Daily Renewal ~

Each day I’m being renewed,
I can feel it deep in my soul
every day I’m finding power
to press on towards the goal.

Each day I’m being changed,
I can feel it deep in my heart
every day that God gives me
is an amazing new start.

Each day I’m being transformed,
in my mind everything is new
every day Jesus is showing me
things about Him, I never knew.

Each day I’m being restored,
as I let Jesus work out in me
the mystery and eternal glory
in the things that I can’t see!

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Romans 12:2
King James Version

“And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I Will Not Fear ~

I will get through,
I will not dread
I will not fear
the storm ahead.

I will not drown,
I will not sink
I will not go
over the brink.

I will not waiver,
I will not doubt
I will not question
how I’ll get out.

I will not let go,
I will not be weak
I will not lose faith
no matter how bleak.

For, I have Jesus,
as my anchor
together this storm
we will conquer!

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James 1:6
King James Version

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.
For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea
driven with the wind and tossed.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Forgiveness in the Son ~

It’s not that I don’t remember,
it’s just that I choose to forget
my life as I lived it . . .
before the day Jesus and I met.

It’s not that I can’t recall,
the places that I have been
but, I know it’s just the devil
who wants to visit my past sin.

It’s not that I don’t regret,
or feel the shame of disgrace
it’s just that I know I’m forgiven
because of Jesus’ awesome grace.

It’s not that I don’t consider,
my life before I was saved
it’s just that I don’t want to be
to my former days enslaved.

So, don’t throw in others faces,
the wrong things they have done
for, we’re all a bunch of sinners
needing to forgive every one!

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Isaiah 38:17
King James Version

“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness:
but thou hast in love to my soul delivered
it from the pit of corruption:
for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Never Forsaken ~

I’ll never leave or forsake you,
even when you think I don’t care
I understand all your feelings
how much you have to bear.

I’ll never leave or desert you,
even when you think I’m far away
I know each step you’ve taken
I have been with you all the way.

I’ll never leave or forget you,
even though you feel I’m not there
I’m always watching out for you
you have always been in My care.

I’ll never leave or forsake you,
your every thought I know and see
I’m always here to listen  to you . . .
can you say the same ~ for Me?

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John 10:27
King James Version

“My sheep hear my voice,”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Fill Me With Humility ~

Lord, take me off my pedestal,
my pious stand of conceit
bring me down off of it
and put me at Your feet.

From there let me look,
up to only You
let not my own pride
be in anything more I do.

Lord, take my self-worth,
knock it to the ground
help me to see in myself
there’s no good to be found.

Let me stay on my knees,
until I come to recognize
how my haughtiness
is just rebellion in disguise.

Lord, take me off my pedestal,
rid me of my vanity . . .
let me stay at Your feet
till I’m filled with humility!

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Proverbs 16:18
King James Version

“Pride goeth before destruction,
and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Father Knows Best ~

My Father knows best,
He has all the answers
whenever I’m in doubt
I look to His standards.

In them, I always find,
His truths and His way
I know I’ll be blessed
when I do as they say.

My Father knows best,
He makes no mistakes
whenever in disbelief
faith in me, He creates.

In His Word I find,
direction for holy living
divine daily guidance
for everyday surviving.

My Father knows best,
I trust Him for all things
He leads me the right way
in whatever life brings!

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Psalm 107:7
King James Version

“And he led them forth by the right way,
that they might go to a city of habitation.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I Shall Want ~

I shall not want,
and yet I do . . .
for Jesus I want
more of You.

I have this need,
to know You more
that really is all
I am asking for.

I know just where,
I should look
for I can find You
in the Good Book.

There You give me,
all that I need
when on Your word
I study and read.

I shall not want,
and yet I do . . .
for Jesus I want
to be more like You!

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1 John 2:6

“He that saith he abideth in him
ought himself also so to walk,
even as he walked.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Just Like Peter!

Lord, how many times have I denied You,
unlike Peter, I know of more than three
yet, just like Peter all I really wanted
was to follow and go along with Thee.

Lord, how many times did I reject,
the promises I found in Your Word
for, when faced with life’s impossibilities
I acted as if these truths, I never heard.

Lord, how many times did I refuse,
the path You had laid out for me
for, when my selfish pride took control
Your plans I didn’t want to see.

Lord, how many times did I decline,
Your mercy and endless grace
for, when I found  true contentment
it wasn’t You, who I embraced.

Lord, how many times have I denied,
too many to count, I do fear
that is why today I offer You . . .
my repentant, regretful tears!

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Matthew 26:75
King James Version 

“And Peter remembered the word of Jesus,
which said unto him, Before the cock crow,
thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out,
and wept bitterly.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Stand Fast, Be Strong ~

Stand fast,
don’t budge
from the truth
don’t nudge.

Stand tall,
lofty, mighty high
lest to the world
you may comply.

Stand solid,
on your Rock
watch carefully
the way you walk.

Stand firm,
do not deviate
lest you miss
the narrow gate.

Stand up,
to your enemy
into God’s Word
turn readily.

Stand fast,
be on the alert
stay strong . . .
from all evil divert!

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1 Corinthians 16:13
King James Version

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Once I Was ~

Once I was blind
myself, was all I could see
until the day, I heard Jesus
had died for me.

He opened my eyes,
made me look at my sin
and a spiritual revelation
took place within.

Once I was deaf,
I was unable to hear
until the day, I heard Jesus
wanted me to come near.

He spoke to me,
through the Good News
now I’m enlightened
my fears He’s diffused.

Once I was dumb,
I couldn’t understand
until the day, I heard Jesus
had for me eternity’s plan.

He showed me the path,
lit the way with His light
now I can see everything
through His glorious sight.

Once I was lame,
I just stumbled about
until the day, I heard Jesus
would clear up my doubt.

He took these feet,
made of mire and clay
showed me how to keep them
on the straight narrow way.

Once I was dead,
but now all I live for . . .
is the day with Jesus
I’ll be  ~ forever more!

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John 9:25
King James Version

“He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no,
I know not: one thing I know, that,
whereas I was blind, now I see.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Cure for Depression ~

Dear Father God ~ I come to You,
praying for all who are depressed
asking You to heal their minds
so they no longer feel repressed.

You’ve promised to bind our wounds,
to mend those with a broken heart
so I pray they will come to know
what only Your mercy ~ can impart.

May they see Your transforming light,
in the darkness of their hour
may they come to know the truth
in You, they have strength and power.

May they learn to cast their cares,
and their worries unto Your Son
may they believe He died for them
and their battle He has already won.

Dear Father God ~ I come to You,
asking You to cast out the depression
filling up all these anxious minds
so Jesus can heal their oppression.

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Acts 10:38
King James Version

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth
with the Holy Ghost and with power:
who went about doing good,
and healing all that were oppressed
of the devil; for God was with him.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Captured Thoughts ~

Capture my thoughts Lord,
gird me in the truth
let me follow Thy Word
as in the days of my youth.

With childlike faith,
take into custody my mind
keep me close to You
so Your ways I can find.

Control and restrain me,
release me not from Thy hold
may my heart for You
not turn luke-warm or cold.

Let me not be disillusioned,
by the wisdom of man
seize upon my belief
show me Your perfect plan.

Capture my thoughts Lord,
in my mind be in  control
I give to You my life . . .
let not man conquer my soul!

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2 Corinthians 10:5
King James Version

“Casting down imaginations,
and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity
every thought to the obedience of Christ;”

Copyright
Deborah Ann Belka

If I Could Write . . .

If I could write on the clouds,
the raindrops would descend
with the words of my undying love
for in Jesus ~ I’ve no better friend.

If I could write on the seas,
the waves would fall and crest
with the words of my endless faith
for in Jesus ~ I have perfect rest.

If I could write on the mountains,
the foothills would spell out and read
the words of my everlasting trust
for in Jesus ~ I have all that I need.

If I could write on the grass lands,
the blades would clap and sing
with the words of my heartfelt praise
for in Jesus ~ I have an eternal King.

If I could write on the sky,
the twinkling stars would letter out
the words of my eternal hope
for in Jesus~ I’ve not a single doubt.

If I could write up in heaven,
I would spell out your very name . . .
and pray your life you would give Him
for in Jesus ~ you’ll never be the same!

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Psalm 45:1
King James Version

“My heart is inditing a good matter:
I speak of the things which I have made
touching the king:
my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

HOPE ~

 

 

Galatians 5:5
King James Version

“For we through the Spirit wait
for the hope of righteousness by faith.”

Examine Me, Lord ~

Examine me dear Lord,
see through my disguise
tear away the mask
expose the lust in my eyes.

Examine me dear Lord,
test my mind and my heart
point out the inner flaws
keeping us apart.

Examine me dear Lord,
pull back the veil on my sin
show me where my pride
is still rooted in.

Examine me dear Lord,
bare my soul’s weakness
uncover my selfish acts
all that is needless.

Examine me dear Lord,
tear away the disguise
till all I can see . . .
is Your image in my eyes!

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Psalm 26:2
King James Version

“Examine me, O Lord, and prove me;
try my reins and my heart.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

There’s Nothing I Can Do ~

There is nothing I can do,
no magic door to enter in
if I want to get to heaven
there’s no lottery, I can win.

There is nothing I can do,
I couldn’t purchase my way
even if I had a trillion dollars
to compensate for my stay.

There is nothing I can do,
to reserve a room for me
none of my works on earth
comes with such a guarantee.

There is nothing I can do,
to enter into God’s kingdom
no way for me to earn
the access or the freedom.

There is nothing I can do,
for Jesus paid the full price
I believe He became for me
the final sacrifice!

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Isaiah 53:5
King James Version

“But he was wounded for our transgressions,
he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace was upon him;
and with his stripes we are healed.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Temporary Troubles ~

Though they may be temporary,
my troubles still do weigh . . .
on my heart, they are heavy
on my soul, they yet prey.

When God needs my attention,
I feel  like I’m on fire
but, He is only testing my faith
and the depth of my desire.

So, He puts me in the furnace,
to refine me like gold
He uses the potter’s wheel
so His image He can mold.

He uses His Word as a bridle,
to keep me on the straight path
He prunes and He trims
so I may never know His wrath.

He places me in dark valleys,
to see the world’s wickedness
He puts me in arid places
so I’ll thirst after righteousness.

Though they may be temporary,
my troubles still do weigh . . .
but, I know they will bring me
into a glorious new day!

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2 Corinthians 4:17
King James Version

“For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
 worketh for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory;”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Children of God ~

The children of God,
place their trust
in the One we know
who truly loves us.

The children of God,
have great hope
we’re filled with joy
you won’t see us mope.

The children of God,
praise and sing
we worship and adore
our King of Kings.

The children of God,
cannot be beat
in Jesus we’re strong
you won’t find us weak.

The children of God,
have perfect peace
in Him we have rest
that will never cease.

The children of God,
are His delight . . .
for, our hope is found
in His saving light!

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Galatians 3:26
King James Version

“For ye are all the children of God
by faith in Christ Jesus.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Taking It To Jesus ~

Whenever I’m unhappy,
feeling down and out
I take my thoughts to Jesus
talk to Him about my doubt.

I tell Him the way is hard,
things haven’t been so easy
my heart’s frequently broken
my stomach is often queasy.

I let Him know of my cares,
the worries on my mind
how I seem to bump into . . .
difficulties of every kind.

But, then He reminds me,
He came to give me peace
though it does not mean
my troubles will ever cease.

As I turn over in my mind,
my worries and my cares
they just seem to vanish . . .
the more with Jesus I share!

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2 Thessalonians 3:16
King James Version

“Now the Lord of peace himself
give you peace always by all means.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Cup Runneth ~

My cup is full of . . .

 Love

Joy

Peace

Hope

Rest

Light

Comfort

Faith

Trust

Power

Strength

Might

Abundant Grace

Goodness

Tender Mercies

Forgiveness

Everlasting Life

Justice

 Loving-Kindness

Righteousness

Living-Water

Faithfulness

Blessings

Praise

and

Every Good Thing!

What’s brewing in yours?

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Psalm 23:5
King James Version

“Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I’m Looking Up ~

I’m looking up,
morning, noon and night
I’m keeping my eyes on Jesus
looking straight into His light.

I’m not going to look within,
I’ll just be disappointed
I’m not going to look back
I’ll just get all disjointed.

I’m not looking around me,
I’ll just be distracted
I’m not going to look forward
I’ll just get sidetracked.

So, I’ll just keep looking up,
with praise and gratitude
morning, noon and night
with a thankful attitude!

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Psalm 5:3
King James Version

” My voice shalt thou hear in the morning,
O Lord; in the morning will I direct my
prayer unto thee, and will look up.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Beyond This Side Of The Cross ~

Beyond the cross,
is a glorious view
for in Jesus’ death
all things are new.

New beginnings,
fresh clean starts
eternal hope
to fill our hearts.

Beyond the cross,
the truth we find
the love of God
for all mankind.

Light and love,
fills in the dark
exposes sin
raw and stark.

Beyond the cross,
there are no fears
no death, no pain
no more tears.

Despair will end,
suffering will cease
there will only be
everlasting peace.

Beyond the cross,
hope springs anew
all because Jesus
died for you!

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Hebrews 12:2
King James Version

“Looking unto Jesus
the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set
before him endured the cross,
despising the shame,
and is set down at the
right hand of the throne of God.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Hope Holds ~

He fills me with joy,
I overflow with His peace
my happiness in Jesus
well, how could it cease?

For, I am submerged,
in His mighty power
my hope presses through
the darkest of hours.

He saturates me,
with eager anticipation
for the day of His return
I’m drenched in elation.

I am full to the brim,
with peace, joy and love
oh, what bliss my hope holds
when I join Jesus above!

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Romans 15:13
King James Version

‘Now the God of hope
fill you with all joy
and peace in believing,
that ye may abound
in hope, through the
power of the Holy Ghost.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Where Will You Be?

Where will you be,
on that fateful day
when the Lord takes
His faithful away?

Will you be prepared,
in the twinkling of an eye
or will you be trapped
in one of Satan’s lie?

Will you be ready,
to meet Him in the air
or will you be caught
in Satan’s deceitful snare?

Will you be awaiting,
His return in the clouds
or will you be  . . .
left behind with the crowds?

If you are not saved,
I pray you will see . . .
the need for salvation
so with Jesus you’ll be!

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1 Corinthians 15:52
King James Version

“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,
at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound,
and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Blessings of Spring ~

~ The Blessings of Spring ~

There are many blessings,
that each new Spring brings
you can see it bloom about
and hear the song it sings.

With winters bleakness over,
and brighter days ahead
comes promises of new life
Springtime loves to spread.

As God unfolds the flowers,
and their buds begin to show
He gives to us the assurance
grace in our hearts will grow.

He sends us the robin’s song,
with the promise to provide
a shelter under His mighty wing
where in His love we can abide.

He melts the snowy covers,
and sends the refreshing rain
sprinkling us with His mercies
to heal winter’s ache and pain.

God’s given to all His Son,
to shed upon us a new light
and the real blessing of Spring . . .
is keeping Jesus in our sight!

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Song of Solomon 2: 11-12

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and
gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the
time of the singing of birds is come, and the
voice of the turtle is heard in our land;”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

S. O. S. ~

Save us ~ Oh Lord,
Save Our Souls, in every storm
save us from the darkness
let Your light, heal and transform.

Save us from our enemy,
save our hearts, for only You
save us from temptation
let Your way, bring us through.

Save us from all danger,
save our minds, when in stress
save us from being weary
let Your love, be our compass.

Save us ~ Oh Lord,
save our heart, soul, and mind
save us from every storm
so Your peace, we can find!

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Philippians 4:7
King James Version

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Thy Will be Done ~

Thy will be done Lord,
oh, please not mine
for I only make a mess
with plans of my design.

For I cannot see,
beyond my nose
and all my plans fail
when them I compose.

Thy will be done Lord,
such a simple task
but so seldom . . .
do these words I ask.

But when I do,
ah, what sweet victory
for when Thy will is done
I suffer no injury.

Thy will be done Lord,
for You have the perfect plan
and I never get it right . . .
when my own I try to man!

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Luke 11:2
King James Version

“And he said unto them, When ye pray,
say, Our Father which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Spiritual Mutiny ~

I fight not with flesh and blood,
for what can man do to me?
I fight against the evil powers
and principalities, I can’t see.

My battle’s with Satan’s army,
their deceptiveness and cruelty
my soul they torture night and day
in hopes of a spiritual mutiny.

There’s no cease-fire I can declare,
they are relentless in their attack
they come at me from all sides
I constantly need to watch my back.

Though they assault me without end,
my victory is clear, it’s right ahead
for in God’s strength, with His power
my fight is being, Holy Spirit lead.

I shall not fall, or fail, or flail,
for I have God on my side . . .
we won the battle, we’ve won the war
the day for me ~ Jesus died!

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Ephesians 6:12
King James Version

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Pro-Life ~

It is a choice,
we all have to make
we can choose life
or death can be our fate.

It’s evil verses good,
right over wrong
obedience or rebellion
dying weak or living strong.

We can choose to follow,
or go our own way
it’s up to us to decide
how we’ll live out our days.

We can be happy and joyful,
or be miserable and unfulfilled
we can be lost and forsaken
or choose to be Spirit filled.

It is a choice,
we all make in this life
we can be eternally blessed
or be cursed with endless strife.

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Deuteronomy 30:19
King James Version

“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you
that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:
therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

God’s Will ~

Some people struggle,
with knowing God’s will
some people think
they just have to be still.

Some people toil,
laboring night and day
some people say “works”
are the only way.

Some people resist,
they just can’t conceive
some people just plainly
do not believe.

Some people are busy,
doing other things
some people can’t see
what good it will bring.

Some people understand,
if God’s will they’re to know
then into their Bible . . .
they will have to go!

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2 Timothy 3:16-17
King James Version

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

“That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Useless ~

Absolute meaningless,
everything about this life
useless and ruthless
the means to all strife.

Absolute rubbish,
the treasures on earth
useless and fruitless
they hold no true worth.

Absolute nonsense,
are the worlds delights
useless and hopeless
with no future in sight.

Absolute chaos,
under the sun
useless and senseless
without the Son . . .

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Ecclesiastes 1:2
King James Version

“Vanity of vanities,
saith the Preacher,
vanity of vanities; all is vanity.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Where’s the Meat ?

I’m sitting here at church,
listening to the same old thing
how God wants to bless me
with lots of material bling.

Don’t want to hear my pastor,
tell another funny joke
I would rather have my soul
be stirred up and holy stoked.

Need more than just milk,
flowing through my veins
need to hear how in this world
from sin, I need to abstain.

I am ready for some fire,
with some brimstone thrown in
and if I’m to fight off Satan
I’ll need a battle plan to win.

I don’t know about you,
but I’m hungry for the meat
otherwise I’m not sure . . .
why I’m sitting in this seat!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1 Corinthians 3:2
King James Version

“I have fed you with milk, and not with meat:
for hitherto ye were not able to bear it,
neither yet now are ye able”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Before ~

Before the walls,
start closing in
before your nerves
get too thin.

Before the floor,
begins to creak
before your patience
gets too weak.

Before your glass,
is half full
before you’ve no hair
left to pull.

Before the last straw,
breaks your back
before your mirror
starts to crack.

Before the sky,
begins to fall in on you
ask Jesus . . .
what you should do!

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Matthew 7:7
King James Version

“Ask, and it shall be given you;
seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you:”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

When Fire Tested ~

Going through the fire,
things getting too hot
tried beyond your patience
stomach tied in a knot?

Flames have you jumping,
can’t stand the heat
feeling the dread
that comes with defeat?

Well, don’t let the smoke,
conceal what God is doing
for the fire in your bones
is God’s way of pursuing.

Those flames that you feel,
are meant to purge
impurities out of your life
till you and God merge.

So, when being fire tested,
and it’s starts getting hot
you’re just turning to gold
in God’s refining pot!

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Job 23:10
King James Version

“But he knoweth the way that I take:
when he hath tried me,
I shall come forth as gold.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah An Belka

God Happens ~

God happens,
in the hardest of hearts
He brings new beginning
fresh spring-like starts.

God happens,
in the broken down soul
He brings reconciliation
makes everyone whole.

God happens,
in the darkest of spirits
He brings transformation
every sin He acquits.

God happens,
in the worst of us
He restores generations
when in Him ~ they trust.

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Isaiah 58:12
King James Version

“And they that shall be of thee
shall build the old waste places:
thou shalt raise up the foundations
of many generations;
and thou shalt be called,
The repairer of the breach,
The restorer of paths to dwell in.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Let Me Have That ~

Let Me have that,
put it right here in My palm
let Me take that from you
so I can pass to you My calm.

Give that to Me,
you don’t need to carry it
give it all to Me
in My hand, it will surely fit.

Place that right here,
don’t hang on to that thing
I want the all of it
so My peace, I can bring.

Let Me have that,
release it into My care
give it entirely to Me
for, your burdens I will bear!

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Matthew 11:28
King James Version

“Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Draw Us Nearer Lord ~

Draw us nearer Lord, unto Thee,
take us closer into You
hold our hands and lead us
to all things good and new.

Dear Lord, we need Thee,
there’s nothing we can do
without the strength coming
from the joy of knowing You.

Oh Lord, our hope is in Thee,
guide our lives every day
help us to not wander far
from the true, righteous way.

Draw us nearer Lord, unto Thee,
let our hearts not have concern
as we wait with expectancy
for the day of Your return!

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James 4:8
King James Version

“Draw nigh to God,
and he will draw nigh to you;”

From God’s Point of View ~

Don’t waste another hour,
don’t let a minute slip by you
it’s time to look at your life
from God’s point of view.

Take a look at your values,
what you admire the most
look at all the things you have
how much you love to boast.

Take a look at your leisure time,
what with it you do . . .
take a look at the hours spent
from God’s point of view.

Take a look at your schedule,
the time you spend away
take a look at the way you think
your actions throughout the day.

Take a look at all the people,
who pal around with you
take a look at these relationships
from God’s point of view.

Now, take a look at the time,
you spend studying the Word
take a look at how you react
to the truth that you’ve heard.

Take a look at your walk of faith
how far it’s gotten you . . .
now, take a look at your heart
from God’s point of view!

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1 Samuel 16:7
King James Version

“But the Lord said unto Samuel,
Look not on his countenance,
or on the height of his stature;
because I have refused him:
for the Lord seeth not as man seeth;
for man looketh on the outward appearance,
but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Just Passing Through ~

I am but a stranger,
to the world, I am freak
they treat me unjustly
call me lame and weak.

They think I am weird,
they laugh at me and say
“She thinks that to God
there is only one way.”

They tell me that Jesus,
was just a carpenter
a nice guy who once lived
to them, He’s a foreigner.

But Jesus is my Lord,
to God He is the only way
though they laugh and scoff
whenever, this I say.

They believe many roads,
will lead them to heaven
and so to God’s Word
their ears are deafened.

I am but a stranger,
an outsider passing through
a homeless refugee . . .
keeping Jesus in my view!

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Hebrews 11:13
King James Version

“These all died in faith,
not having received the promises,
but having seen them afar off,
and were persuaded of them,
and embraced them,
and confessed that they were strangers
and pilgrims on the earth.

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Stranger ~

Lord, I saw You today,
on a strangers face
I could tell their smile
was full of love and grace.

Lord, I felt You today,
as they took my hand in theirs
it was as if they too could feel
all of my worries and my cares.

Lord, I heard from You today,
when they prayed just for me
their sweet words of comfort
brought me to my thankful knees.

Lord, I heard You today,
I felt Your very presence
in this stranger, You sent me
I got a glimpse of Your essence.

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Ephesians 4:32
King James Version

“And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted . . .”

This Heart ~

This heart has seen,
more than its share of pain
it has cried more tears
than every drop of rain

This heart has known,
loss beyond compare
it has been through
more than it can bear.

This heart’s been broken,
in pieces too many to count
its had more heartache
than it cares to recount.

This heart once was cold,
from being trampled on . . .
but now its found warmth
by leaning on the ~ Son!

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John 13:23
King James Version

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom
one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

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Deborah Ann Belka

Worry Free ~

I want to be all,
God wants me to be
I want to have peace
flowing inside of me.

I want to be humble,
be rid of my pride
I want a still place
for my heart to abide.

I want to be trusting,
confident and sure
I want my faith to be
fear and doubt’s cure.

I want to be thankful,
in all of these things
I want to be grateful
for what life brings.

I want to be content,
have confidence
I want to rejoice
in God’s providence.

I want to be all,
God wants me to be
I want to be anxious
and worry free!

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Philippians 4:6-7
King James Version

“Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication
with thanksgiving
let your requests
be made known unto God.

And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Heart of Christ ~

Oh, to have the heart of Christ,
to love one and all . . .
to forgive the one who stumbles
to lift up the ones who fall.

Then I’d have the mind of Jesus,
I’d see others deepest need
I’d minister to the lost
their souls to heaven I’d lead.

Oh, to have the life of Christ,
to see all in His saving light
to heal the ailing hearts
to give all eternal sight.

Then I’d have the mind of Jesus,
I’d take His Word across the land
I’d lead others to His Kingdom
deliver the unsaved into His hand.

Oh, to have the heart of Christ,
beating deep inside me . . .
to have the mind just like Jesus
oh, how wonderful that would be!

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Philippians 2:5
King James Version

“Let this mind be in you,
which was also in Christ Jesus:”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Without Jesus ~

Jesus died for you,
and He died for me
He died for the whole world
so our need for Him, we’d see.

He died for the miserable,
the hardened, the hopeless
He died so that we’d see
without Him, we are helpless.

He died for the cruel,
the wicked, the guilty
He died so that we’d see
without Him, we are filthy.

He died for the sorrowful,
the poor, the meek
He died so that we’d see
without Him, we are weak.

He died for the troubled,
the worried, the weary
He died so that we’d see
without Him, we are needy.

Jesus died for the lost,
and He died for the unsaved
He died so that we’d see
without Him, we are depraved!

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Romans 5:8
King James Version

“But God commendeth his love toward us,
in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Winter’s End ~

Lord, I look out my window,
gray skies are all I see
if I were to go outside the wind
would blow right through me.

Rain, sleet and hail,
are beating at my door
I don’t think this nasty weather
I can handle too much more.

Lord, the snow is getting old,
it’s time to retire the blower
please don’t let the temperature
get down too much lower.

Snowmen are fun to make,
snow angels can be a blast
but how much longer do You plan
for this winter chill to last?

Lord, I pray You’ll soon end,
this frozen winter slumber . . .
because, I don’t think my hands
can get any more ~ number!

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Psalm 147:16-17
King James Version

“He giveth snow like wool:
he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.

He casteth forth his ice like morsels:
who can stand before his cold?

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I am My Brother’s Keeper ~

I am my brother’s keeper,
I help him to understand
I encourage him to put
his life into God’s hand.

I am my sister’s keeper,
I help her to see the light
I encourage her to grow
to keep Jesus in her sight.

I am my neighbor’s keeper,
I pray for their daily needs
I tell them to always listen
to follow where God leads.

I am my mother’s keeper,
in her old age I help her out
I hold her hand when lonely
to calm her fears and doubt.

I am my father’s keeper,
I lift to God, his very soul
I pray each day and night
Jesus will make him whole.

I am my children’s keeper,
I listen to their concerns
I pray as they become adults
God’s will, they may discern.

The Lord is my keeper,
He is with me every day
He watches over me . . .
so souls to Him,  I can sway.

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Genesis 4:9
King James Version

“And the Lord said unto Cain,
Where is Abel thy brother?
And he said, I know not:
Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Troubled Waters ~

Troubled waters lie ahead,
blinding wind and foam
but my heart is set to sail
right into my eternal home.

Every crashing wave,
tests my faith once more
but I will ride each one out
till I reach heaven’s shore.

The swells rise and fall,
causing me to be fearsome
but I will fight them off
till I enter God’s kingdom.

Each burst of angry wind,
seeks to take me down
but I’ll stand up to its rage
till I wear victory’s crown.

My troubles keep mounting,
but they’ll not take over me
for, Jesus will calm the waters
till together ~ we can be!

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Mark 4:39
King James Version

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind,
and said unto the sea, Peace, be still.
And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Faithfulness ~

My life isn’t about my dreams,
ambitions or desires
it’s all about the faithfulness
that my Lord requires.

It’s believing in what’s right,
accepting the unseen evidence
embracing the Gospel truth
without doubt or hesitance.

It’s the certainty of my trust,
Jesus will do what He said
the confidence in knowing
I will be Spirit lead.

It’s about my conviction,
to seize and embrace
the hope of my future glory
through the gift of grace.

My life isn’t about my wants,
it’s about my eternal need
my faithfulness only comes
when to God’s Word, I heed.

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Romans 10:17
King James Version

“So then faith cometh by hearing,
and hearing by the word of God.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Come Unto Me ~

Come unto Me,
draw close, come near
stop your struggling
My way is so clear.

I’ll take your load,
just give it to Me
stop striving yourself
to be worry free.

Seek no further,
search no longer
those who rest in Me
find they are stronger.

The peace you need,
just can’t be found
unless your heart
to me comes around.

I will end your doubt,
free you from sin
together we’ll work out
a new life within.

Weary, tired souls,
so many burdens to bear
come and leave them in
My merciful care!

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Matthew 11:28
King James Version

“Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Stop Doubting ~

Reach out your hand,
put it into Mine
believe I’m right here
in your heart and mind.

Close your eyes tightly,
think just about Me
so that My Spirit
can witness to thee.

Though I’m not with you,
in you I abide
whenever you need Me
I will be at your side.

You mustn’t be faithless,
lest you be hopeless
don’t let your unbelief
cause you to be joyless.

Don’t be skeptical,
there’s nothing to doubt
don’t let your disbelief
shut My love for you out.

Reach out your hand,
put it into Mine
let My presence encompass
your heart and mind!

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John 20:27
King James Version

“Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger,
and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand,
and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Give it All To Jesus ~

When I’m feeling tired,
overwhelmed with my life
I give it all to Jesus ~
He takes away my strife.

When I’m feeling burdened,
another day alone I can’t do
I give it all to Jesus ~
He makes everything new.

When I’m feeling the ache,
deep inside my soul
I give it all to Jesus ~
He fills the empty hole.

When I’m feeling the weight,
of the world on my back
I give it all to Jesus ~
He gives me what I lack.

When I’m feeling overwhelmed,
I give to Jesus all my strife
and then He reminds me . . .
with Him ~ there is eternal life!

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Psalm 34:4
King James Version

“I sought the Lord, and he heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Be Not Anxious ~

Be anxious for nothing,
let not worry rule the day
give your cares to the Lord
before you go your way.

For, Jesus promises,
through everything in prayer
you will find His rest when . . .
thanksgiving is also there.

Don’t get overly nervous,
don’t fuss and fret about
lest your anxiety will cast . . .
those tiny seeds of doubt.

For, Jesus knows you need,
Him to take away your fear
and a thankful heart will . . .
bring Him close and near.

Don’t let your anxiety,
rob you of your peace
instead let thankfulness . . .
be what you release!

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Philippians 4:6
King James Version

” Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto God.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

New World Order!

A New World Order,
oh, the great deceit
Satan’s having fun
turning up the heat.

A One World Government,
with no spiritual rule
is the perfect design for
the Antichrist’s footstool.

A Global Regime,
is gearing up to reign
only those who follow it
will be able to sustain.

A One World Religion,
believers in no one true god
rejecting the Holy Bible . . .
will not spare anyone His rod.

A New World Order is coming,
it’s right at our feet . . .
but, when Jesus appears He’ll shift
the chaff from His wheat!

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Matthew 3:12
King James Version

“Whose fan is in his hand,
and he will throughly purge his floor,
and gather his wheat into the garner;
but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Treasure of My Tears ~

Lord, how wonderful is Your compassion,
that You would notice all my fears
how tender is Your undying love
that You’ve numbered all my tears.

My tears are like a treasure,
to You when they fall
for when I’m in need of comfort
it’s on Your name that I call.

You know of my past afflictions,
You’ve seen my seasons of drought
You watched as I have struggled
when with You I had my doubt.

And though I have strayed,
my heart always belonged to You
it’s because of Your great love
my wanderings weren’t accrued.

Lord, how wonderful You are,
for being with me all these years
how tender for me is Your mercy
as You gather up my repentant tears!

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Psalm 56:8
King James Version

“Thou tellest my wanderings:
put thou my tears into thy bottle:
are they not in thy book?”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Rock ~

Have you met my Rock,
have you viewed life from the top
have you seen the beauty
from up here on my Rock?

Have you reached my Rock,
have you ascended to the summit
have you felt the power
from up here on my Rock?

Have you scaled my Rock,
have you soared up to its height
have you sensed the love
from up here on my Rock?

Have you gone to my Rock,
have you asked Him for forgiveness
have you made the one time climb . . .
to meet this Rock of mine?

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Psalm 62:6
King James Version

“He only is my rock and my salvation:
he is my defense; I shall not be moved.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

On the Eaves of Winter ~

On the eaves of winter,
hangs depression and gloom
where my thoughts drip of Spring
and the sights of its bloom.

I can hardly wait,
for these cold days to be gone
so I can rise with the robin
and listen to Springtime’s song.

On the dawn of Spring,
are the shadows of new life
putting an end to the bitter chill
and the ache of winter’s strife.

Spring is just around the corner
but I’m not sure if I can wait
and I pray every day to God . . .
“Oh, please don’t let Spring be late!”

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Song of Solomon 2: 11-12
King James Version

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and
gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the
time of the singing of birds is come, and the
voice of the turtle is heard in our land;”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Staying Focused ~

Lord, help me to take my eyes,
off the crisis I’m entering in
help me to look unto You
so this battle we can win.

Help me to stay focused,
on Your perfect will
help me to remain calm
to abide and be still.

Keep my eyes looking forward,
to the great things You will do
for I know all things are possible
when I place my trust in You.

Only You can work out,
the hard time I’m entering in
only You can understand
the struggle deep within.

Lord, I want to do right,
You know that I do . . .
but I can’t if my eyes
aren’t looking right at You!

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Proverbs 4:25
King James Version

“Let thine eyes look right on
and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Trusting In Jesus ~

Put your trust in Jesus,
you, He will not disappoint
place your faith in Jesus
make Him your vantage point.

He will give you the insight,
to discern the truth from lies
and you will see all things
in and through His eyes.

Trust not in mankind,
or the deceit that they tell
place not your confidence
in the peace, they try to sell.

Place no trust in the world,
do not think things will bring
joy and happiness
to worldly riches do not cling.

Do not trust even yourself,
let not pride get in the way
from the righteous path
do not deviate or stray.

Place your assurance in Jesus,
keep His Word in you alive
do not think for one minute
without Him, you’d survive.

Put your trust in Jesus,
hold onto Him, ever tight
place your faith in Jesus
never let Him out of your sight!

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Psalm 40:4
King James Version

“Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust,
and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”

Copyright 20104
Deborah Ann Belka

Heart Matter ~

Bitterness is resentment’s kin,
the two go hand in hand
when one falls down the other one
will be there to help it stand.

Bitterness says I won’t forgive,
resentment tells you why
put them both together
and you’ll hear their heated cry.

Bitterness blames everyone,
other than its own self
resentment holds on to the past
so not to incriminate itself.

Bitterness can’t believe,
all the bad things that have happen
resentments says it’s just not fair
and others shouldn’t be forgiven.

Bitterness excels at hurtful things,
resentment can do even better
and when they work collectively
Jesus can’t get to the heart matter.

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Acts 8:23
King James Version

“For I perceive that thou art
in the gall of bitterness,
and in the bond of iniquity.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Childlike Faith ~

Give me faith like a child,
without fear and doubt
where the Word of God
can root, grow and sprout.

Give me an attitude,
that believes readily
where happiness and joy
overflows steadily.

Give me childlike faith,
pure and simple . . .
one that is steadfast
not unsure or fickle.

Give me a mindset,
that to God is reachable
a mind that is open
hungry and teachable.

Give me a heart,
that is willing to obey
that humbly follows
without going astray.

Give me a soul,
that is calm and quiet
one that on God
is always reliant.

Give me faith like a child,
innocent and sweet
eagerly anticipating the day
when  Jesus and I will meet!

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Matthew 11:25
King James Version

“At that time Jesus
answered and said,
I thank thee, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
because thou hast hid these
things from the wise
and prudent,
and hast revealed
them unto babes.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka