Tag Archives: Faith & Trust

Today’s Poem: Before Me Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Before Me Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Before me Lord,is where I will set Youbefore my plans . . .Yours I will seek to do. For I trust You Lord,I’ll follow where You sayfor in Your right handis where I want to stay. Before me Lord,I trust You will goso the way to meYou,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Promises To Help Us

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Promises To Help Us ~ By Deborah Ann Belka God promises to help us,when fighting battlesHe promises to keep usfrom getting rattled. He gives us the strength,to fight and contendHe gives us the powerour faith to defend. God promises to keep us,secure and protectedHe promises to help usstay to Him connected. He gives us… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Never Depleted

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Never Depleted ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Though I am weary,I am never depletedfor my Lord supplies mewith strength when needed. He always leads me to find,waters running stillwhenever I followafter knowing His will. Though I am tired,I am never exhaustedfor, it’s in my Shepherdall these years I’ve trusted. He renews my soul daily,my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Whisper’s From God 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whisper’s From God ~ By Deborah Ann Belka The Lord whispers,ever quietly, ever stillwith a wisp of His breathHe lets us know His will. He nudges our hearts,with a gentle voiceso that we can makethe righteous choice. With whisper’s He warns,of the dangers aheadsoftly He appeals . . .for us not to be misled. He… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Oh, To Discover God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, To Discover God ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Oh, to discover,the riches of wisdomis to have a lifewith God in rhythm. To seek and to find,the meaning of graceis to have your soulHis mercy embrace. Oh, to be a searcher,of God’s counselis to have a heartquiet and peaceful. To find the direction,in which you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Put God Before You 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Put God Before You ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Make God first in your life,put Him before you . . .open up your heart to Himthen watch what He can do. He’ll guide you into valleys,ripe and lush and greenwhere you’ll find His peaceto gather, reap and glean. Put God ahead of you,let Him guide… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Let Jesus Lead 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let Jesus Lead ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Jesus leads me,when I ask Him tooHe shows me what . . .He would have me do. He is my guiding hand,the lifter of my feetwhenever I promisewith Him I will meet. Jesus directs me,when I seek Him outHe guides me throughmy fear and doubt. He is… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Stubborn To The Bone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stubborn To The Bone ~ By Deborah Ann Belka We’re all like sheep,stubborn to the boneto our waywardnesswe are severely prone. But our Good Shepherd,finds us when we roamand with His rodbrings us back home. We’re all like sheep,overly obstinatewe all have strayedno matter the continent. But our Good Shepherd,will find each of usand with… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Hope Of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Hope Of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Belka I pray for all the eyes,that still need openingso on the hope of Jesusthey can start focusing. For when they open,up to Him their eyesthey’ll see right throughall of satan’s lies. I pray for the hearts,that need enlighteningso they will see the sinthat they’re entertaining. For… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Heavenly Mandates

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heavenly Mandates ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Heavenly mandates,we all surely need . . .tis why God gave to usHis Word to daily read. For He knew we needed,His divine instructionson how to get overtemporal obstructions. Heavenly policies,are found in the Good Bookfor God left them to usas salvation’s handbook. For inside the pages,is… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Lord Leads Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Lord Leads Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka The Lord leads me,through the valleys and dellsHe takes me to placeswhere righteousness dwells. It is there where I find,His guiding handshowing me just wheremy steps should land. The Lord takes me,up the mountains and hillsHe takes me to placesfor me to discover His will. It’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Let God Take You 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let God Take You ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Let God direct your steps,let Him take you to . . .all the different placesHe has planned for you. For He knows just where,He would have you to beand all of His purposesfor you He wants you to see. Let God direct your steps,let Him show… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Sometimes God Tells Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sometimes God Tells Me ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Sometimes God makes me wait,though I would rather just up and gosometimes He tells me . . .My child you need to take it slow. Sometimes He says to get up,when I would rather stay downsometimes He tells me . . .My child you need to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Is My Friend

~ Jesus Is My Friend ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Jesus is my friend,on Him I can countto help me figureall my problems out. For, He will guide me,though the processon how over themnot to obsess. Jesus is my friend,on Him I can relyfor He is my dailymost valuable ally. For, He teaches me,what I should knowabout how His Fatherwould have… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Direction’s Needed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Direction’s Needed ~ By Deborah Ann Belka When you’re not sure,of the way to go . . .when you need someonethe correct way to show. Open up your ears,to God’s divine directionand He will lead youto the path of perfection. When you’re not convinced,which way you should turn . . .when you need to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: United We Stand

to GOD be the GLORY ~ United We Stand ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Stir the hearts Lord,of those of our landto come back to Youso united we’ll stand. Help us to become,no longer dividedby the powers to bewho are so misguided. Rouse the minds Lord,of those who can’t seethe lies keeping usfrom returning to Thee. Help us to get over,the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Life Is Full Of Weeping

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Is Full Of Weeping ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of weeping,tears of agony . . .but, new things will comethrough our misery. For without sorrow’s clouds,hanging over uswe would never knowhow in God to truly trust. Life is full of weeping,sobs so ever mournfulbut, we can rest knowingwe’ll once more be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Greatest Blessing 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Greatest Blessing ~ By Deborah Ann     The greatest blessing,Lord, I can think of . . .is knowing I haveYour undying love. For it is amazing,a sinner like meLord, can be lovedby likes of Thee. With Your grace,I’m richly blessedtis why my soulis at perfect rest. All of my needs,You daily furnishso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I AM With You Always

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I AM With You Always ~ By Deborah Ann     I AM with you always,to the end of this ageI AM able to save youin the storms that rage. I AM beside you,I dwell in your heartI AM your Saviora new thing I will start. I Am your Comforter,I bring to you restI… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blesseds From God

to GOD be the GLORY “Blesseds” From God ~ By Deborah Ann   “Blesseds” from God,are all over the placeblessings filled with . . . .His love and grace. For the meek and humble,those poor and the pureare blessings of hopeto help you endure. For the thirsty and hungry,the peacemakers tooare blessings of mercyGod bestows onto you. For those persecuted,the ones… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Power In The Resurrection

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Power In The Resurrection ~ By Deborah Ann There is power,in the resurrectionto the world waysa disconnection. There is victory,arising from the deada message of hopenot of fear or dread. There is salvation,full of love and gracenot of defeatwhen Jesus we embrace. There is eternal rest,everlasting lifeone filled with peacenot of worldly strife. There… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A War On Freedom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A War On Freedom ~ By Deborah Ann There’s a war going on,between God’s Kingdomand the evil forces tryingto take away our freedom. It’s a conflict of dominance,of making good out of evilfought by those who openlywant to make sinfulness legal. The powers from up high,are out to destroy youby making you do and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Dispisers Of Truth

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Despisers Of Truth ~ By Deborah Ann   You can talk until,you’re blue in the facebut, some don’t wantto hear about grace. You can tell them about,God and His mercy and lovebut, they still won’t believein His kingdom above. You can speak your mind,all that you wantbut, their transgressions will not their soul’s haunt.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Clouds Without Water

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Clouds Without Water ~ By Deborah Ann   Clouds without water,by the wind carried about . . .causing in their listenersa spiritual drought. Doomed and depraved,are these so called teachersfor they’re the church’s . . .counterfeit preachers. Gallivanting stars,evangelist wanna be’scoasting along . . .on the waves of our tv’s. Serving not God’s will,but… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Fears Repellent

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear’s Repellent ~ By Deborah Ann The perfect love of God,fear drives backit gives believers . . .the faith they lack. It removes all doubt,thwarts uncertaintyit gives us assurance . . .of heaven’s eternity. The perfect love of God,knows no dreadit makes believers . . .in Him instead. It holds no torment,no trepidationit gives… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If Only More People

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Only More People ~ By Deborah Ann   If only more people,would others forgiveoh, what a better world . . .in which we would live. Then there would be,no more sorrow and grieffor bitterness would beshort lived and brief. If only more people,would turn the other cheekoh, how this world . . .would… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Wickedness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wickedness ~ By Deborah Ann Wickedness,here and higher placesevilnessright before our faces. Darkness,spreading all aroundtreacherytrying to keep us down. Liars,standing in front of usdeceiversmandating us to trust. Powers,destroying democracyrulersfull of hypocrisy. Wickedness and evil,requiring us to fightwith the Truth found . . .in the Armor of Light! ~~~~~~~~ Ephesians 6:12-13 For we wrestle not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Word Was Made Flesh

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Word Was Made Flesh ~ By Deborah Ann The Word was made flesh,all things became newthe Light of the worldilluminating the view. A new life was given,one filled with peaceas truth and gracewas being released. The Word became man,guiding all who believedthe promise of His Spiritone day would receive. A hope like no… (more…)

Today’s Poem: One Truth

to GOD be the GLORY ~ One Truth ~ By Deborah Ann There’s only one truth,that I’ve come knowthere’s only one waythat I choose to go. Though there are many,who don’t think so . . .I know God’s truthis the one line to toe. There’s only one truth,that I can swallowthere’s only one paththat I will follow. Through there are… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Reassure Me Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Reassure Me Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Reassure me Lord,just where is my hopeso that in today’s worldI’ll be equipped to cope. Remind me once again,I’m just passing throughon my journey to spendeternity with you. Reassure me Lord,just where is my homeso while on this earthfrom You I’ll not roam. Reaffirm my faith,my trust, my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What More Do I Need

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What More Do I Need ~ By Deborah Ann The Lord is my Shepherd,what more do I need . . .whenever I am hungryon His Word I feed. He renews my spirit,my soul He repairssends me into the worldknowing I’ll be prepared. The Lord is my Shepherd,I trust Him to guide . . .and give… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Abiding Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Abiding Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Saving faith,is pretty simpleonce you admityou are sinful. Then through faith,in Jesus’ graceyou’ll enter intothe faithful race. Abiding faith,is not as easyit will keep youin the Word busy. Then through trust,in the Holy Spirityou’ll make Himyour reasoning critic. Living faith,is just the start . . .but, abiding faithlives… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In Faith Be Done

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In Faith Be Done ~ By Deborah Ann May all you do,in faith be donemay your life . . .reflect the Son. May all you say,in faith be saidmay your heart . . .be willingly lead. May all you achieve,in faith be obtainedmay your soul . . .remain unstained. May all you tell,in faith be… (more…)

Today’s Poem: An Everlasting Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ An Everlasting Hope ~ By Deborah Ann My hope is a lively one,it can not be obliteratedit’s an everlasting hopeit cannot be eliminated. Though insults fly by me,from every which way . . .my hope encourages menot to care what others say. My hope is a proven one,it cannot be canceledit’s a steadfast hopeit cannot… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Write In Rhyme

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Write In Rhyme ~ By Deborah Ann I write with rhythm,I write in rhyme . . .so to express my faithas mountain’s I climb. I open my mind,to the Spirit’s leadingso to share with othersmy uphill pleading’s. I write with timing,I write with a beatso to help othersto stay on their feet. I open… (more…)