Tag Archives: God’s Grace

Today’s Poem: Shine His Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Shine His Light ~ By Deborah Ann In a world full of darkness,shine His light . . .in these times of uncertaintybe His light. In the lives of those lost,radiate the Light . . .in the souls that are dyingexpose the Light. In the hearts that are hurting,exude the Light . . .in the minds… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Evidence Of Charity

to GOD be the GLORY The Evidence Of Charity ~ By Deborah Ann Justified by faith,the good works we dowhen Jesus we followthe Gospel of You. From works of the law,we are no longer boundnow that our salvationin You we have found. Justified by faith,to produce good fruitwhen in You, Lordthey grow and take root. Then kindness will be,out of our… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: Rise Up Again

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Rise Up Again ~ By Deborah Ann We all take misguided steps,causing us to stumble . . .we all take a nose divewhen into sin we tumble. But, we who have faith,can rise up again . . .for we know we needfrom all evil to abstain. We all say things we shouldn’t,causing an avalanche .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Soul Aches

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Soul Aches ~ By Deborah Ann My soul aches,to be compliantit longs to beon God reliant. For I am in awe,of His holinessmaking me awareof my lowliness. My heart yearns to be,onto God cleavingso I may serve Himthrough righteous living. For to be obedient,I need to walkthe voice I hearwhen to me He talks.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Heart Grieves

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Heart Grieves ~ By Deborah Ann My heart grieves,as this nation fallsfor it no longer heedsGod’s righteous calls. It has all but turned,away from His graceour leaders no longerseek His divine face. Man has succeeded,to remove God’s lawsI grieve for a nationnow in Satan’s claws. We’ve come a long way,in a very short span .… (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: The Meaning To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Meaning To Life ~ By Deborah Ann Life has more meaning,when in God you believeit is more enjoyable . . .when Jesus you receive. It is more peaceful,when others you forgiveit is more compatiblewhen love is what you give. Life has more to offer,when God you daily seekit is more agreeablewhen humble and meek. It… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Examine My Heart Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Examine My Heart Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, search my heart,from the inside outtell me where You findplaces of fear and doubt. See if You see in me,any remaining skepticismput into my heartby religious dogmatism. Lord, pull in the reins,of my heart todayharness them to followYour righteous ways. Yank hard if You must,so closer to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Denying Ourself

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Denying Ourselves ~ By Deborah Ann If we are in Jesus,to believe and trustfaith in ourselveswe’ll need to adjust. For when we’re on Him,completely reliantthen to our own meanswe’ll be less dependent. If we are in Jesus,to completely obeythen our self-interestswe’ll need to put away. For to take up the cross,we must ourselves denythen to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: the Grace Of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Grace of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann The grace of Jesus,was given freely . . .to all of mankindproportionally. God measured out,faith to everyoneso we all could besaved by His Son. The grace of Jesus,will keep us humblelest over our egoswe’ll surely stumble. God wants us to be,sober and sincerefor He sees right throughour narcissistic… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Bold Attitude

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Bold Attitude ~ By Deborah Ann Be of good courage,have a bold attitudeask God to give youstrength and fortitude. For He wants to make,your faith in Him strongso you won’t be defeatedwhen problems come along. Be of good courage,let your mind be at restbe confident in knowingGod’s has for you His best. For He wants… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Halves and Half Nots

to GOD be the GLORY ~The Halves and Half Nots ~ By Deborah Ann Some people’s glass,always seems filledwhile others only see . . .what from it spilled. Some people are happy,with what from God they getothers over their portion . . .grumble, bemoan and fret. Some people’s glass,is always brimmingwhile others only view . . .how much is missing. Some people… (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…)

Today’s Poem: Spiritual Air

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spiritual Air ~ By Deborah Ann Some times a spiritual breath,we all need to take in . . .to expel the soot and grimeof living in a world full of sin. We need to slowly inhale,the promises of God Wordso we can draw upon . . .the truth we have heard. Sometimes we all need,to… (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…)

Today’s Poem: Hanging On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hanging On ~ By Deborah Ann Some people hang on,to people and things . . .but my soul on the Lordeternally clings. Some people hold on,to issues from their past . . .but my soul hangs onto the hope that will last. Some people are hanging,on to things they stock . . .but my soul… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Salt And Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Light and Salt ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to be the light,where is our shine . . .if we’re to expose evilthen where is our spine? If we know with God,all things are possiblethen why aren’t we sharingevery sin is washable? If we’re to be the salt,then where is our grit . . .if… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Let’s Agree To Disagree

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let’s Agree To Disagree ~ By Deborah Ann Can we agree,to disagree . . .can we concurour differencesto defer. For we’ll never see,eye to eye . . .for my lovefor JesusI’ll not deny. Can we agree,not to offend . . .can we decideour riftsto suspend. For we’ll never see,things the same . . .for my faithis… (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…)

Today’s Poem: I Want To Be That Eagle

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Want To Be That Eagle ~ By Deborah Ann I want to be that eagle,that knows when to soarwho patiently waits . . .for guidance from the Lord. Then I would discover,how to spread my wingsthen I’d be able to conquerall the storms life brings. I want to have the wisdom,to be able to… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: Return

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Return ~ By Deborah Ann Everywhere I look,everywhere I turn . . .Lord, I see the needfor so many to return. Return from wandering,from going astrayreturn back to . . .the Life, Truth and Way. Everywhere I step,everywhere I goLord, I notice thosejust going with the flow. Flowing with the world,conforming to its waysfollowing… (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…)

#throwbackpoem: Heavenly Minded People

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heavenly Minded People ~ By Deborah Ann Saintly people,right on earth herewaiting for Jesus . . .to again appear. Human bodies,echoing God’s lovebiding our time . . .til we’re with Him above. Earthly beings,living in unityawaiting to spend . . .with Jesus eternity. Foreigners and aliens,born again anewready for Jesus . . .to make all… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Spiritual Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spiritual Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann When you are given,spiritual eyes . . .you will keep themon the prize. For eyes focused,on what isn’t clearare eyes that knowJesus’ return is near. When you are given,eyes that believetrue understandingthey will receive. For eyes devoted,to the Life and Wayare eyes to the Truthalways willing to stay.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Walk Worthy Of My Talk

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Walk Worthy Of My Talk ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, may my walk,be worthy of my talkmay it resonate You . . .in all I say and do. May it be suitable,to You applaudablemay it be observedas a walk reserved. Lord, may my walk,be worthy of my talkmay it bring to You . .… (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: Keep Me Humble Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep Me Humble Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Humble me Lord,into submissionprepare my heartfor the transition. Take away the pride,still inside of meso more like YouI can meekly be. Humble me Lord,remove my smug egoso my self-assuranceI can at last forgo. Teach me to have,modest obedienceso I can pledge to youmy full allegiance. Keep me… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Totally Surrendered

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Totally Surrendered ~ By Deborah Ann Totally surrendered,God wants it allall that you havenothing is too small. You need to give Him,all of your heartHe wants the whole of itnot just a tiny part. Totally surrendered,God wants to seehow much you wantlike Jesus to be. You need to submit,to His perfect willyou must be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hamster Wheel Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hamster Wheel Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Some Christian’s faith,is like a hamster wheel . . .and the faster they gothe more their faith reels. They never stop spinning,around and around . . .for their faith isn’t rootedon the firm, solid ground. Some Christians don’t see,their in a spiritual rutor notice by sin . .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Spiritual Temperature

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Spiritual Temperature ~ By Deborah Ann We all need to take,our spiritual temperaturewe all need to see . . .daily how it registers. For the sin of lukewarmness,lies dormant in all of uswe only first notice itas it tempers in God our trust. We all need to check,out spiritual thermometerwe all need to record… (more…)

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