
Tests And Trials ~

When pain and heartache,
come knocking at your door
when you feel as if . . .
you can’t take it anymore.
Think it not strange,
for Jesus said He knew
all about the suffering
we would go through.
When tests and trials,
come blowing around
when you feel as if . . .
you’ll never rebound.
Think it not odd,
for Jesus warned us
we will face troubles
even if in Him we trust.
When your are suffering,
consider Jesus suffered too
yet, He remained faithful . . .
just as we must also do!
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Beloved, think it not strange
concerning the fiery trial which
is to try you, as though some
strange thing happened unto you:
Wherefore let them that suffer
according to the will of God
commit the keeping of their
souls to him in well doing,
as unto a faithful Creator.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
I Call On God’s Name ~

I know God’s name,
I call it out . . .
whenever I’m faced
with worry or doubt.
He hears my cries,
He sees my tears . . .
my faith in Him
eases my fears.
I know God’s promise,
I hold on to it . . .
He’ll not forsake me
calms down my spirit.
He is my refuge,
my stronger tower . . .
I lean on Him
for strength and power.
I know God’s name,
I am not afraid . . .
for my trust in Him
leaves me not dismayed!
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And they that know thy name
will put their trust in thee:
for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken
them that seek thee.
The name of the Lord
is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth
into it, and is safe.
Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the Lord Jehovah is my strength
and my song; he also is become
my salvation.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
A Love Letter From God ~

Today I received,
from God a love letter
I opened up my Bible
here is what I read . . .
I am your Creator,
I formed and molded you
before you were born . . .
I knitted you together too.
I’m the remedy to your needs,
I am your soothing balm
I’m the peace in your storm
I am that voice in the calm.
I’m all the grace you need,
in Me there’s eternal life
I came so that I could bear
the burden of your strife.
I am your staff of comfort,
I will shield and protect you
through life’s complexities
together we’ll get through.
I am the anchor of your soul,
a safe place to run and hide
for I will never forsake you . . .
I’ll always be at your side.
I’m the lamp unto your way,
with my Word I will guide
I am the One who you feel
stirring up deep inside.
I am your Creator,
I knew you from the start
that is why I gave to you . . .
for Me a loving heart!
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And we have known and
believed the love that God
hath to us. God is love; and
he that dwelleth in love
dwelleth in God, and God in him.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Be A Contender ~

Lord, let me be a contender,
a competitor in the race
so I may be a testament
of Your life-saving grace.
Help me to finish well,
so the prize I can earn
by guiding me around
each bend, every turn.
Let me be a front-runner,
to living a life sinless
so I may be for You
everyday a witness.
If You should ever see me,
fall off the narrow track
I pray You will quickly
guide me to You back.
Lord, let me be a contender,
one who runs with dignity
let me be a champion
of love and charity!
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Beloved, when I gave all diligence
to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to
write unto you, and exhort you that
ye should earnestly contend for the
faith which was once delivered
unto the saints.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Enlarge Me Lord ~

Enlarge me Lord,
deepen my faith in You
for I am a witness
to all You can do.
You’ve helped me before,
I trust You will again
for Your mercy for me
You cannot contain.
Enlarge me Lord,
expand my faith in You
for without Your power
there’s nothing I can do.
I know You hear me,
when Your name I call
as to You my prayers
from my mouth fall.
Enlarge me Lord,
my strength increase
so my faith in You . . .
I can boldly release!
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Hear me when I call,
O God of my righteousness:
thou hast enlarged me when
I was in distress; have mercy
upon me, and hear my prayer.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~