Tag Archives: Sin

Today’s Poem: God Knows My Frame

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Knows My Frame ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, You know my frame,each fragile partyou know my soulyou know my heart. To You I’m transparent,You look right through meno matter what I doI know that You can see. Lord, You know my stature,every single detailYou know when I breathe inYou know when I exhale. You known… (more…)

Today’s Poem: From Guilt to Shameless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ From Guilt to Shameless ~ By Deborah Ann Come unto Me,rest is what I’ll givewhen you ask of Meyour past to forgive. Come let Me wash,your sins awayfrom all those yearsyou went astray. Come unto Me,My burden is painlesswith Me you’ll go . . .from guilt to shameless. Come let Me take,your shame and disgraceso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus Died for All

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Died for All ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus gave Himself for me,He gave Himself for youHe gave Himself for eachone in the world too. Jesus died for our sins,He gave up His lifeso we’d be deliveredfrom its damning strife. Jesus gave Himself for all,He gave Himself to set freeHe gave Himself to breakon us,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Christ Preached

to GOD be the GLORY May 25, 2020 ~ Christ Preached ~ By Deborah Ann If more preachers,Christ would preachmore sinners  . . .they could reach. If Jesus’ message,from pulpits they’d tellless unsaved . . .would go to hell. If more preachers,Christ would preachmore lost sheep . . .they could teach. If the moral law,they were to readless wanderers .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus’ Home

to GOD be the GLORY ~Jesus’ Home ~ By Deborah Ann My heart,Jesus’ homemy soulGod’s throne. God’s peacemy strifemy salvationJesus’ life. My eyes,Jesus’  lightmy weaknessGod’s might. God’s Word,my waysmy thoughtsJesus sways. My sinfulness,God’s favormy hope . . .my Savior! ~~~~ Ephesians 3:17 “That Christ may dwellin your hearts by faith;that ye, being rootedand grounded in love,” King James VersionPublic Domain… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Without The Blood

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Without The Blood ~ By Deborah Ann Without Your blood,Lord, we’d still be lostwithout Your truth . . .we’d still be dross. Without Your grace,we’d still be hopelesswithout Your mercy . . .we’d still be worthless. Without Your atonement,Lord, we’d still be doomedwithout Your forgiveness . . .we’d still by sin be consumed. Without Your… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God of The Repentant

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God of The Repentant ~ By Deborah Ann God of the lonely,God of the rejectedmay Your mercy bein our lives injected. God of the depressed,God of the dispiritedgive us Your favorthough unwarranted. God of the guilty,God of the hopelessmay Your gracehold us blameless. God of the repentant,God of the mournfulmay we be for our sinstruly… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Song Of Salvation

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Song of Salvation ~ By Deborah Ann With an open heart,I want to singabout my Lordmy God, my King I want to share,what’s on my soulsongs of the Onewho made me whole. I want to sing,of God’s favorhow in Christ’s deathHe became our Savior. I want to chime,eternity’s belland save a soulfrom the fires… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Adoption Plan

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Adoption Plan ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus conquered the grave,defeated death . . .so we don’t have to fearour dying breath. The victory is His,to which we are a heirone day in Heavenwe will see Jesus there. A free gift we were given,when satan, Jesus defeatedand now by His graceour faith is completed. Blameless… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: From This to That

to GOD be the GLORY ~ From This to That ~ By Deborah Ann From hopelessness,to elationfrom deathto salvation. From uncertainty,to affirmationfrom depressionto jubilation. From despair,to joyful livingfrom ungratefulto thanksgiving. From restlessness,to tranquilityfrom sinfulnessto humility. From rebellion,to compliancefrom resistanceto reliance. From this to that,is what God can doif you will let Himput a new heart in you! ~~~~~ Ezekiel 36:26 ”… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Once Blinded Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Once Blinded Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann Once blinded eyes,they couldn’t see . . .through the darknesssurrounding me. But, since they’ve seen,Jesus through His lightthey now recognize evilupon first sight. Once blinded eyes,didn’t see the wickednessnor the penaltyfor their recklessness. But, since they’ve set,their gaze on abovethey can see the thingsin the world not to… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Without God’s Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Without God’s Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Without God’s mercy,I would be pitifulwithout His favorI would be miserable. Without His compassion,I wouldn’t be sympatheticwithout His humblenessI wouldn’t be apologetic. Without God’s clemency,I would be hopelesswithout God’s patienceI would be useless. Without His mildness,I would not be forgivingwithout His tendernessI would not be accepting. Without God’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Key To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Key to Life ~ By Deborah Ann The key to life,is in your handswhen the Biblein it lands. It opens the door,to life, eternalgets you up and oversin’s every hurdle. It holds the meaning,to what life is aboutit gives you hopetakes away the doubt. It brings Light,whether night or dayby shining Truthon the Life… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hungering and Thirsting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hungering and Thirsting ~ By Deborah Ann Hungering and thirsting,after God’s righteousnessare the soul’s trembling withan awe-fearing mindfulness. Filled with true penitence,the hungry soul now feedson how only God can fulfillall of their wants and needs. They long to know,everything that they canabout how God has for thema righteous-living plan. The thirsty soul yearns,for the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Not Mine, But God’s

to GOD be the GLORY God July 30, 2017 ~ Not Mine, But God’s ~ By Deborah Ann God’s strength, not mine,my sin, His forgivenessGod’s power, not minemy battles, His fight. God’s desires, not mine,my needs, His supplyGod’s demands, not minemy weakness, His might. God’s faithfulness, not mine,my defiance, His mercyGod’s compassion, not minemy rebellion, His favor. God’s plans, not mine,my… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Stripes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Stripes ~ By Deborah Ann His stripes,my forgiven sinHis chastisementmy peace within. His wounds,my transgressionHis deathmy redemption. His bruising,my iniquityHis crownmy victory. His sorrow,my corruptionHis griefmy adoption. His stripes,my healingHis Spiritmy sealing! ~~~~~~~ Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely he hath borne our griefs,and carried our sorrows:yet we did esteem him stricken,smitten of God, and afflicted.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior ~ By Deborah Ann My Father who’s in heaven,today I bring my praisemy thankfulness to YouI just want to raise. I thank You for Your Son,who died on the cross for meI’m grateful for His gracethat from sin has set me free. I thank you for the Holy… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: It Started With Just One Nail

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It Started With Just One Nail ~ By Deborah Ann One nail was all it took,to crucify Christ that dayit started with just one nailfor the crowd to get their way. One blow upon that nail,got the crowd to cheer and yell“Crucify Him, Crucify Him”put the hammer to that nail. One nail was all it… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Grace Of A Savior

to GOD be the GLORY April 15, 2017 ~ The Grace of A Savior ~ By Deborah Ann God has for us,an overflowing supplyof mercy and gracefor us to daily apply. We can put it on,be it night or daywe just need to askfor it, when we pray. Abundant it is,it will never run outit’s what being forgivenis really all about.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: He Died For Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ He Died For Me ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Jesus,for dying for mefor from my sinssetting me free. Thank you Jesus,for redeeming mefor Your sufferinginstead of me. Thank you Jesus,for forgiving mefor justifyingthe evilness in me. Thank you Jesus,for not condemning mefor the grace and loveYou’ve shown me. Thank you Jesus,for dying for mefor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I AM The Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I AM The Way ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus is the Way,He is the only routeto His Father there’sno other way about. People may believe,there’s another directionbut Jesus came to proveHe’s the only connection. Jesus is the way,He is the only pathall other roads will leadto His Father’s wrath. People may come up with,their own… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Walking In His Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Walking In His Light ~ By Deborah Ann The children of Godwalk in His light . . .for they know everydaydarkness they’ll fight. They are battle ready,their armor they put onfor the children of Godto His Word are drawn. The children of God,by His Spirit are leadfor they know the trapssatan’s has for them ahead.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Offend Me Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Offend Me Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Offend me Lord,with Your Wordlet me be convictedby the truth heard. Insult me Lord,with Your commandsso with false teachersI’ll not shake hands. Offend me Lord,let me feel the stingthat Your reproofin my life will bring. Shock me Lord,let my ears hearno sinner in heavenwill You let near. Outrage… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Restarts and Retakes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Restarts and Retakes ~ By Deborah Ann God is a God,of new beginningsfor He is a Godwho is forgiving. When we sin,repent and confessHe gives us more graceto onward press. God is a God,of fresh, clean startsfor He is a Godwho knows our hearts. When we fall,or should we stumbleHe helps us to bemore meek… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lord, Tell Me What You See

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Tell Me What You See ~ By Deborah Ann Lord search my heart,tell me what You see . . .let me know if any evilis still left inside of me. Take a real close look,for any sin yet hiddenany idols I hold ontokeeping me still smitten. Once You point them out,let me be finally… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Love of The World

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Love of The World ~ By Deborah Ann The love of the world,is but foolishness . . .all it has to offeris truly meaningless. It’s full of vanities,prideful, greedy lustone day all it offerswill tarnish and rust. The love of the world,is empty, grim and graveonce you desire of itto it you’ll be a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: An Albatross

to GOD be the GLORY ~ An Albatross ~ By Deborah Ann Some say I am,an out-dated albatrossbecause I still clingto Jesus on the cross. They say I am,liberation’s hindrancebecause I believein Jesus’ saving grace. They say I am,progression’s impedimentbecause I havea Godly temperament. They say I am,an obstacle in the waybecause I followthe Life, Truth and Way. But, I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If Our Right Eye Offends

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Our Right Eye Offends ~ By Deborah Ann If our right eye offends,then why do we keep lookingif it’s not to desire things of the worldthen why are they still so alluring? If our right eye offends,then why do we look with the left oneif it’s not to regard the lusts of the worldthen… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Will Overcome

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Will Overcome ~ By Deborah Ann I will overcome,I’ll have victory . . .I will not be taken inby satan’s trickery. To the devil’s traps,I will not go intoto his every lieI will not pursue. To temptation,I will not fallto false religionI’ll not heed its call. To worldly wealth,I’ll not concedeto its evil waysI… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Forgiveness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Forgiveness ~ By Deborah Ann God’s forgiveness,is limitlessHis long-sufferingis timeless. It is non-stopple,it’s boundlessit is without bordersit’s endless. God’s forgiveness,is inexhaustibleHis love for usit’s incomprehensible. It is vast,it’s immeasurableit is immenseit’s perpetual. God’s forgiveness,is everlastingHis patience is beyondour understanding! ~~~~~~~ Luke 17:4 “And if he trespass against theeseven times in a day, and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Wicked High Places

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Wicked High Places ~ By Deborah Ann Spiritual wickedness,we all have to fightbut first we must praywith all of our might. For we won’t know,how we’re to win . . .or have the strengthto overcome sin. Spiritual wickedness,aiming for our heartswith satan we battleunending fiery darts. For he wants us to lose,the hope of our… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’re to Shine The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re to Shine The Light ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to shine the Light,then why more like Jesus aren’t wewhy is His reflection in us . . .so hard for others to see? If we’re to act as the Light,then why don’t we sharewhy to the Good Newsdon’t we make more people aware?… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Staying On the Righteous Path

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Staying On the Righteous Path ~ By Deborah Ann I’ve traveled many roads,much to my dismay . . .I walked along the pathof sin and decay. I’ve climbed over mountains,in my own egotistical prideI walked in valley’s deepwith conceit as my guide. But, I grew so very weary,on the pathway’s of leewayand the latitude I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Trembling With Fear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Trembling With Fear ~ By Deborah Ann You can pursue God’s Word,whenever you wantbut if you don’t apply itwhat have you got? You can study your Bible,all night and all daybut if you don’t obey ityou’ll just lose your way. You can go to church,sit in your Sunday pewbut, the rest of the weekwhat is… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: With Their Lips Only

to GOD be the GLORY ~ With Their Lips Only ~ By Deborah Ann Some say they love Jesus,but, it’s with their lips onlyfor their actions do not matchwhat their words say so boldly. They tell you they believe,but, it’s not with their heartfor deep inside of themsin still plays an ugly part. Their faith and trust in God,they will openly… (more…)

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