Tag Archives: Encouragement CHRISTian Poetry

#throwbackpoem: Need Of A Miracle

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Need Of A Miracle ~ By Deborah Ann Need of a miraclethen trust and believehold out your handbe ready to receive. For Jesus wants to bring,you hope and healingfrom all of the afflictionsthat you are feeling. Need of a blessing,then commit and relyHis mercy and graceto you He will supply. For Jesus will do,for you… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Empowered

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Empowered ~ By Deborah Ann May your inner man,be empoweredmay you not by sinbe overpowered. May you be rooted,by loved groundedmay your heart stayto Jesus bounded. May the Holy Spirit,give to you His mightmay by His strengthyou stay in the fight. May you be opened,to all of God’s fullnessmay your heart’s eyestake in all… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Thirst & Hunger

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Thirst & Hunger ~ By Deborah Ann I hunger for the truth,like a lion I search all dayfor God’s provisionsto uphold me on my way. I get down on my knees,seek to find His faceI ask Him to sustain mein the bounty of His grace. I thirst for His wisdom,like a deer I pant… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Faith You Possess

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Faith You Possess ~ By Deborah Ann It’s not about how much,faith you possess . . .it’s about in Whom you believethe Savior you profess. It’s about the True Foundation,on which you stand . . .it’s about putting your trustin God and not man. It’s not about the evidence,but a mind that is soundit’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lord, I love You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, I love You ~ By Deborah Ann Lord have I told You lately,just how much I love You . . .have I expressed my gratitudefor all, for me You do? Have I sung to You my praise,for Your mercy and Your gracehave I told you I can’t waittill I can thank You face to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Word Of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Word Of Life ~ By Deborah Ann The Word of Life,has been with usfrom the beginningthis we can trust. Some with their eyes,espied Him on their ownwhile others Himselfhave not seen or known. The World of Life,walked among somewith the Good NewsHe was God’s only Son. Some with their hands,reached out and touchedwhile others… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Heart For Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart For Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann A heart for Jesus,is full of joy and loveits treasure aren’t herebut in heaven above. Its eyes are open,to the Life, Truth and Wayit doesn’t care what othersabout them might say. A heart for Jesus,is one invested whollyto following the Bibleliving a life holy. Its ears are… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Just Trust Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just Trust Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann When we’re in the dark,Jesus sends us His lightwhen we’re in a battleHe’s there to help us fight. When we are weak,Jesus sends us assurancewhen we are faintHe gives us endurance. When we are alone,Jesus draws us nearwhen we are frightenedHe takes away our fear. When we are… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Shudder To Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Shudder To Think ~ By Deborah Ann I shudder to think,just where I would beif I did not have . . .Jesus’ peace in me. I bet you I would be,a big restless messif I couldn’t give Himmy every day stress. I cannot imagine,just what I would doif I did not have . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: None But The Hungry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ None But The Hungry ~ By Deborah Ann None but the hungry soul,can be satisfiednone but the thirsty oneswill have peace inside. None but the longing heart,can be fulfillednone but the willful oneswill have faith instilled. None but the seeking mind,can be transformednone but the desiring oneswill to God be reformed. None but the selfless… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In The Gym Of Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In The Gym Of Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes my faith,God has to exerciseto see how I’ll handleproblems as they arise. So He sends me to the gym,of trusting Him, to workoutwhere He has me confrontall my fears and doubt. He knows I need the grit,of the power of His mightso He drills it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In The Gym Of Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In The Gym Of Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes my faith,God has to exerciseto see how I’ll handleproblems as they arise. So He sends me to the gym,of trusting Him, to workoutwhere He has me confrontall my fears and doubt. He knows I need the grit,of the power of His mightso He drills it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Am Just A Vapor

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Am Just A Vapor ~ By Deborah Ann I am just a vapor,a puff of steam in the airso, I give to the Lordall on earth I have to bear. I may be here today,but tomorrow I might not beso, I lay up my treasuresin a place I cannot see. I know not His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Bible Is Like A Mirror

to GOD be the GLORY November 30, 2019 ~ The Bible Is Like A Mirror ~ By Deborah Ann The Bible is like a mirror,it reflects yourself so trueit shows all the hidden sinyet living inside of you. But if you never read it,how will you ever gleanthe areas in your lifeGod still needs to make clean. The Bible is like… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Now That I am Alive

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Now That I am Alive ~ By Deborah Ann Now that I am alive,I no longer conform . . .to the ways of the worldnor to it’s social norms. For with Christ living in me,I now have a new lifereleasing me from the issuesonce causing me strife. Now that I am dead,to sin and transgressingI… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If Only We Would

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Only We Would ~ By Deborah Ann If we the people ofthe good old USAwould only be humblebefore God and pray . . . Then He would forgive us,of our rebellion and sinand bless once morethese States we live in. If all we the people,were to seek His faceconfessing and repentingof our sinful disgrace.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Say No To Negative Thoughts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Say No To Negative Thoughts ~ By Deborah Ann Negative thoughts,have no real placein hearts and mindsflowing with grace. For they will plug up,and stop the flowmaking being soberharder for you to know. Negative thoughts,play with the minduntil a sound oneyou no longer find. For they’ll pull you down,take complete controland suck all the hoperight out… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Child Of The Day

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Child Of The Day ~ By Deborah Ann Child of the day,children of the Lightput our trust in Godwith all of our might. Warriors on this earth,fighting off evilnesspledge never to returnto our former wretchedness Holy and righteous are we,holding on to the Lifeeven though it causes usworldly grief and strife. Awake, sober and alert,to the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Good Pleasure

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Good Pleasure ~ By Deborah Ann Father, when I consider,the good pleasure of Your willit causes me to pause . . .to be quiet and be still. For out of Your goodness,You sent Your beloved sonto offer redemptionto each and everyone. Jesus, when I consider,the richness of Your graceit causes me to reflectso Your life… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Will Follow Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Will Follow Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann I will follow Jesus,wherever He leadsbe it fields of cloveror ones full of weeds. I will go after Him,leave all behind meso I can trust Him . . .for what I cannot see. I will follow Jesus,my own cross I will bearbe it on stormy seasor ones calm… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lord, May I Too

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, May I Too ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give me a faith,just the same as Yours . . .so I may too cross the seaand meet You where You are. Give me an attitude,absent of any doubtso I may too trust Youfrom my boat to come out. Lord, give me a faith,steadfast and trueso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Don’t Be Misled

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Be Misled ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t be misled,don’t be duped . . .with bad companydon’t be grouped. For they’ll corrupt,your biblical thinkingand soon to sin . . .you too will be winking. Don’t be tricked,don’t be fooledby bad friendsdon’t be ruled. For they’ll pervert,your Christian mindand soon you will tooby satan be blind.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Amazing Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Amazing Light ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give me a warm heart,a spirit that is bright . . .let me see everythingthrough Your amazing light. Let me see morning’s dawn,even when it’s bleaklet me see Your splendorwhenever You I seek. Let me be grateful,for each new day givenlet me be thankfuleven when storm driven.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Entering Into The Faithful Race

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Entering Into The Faithful Race ~ By Deborah Ann I’m putting on my sneakers,entering into the faithful raceso I’m cushioning my soulwith God’s mercy and His grace. The contest that’s before me,seems a million-miles longbut I will trust in Jesus . . .to help me finish strong. With Him running with me,I’ll focus in on… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Humble Me Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Humble Me Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Humble me Lord,into submissionhelp me to makea heartfelt transition. Teach me all about,true obedienceso I may give to Youmy full allegiance. Humble me Lord,no matter the painbreak me free fromsin’s cursing chain. Show me how to live,a life lowly and meekgive me the strengthto turn the other cheek.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: It’s Easy To Say

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It’s Easy To Say ~ By Deborah Ann It’s easy for people to say,give Jesus your every careit’s easy for them to relayI’ll say for you a daily prayer. But, when they leave,they sometimes forgetto pass on to Godwhat has you so upset. It’s easy for people to say,I will pray for you . .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Hungry, Thirsty Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Hungry, Thirsty Heart ~ By Deborah Ann The hungry heart,needs to be filledwith God’s Wordso to be skilled. Skilled in faith,trained in trustso to the world waysit will not adjust. The thirsty heart,needs to findGod’s peacefulnessin heart and mind. Calm and tranquility,amidst the mayhemso their souls too . . .God will not condemn. The… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Wise Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wise Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann Wise eyes,they look notat things . . .that are fraught. Fraught with sin,riddled with evilfor wise eyes know . . .the works of the devil. Wise eyes,they look awayat things . . .that cause decay. Decay of hearts,corruption of mindsfor wise eyes know . . .how satan blinds.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Living On The Vine

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Living On The Vine ~ By Deborah Ann Living on the Vine,takes obedienceit takes a faithfull of resilience. It takes meekness,zeal and devotionit takes a lifeunder submission. Living on the Vine,takes enduringit takes a trustsecurely assuring. It takes training,divine directionit takes a heartopen to instruction. A life on the Vine,takes faithful abidingif good fruit .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fools For Christ

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fools For Christ ~ By Deborah Ann Hurting CHRISTians all around,I hear your pain, I know the soundI see the battle that you fight . . .being for Jesus His saving light. I know your hurts are for real,you cannot help how you feelin the world you are despisedbut you’re precious in God’s eyes. In… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Feeble Feet

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feeble Feet ~ By Deborah Ann Some feet are feeble,they slip and they slideinto the darkness . . .they easily glide. But, God will not let,His saint’s feet fall awayif from His Word . . .they opt never to stray. Some feet are frail,they falter and triponto the world . . .their toes keep… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Playing Hide and Seek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Playing Hide-and-Seek ~ By Deborah Ann Some people with God,play hide-and-seek . . .they pray to Him onlywhen their feeling weak. But, oh when their strong,without Him they reckonthey can do anythingwithout first seeking Him. Some people with God,like to play gamesthey only seek Himfor material gains. But, oh when their down,and out of… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Penitent Soul

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Penitent Soul ~ By Deborah Ann Once you repent,fruit you will bearfor all of your sinswill be laid out bare. For a contrite heart,will forsake all evilfollow no longerthe ways of the devil. Once you profess,you are a sinnerworldly conformingno longer will hinder. For a penitent soul,desires no moreof what the worldhas for it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Very Best Of Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Very Best Of Me ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, God I want to give You,the very best of meso go ahead and searchand tell me what You see. If there be anything,You want to altermy whole life to YouI willingly offer. Oh, God I want You to be,in my life clearly greaterso go ahead… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Height Of God’s Love

to GOD be the GLORY God May 31, 2021 ~ The Height Of God’s Love ~ By Deborah Ann Have you considered,God’s love and it’s heighthave you been drawn . . .to Jesus the true Light? Do you know His love,and its immensitydo you know Jesus diedfor you unselfishly? Do you comprehend,God’s love unbiaseddo you realize . . .it is love… (more…)