Tag Archives: Strength

#throwbackpoem: Feeding Our Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feeding Our Faith ~ By Deborah Ann In troubled times,more trust we needthat is why our faithwe must daily feed. Then when problems,are thrown at usall we have to dois tap into our trust. In troubled times,we need faith strongfor we never knowwhat may come along. Then when worries,start barreling our wayall we have to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Masks

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Masks ~ By Deborah Ann Some hide behind,masks of every kindsome wear disguisesif only in their mind. Some camouflage,who they truly aresome cover uplife’s many battle scars. Some keep hidden,the agony they feelsome their heartachethey want to conceal. Some pretend to be,happy when they’re notsome try to obscurethe problems they’ve got. Some gloss over,their heart’s insecuritiessome try to cloaktheir personal… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: To Keep Pressing On

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Keep Pressing On ~ By Deborah Ann To keep pressing on,to Jesus we need to press into keep on, keeping on . . .we need to run away from sin. To reach the high calling,on God we must keep our eyesto reach up to heavenwe need to focus on the prize. To get to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: To Be An Overcomer

to GOD be the GLORY ~ To Be An Overcomer ~ By Deborah Ann To be an overcomer,we must see sin is the problemour faith and trust in Jesusmust remain firm and solemn. To be an overcomer,we must confront the obstructionsthat leads to the wide roadof everlasting destruction. To be an overcomer,we must tackle the world head onwe constantly must beto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Committing To The Narrow Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Committing To The Narrow Way ~ By Deborah Ann Having a hard time,staying on the narrow waytoo many obstaclesto get over each day? Too many trials,testings and tribulationskeeping you from strivingfor your eternal destination? Feeling you’ll never get,through the narrow gatetoo many challenges keepingyou from going straight? Too many worries,troubles and carestoo many burdensfor you… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Whatever Is Of A Good Report

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Whatever Is Of A Good Report ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever is of a good report,that which brings God praisethink about such thingsand your spirit’s they will raise. For, that which is mindful,of God’s mercy and graceare thoughts that our soulsdaily need to embrace. Whatever is eternal,our minds should think ofvisions of what is everlastingare… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Gratitude Believes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Gratitude Believes ~ By Deborah Ann Gratitude believes God,is in absolute controlit trusts His provisionwith a meek, humble soul. Gratitude shows God,how much it is thankfuldaily it has an attitudeof being heartily grateful. Gratitude has true rest,peace and contentmentfor what life may bringit holds no resentment. Gratitude finds real joy,upon the dawn of dayit… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Beyond Thanksgiving’s Dinner

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Beyond Thanksgiving’s Dinner ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, give me gratitude,sustaining and stablenot just for the yummy foodon today’s Thanksgiving table. Let me give my thanks,for all of Your blessingsnot just for the yamsand corn bread dressing. Let me be thankful,to You for all thingsnot just for my favoritecrispy turkey wings. Let me be grateful,for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God, My Thanksgiving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God, My Thanksgiving ~ By Deborah Ann God, my Thanksgiving,my Salvation, my Songthank You for makingmy faith in You strong. For You have shown me,the Truth and the WayYour mercy and graceshine on me each day. God, my Gratefulness,my Gladness, my Delightthank You for showing meYour eternal Light. For before You I was,thankless and mercilessbut… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We’re To Be Meek

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We’re to Be Meek ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re to be meek,but, still be strong . . .then we must believeGod won’t steer us wrong. If we’re to be humble,but, still be bold . . .then we must let Godinto our heart’s to mold. If we’re to be poor,but, still be wealthythen we… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Grace To The Humble

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Grace To The Humble ~ By Deborah Ann When trials blow,me to the groundwhen my carestake me down. Before I rise,back to my feetI pray to Godmy needs to meet. When storms blow,through my doorwhen my worriestake me to the floor. Before I get,my legs backI pray to Godfor the grace I lack. For, in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Gratitude Believes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Gratitude Believes ~ By Deborah Ann Gratitude believes God,is in absolute controlit trusts His provisionwith a meek, humble soul. Gratitude shows God,how much it is thankfuldaily it has an attitudeof being heartily grateful. Gratitude has true rest,peace and contentmentfor what life may bringit holds no resentment. Gratitude finds real joy,upon the dawn of dayit… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Seeking God First

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Seeking God First ~ By Deborah Ann When in the morning,when God you first seekask Him to make you strongin the places you are weak. Ask Him to reveal to you,what is His perfect willask Him to give you calmin the areas you aren’t still. Ask Him to shine His light,on the righteous wayask Him… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Light Source

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Light Source ~ By Deborah Ann A light unto my path,a brighter day I’ll seefor Jesus is the beamshining inside of me. A lamp unto my feet,His ways for me to seefor Jesus is the glowbeaming out of me. A candle in my darkness,a flicker of hope to seefor Jesus is the sparkletwinkling around me.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Cornucopia of Contentment

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Cornucopia of Contentment ~ By Deborah Ann Thanksgiving is the time,of finding true contentmenta time to praise God . . .without any resentment. A time to discover,the secret of gratitudea time to let thanksgivingbecome our daily attitude. Thanksgiving is the time,of finding satisfactiona time for appreciationno matter our condition. It’s a time to be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Lose The Weight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lose the Weight ~ By Deborah Ann To stay in the race,you must be fitlest you will tireand just want to quit. You’ll need to lose,transgression’s poundslest for sure they willslow you right down. The weight of the world,you’ll need to shedlest it will messwith your heart and head. You’ll need to drop,the sin besetting… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Deeper and Stronger

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Deeper and Stronger ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, take me deeper,so I may be strongerlet me not be takenby lies others conjure. Let my heart be fixed,keep my walk stablelet not my faith becomejust another label. Build me up Lord,keep me firmly rootedso the truth I’ve founddoesn’t become diluted. Let me abound,in grace and wisdomso… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Living In The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Living In the Light ~ By Deborah Ann When you live in the light,of eternity . . .you live a life of hopepeace and serenity. When you live in anticipation,of Jesus’ return . . .you live with convictioncare and concern. When you live in expectation,of a future Kingdomyou live with godliness . . .righteousness and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: He Restores My Joy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ He Restores My Joy ~ By Deborah Ann He restores my soul,from the daily fatigueHe repairs my nervesmy fears, He relieves. He restores my heart,from its heavinessHe removes the painthe hurt, the weariness. He restores my faith,when weakness sets inHe resets my trustto follow after Him. He restores my belief,when there is doubtHe reinstates in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Waiting On God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Waiting On God ~ By Deborah Ann Waiting on God,is liberating . . .it is strengtheningand hope generating. It is freeing,this God waitingit is entrustingand faith activating. Waiting on God,is encouragingit is confidenceand belief stimulating. It is relieving,this God waitingit is anxietyand fear sparing. Waiting on God,is time well spentfor the answers are . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In Quiet Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In Quiet Hope ~ By Deborah Ann My soul waits for the Lord,in quiet hope I wait . . .for, what else can I doso for Him I will wait. No need to get restless,caught up in my fearsin quiet hope I wait . . .until my Jesus appears. As problems pile up,adding to my carein… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Keep On Trusting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Keep On Trusting ~ By Deborah Ann Is your faith shaking,is it weak and wobblydoes it feel as if . . .your life’s a tragic comedy? Well don’t you let go,onto Jesus keep holding onand He will be there for youtill the quivering is gone. Is your trust shaking,is it at an unsafe standstilldoes it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Soul Thirsts

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Soul Thirsts ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, in the aridness,of my heart and soulmy thirst is for You . . .to reign and take control. I long to absorb and drink,from Your holy Wordto feel the Living Watersin my mind being stirred. Lord, in the dryness,of my daily normalitymy thirst is for You .… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Trust Thee Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Trust Thee Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Forever Lord,I will trust Theeno matter whathappens to me. I will trust Thee,when its sereneI will trust Theefor the unseen. I will trust Thee,when I’m weakI will trust Theewhen all is bleak. I will trust Thee,with my lifeI will trust Theethrough the strife I will trust Thee,when… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Daily Seeking God’s Face

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Daily Seeking God’s Face ~ By Deborah Ann Seeking God’s face,leads to eternal lifeforgiveness of sinpeace from its strife. It leads to blessings,His daily provisionsgives understandingmuch needed protection. Seeking God’s face,leads to faith and hopeoffers instructionsgives grace to cope. It leads to wisdom,strength and renewalit causes rejoicingovercomes upheaval. Seeking God’s face,each day is a mustfor… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Autumn’s Greeting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Autumn’s Greeting~ By Deborah Ann When Autumn comes to greet me,God’s beauty is all I see . . .trees once draped with green leavesnow wear their golden sleeves. As Autumn’s days get shorter,and the nights turn much colderits full splendor begins to burstand in its wonder I’m immersed. Autumn’s splendid grandeur,turns me into a scenic… (more…)

Today’s Poem: 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: Waiting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Waiting ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, You have given me,these mighty eagles wingssaid they’d give me strengthin the problems life brings. You said for me to wait,for Your Son to returnuntil such time to giveYou all of my concern. You said there would be,no weariness or fatigueto wait until the daythe crown of life… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Eyes of My Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Eyes of My Faith ~ By Deborah Ann The eyes of my faith,have seen many thingsthey have witnessedwhat trusting God brings. They’ve stared right into,the pit of my soulthey have observed Jesustaking in me control. The eyes of my faith,have watched in unbeliefthe world reject Godin utter disbelief. They’ve spotted the falling,of man away… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Victory Over Fear

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Victory Over Fear ~ By Deborah Ann If we’re not to be fearful,if we’re not to be afraidthen why do we sometimes . . .feel overwhelmingly dismayed? If we’re not to despair,if we’re not to be weakthen why do we sometimes . . .feel so hopelessly bleak? If we’re not to be concerned,if we’re not… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Lord, Help Us to Run

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Lord, Help Us to Run ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, help us to run,this race we are inhelp us to finish wellso the prize we can win. Give us the stamina.the patience for endurancegive us the spiritual muscleto keep going the distance. Lord, help us to run,right past temptationhelp us to keep our eyeson our… (more…)

Today’s Poem: We Are The Clay

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We Are The Clay ~ By Deborah Ann The clay cannot tell,the Potter what to doif it’s to be made . . .into something new. For, it is full of lumps,scarred and marred placesand it needs His graceto fill in all the spaces. The clay cannot say,to the Potter do thisit needs to be pliableor… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Think

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Think ~ By Deborah Ann If we were to think,before we speak . . .our tongues we’d holdmore in our cheeks. If we carefully choose,what words we usewe’d say things to lift upnot those that bruise. If we were to ponder,what we had to saywe’d be more likelyto stop first and pray. If we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Your Love Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Your Love Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Lord Your love brings,my heart tranquil peaceI can feel Your calmproviding me release. It warms my soul,my mind it refreshesall of my concernsit patiently addresses. Lord, Your love constantly,comforts and consolesmy fears and doubtsit curtails and controls. It generates in me,a humble restfulnessevery time I think  . .… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Eager Heart’s Waiting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Eager Heart’s Waiting ~ By Deborah Ann May the love of God,our eager heart’s still . . .may we have His peacewaiting for His will. For what He promised,is yet to be done . . .as we anticipatethe coming of His Son. May the love of God,our heart’s safely keepas one of His ownbeloved and… (more…)

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