
I use to get awards,
for all of my earthly goings
been named in Who’s Who
for all of my worldly doings.
Got me some plagues,
and quite a few trophies
but over the time . . .
they’ve become useless to me.
Now I am blogging,
and getting some notice
but I want you to know
I am just His novice.
I’m grateful for the honor,
of your faithful vote
but I need to decline
for I don’t like to gloat.
You see I have learned,
all of my real treasures
come from above
in God’s timing and measure.
But I want to say thank you,
for appreciating my story . . .
and it’s to God that I give
all the praise and glory!
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Thank you to those who have given me a blogger award . . .
may God bless your blogging ministry . . . Amen and Amen!
In Him,
Deborah Ann
April 15th, 2021 at 6:53 AM
I really love the way your poems touches peoples hearts and We should always go to god when we need help with things that are frustrating. I told my aunt about you and I was going to show her your website but i didn’t have my laptop and My uncle was upstairs working and Me and my aunt were outside working on the weeds that grow during the spring and Cutting the grass stuff in the backyard and my uncle already cut the grass. I love your poems and I hope you and your family Has a blessed day today.
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April 18th, 2021 at 9:03 AM
Aw, thank you Luke. I really love sharing what God gives me and it is always my prayer that He will use the words inspired in me to help others and to encourage others in their faith walk. Have a victorious life with Jesus!<ahref=”https://classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+John+16%3A33+&version=KJV” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> John 16:33 ~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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May 27th, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Deborah Ann
Hi I follow your blog. Your blog has always been a blessing from God. Would it be alright if I write about ur blog and provide a link to your site?
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May 28th, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Hi Sharon, I am so thankful God has used what He gives me to bless you 🙂 Please feel free to share my blog with others. I pray they too will feel blessed.
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May 30th, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Good morning, Deborah Ann! I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate what you bring to Word Press through your blog, and that I have nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award. Here’s the link: https://theabundantheartblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/29/one-lovely-blog-award/. Of course, I’ve read your message above and respect your desire to decline. Just the same, I thought I’d let you know. Have a wonderful day! –Angela
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May 31st, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Angela, thank you so much for blessing me with this award but as you mentioned I have an award free blog. However, I do want to give God all the glory for what He inspires in me daily. I could not do it without the Holy Spirit guidance and teachings in my life! ~ Have a blessed day with Jesus ~
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April 25th, 2017 at 1:10 AM
Congratulations on your awards! I love your poetry! If you could leave some feedback for me I’d love that. http://Www.sindollar.com
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May 1st, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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October 16th, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Hi Deborah, I nominated you for 2 blog awards. check my latest posts for more details. peace, Denise
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October 20th, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Denise, thank you so much for the nomination I am honored that you found my blog worthy. However, my blog for now is “award free” and I have to decline perhaps you can nominate someone else for me. ~ Blessings ~
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October 20th, 2016 at 10:57 AM
No problem. I love reading your inspirational poetry.
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October 26th, 2016 at 7:15 AM
Thank you 🙂
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May 18th, 2016 at 7:01 PM
I loved this poem 🙂 Thank you for sharing your gift..
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May 20th, 2016 at 12:50 PM
Thank you Mary Ann . . . using the words God give me each day to encourage others is a pleasure for me. I am so thankful for God’s gift and bringing Him glory is my main goal! ~ Have a blessed day with Jesus ~
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December 18th, 2015 at 7:53 PM
You’re a true child of God. Love your poems. Bless you xox
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December 20th, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Thank you so much for blessing me with your kind comment 🙂 ~ Have a joyous CHRISTmas and a blessed year ahead ~
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June 12th, 2015 at 5:38 PM
I got your permission to use some of your poetry last Fall for our Women’s Retreat (Seasons of Life) in Racine, WI. Our theme this year is “The Game of Life). Would you be inspired to write us a theme poem for our women at Evangelical United Methodist Church??? Thanks
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June 12th, 2015 at 8:15 PM
I would be honored to write something for your Women’s retreat on the “Game of Life.” I may already have something 🙂 if not how soon do you need it? ~ Blessings in Jesus ~ Deborah Ann
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May 12th, 2015 at 4:14 PM
You’ve been nominated for the Encouraging Thunder Award! https://danledwith.wordpress.com/2015/05/12/encouraging-thunder-award/
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May 14th, 2015 at 8:53 AM
Thank you so much Dan for the nomination. I am one of those who does not want any awards for my blog. Knowing my poetry encourages others is reward enough. I am always appreciative of the awards others have given me as they do encourage me to continue serving the Lord in this way. So thank you for encouraging me today with this lovely honor! ~ Blessings ~
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May 14th, 2015 at 9:36 AM
You’re welcome. I think the point is to share who we like and to publicly appreciate them. You are one I greatly appreciate! Thanks for all you do! =)
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May 18th, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Thank you so much Dan your words do bless my heart 🙂
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March 3rd, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Aww… I just saw this part of your page. I have to say, I love your poem (and poems in general). I’m sorry I didn’t see it sooner. However, I did nominate you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I fully understand your decline of awards, but I do want to let you know that I am truly thankful for the work you are doing here, and hope that through these nominations more people will be inspired by the words you write. Blessings.
https://infjramblings.wordpress.com/2015/03/03/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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March 7th, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Thank you . . . I really do appreciate your comments as they bring encouragement to my soul and keep me focused on blogging for Jesus! ~ Blessings ~
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February 2nd, 2015 at 7:45 AM
https://deanneworld.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/real-neat-blog-award/
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February 8th, 2015 at 3:57 PM
Thank you so much for the nomination I am honored that you found my blog worthy. However, my blog for now is “award free” and I have to decline perhaps you can nominate someone else for me. ~ Blessings ~
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October 22nd, 2014 at 8:39 AM
Hi I’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood Award. I appreciate how you are spreading Jesus for the world to see. See my post today. 🙂
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October 27th, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Thank you Rachael for the nomination I really appreciate it. However, I am a no reward blog and must decline. But, I am honored by your thoughtfulness. ~ Blessings in Jesus ~
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July 13th, 2014 at 8:27 PM
Deborah Ann, like minds we are I do believe. I too have declared both of my blogs “no award” blogs for the same reason. The only award/reward I seek is to be His child and live so He takes me home to live with Him some day. Bless you and thanks for following both of my blogs.
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July 13th, 2014 at 8:28 PM
I forgot to mention that I’m following you now, only via FeedDemon. 🙂
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July 14th, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Thank you for the follow Sherrey. Looking forward to following your blogs too. ~ Blessings ~
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July 14th, 2014 at 9:22 AM
Yes, heaven will hold all my treasures and rewards all I need to do is to keep my eye on the goal and press on 🙂 ~ Blessings in Jesus ~
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June 12th, 2014 at 9:02 PM
I have nominated you for the Versatile bloggers award! http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/
You don’t have to accept but should you choose to this is what you need to do.
-Thank the person who gave you this award. That’s common courtesy.
Include a link to their blog. That’s also common courtesy — if you can figure out how to do it.
– Next, select 15 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly. ( I would
add, pick blogs or bloggers that are excellent!)
– Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award
– Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself.
Good Luck! God bless!
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March 6th, 2014 at 6:47 PM
I nominated you for the Field of Flowers Award! Thank you for your awesome posts. 🙂 You can go here: (http://bowingathisfeet.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/field-of-flowers-award-nominees/) to learn more. It’s your choice whether or not you want to accept it, but I just wanted to express my appreciation of your blog. Be blessed. 🙂
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March 8th, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Amanda for the nomination. I really appreciate it and it is an honor to know that my work touches the hearts and minds of those who read it. I however have made this a “No Award Blog” and have to decline, but thank you again for you kind consideration. ~ Blessings ~
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January 27th, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Hi there! I wanted you to know that I nominated your blog for the Excellence Award! To find out more about that, you can see my upcoming post when it gets published later today! You don’t have to accept it, but either way, I wanted to bless you and that, by doing so, more people will see what you have to say. Lauralee
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February 2nd, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Thank you Lauralee for the nomination . . . I decided that my blog would not accept awards but I do accept your wanting to bless me with such an honor! ~ Blessings ~
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November 11th, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Oops I also just nominated you for an award. My apologies. I love your work so much and I am new to this aspect of wordpress. You will see your link in my blog. I hope that’s ok. (I couldn’t find your email.)
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November 13th, 2013 at 12:07 PM
That’s okay . . . I like to hear that God is blessings others with my poetry . . . it makes me happy and joyous and keeps me pressing on for His glory! ~ Blessings ~
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November 13th, 2013 at 2:48 PM
I’m glad. I’m newly a christian and I find I am drawn to God’s word now and I also want to spread it. 🙂
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November 17th, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Laura, I am so happy for you. What a wonderful thing it is when one comes to Christ for the first time. There’s a lot of rejoicing going on in heaven for you!! You go spread His word . . . that is all we are to do . . . tell others about your Lord and Savior. My prayer will be with you as He works in your life marvelous things. ~ Blessings ~
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November 17th, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Thank you so much : ))))) Amen!
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August 27th, 2013 at 11:10 PM
Hello dear sister Deborah Ann
Thanks god for you , because the lord touches my heart by your poems !
I am beleaver and musician and i live in Austria , i want to start an album to worship Jesus Christ and i need to lyrics , i want to know about your lyrics , can i use them ? And if this is possible for me to use , please tell me about your copyright plan ?
God Bless You
Best regards
Eman
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August 28th, 2013 at 8:14 AM
Thank you so much for your interest in my poetry. I will email you and we can discuss the details of your using them. ~ God Bless you Eman ~
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May 25th, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Forgive me Deborah, I nominated you for an award without realizing that you do not accept awards. Please feel no pressure to respond. It was done out of love, and I don’t require you to accept it or to even acknowledge it. God bless you and I will try to remember that you don’t receive awards (but my memory is not the greatest, so if I forget, please forgive me.
God bless you,
Cheryl
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May 27th, 2013 at 1:45 PM
Cheryl, Thank you for the nomination ~ to be truthful I would love to post the awards on my site ~ I like the recognition and the fact that other’s are being blessed by the poems I am posting. But, that is a pride thing for me and the Lord is letting me know that I am doing this for Him and I need to leave myself out of it. So I decline, but I feel your love and that is an reward in itself! ~ Blessings ~
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May 27th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
I understand. I battled with this myself, because I don’t want to be prideful, but in my case, the Lord spoke to my heart and told me that it was prideful for me not to accept. (It’s funny how we humans are) He told me that it blesses others when they bless me, and it also blesses others when I bless them… So – I want to be a blessing, not a stumbling stone. And regardless, your poetry truly is a blessing that glorifies God, which is why I follow you and read it. 🙂 Many blessings to you, my friend!
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May 27th, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Yes, we are a “Peculiar People” and I love how He speaks to each of our hearts in different ways. But, I can see your point . . . about being a blessing . . . if I were to look at the awards as something to pass on to bless and encourage others . . . and not just to hold on for myself . . . pride would than be removed. Something to pray about. You could never be a stumbling stone as your words are edifying and always giving the glory to your Savior and God. ~ Blessings to you too, my friend ~ Don’t you just love how we can call each other friends because of the common bond we have in Jesus! 🙂
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April 8th, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Can you contact me please regarding permission to use one of your poems
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April 8th, 2013 at 9:16 AM
I will be emailing you this AM. ~ Blessings ~
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