Tag Archives: Encouragement

#throwbackpoem: Where There Is Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Where There is Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Where there is peace,there is thanksgivingwhere there is praisethere is holy living. Where there is calm,there is joyfulnesswhere there is trustthere is cheerfulness. Where there is tranquility,there is anticipationwhere there is hopethere is salvation. Where there is serenity,there is reliancewhere there is faiththere is guidance. Where there… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Sisters And Brothers

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sisters And Brothers ~ By Deborah Ann Sisters and brothers,by God createdthrough Jesus . . .now all blood related. One big family,by God’s adoptionnow are His childrensaved from corruption. Sisters and brothers,heirs of a Kingdeclared now asHis own offspring. A sibling reunion,to take placeall because . . .of faith and grace. Sisters and brothers,all thanks… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’ve Got Courage

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ve Got Courage ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, I’m not focusing,in on my fear . . .instead I’ll center onknowing You are near. I’m going to be strong,instead of being fretfulI’m going to have faithbold and not fearful. Lord, I’m going to be calm,instead of being anxiousin You, I’ll stay relaxednot jittery or nervous. I’m not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Children of God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Children of God ~ By Deborah Ann The children of God,come from everywhereyou can recognize them . . .by what they wear. For, they are clothed,in God righteousnessin Jesus they put onfaith and truthfulness. The children of God,have much in commontheir trust in the Lordis sober and solemn. For, they are forgiven,justified for every sinthey know… (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: Because I Believe

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Because I Believe ~ By Deborah Ann I trust in things,I cannot seebecause I believeJesus died for me. I put my faith,in the impossiblebecause I believewith God all’s possible. I stand firm,in the hope I’ve gotbecause I believemy sins Jesus bought. I have confidence,in my convictionbecause I believeGod’s Word isn’t fiction. I trust in God,for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Understanding God’s Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Understanding God’s Peace ~ By Deborah Ann There is a peace in my heart,surpassing my understandingbut, every day I can feel . . .it growing and expanding. It is a gift Jesus gave me,the day I came to believeand the closer I get to Himthe more of it I receive. It’s not the kind of… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus, My Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus My Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus is my Peace,my hope’s assuranceHe is my calmgiving me endurance. Jesus is my love,my faith’s objectiveHe is my purposegiving me perspective. Jesus is my anchor,my trust’s serenityHe is my Rockgiving me tranquility. Jesus is my Advocate,my sin absorberHe is my Refugegiving me a safe harbor. Jesus is… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In God Alone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In God Alone ~ By Deborah Ann In God and Him alone,my soul waits ever patientlyfor my hope only comeswhen I rest in Him quietly. He is my sturdy Rock,from which I can’t be shakenHe protects and defends mefrom the attacks of Satan. A Refuge to me He is,a place to run and hideHis love… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Stand Your Ground

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stand Your Ground ~ By Deborah Ann Hold on fast,stand your groundfrom your faithdon’t back down. Then when attacked,for just believingthe truth will keep . .you from retreating. Be consistent,sustain your footingin God’s Word keepyour trust putting. Then when faced,with oppositionyour armor will bein prime condition. Hold on fast,defend your positionthen stand your groundon your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Still And Know

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Still and Know ~ By Deborah Ann Be still and know,I am the Onewho will finishwhat He begun. Be still and know,I have a planso rest right herein My hand. Be still and know,I know the wayI always dowhat I say. Be still and know,I will not leavebelieve My peaceyou will receive. Be still and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Because

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Because~ By Deborah Ann I love the Lord because,He hears my every cryI love I can pray to Himtill my tears all but dry. I love that He hears,every prayer I prayI love that He listensto each word I say. I love the Lord because,on Him I can always callI love that my pleas… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Something Good

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Something Good ~ By Deborah Ann God began something good,right there inside of youand until He is done . . .with you He’s not through. For what He’s begun,is only the start . . .as He’s puts into youfor Him a new heart. He’s taking the old one,cutting away at the coreuntil all that is… (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: A Quite Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Quiet Heart ~ By Deborah Ann A quiet heart is one,soaked in confidencefor God’s mighty powerhas in it dominance. A quiet heart is one,having nothing to fearfor it knows God’s promiseis to always be near. A quiet heart is one,steeped in eternal peacefor the faith that it holdsbrings it constant release. A quiet heart is one,standing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Freely God Gave

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Freely God Gave ~ By Deborah Ann Freely God gives,His mercy to allopenly He hearsHis name when we call. Kindly God provides,for our every needrichly He blesseswhen His will we heed. Gladly God renders,His strength and powerwillingly He becameour high strong tower. Abundantly God bestows,peace and stillnessselflessly He grants usall of His goodness. Lovingly God… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Perfect Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Perfect Peace ~ By Deborah Ann When I strugglewith crippling doubtit’s when I don’t . . .first seek God out. When I think,I am not really freeit’s when the devilis messing with me. When I battle,with high anxietyit’s when I don’t . . .trust God’s authority. When I feel,I am all aloneit’s when my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Good Night Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Good Night Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Good night Lord,it’s been a pleasant daywalking along with Youon the narrow way. Thank You for being with me,for holding my handfor lifting me upwhen I thought I couldn’t stand. Good night Lord,this day was beautifulthe grace You gave mewas more than bountiful. Thank You for blessing me,with… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: May Peace Rule Your Heart

to GOD be the GLORY February 2, 2016 ~ May Peace Rule Your Heart ~ By Deborah Ann May the peace of God,rule deep in your heartmay onto your very soultranquility it impart. May the peace of God,be a treasured possessionmay it transform youwith its purification. May the peace of God,be your daily prayermay it give you powerover your every care.… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: Blissfulness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blissfulness ~ By Deborah Ann There is a place of calm,a spot where all can findpeace and tranquilityto fill our heart and mind. You won’t have to travel,for it isn’t very farin fact you can reach itfrom right where you are. Just close off the world,shut down its interferencethen open up yourselfto the Spirit’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Life And Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Life And Light ~ By Deborah Ann Life and Light,Jesus givesnew man nowin you lives. Shame and guilt,now of the pastwhen onto Himyour sins cast. Love and Grace,Jesus grantsold man gonea new chance. Pride and ego,resides no moreonce you opento Him the door. Faith and Trust,replaces fearonce His Lightbecomes clear! ~~~~~~ John 1:4 In… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Above The Roar

to GOD be the GLORY ~Above the Clouds ~ By Deborah Ann Above the clouds,I wish to be . . .beyond the stormsawaiting me. Higher places,I wish to go . . .before the galesstart to blow. Beyond the rain,I wish to fly . . .past the gloomrolling by. Up and over,I wish to soar . . .high abovelife’s daily roar. Above… (more…)

Today’s Poem: This Is My Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Is My Hope ~ By Deborah Ann This is my hope,this is it for methis is my eyes seton what I can’t see. This is my desire,this is all I needthat’s why to Jesusmy life I now heed. This is my faith,this is all I gotthis is my beliefJesus my sins bought. This is… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Finding Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Finding Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Today I took a sail,on a quiet, restful seaand soon tranquilitytook a hold of me. As I gently rocked,I became awarethis is how it will bewhen I haven’t me a care. I laid back my head,my face was to the sunthinking what it’ll be likewhen worry, I have… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: A Perfect Getaway

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Perfect Getaway ~ By Deborah Ann In times of trouble,we need a hideawaya place we can go . . .just to get away. We need a retreat,a place to de-stresswe need a refugeso we can decompress. In times of troubles,we need a resorta place where we can findsome Godly support. We need a haven,a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Heart That Cries

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Heart that Cries ~ By Deborah Ann The heart cries,from deep withinwith the tears of joyfrom the shame of sin. It knows to God,it deserves nothingbut, has found nowHe is its everything. The heart weeps,deep from the soulwith tears of joyGod now consoles. It recognizes,the need for God’s favorsees His mercy throughthe grace of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If Only I Could Fly

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Only I Could Fly ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, there are days,I want to get away . . .to fly up and overthe daily crazy fray. There are times,I wish I had wingsto soar high above . .the storms life brings. There are moments,I want to only flee . . .into perfect peaceto be alone with… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Until My Last Breath

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Until My Last Breath ~ By Deborah Ann I trust the Lord,each night longfor, I know He willmake me strong. I trust the Lord,for my every dayI know His lightwill lead my way. I trust the Lord,with all my soulfor, I know it’s Histo keep and control. I trust the Lord,my life to Him I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I’ve Got This Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ve Got This Peace ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve got this peace,that I just don’t getbut, it is becomingfor me a new mind-set. There’s a calmness,it seems so surrealthere’s a tranquilitythat feels so unreal. There’s a quietness,filling up my heartthere’s a gentle hushin the fearful part. There’s a stillness,now inside of methere’s a restfulnessand it’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Sent Out His Word

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Sent Out His Word ~ By Deborah Ann From the beginning of time,God sent out His Wordso throughout the universeby all it’d be heard. He gave us His Light,so we could understandthe plan for salvationHe had for all of man. Our hearts are enlighten,once His Word enters into help us to recognizethe cause of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Listening To The Quiet

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Listening to the Quiet ~ By Deborah Ann Some days I just sit,to the quiet I listenuntil in my soul . . .God’s peace settles in. As I sit in the stillness,I let my mind soarto a place I can bewith the One I adore. There we are together,in the calming hushand inside I can… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: God Of My Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God of My Peace ~ By Deborah Ann God of my peace,Lord of my calmYou are to mea soothing balm. Whatever I need,whatever my careto You I can goin confident prayer. God of my trust,Lord of my hopeYou are the Anchorat the end faith’s rope. No matter the storms,nor how long they beYou’re right in… (more…)

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