dirty messso I’m starting with the sinsI know that I need… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Keep On Keeping On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep on Keeping On ~ By Deborah Ann Some days it is so easy,to run the faithful racefor I know at the finish lineI’m going to see Jesus’ face. When my eyes are on the goal,of meeting Jesus at the endI run with confidencearound every twist and bend. Then there are the days,when I am… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, My Little Sparrow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, My Little Sparrow ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, My little sparrow,I have given you My peaceand unto eternity . . .it will not end or cease. I have empowered you,with My eternal gracebut it is up to you . . .to seek My faithful face. Oh, My little sparrow,I’ll always love you soand unto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be His Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be His Light ~ By Deborah Ann In a world full of darkness,shine His light . . .in these times of uncertaintybe His light. In the lives of those lost,be the light . . .in the souls that are dyingbe the light. In the hearts that are hurting,be the light . . .in the minds… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Steadfast

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Steadfast ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, keep me steadfast,in my pursuit to abide in Theekeep my heart faithfulso Your love will dwell in me. Lord, keep me patient,in my pursuit to walk like Theekeep my feet establishedso Your Spirit can lead me. Lord, keep me faithful,in my pursuit to become like Theekeep my branches trimmedso Your… (more…)

Today’s Poem: We Better Know

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We Better Know ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to follow the Way,the Truth we better knowand then the Life of Jesusin our own will begin to show. If we’re to be His light,the darkness we better hateso we can guide othersstraight to the narrow gate. If we’re to have trust,the Word of God we… (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: Lord, Help Us to Run

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Help Us to Run ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help us to run,this race we are inhelp us to finish wellso the prize we can win. Give us the stamina.the patience for endurancegive us the spiritual muscleto keep going the distance. Lord, help us to run,right past temptationhelp us to keep our eyeson our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to think,before we speak . . .our tongues we’d holdmore in our cheeks. If we carefully choose,what words we usewe’d say things to lift upnot those that bruise. If we were to ponder,what we had to saywe’d be more likelyto stop first and pray. If we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Thorn of Pride

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Thorn of Pride ~ By Deborah Ann I got me this thing,it’s stuck in my sideit looks just like . . .the thorn of pride. It’s making me feel,rather unconformableit’s making me weakto satan vulnerable. It’s bringing me down,not in a humble wayI’m more haughtythe longer it stays. It’s a disgrace to me,so full… (more…)

Today’s Poem: United

to GOD be the GLORY ~ United ~ By Deborah Ann When God teaches you,the truth He will showand the things of His willyou will want to know. When God in His Word,begins to guide youyou’ll want godly conductin the things that you do. When God teaches you,how to walk on His wayyou will choose carefullythe things that you say.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Helping One Another

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Helping One Another ~ By Deborah Ann Helping one another,burdens to bearwe all need to doto exhibit we care. Showing them Jesus’,love and graceis something we allneed to embrace. Assisting someone,in their time of needis something we allshould daily heed. We can aid a neighbor,tend to a friend unwellor just hold a handtill their fears… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Scatter Seeds of Kindness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Scatter Seeds Of Kindness ~ By Deborah Ann Scatter seeds of kindness,as today you make your wayyou don’t know just how muchthey could make someone’s day. Spread a wide old-grin,get someone else to smileit could make them feeluseful and worthwhile. Extend a happy greeting,sing out a bright helloit may bring a little joyto someone you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Just As Is

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just As Is ~ By Deborah Ann A little bit worn,frayed and rippeda little bit oldtattered and nicked. A little bit used,aged and weathereda little bit saggedfaded and withered. A little bit marked,scuffed and grazeda little bit confusedpuzzled and dazed. A little bit broken,cracked and chippeda little bit shearedpruned and clipped. But, Jesus loves me,just… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lord, Help Us To Run

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Help Us to Run ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help us to run,this race we are inhelp us to finish wellso the prize we can win. Give us the stamina.the patience for endurancegive us the spiritual muscleto keep going the distance. Lord, help us to run,right past temptationhelp us to keep our eyeson our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Perfect In God’s Sight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Perfect In God’s Sight ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me to be,in Your sight perfecton Your holinessmay I daily reflect. Let me not be blind,to that which I knowkeeping Your wisdomfrom in me to flow. Lord, help me to live,a life to You pleasinglet my heart reflectone in Your keeping. Let me not be… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Put Jesus First

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Put Jesus First ~ By Deborah Ann When you put Jesus,first on your listthere He will beright in the midst. For when you meet,with Jesus each dayHe will by your sideunfailingly stay. When you make Jesus,your top priorityHis Word you will keepwith all authority. For when Jesus is taken,more seriouslythe more you will trainfor the… (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…)

Today’s Poem: On The Path To Heaven

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On The Path To Heaven ~ By Deborah Ann Lord may Your steps,establish my pathwayso I may follow Youeach and every day. Take me to places,where You want me goso the Life and TruthI may live and know. Lord, take these feet of clay,shake from them the dustso I may leave footstepsof faith, hope and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Be Uncompromising

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Uncompromising ~ By Deborah Ann Be unshakeable,in the power of His mightbe unbendableto stand fast and fight. Be unyielding,to the wiles of the devilbe uncompromisingto all things evil. Be unfailing,in the Word be groundedbe unwaveringso not to be confounded. Be unflinching,to your transformationbe unrelentingin your moderation. Be unremitting,to what you know is truebe… (more…)

Today’s Poem: For Jesus Created

to GOD be the GLORY ~ For Jesus Created ~ By Deborah Ann Hand molded by God,for Jesus ~ createdknowing by the worldwe would be hated. Old man to new one,awarded a rebirthgood works to dohere on the earth. Guided and led,by Spirit of knowledgeto His power and mightthere is no stoppage. Bearing good fruit,full of God’s goodnesstempered with patienceof our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Putting Faith Into Practice

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Putting Faith Into Practice ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me to put,my faith into practiceso I don’t appearphony, fake or plastic. Help me to live,with hope aboundingso like a skepticI am not sounding. Lord, help me to put,faith into my behaviorso other’s will seethe love of my Savior. Help me to perform,my faith in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: 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…)

Today’s Poem: A Marathon To Run

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Marathon To Run ~ By Deborah Ann I have entered,a marathonand my eyesare set upon . . . To run with grace,and perseveranceto not let sinbe an interference. To go for the goal,to push, to strainso my rewardI’ll be able to gain. To be faithful,to the very endto with this worldnot be its friend.… (more…)

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