Tag Archives: Grief and Sorrow

#throwbackpoem: Think About the Joy 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think About the Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days Lord,sadness wakes up with meno matter what I do . . .it just won’t let me be. Some days grief,takes its choking holdI feel my knees buckle . . .as they begin to fold. Some days sorrow,follows me all aroundlike a heap, all I want . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Steadfast Love 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Steadfast Love ~ By Deborah Ann Belka When sorrow greets me,upon the break of dayI know God’s love . . .will take the pain away. For His loving-kindness,when I am heartbrokenis filled with the promiseI’ll not be left forsaken. When I’m discouraged,before depression sets inI think about God’s loveliving steadfast within. For His kind-heartedness,is my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Think About the Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think About the Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days Lord,sadness wakes up with meno matter what I do . . .it just won’t let me be. Some days grief,takes its choking holdI feel my knees buckle . . .as they begin to fold. Some days sorrow,follows me all aroundlike a heap, all I want . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Time . . . Does Not Heal

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Time . . . Does Not Heal ~ By Deborah Ann Belka It’s not time ~ that heals,it’s not about a new dayit’s about God’s mercy . . .taking our suffering away. It’s not about a brighter day,of another tomorrow . . .it’s about God understandingthe true depth of our sorrow. It’s not time ~… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Showers of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Showers of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Sometimes I don’t get,why I’ve so much painor why in my life . . .there’s so much rain. Showers of sorrow,fall on me each daymaking it oh, so hardto go about my way. Often I am caught,in a downpour of griefand all I want to have . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Broken Heart’s Cry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Broken Heart’s Cry ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Some days I wake up,with tears in my eyesand to the Lord . . .my broken heart cries. Lord, You understand,the way that I feeland I know my pain . . .only You can truly heal. Some days I wake up,with tears fallingand to the Lord… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Under The Shadow

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Under The Shadow ~ By Deborah Ann Belka There is a shadow,that comes from up abovewe walk under it . . .when we lose someone we love. The void casts upon our souls,the worst of our fears . . .leaving us so heartbrokenour words, become our tears. For, underneath the shadow,there is but pain and… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Path of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Path of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Belka The path of grief,is long and steepday’s pass slowlynight’s just creep. The road’s winding,the pain reelsbrokennessis all one feels. The path of sorrow,is wide and deepone never knowswhen they’ll weep. The way is hard,the despair intensethe valley seemsso immense. The path of grief,is long and steepbut… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What is This Mystery 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What is This Mystery ~ By Deborah Ann Belka Lord, what is this mystery,You’re performing in mewhat is it that You’re doingin places, I cannot see? What are Your hands making,what now are they holdingis this too something elsein my life needing molding? Lord, what are Your plans,what is Your strategywhy is it I have… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sweet Drops of Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sweet Drops of Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Sweet drops of mercy,on my soul rainto heal and easethe ache, in my pain. Sweet drops of mercy,sent each day anewto swaddle my sorrowin a blanket of dew. Sweet drops of mercy,on my heart paradetenderly on my griefHis favors cascade. Sweet drops of mercy,soaking into my soulso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Through The Eyes of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Eyes of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen the effects of painI’ve watched others fall apartfrom under its heavy strain. I’ve witnessed for myself,the heartbreak of tragedyI’ve experienced the depthof its excruciating agony. Through the eyes of grief,I’ve seen sorrow’s anguishI’ve watched mine dissipateI’ve also seen it languish.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Grief Is Like an Ocean

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grief Is Like an Ocean ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is like an ocean,it ebbs in and outsome days are calmothers are a wipeout. Grief is like a stream,that keeps on flowingsome days it slows downothers it comes rushing. Grief is like the wind,that seems not to easesome days get gustyothers are but a breeze.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Life Goes On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Life Goes On ~ By Deborah Ann Life goes on son,though you’re not heretime passes byyear, after year, after year. There isn’t a moment,that passes me bywhen I don’t think of youwith tears in my eyes. Life goes on,day, after day, after dayyet without you aroundI’m trying to find my way. There isn’t an hour,that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Some days its hard,just getting out of bedmy heart seems as if . . .it were full of lead. Pain and heartache,has it weighed downas does the heavinessof wearing sorrows frown. But, today will be,a day I will rise . . .without one tearwelling in my eyes. Instead… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Fading Memories

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fading Memories ~ By Deborah Ann I still count the days,since you’ve been goneto fading memoriesI am still clinging on. They are all it seems,I have left of you . .as old photo albumsI cry my way through. I still hear your laughter,see those smiling eyesI still can rememberour last, final goodbye’s. There isn’t… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Good Morning Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Good Morning Joy ~ By Deborah Ann Good morning joy,it’s so nice to see youits such a blessingto have you in my view. Good morning joy,thank you for greeting meit’s so nice knowingtoday with me you’ll be. Good morning joy,it’s a wonder you are hereI know God sent youto dry my every tear. Good morning… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Comforts the Mournful 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Comforts the Mournful ~ By Deborah Ann Some people appear,strong on the outsidewhen really they’re fallingapart on the inside. Some people pretend,they have it all togethersome contend aloneany storm they can weather. Some people claim,they don’t need any aidsome camouflagejust how much their afraid. Some people look,happy and joyfulsome disguise so wella heart, sorrowful.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Grief Reliever

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Grief Reliever ~ By Deborah Ann I have felt grief . . .smacking me on the shoulderI have felt it in my guthit me like a ten-ton boulder. I have felt its shock,just like a lighting boltI’ve felt its thunderdeliver stunning jolt. I have felt grief . . .punch me square in my faceI’ve… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Through The Valley Of Grief

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Through The Valley Of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann God’s brought me through,the valley of pain . . .gave me His strengthfor He knew my strain. He took me by the hand,lead me through my griefpromised with each stepin Him I’d find relief. I held on so tightly,for I thought I’d faintbut God became for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Heals the Broken Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Heals the Broken Heart ~ By Deborah Ann God keeps doing wonders,with broken hearts . . .He can still heal and mendall the injured parts. But, you must give Him,your heart as it breakseach little piece of itand all the little flakes. God can perform miracles,on hearts that are damagedHe can undo the impactwhere… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A New Song

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A New Song ~ By Deborah Ann A new song,God’s put in my heartof how His mercycame to do its part. He took my sorrow,turned it into hopegave me the graceeach day to cope. A new song,I’m going to singso others to Him . . .my grief might bring. He’s given to me,a brand new… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus Wept

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Wept ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus groaned,He moaned, He sighedfor that poor woman . . .He even cried. He felt the agony,of sorrows fervent heatfor that poor woman . . .fallen down at His feet. Jesus wept,real tears were shedfor that poor woman . . .He bowed His head. For, He too felt,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Should Have Been Crushed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Should Have Been Crushed ~ By Deborah Ann I should have been crushed,by the weight of sorrowI should have not been ableto face another tomorrow. I should have been shattered,from a heart that was brokenI should have collapsedunder words left unspoken. I should have been held down,by the heaviness of painI should have not been… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: This Hurts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Hurts ~ By Deborah Ann Lord this hurts,even after all these yearsthis empty, void spacestill brings me to tears. Like a knife,my heart its cut throughso I’ll continue to give . . .this pain over to You. Lord this hurts,in every single wayit still is painfulno matter what they say. Like a vise,my… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Process of Grief 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Process of Grief ~ By Deborah Ann Grief is a process,time it does not knowit keeps its own rhythmtis why it ebbs and flows. It swells like a wave,rising in your chestyou never know whenit will rise or crest. Grief is a phase,time means not a thingit keeps its own beattis why it’s so… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Waters Healing

to GOD be the GLORY ~Water’s Healing~ By Deborah Ann In the depth of despair,there is a gulf of grief . . .where the sorrows of lifemakes us beg for relief. The hurting soul can’t calm,or remove its own heartbreakit needs the healing touchof the One who won’t forsake. We thirst for waters healing,a peaceful resting placewhere we can forget… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Your Heart’s Gladness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Your Heart’s Gladness ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes, when you cry,no one sees your tearssometimes, when you doubtno one sees your fears. Sometimes, when you worry,no one sees your strainsometimes, when you hurtno one sees your pain. Sometimes when you lose,no one sees your losssometimes, when you acheno one sees your cross. Sometimes when… (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: This Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Heart ~ By Deborah Ann This heart has seen,more than its share of painit has cried more tearsthan every drop of rain This heart has known,loss beyond compareit has been throughmore than it can bear. This heart’s been broken,in pieces too many to countits had more heartachethan it cares to recount. This heart… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sustaining Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sustaining Faith ~ By Deborah Ann My faith has sustained me,through life’s’ ups and downsit has been with me . . .through laughter and frowns. My faith has carried me,through tragedy and griefit has provided me . . .with strength and relief. My faith has helped me,though periods of droughtit has saved me .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: There’s Nothing God Can’t Do

to GOD be the GLORY ~ There’s Nothing God Can’t Do ~ By Deborah Ann There is nothing too hard,for God to do . . .there isn’t anythingHe can’t perform  for you. There isn’t a place too tight,God can’t get you out ofthere isn’t a problem so deepHe can’t help you rise above. There isn’t a relationship,God can’t save and healthere… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Path Towards Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Path Towards Peace ~ By Deborah Ann The path towards peace,is one paved in painwith plenty of lossfor our spiritual gain. On it there is suffering,sorrow and persecutionbut, in Jesus we all havehope and restitution. The path towards heaven,is full of ups and downsplenty of highs and lowswe have to get around. On it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Heart-Felt Cry 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Heart-Felt Cry ~ By Deborah Ann God hears your cries,He hears your pleasHe is aware of . . .your cares and needs. He knows when you are,feeling out and downHe knows you needto sense He’s around. So, if you’re hurting,thinking God doesn’t carebelieve me I know . . .to your pain He’s aware. For… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My God Is With Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My God Is With Me ~ By Deborah Ann When life makes no sense,and obstacles are all I seeI am not disappointed . . .for my God enables me. When others have their say,and we can’t seem to agreeI am not discouraged . . .for my God inspires me. When sickness takes its hold,and the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Of My Yesterdays

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Of My Yesterdays ~ By Deborah Ann God of my yesterdays,all the days of my youthI thank You for blessing me . . .with hope, trust and truth. Though at times I’ve stumbled,on the straight, narrow wayI thank You for giving me . . .the courage, on it to stay. God of my today,the… (more…)

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