
Grow In Grace ~

If we’re to grow in grace,
we need to be willing
to receive in our lives
the Holy Spirit’s filling.
For the fruit that He has,
will only start to grow
the more about His power
we understand and know.
If we’re to be productive,
we need more than milk
for it is the meat of the Word
that will go down like silk.
For, it will ease our fears
sooth all of our doubt
for faith without grace
has no where to sprout.
Growing in grace,
we must make a priority
so that our knowledge . . .
in Jesus has clarity!
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But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge
of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now
and for ever. Amen.
For when for the time ye ought
to be teachers, ye have need that
one teach you again which be the
first principles of the oracles of God;
and are become such as have need
of milk, and not of strong meat.
King James Version
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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
A Clean Heart Created ~

When you ask God,
a clean heart to create
all of the hardness
will no longer dictate.
Instead it will turn,
into a heart of flesh
so that it’ll no longer
with evilness enmesh.
When you ask God,
to create a pure heart
from all sinful things
you’ll willingly depart.
Instead you’ll pursue,
all things that are just
because now it is God
whom you love and trust.
When a new heart,
in you God creates
a renewed spirit . . .
every day awaits!
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Create in me a clean heart,
O God; and renew a right
spirit within me.
A new heart also will I give you,
and a new spirit will I put within you:
and I will take away the stony heart
out of your flesh, and I will give you
an heart of flesh.
King James Version
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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
For Every Beginning ~

For every beginning,
there must be an end
just like a rainbow . . .
must have a bend.
But, He who has begun,
a good work in you
will be there to help
and see you through.
For what He begins,
will not fade away
what He has started
He’ll complete one day.
His love set in motion,
is constant and true
He’ll never cease
taking care of you.
His comfort is steady,
to soothe and to ease
He is always eager
to satisfy and please.
His hope is ceaseless,
forever it goes on
just like a new day . . .
must have a dawn.
His faithfulness persists,
no matter the season
He’ll always forgive you
no matter the reason.
His gentle, kind mercies,
are eternally bound
forever they comfort
they are yours to be found.
His truth sets us free,
from Satan’s deception
and He’ll liberate us all
on the Day of Redemption.
For those who endure,
will be saved to the end
for Jesus has promised
to be our eternal friend.
So, give your life to Jesus,
and you’ll find perfect rest
just like the sun . . .
must set in the west!
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“Being confident of this very thing,
that he which hath begun a good work
in you will perform it until the day of
Jesus Christ:”
King James Version
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Copyright 2012 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Do It All In Love ~

Whatever you do,
out of love perform it
for love can brighten
someone else’s spirit.
For love set in action,
is an amazing thing
for joy and happiness
to others it will bring.
Whatever you say,
out of love speak it
let your words together
be by love knitted.
For love in motion,
goes a long, long way
for hope and peace
will fill someone’s day.
Whatever you say and do,
by charity be inspired
for this is what Jesus’ . . .
very own heart required!
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A new commandment
I give unto you, That
ye love one another;
as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another.
King James Version
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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Ear’s Attentive ~

My ears are attentive,
I listen until I hear
God’s words of wisdom
come in loud and clear.
My mind is intent,
to learn and to know
how tomorrow I’ll reap
what today I sow.
My heart I incline,
to take it all in
so I may be able
to conquer all sin.
My soul I guard,
I make it aware
of satan’s deceiving
traps and snares.
My ears and my mind,
are on the ready . . .
to keep my heart and soul
faithfully steady!
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Making your ear attentive
to wisdom and inclining
your heart to understanding;
He who has ears to hear,
let him hear.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~