Tag Archives: Fear

Today’s Poem: I Do Not Doubt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Do Not Doubt ~ By Deborah Ann My God has designs,He will figure this outHe has a plan for mein this I do not doubt. Though I’m concerned,He knows just what to doand so my Father . . .in faith I leave this with You. My God keeps His promises,He is forever mercifuleverything He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, If I Could Fly

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, If I Could Fly Away ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, if I could fly away,I’d soar into my Savior’s armsthere I would find my quiet restand be safe from all that harms. I would take off and reside,under the shadow of His wingsI’d be free from all the strifeliving in this world often brings.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Soar

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soar ~ By Deborah Ann Eagles wings,oh, how they soarabove the world’smenacing roar. Glide in faith,on the air of trustgrows not wearyagainst the gust. Eagles wings,strong and suretorrid weatherthey do endure. Fainting not,upon resistancefly’s on hopeto go the distance. Eagles wings,mount and riseabove the fear . . .before their eyes! ~~~~~~ Isaiah 40:31 But… (more…)

#throwbackpoem Claiming My Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Claiming My Peace ~ By Deborah Ann I’m claiming my peace,I am coming to restknowing that for meGod only has His best. But, it up to me,to trust with all my heartso I’m claiming my peaceupon morning’s start. I’m claiming my quietness,I am going to relyon Jesus’ to steady metill this storm passes by But,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lessons Of The Sea

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lessons On The Sea ~ By Deborah Ann On the sea of doubt,I have learned to be . . .fearless as the wavescome crashing over me. For, I know to be strong,even when I’m frightenedmy grip on Jesus . . .must remain tightened. On the sea of worry,I have learned to be . . .not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: White Knuckle Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ White-Knuckled Faith ~ By Deborah Ann White-knuckled faith,holds on tightly to fearhas a hard time . . .getting trust into gear. It becomes panicky,when danger is metrather having peaceit knows only how to fret. White-knuckled faith,struggles often with hopehas a hard time . . .knowing just how to cope. It’s filled with the dread,that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Anxieties Trap

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Anxiety’s Trap ~ By Deborah Ann I felt the trap,of anxietyset a snareon my sanity. The conditions,were just ripethat at my heartit took a swipe. I took the bait,ran away with itthen fell intoa nervous snit. It took some time,for me to seethis isn’t whereGod wants me. So I sent my own trap,for anxiety… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear Comes In Ways

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear Comes In Waves ~ By Deborah Ann Fear is like the ocean,it comes in with a roarknocking you off your feetthrowing you to the floor. It swells and it rises,with its pulsing soundso that panic strickenyou’ll stay on the ground. Fear is like thunder,it scares as it rumblescausing you to shakein midst of your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Fear Whispers

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Doubt Whispers ~ By Deborah Ann When doubt whispers,in your ear . . .tell it right awayto get out of here. For if you listen,to what it has to sayit will ruinthe rest of your day. When doubt looks,into your eyesdon’t you believeits fearful lies. For if you believe,what it wants you towith your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Loom Of Doom

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Loom of Gloom ~ By Deborah Ann When my heart feels hopeless,when desperation sets inas I become anxious from . . .the turmoil twirling within. I drop to my knees,to my Father I pleafor His perfect peaceto wash over me. When my mind feels helpless,when gloom is on the loomas I become anxious from… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubles Abounding

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubles Abounding ~ By Deborah Ann In this fallen world . . .they’ll be troubles aboundingworries and caresconceptually confounding. But, Jesus said we’re not,to fret or to despairbut to hand over to Himour every single care. Each day there’s enough,troubles of its ownpacked full of anxietyfrom the things unknown. But, Jesus insisted,we are not… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubled For Naught

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubled For Naught ~ By Deborah Ann Be strong, be courageous,let your heart not be . . .fearful or afraidfor the Lord is with thee. Be strengthened, be secure,you’ve nothing to fearfor God will be with youto your side He’ll adhere. Be brave, be undaunted,no need to fear or dreadfor God has promisedwith His Spirit… (more…)

Today’s Poem: IF

to GOD be the GLORY ~ IF ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of if’s,doubts and uncertaintiesurgent situations . . .turning into emergencies. We can never know,what the future bringsyet we still fret and worryover unforeseen things. Life is full of if’s,impossibilities and fearsdisasters and tragediesthat bring us all to tears. But IF we were to stay,focused in on Jesus .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Sleep Eludes

to GOD be the GLORY When Sleep Eludes You ~ By Deborah Ann When sleep eludes you,on these things dwell uponand before you know itit will be a new dawn . . . I will in perfect peace,cause you to lie downso come and rest on MeI promise to stay around. I will keep you safe,all throughout the nightand when you… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear’s Canvas

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear’s Canvas ~ By Deborah Ann When night turns,thoughts anxiouscasting shadowson fear’s canvas. Turn to God,to ease your mindand His peaceyou will find. When night’s dread,long fingers wrapand your heartit has in a trap. Turn to God,to release its graspand onto His calmlet your heart clasp. When the night turns,your thoughts anxiouscast them onto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Feelings Of Dread

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feelings Of Dread ~ By Deborah Ann When in the morning,you awake . . .and feelings of dreadyou can’t shake. Before your start,to get depressedask God to helpwith your unrest. When in your mind,thoughts toss and turnand your stomachbegins to churn. Before your cares,start to overwhelmremember Jesusis at the helm. When at night,you go to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, My Anxious Child

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, My Anxious Child ~ By Deborah Ann One day I asked the Lord,what is it I should do . . .how can I possibly giveall my cares to You? He said to me My child,it’s easy if you will . . .believe I am the Onewho can your troubles still. I thought this over,for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus To The Rescue

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus To The Rescue ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, today I’m feeling,a little off courselike a ship without . . .a navigation source. I feel like I’m drifting,in a sea of doubtand I need Your guidanceto find my way out. Things are a little foggy,my head is feeling lightand these waves of fearI’ll need Your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Guarding Your Heart and Mind

to GOD be the GLORY Guarding Your Heart and Mind ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever has you sleepless,whatever keeps you awakewhatever makes you feelyour heart’s about to break. Give it all to Jesus,in your thankful prayerand He will lift you fromyour grief and despair. Whatever is your worry,whatever may be your carewhatever is that burdenthat you must daily bear. Give them… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Trembling Mess

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Trembling Mess ~ By Deborah Ann I use to be,panic-strickenI once wasfear driven. But then Jesus,said to medon’t be afraidby what you see. I use to be,a big worry wartI once wasanxiety’s transport. But then Jesus,took my caressaid they were nowHis alone to bear. I use to be,a trembling messbut then Jesus tookaway all… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Threshold of Fear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Threshold of Fear ~ By Deborah Ann Today I felt fear,slither across my thresholdI knew right awayit wanted to take a foothold. It pounded on my heart,thumped upon my soulit clamored for my mindso it could take control. I felt its anxiety,I sensed its panickingI could clearly hearits hissing babbling. So, I took it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Make Fear Disapear

to GOD be the GLORY ~Make Fear Disappear ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of apprehension,worry, dread and fear . . .and I know of only one wayto make them disappear. So, whenever I’m fearful,it’s Jesus I focus onuntil my trepidationis all but spent and gone. For, He gives me strength,to overcome my anxietywhenever I give to Himin my life first… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Soaking Up God’s Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soaking Up God’s Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes ~ I just want to stand,on top of the highest hillraise my hands to the Lordtell Him how I really feel. I want to shout out my love,hear His echo back at meI want to close my eyes tightuntil His glory is all I see. Sometimes… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Intercessory Prayer

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Intercessory Prayer ~ By Deborah Ann Intercessory prayers,we all need to makefor we never know . . .the bonds we might break. For there’s plenty of people,who are tied up in chainsand we should be prayingfor their sorrows and pains. Intercessory prayers,we all need to be sayingfor we never know . .whose trust needs… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Still And Know

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Still and Know ~ By Deborah Ann Stop what you’re doing,I want you to be awedbe still and knowthat I am your God. Quit trying,let Me take care of youquit stumblingI know just what to do. Quick fretting,let Me work this outquit worryinggive Me all that doubt. Quit panicking,I have your front and backquit… (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…)

Today’s Poem: Hopefully Joyful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hopefully, Joyful ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, once againYou proved to be faithfuland once again to YouI am truly grateful. For, You have taught me,how to cast my caresonto You with my pleasand my thankful prayers. Lord, once again,You proved to be trustingand to my aide todayYou faithfully came rushing. You assured me,for me… (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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Enduring The Storm

to GOD be the GLORY Enduring The Storm ~ By Deborah Ann Though the storm outside, is swirling all about . . . inside of me there’s not one single drop of doubt. For, I know God’s in control, of the thunder overhead and there isn’t anything for me to fear or dread. The winds may be gusting, tearing things apart… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Not Dismayed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Not Dismayed ~ By Deborah Ann Wherever you go, God is with you whatever you do He is there too. You can’t see Him, but He sees you He knows the way for you to pursue. Whatever you fear, God will ease it whatever you dread God will conquer it. He’ll impart strength, when… (more…)

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