Category Archives: The Storms Of Life ~

#throwbackpoem: Trusiting Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trusting Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Whenever you are afraid,when you feel the burn of fearput your trust in Jesus . . .and let Him draw you near. Whenever you are frighten,when your heart skips a beatput your trust in Jesus . . .lay your anxiety at His feet. Whenever you are nervous,when you… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Above The Roar

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Above the Roar ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help me navigate,this raging, angry seahelp me to hear above the roarthe directions You have for me. Provide for me a safe harbor,a lifeline I can cling totill these waves of fearI am able to steer through. Let Your Word be my beacon,so I’ll not get lost… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Isn’t Fair

to GOD be the GLORY ~Life Isn’t Fair ~ By Deborah Ann God’s purposes are bigger,than all of our troublesHe has His reasonfor each of our struggles. God uses our problems,to temper our heartsso His grace and mercyin them He can impart. God uses our worries,to help us focus onwhy He sent into this worldHis own begotten Son. God uses our… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fully Invested

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fully Invested ~ By Deborah Ann My heart and soul,in God are investedso I call on Him . . .wherever I’m tested  I use my Bible,to help and defendwhatever tempestthat He may send. I hold onto the truth,when trials I fightI know it will lead mestraight into His light. When storms blow in,on My… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Peace In The Storm

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Peace in The Storm ~ By Deborah Ann Give me peace,in this storm Lordgive me peaceas I know You can . . . I need You to calm,the raging going onI need You to hold metill the jolting is gone. I need You to quiet,the turbulence withinI need Your strengthto fight the whirlwind. I need… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Trials of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Trials of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The trials of our faith,are more precious than goldas God is refining usfor Him, to be bold. They’re teaching us to trust,God in and for everythingfor He knows our faithalways needs strengthening. The trials of our faith,keeps us looking forwardthe hope that is to comestops us looking… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Trials Blow Are Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Trials Blow Our Way ~ By Deborah Ann When trials blow our way,on the winds of stresswhen we start to feeltense and hard pressed. That’s when we need to go,to the One who’ll easethe whirlwind we are ininto a tranquil breeze. When adversity slams,on the door of our trustwhen anxiety’s clamorstarts to overwhelm us.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: This Is A Test

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This is A Test ~ By Deborah Ann God’s sending me tests,He’s giving me situationsHe’s seeing if I’ll claimHis peace trough tribulations. God’s giving me a chance,to find new grace each dayHe is seeing if my faithwill hold up along the way. God’s working in me patience,He wants to affirm my hopeHe’s teaching me to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: We All Face Trails

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We All Face Trials ~ By Deborah Ann We all face trials,of many different kindssome attack our bodiesothers beset our minds. Some assault our faith,causing us to doubtsome assail our trusttossing us all about. We all have troubles,just different situationswe all have suffered . . .from diverse temptations. Some know the results,of falling for Satan’s liesother’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Got This

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Got This ~ By Deborah Ann God’s got this,He has a handle on itand I know to me . .it’ll be a benefit. I know better than,to do this on my ownfor I know if I did . . .I’d complain and moan. God’s got this,I’ve given it to Him . . .even though… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: From Anxiety To Peace

to GOD be the GLORY April 11, 2012 ~ From Anxiety to Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Be anxious for nothing,let not anything cause you dreadlet go of the worrythat is filling up in your head. Be concerned for not a thing,let Jesus take your every carelet go of all that you fearand your anxiety He will bear. Be nervous for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When In A Tail Spin

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When In A Tailspin~ By Deborah Ann When life has you,scrambling aroundand you feel as if . . .you will breakdown. Know that God,will provide for youwith the strengthto power through. When life pulls you,into a tailspinand it feels as if . . .you’ve no grit within. Know that Jesus,is there with youto give you… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Trials of Your Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Trials of Your Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The trials of your faith,may appear ominouscausing you to lose . . .in God your confidence. But, for every storm,that circulates throughthere’s something profoundGod wants to teach you. The trials of your faith,can be hot and furiousmaking you to think . . .to God your oblivious.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: On The Edge of Despair

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On The Edge of Despair ~ By Deborah Ann I have been on the edge,of complete, utter despairI’ve looked over the ledgenot knowing what was there. I’ve felt the bitter cold,wrap me in it’s fearful gripbut, God had on me a holdmaking sure I wouldn’t slip. I have been to the threshold,of total desperationI’ve felt… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Throught Life’s Trials

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through Life’s Trials ~ By Deborah Ann Through life’s many trials,there can be no denialsfor those who in God trustwell knowing He is just. Victory we can claim,when we call upon His namethough tested are we stillwe yet seek to know His will. Through life’s tribulations,come various temptationsfor those with a Saviorredeemed by grace and… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: As The Storm Rages

to GOD be the GLORY ~ As The Storm Rages ~ By Deborah Ann As the storm rages,as the gusts blowas the reeling wavesmount up and grow. Let Jesus your heart,quill and quiettill the battering windsare calm and silent. As the gales whip,as they howl and roaras the frigid rainon top of you pours. Let Jesus your mind,still and settletil the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Untouched

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Untouched ~ By Deborah Ann My thoughts were a whirl,spinning round and roundmaking it hard for meto find secure ground. I grabbed and grasped,anything I could findhoping I could gainsome peace of mind. My faith was adrift,seemingly lost at seamaking it hard for memy Savior to see. I gasped and groaned,as to Him I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Anxious For Naught

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Anxious For Naught ~ By Deborah Ann Be anxious for naught,let nothing cause you dreadlet go of that worryfilling up in your head. Be concerned for zilch,let Jesus take your carelet go of all that you fearso your anxiety He can bear. Be nervous for nada,let Jesus have your doubtlet go of those problemsthat… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’m Staying In This Boat

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Staying In This Boat ~ By Deborah Ann I’m staying in this boat,I’m going with the flowfor Jesus will steer mein the way I should go. I will not be afraid,I’ve nothing to fearfor in this boat with meJesus too is here. I’m sticking with this ship,perish I will not . . .with Jesus at… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Enduring The Strom

to GOD be the GLORY Enduring The Storm ~ By Deborah Ann Though the storm outside,is swirling all about . . .but inside of me there’s notone single drop of doubt. For, I know God’s in control,of the thunder overheadand there isn’t anythingfor me to fear or dread. The winds may be gusting,tearing things apartbut, there’s a calming breezesweeping through my… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Our One True Foundation

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Our One True Foundation ~ By Deborah Ann Storms come and go,into our lives every daysome last only for hoursothers hunker in to stay. So we must be prepared,for whatever may blowas the timing of a stormwe can never know. The framework of our faith,must be strong and steadyfor some storms are gentlewhile others can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pedal To The Metal

to GOD be the GLORY ~Pedal to the Metal ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes God puts,the pedal to the metalHe wants to see if we havethe fortitude or the mettle. So He sends us situations,to see how we’ll reacttesting to see whetherour faith will stay intact. Sometimes God puts,speed traps in our dayto see if we’ll race offor stay on the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: So Many Battles

to GOD be the GLORY ~ So Many Battles ~ By Deborah Ann So many battles,too many fightsso many who needGod ‘s powerful might. So many struggles,too many woesso many who needGod’s peaceful repose. So many troubles,too many illsso many who needGod to show His will. So many worries,too many despairsso many who needGod’s mercy repairs. So many battles,too many fightsso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Onward Pressing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Onward Pressing ~ By Deborah Ann The sea of faith,has its up and downsbut, I know for a factin it I’ll not drown. For I keep holding on,to the cross of graceknowing with Jesusany storm I can face. The sea of faith,has its highs and lowsbut I don’t worryI go where it flows. For… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Sufficent Grace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Sufficient Grace ~ By Deborah Ann When I’m weak,and oh so wearywhen the road aheadis long and dreary. To my Lord,I cry for more graceso what’s before meI can bravely face. When I’m anxious,feeling low and downwhen my worldcomes crashing down. To my Lord,I cry for more powerto take me throughevery troubled hour. When… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: He Calms The Storms

to GOD be the GLORY ~ He Calms the Storms ~ By Deborah Ann He calms the storms,the waves He can hushso those in distressinto His arms will rush. He redirects the wind,tells it where to goso those fearfulHis peace may know. He stops the roar,of an angry seaso those hopelessHis power can see. He silences the clap,in the thunderso those… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In The Right Direction

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In The Right Direction ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes God,needs to get my attentionso He can reestablishwith Him a connection. So He sends into my life,trials and tribulationsto see if I will trust Himwith all their complications. Sometimes God,needs to redirect my lifeby giving me thingsthat will cause me strife. He wants to know,how deep… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Riding Out This Storm

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Riding Out The Storm ~ By Deborah Ann I’m riding out this storm, going with the flow no matter how long the winds decide to blow. I’m hanging on, not getting blown away on Jesus I’ll keep my grip till I see the light of day. I’m riding out this storm, going to give it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Mountain Climbing Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~Mountain Climbing ~ By Deborah Ann We all have mountains, we need to move or propel but, our doubt in God we must first dispel. Some of them are so tall, we get dizzy just thinking how we’re to reach the top without falling or fainting. Some of them are so rugged, moving them seems… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: On The Winds of Adversity

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On The Winds of Adversity ~ By Deborah Ann On the winds of adversity, God seems to test us and all we can really do . . . is to hold on to our trust. With each passing gale, that rages through our life all we can really do . . . is to give… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: We’re In This Boat Together

to GOD be the GLORY To God Be The Glory! April 18, 2018 ~ We’re In This Boat Together ~ By Deborah Ann I’m riding out these waves, no matter how big they get I will stick out this storm and over it I’ll not fret. For, Jesus is with me, we’re in this boat together . . . and He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: On Tranquil Seas

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On Tranquil Seas ~ By Deborah Ann On tranquil seas, I wish to sail . . . sans any storm or gathering gale. Smoothing sailing, is all I want no rough waters to leave me gaunt. Just blissful calm, nothing more no raging waves breaking ashore. Peaceful days, restful nights no disturbances in which to… (more…)

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