Tag Archives: Strength

#throwbackpoem: Peace In Abundance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Peace In Abundance ~ By Deborah Ann May the peace of God,be our soul’s compassmay it lead us to findin Him true oneness. May His peace guide,our thoughts and mindsmay it direct usso still waters we’ll find. May the peace of God,helps us to embracethe scope and the depthof His mercy and grace. May the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Finding Rest

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Finding Rest ~ By Deborah Ann The Lord Shepherds me,to find in Him restwhenever I feelphysically stressed. He tells me to lay down,my troubles at His feetwith promises to comfortwhen emotionally beat. The Lord takes me,into places of peacewhere all of my troublesseem so far out of reach. It’s there with Him I lie,in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Faith Streching

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith Stretching ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, today . . .I’ll be exercisingfor my faith can usesome real stretching. I’ll be doing,some strength trainingso towards the markI can keep straining. My perseverance,seems a little wobblyso I’ll be working ona more trusting strategy. I’ll need to do,some heavy liftingso my Bible I’ll pick upto keep… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Marathon To Run

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Marathon To Run ~ By Deborah Ann I have entered,a marathonand my eyesare set upon . . . To run with grace,and perseveranceto not let sinbe an interference. To go for the goal,to push, to strainso my rewardI’ll be able to gain. To be faithful,to the very endto with this worldnot be its friend.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Because I Believe

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Because I Believe ~ By Deborah Ann I trust in things,I cannot seebecause I believeJesus died for me. I put my faith,in the impossiblebecause I believewith God, all’s possible. I stand firm,in the hope I’ve gotbecause I believemy sins Jesus bought. I have confidence,in my convictionbecause I believeGod’s Word isn’t fiction. I trust in God,for… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: In His Arms

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In His Arms ~ By Deborah Ann In His arms,is where I findpeace and restfor heart and mind. I snuggle there,for quite a whileafter all I am . . .still His child. I curl up,in His loving armsHe keeps me safefrom all that harms. I feel all warm,cozy and secureHis embracehelps me to endure. In… (more…)

Today’s Poem: 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: A Quiet Heart Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Quiet Knows ~ By Deborah Ann A heart quiet,is one God trustingone that doesn’t . . .go around fretting. For in God,it is confidentbecause it knowsHe is competent. A heart quiet,is one God yieldingone that knows  . . .it’s not worth worrying. For in God,it rests assuredit knows in Himits peace is secured.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Quiet Heart Knows

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Quiet Knows ~ By Deborah Ann A heart quiet,is one God trustingone that doesn’t . . .go around fretting. For in God,it is confidentbecause it knowsHe is competent. A heart quiet,is one God yieldingone that knows  . . .it’s not worth worrying. For in God,it rests assuredit knows in Himits peace is secured.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Light Walking

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Light Walking ~ By Deborah Ann Light walking,is more than just talkingit’s knowing . . .when our sins are showing. It requires from all of us,in Jesus blood to trustto help us not to straywhile on the narrow way. Light walking,is more than just a callingit’s a willingnessto avoid all evilness. Then a real… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Jesus My Calm

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus, My Calm ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, thank You for being,my calm before the stormfor bringing me peace . . .before it starts to form. For, I never know,when one I’ll go throughand when I do . . .I want it to be with You. Lord, thank You for going,into the storm with methere’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: When You Need A Hand

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When You Need A Hand ~ By Deborah Ann When you need,a hand to hold . . .before your kneesbegin to fold. Reach for the hand,of God’s to claspand He will keepyou in His grasp. When you need,extra support . . .before you legsstart to contort. On God’s hand,trust and leanand His poweryou will glean.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Retreat of Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Retreat of Peace ~ By Deborah Ann When you’re exhausted,overwhelmed and weakwhen all around youappears cold and bleak. That’s when you need,God’s Refuge of tranquilitywhere from your troublesyou’ll find carefree, serenity. When from the pressure,you need to get out from underwhen life seems to beone blunder after another. That’s when you need,to take a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’ll Praise Him No Matter What

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ll Praise Him No Matter What ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, I’ll praise You in the quietness,when my soul is at restI’ll praise You in the tranquil timeswhen I’m feeling oh, so blessed. I’ll praise You while in the valley,when my spirit is feeling lowI’ll praise You in darker timeswhen I’m not sure which way… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’Retreat Of Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Retreat of Peace ~ By Deborah Ann When you’re exhausted,overwhelmed and weakwhen all around youappears cold and bleak. That’s when you need,God’s Refuge of tranquilitywhere from your troublesyou’ll find carefree, serenity. When from the pressure,you need to get out from underwhen life seems to beone blunder after another. That’s when you need,to take a… (more…)

Today’s Poem: More Of You Lord

to GOD be the GLORY To God Be The Glory! October 20, 2019 ~ More of You Lord ~ By Deborah Ann More of You Lord, more of You,in the things I say and doless of me Lord, less of meso more like You I can be. Lord, I give You my doubts,take with them all my fearmove me closer to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Don’t Be Dismayed

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Be Dismayed ~ By Deborah Ann When in a situation,that has you afraidtrust God is with youso not to be dismayed. For His presence,will bring you restso don’t be anxiousor with worry wrest. When in a dilemma.that has you leerywait and be stillso not to be weary. For God has a way,for you to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Resting With My Father

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Resting With My Father ~ By Deborah Ann Today I am resting,alone with my Fathernone of my worriesmy soul will bother. I am going to soak up,the peace He impartsI am going to let it fillthe whole of my heart. Today I’m taking it,with my Father easynone of my troubleswill make me queasy. I’m fixing… (more…)

Today’s Poem: What God’s Begun

to GOD be the GLORY ~ What God’s Begun ~ By Deborah Ann God’s been working,in me I know . . .and what He beganis starting to show. He’s given my mind,a transformationto follow His waysuntil my completion. He’s taken my heart,once made of stonegave me a new onejust like His own. He’s breathed new life,into my dead soulgave it His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Does The Unfeasible

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Does the Unfeasible ~ By Deborah Ann God does the impossible,when He desires, when He wants toHe can do the unfeasiblein the lives of me and you. He can change the stoniest heart,turn it into one of fleshreshape it until with His ownthe two of them begin to mesh. God does the unthinkable,when He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: May You Be At Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ May You Be At Peace ~ By Deborah Ann May you be at peace,all times, in every waymay you take heart knowingGod sends new mercies each day. May you be anxious for naught,nor about one single thingmay you feel the calmingonly a Savior can bring. May your mind be fixed,on a God worth trustingmay you… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’ll Praise God No Matter What

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’ll Praise Him No Matter What ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, I’ll praise You in the quietness,when my soul is at restI’ll praise You in the tranquil timeswhen I’m feeling oh, so blessed. I’ll praise You while in the valley,when my spirit is feeling lowI’ll praise You in darker timeswhen I’m not sure which way… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Quiet Place

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Quiet Place ~ By Deborah Ann Thank You Lord,for giving mea place to gowhen I’m weary. A quiet spot,for my mindand Your peaceto come in line. Thank You Lord,for meeting mewhen to YouI run and flee. A hidden retreat,for my heartso more graceYou can impart. Thank You Lord,for being therewhen I bring Youmy daily… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Give Us Peace Lord

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Give Us Peace Lord ~ By Deborah Ann Give peace, Lord, give us peace,on our heavy hearts bestowthe peace that surpasses . . .all the worries that we know. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our dreary, weary soulsgive us idyllic, flawless peaceover things we can’t control. Give peace, Lord, give us peace,to our fidgety,… (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… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God Gives Shade

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Gives Shade ~ By Deborah Ann God gives shade,to us when wearyprovides a coverwhen we’re dreary. He shadows us with,His mighty wingshelps us to riseabove all things. God gives shade,to us when frayedprovides a screenwhen burden lade. He shields us with,His right handholds us uprightwhen we can’t stand. God gives shade,to us when dismayedso… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Measurements Of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Measurements of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann If I were to measure my faith,I would see that every footwas achieved inch by inchas my trust in God I put. If I were to take a yard stick,I would see that each notchmarked all the times over meGod faithfully has watched. If I were to take a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Fear Chases You

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When Fear Chases You ~ By Deborah Ann When fear chases you,before you get caughtthere is a refuge . . .for you God has got. It’s a place of safety,for you to run intowhere dread and paniccannot overtake you. When your heart starts,frantically racingand your hands beginviolently shaking. Run to the fortress,of peace and trustfor… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Sound Of Silence

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sound Of Silence ~ By Deborah Ann Upon the break of day,I feel a calming stillness . . .where everything appearsto be oddly motionless. The sedated quietness,infiltrates the early dawnto the sound of silenceI find myself gently drawn. The placid tranquility,awakens up my soulto ponder how only Godcould this quietude control. The peace radiating… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I Do Not Doubt

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Do Not Doubt ~ By Deborah Ann My God has designs,He will figure this outHe has a plan for mein this I do not doubt. Though I’m concerned,He knows just what to doand so my Father . . .in faith I leave this with You. My God keeps His promises,He is forever mercifuleverything He… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Sound Of Silence

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Sound Of Silence ~ By Deborah Ann Upon the break of day,I feel a calming stillness . . .where everything appearsto be oddly motionless. The sedated quietness,infiltrates the early dawnto the sound of silenceI find myself gently drawn. The placid tranquility,awakens up my soulto ponder how only Godcould this quietude control. The peace radiating… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: While I Wait And See

to GOD be the GLORY ~ While I Wait and See~ By Deborah Ann I do a lot of waiting,while God is contemplatingthe answers to my prayerswhile going through my cares. I do a lot of sitting,while God begins siftingthe replies He has for mein this seat of wait and see. I do a lot of hoping,while God starts His probinginto… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Oh, If I Could Fly

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Oh, If I Could Fly Away ~ By Deborah Ann Oh, if I could fly away,I’d soar into my Savior’s armsthere I would find my quiet restand be safe from all that harms. I would take off and reside,under the shadow of His wingsI’d be free from all the strifeliving in this world often brings.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Not Up For Debate

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Not Up For Debate ~ By Deborah Ann Sometimes God takes,His slow sweet time . . .as His plans and minedon’t seem to align. For, I want to know,what to do right nowyet, He’d rather me bidetill He can show me how. Sometimes God asks,me to sit and waitand I know it’s a topicnot up… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Pressure Cooker Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Pressure Cooker Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Pressure cooker faith,always in a hurry . . .often blows a gasketin its frenzy flurry. Frantic and strained,always under duresspressure cooker faithholds inside a lot stress. Pressure cooker faith,full of nervousnessbursting at the seamsin the stew anxiousness. Strives so very hard,to control its composurepressure cooker faithcan’t help but… (more…)

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