Tag Archives: Rest

Today’s Poem: Daily Striving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Daily Striving ~ By Deborah Ann I lean on God’s grace,each day I need morefor, I know it’s ableto heal and restore. I rely on God’s mercy,every day to move onI put all my confidenceknowing more can be drawn. I depend on God’s peace,each day to get byfor, I know on its stillnessI can… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith And Assurance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith And Assurance ~ By Deborah Ann Faith and assurance,go hand in hand . . .you can’t just have oneif your hope is to stand. For faith without sureness,is like a boat with a holeallowing fear and doubtto sink into your soul. Assurance and Faith,go side by side . .you can’t just have oneif you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In God’s Control

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In God’s Control ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, keep my mind,keep it securedinto satan’s trapslet it not be lured. Lord, keep my thoughts,keep them on Youdon’ let them be jadedby the world’s view. Lord, keep my heart,keep it far awayto false teachingsdo not let it sway. Lord, keep my soul,keep it close to Youlet it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Timing

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Timing ~ By Deborah Ann God’s timing,is always the beston this truth . . .we need to find rest. For when God does,a new thing in our lifeit’s to bless usnot add to our strife. God’s timing,can be so very slowunderstanding whywe may never know. But as we wait,God will encourage usto find… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Remote Places

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Remote Places ~ By Deborah Ann Into remote places,Jesus goes with usto teach us to prayso in Him we may trust. There with Him at our side,while on bent kneeHe gives us more faithin what we can’t see. Into barren places,deep within our soulJesus persuades usto give Him control. There at His feet,in the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Tranquil Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Tranquil Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Peaceful rest,tranquil trustis what Jesusgives to us. Putting our cares,into His heartso hope in oursHe can impart. Blissful serenity,calm’s quietnessis what Jesusprovides for us. Giving our fears,over to Himso joy can fillus to the brim. Peaceful hearts,tranquil mindsis what Jesuswants us to find! ~~~~~~ Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pit Dwelling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pit Dwelling ~ By Deborah Ann When in the pits,don’t stay thereget right outso not to despair. For pit dwelling,will cause bitternessand God’s blessingsyou’ll surely miss. When in the dumps,don’t stay downpull yourself outlest in pity you drown. For dump diving,is a pit’s best friendand is no place Godwants you to spend. When in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: For Those Who Love God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ For Those Who Love God ~ By Deborah Ann For those who love God,we know He is workingHis purpose in our livesfor the good He’s preparing. He uses our weary moans,and our thankful sighsHe uses our lowest lowsand our highest highs. For those who love God,we know there’s a reasonwe know He is workingin us… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Soaring On Eagle Wings

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Soaring On Eagle Wings ~ By Deborah Ann We all fly on,broken wingswe all cry overlost things. We all fall,into despairwe all thinkno one cares. We all lose,our waywe all feelnot another day. We all fight,with unrestwe all tryto do our best. But we who fly,on eagle wingscan soar . . .above these things! ~~~~~~… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: It’s No Snap

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It’s No Snap ~ By Deborah Ann It isn’t easy,this being strongit’s really hardwhen all’s going wrong. It isn’t a snap,this having courageit’s difficultnot getting discouraged. It isn’t comfortable,this waiting and waitingit’s laboriouskeeping from fainting. It isn’t painless,this being perfectly stillit’s gruelingfinding out God’s will. But those who take heart,in God’s timing . . .on… (more…)

Today’s Poem: When Feeling Restless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Feeling Restless ~ By Deborah Ann When you are restless,feeling uneasywhen your faith starts goingfrom strong to measly. That is when you will need,to surrender your unrestto a God who is waitingto give you perfect rest. When you feel anxious,and nervous are your thoughtswhen fear starts to churnyour stomach into knots. That is when… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Joyfully Helpless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Joyfully Helpless ~ By Deborah Ann God has shown me,when I’m powerlesshow without His mightI’m indeed helpless. For I have learned,when I remain weakmore of His graceI constantly seek. God have proven,my strength is worthlesshow with out His powermy own is pointless. For I have learned,sufficient is His graceno matter the troublesI may have… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith Believes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Believes ~ By Deborah Ann Faith comes,from Bible readinghearing, listeningand then heeding. Faith rises,in hearts that desireto be filled withthe Holy Spirit’s fire. Faith grows,when it’s assuredin things not seenit’s safely secured. Faith trusts,nothing’s impossiblefor it knows with Godall is possible. Faith believes,with all its soulfor it knows . . .God’s in control!… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Sometimes God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Sometimes God~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes God,sends us a detourto see if our faithin Him is mature. Sometimes God,puts up a roadblockto see what waywe’ll choose to walk. Sometimes God,sends us delaysso our faith in HimHe can appraise. Sometimes God,puts up a barrierto see if we’ll trustor remain a worrier. Sometimes God,sends nothing at allto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Peace Imparted

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Peace Imparted ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes my mind,I can’t seem to still . . .and often my troublesit begins to fill. They crawl in and out,of the deep, dark spacesbut, I won’t allow them torob me of God’s grace. Sometimes my heart,I can’t seem to quietand often my worriesalters its calm climate. They… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Cup Is Brimming

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Cup Is Brimming ~ By Deborah Ann My cup is quite full,in fact it’s brimmingfor in God’s mercyI’m gleefully swimming. My cup is full of joy,glorious and triumphantfor Jesus has filled itwith grace abundant. My cup is full of hope,that keeps expandingfor its full of lifeblissfully unending. My cup is full of peace,of a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Get Unpacking

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Get Unpacking ~ By Deborah Ann When old baggage,drags you downyou needn’t keepcarrying it around. Pack it all up,right awaygive it to Jesuswithout delay. When feeling heavy,from burden’s ladenand your back  . . .you can’t straighten. Unpack your load,into Jesus’s handand you will againunladen stand. When old baggage,has you feeling tired and beatget unpacking… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Keep On Persisting On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep On Persisting On ~ By Deborah Ann Faith feeling sluggish,got no get up and goare you starting to getfor the race too slow? Well you need to continue,to keep on keeping on . . .and on Jesus’ strengthpersist drawing upon. Trust feels lacking,lost that staying powerare you beginning to senseyour hope has soured? Well… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Carry Me Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Carry Me Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, carry me upon Your grace,until the day I see Your face . . .and when I’m down and feeling lowlet Your joy in me freely flow. When I need a hand to hold,give me Yours so I’ll be boldand when I need a loving friendbe mine until… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Let Me Carry That For You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Let Me Carry That For You ~ By Deborah Ann Let Me carry that for you,your heavy load give to Melet Me have all your caresso you can be burden free. Give Me all your anguish,all the pain you still feelgive Me your grief and sorrowso your heart I can heal. Let Me take from… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Keep Focused

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep Focused ~ By Deborah Ann When you can’t see,the road aheadand the unknownfills you with dread. Keep your focus,on Jesus fiercelyand through His eyesyou’ll see more clearly. When you can’t decide,which way to goand your anxietybegins to show. Keep your faith,in Jesus whollyand He will show youthe way holy. When you can’t make,the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Road To Victory

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Road To Victory ~ By Deborah Ann This road’s going to be hard,I know it will be toughI know the battle aheadwill be stormy and rough. But, this I know and believe,the fight is not mine solelyfor Jesus will be with methrough this journey entirely. This road is going to be long,I know it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Deeper Things

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Deeper Things ~ By Deborah Ann Father, this is a new day,You have given me . . .a day to search and to findthe deeper things of Thee. Help me to use it wisely,for, to You it’s a treasuregranted to me to get to knowwhat brings Your heart pleasure. Father, this is a new… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Sound Heart 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Sound Heart ~ By Deborah Ann A sound heart,doesn’t miss a beatit lays its caresat Jesus’ feet. It puts its trust,into His handsit faithfully knowsto follow His plans. A sound heart,knows to prayit’s at peacenight or day. It allows Jesus,to live in itso to be guidedby His Spirit. A sound heart,is not shameful .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If There Be

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If There Be ~ By Deborah Ann If there be any praise,let that be your songif there be any hopelet that make you strong. If there be any truth,let that be your trustif there be any honestylet that make you just. If there be any purity,let that be your sentimentif there be any virtuelet that… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Truth Of My Youth

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Truth Of My Youth~ By Deborah Ann My faith is simple,I must admitthe truth I seekwithin limits. If in my Bible,it’s not foundI know it’s notGospel sound. I don’t believe,all I hear . . .for the truthI do revere. If God’s Word,is slightly alteredI don’t acceptwhat is offered. My faith is simple,so is the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: We All Thirst

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We All Thirst ~ By Deborah Ann We all thirst,we all want more . . .more hope, more lovewe all yearn for. We all need,spiritual refreshmentwe all need in Jesusto make an investment. We all thirst,we all want moremore joy, more blisswe all hunger for. We all need,to come to the wellwhere in Living WaterJesus’… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Wonders Of Jesus

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Wonders Of Jesus ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, the first thing,that’s stopping You . . .is my lack of faithin what You can do. I know You can part seas,walk on them tooand for me miraclesYou also want to do. Lord, the other thing,that’s blocking Youis my lack of trustto follow through. I know… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Pieces of Grace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pieces of Graces ~ By Deborah Ann Each morning as I awake,Jesus is waiting for me . . .I sense His very presencethough His person I can’t see. An endless supply of mercy,greets me upon the break of dayas pieces of His grace descendsfor me to reap along my way. Each day there is an… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Knows My Tomorrows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Knows My Tomorrow ~ By Deborah Ann God knows my tomorrow,He’s planned it out for meHe knows what will happenbefore daylight I even see. I know I can trust Him,to meet me along the waytis why I have no fearwhen I greet another day. God knows beforehand,the challenges I will faceI know He will… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Is All Around

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Is All Around ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, You are inside me,You’re in my heart . . .new mercy each dayYou give me to start. You are over me,You too are belowon me each morningblessings You bestow. Lord, You are around me,You’re in my mindevery day Your hopeis mine to go find. Lord, You… (more…)

Today’s Poem: From Brokenness to Wholeness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ From Brokenness to Wholeness ~ By Deborah Ann In the broken places,is where Jesus meets usso we may find the strengthin Him to fully trust. He is able to see through,the cracks and holesfor He can look intothe depth of our souls. In the broken spaces,of our shattered heartsJesus understandswhy we’re falling apart. He knows… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Ocean’s Shore

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Ocean’s Shore ~ By Deborah Ann As I stroll along,the ocean’s shoreI feel blessedto my very core. Though I don’t know,the water’s depthI’m sure the Lord guidesmy every step. As I listen to,the waves that roarI trust God’s Spiritover storms to soar. Just like the warm sand,and cool sea must meetI know God’s the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Bluster of Fluster

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Bluster of Fluster ~ By Deborah Ann Some times my joy,I need to muster . . .whenever I’m feelingthe bluster of fluster. For, I can get so caught up,in the world’s fallen statethat my eternal happinessfrom me it starts to shake. Sometimes my hope,I need to summon . . .as I start to feeldowncast… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hear Me, Hold Me, Hide Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hear Me, Hold Me, Hide Me ~ By Deborah Ann Hear me Oh Lord,open to me Your eartake away from methe sum of my fear. Keep me in the night,while shadows moveso that my trustto You I may prove. Hold me up Lord,don’t let me slipkeep Your Wordsfixed on my lips. Let my prayers flow,straight… (more…)

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