Monthly Archives: April 2015
My Kind of Hope ~
My hope is built on,
things I cannot see . . .
not on the troubles
today, surrounding me.
On them I don’t focus,
I’m looking forward to
the day God’s glory . . .
comes shinning thru.
Today’s sufferings,
don’t compare to the day
when everyone’s tears . . .
will all be wiped away.
I’m eagerly awaiting,
for Jesus to return
when for this world . . .
I’ll haven’t one concern.
My hope is built on,
things I cannot see
especially the day . . .
Jesus comes for me!
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Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is
the substance of things
hoped for,
the evidence of things
not seen.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Shepherd’s Voice ~
Is that You Lord,
is that You calling out to me
is that Your light Lord
that I’m beginning to see?
Is that Your voice,
I’m hearing in the shadows
is that Your staff
leading me to green meadows?
Is that You Lord,
is that You giving me direction
is that Your rod
providing me with protection?
Is that Your peace,
that I’m feeling all around
is that Your love
making my heart bound?
Is that You Lord,
is that my Shepherd’s voice I hear?
if so then Lord . . .
I faithfully give to You my ear!
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John 10:27
” My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them,
and they follow me:”
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Carnal Life ~
Having a hard time,
living the truth and way
is your spiritual compass
up and down every day?
Aggravated one day,
the next, loving and kind
are the fruits of the Spirit
in your life hard to find?
Fighting with temptation,
battling with hidden sin . . .
is the enemy of your soul
on the constant win?
Needing others approval,
seeking worldly ambition
none of God’s plan for you
seem to come to fruition?
Looking for happiness,
but, ending up with strife
could it be that . . .
you’re living a carnal life?
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1 Corinthians 3:3
” For ye are yet carnal: for whereas
there is among you envying, and strife,
and divisions, are ye not carnal,
and walk as men?
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Deborah Ann Belka
One-Step- At-A-Time ~
It’s a daily thing,
this Christian walk
it’s a one-step-at-a-time
this Christian walk.
It’s a journey,
at times a troublesome one
it’s a battle
with Satan that must be won.
It’s a voyage,
one storm right after another
it’s a struggle
to keep our faith from going under.
It’s a passage,
from the darkness into the light
it’s an encounter
needing all our strength and might.
It’s an expedition,
with our very own cross to bear
it’s a fight
not to buckle under from our care.
It’s a daily thing,
this Christian walk
it’s a one-step-at-a-time
to walk this Christian walk!
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John 16:33
“These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye
might have peace. In the
world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Off With the Old, On With the New ~
The Old Man
no longer lives in me
it is now the New Man
that I choose to be.
For I have put-off,
the things I use to do
I have put-on these things
Lord . . . just for You . . .
Irritation for meekness,
dishonesty for truthfulness
quarrelsome for harmony
bitterness for forgiveness.
Bragging for humbleness,
idleness for service
cheating for honesty
emptiness for purpose.
Blaming for responsibility,
complacency for eagerness
complaining for thankfulness
depression for happiness.
Annoyance for contentment,
laziness for keenness
defiance for obedience
divisiveness for stillness.
Hatred for love,
resentful for delightful
greediness for gladness
drunkenness for self-control.
Shame for confession,
un-holiness for righteousness
sin for repentance
irresponsible for cautiousness.
Envious for satisfaction,
disbelief for trust
gossip for good reports
unfairness for being just.
Excess for restraint,
old ways for the new
following the world . . .
for following after You!
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Ephesians 4:22-24
“That ye put off concerning the former
conversation the old man, which is corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts;
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created
in righteousness and true holiness.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Never Fails ~
God, You never fail,
but, often I do
especially when . . .
I don’t come to You.
You never give up,
but, often I will
usually because . . .
I can’t be still.
You never falter,
but, often I stumble
typically because . . .
I’m not always humble.
You never waver,
but, often I hesitate
especially when You . . .
I underestimate.
God, You never fail,
You’re constant and true
tis the reason always . . .
I can count on You!
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Psalm 86:15
“But thou, O Lord, art a God
full of compassion, and gracious,
long suffering, and plenteous
in mercy and truth.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Sowing Seeds of Grace ~
Sow the seeds of grace,
scattered them in the field
let the wind carry them
then watch for the yield.
For, the wind will take them,
to places far and wide
pray as you release them
the Spirit will lead and guide.
Sow the seeds of grace,
out of faith and trust
be not too concerned
if they fly with the gust.
For, as the breeze carries,
these tiny seeds of grace
they will find there is . . .
plenty of open space.
Sow the seeds of grace,
let the wind carry them away
for, you don’t know the heart
they may take root in one day!
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Ecclesiastes 11:6
“In the morning sow thy seed,
and in the evening withhold not thine hand:
for thou knowest not whether shall prosper,
either this or that,
or whether they both shall be alike good.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
As A Child of God ~
As a child of God,
you are acceptable
never will you be
to Him, dispensable.
As one of His own,
you truly matter
even if you once
were a God hater.
As a child of God,
you are valuable
never will you be
to Him, replaceable.
As one of His own,
you are so special
even if you were
a hell-raising rebel.
As a child of God,
you are a treasure
His love for you
is without measure.
As one of His own,
you are royalty
even with all your
failure and frailty.
As a child of God,
you are forgivable
for, Jesus died . . .
to make it possible!
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1 Peter 2:9
“But ye are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should
shew forth the praises of him
who hath called you out of darkness
into his marvellous light;”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Temple Sale ~
I’m cleaning my spiritual house,
its become quite a mess . . .
in it there is so much junk
I must be honest and confess.
It’s so crammed and packed,
the Holy Spirit cannot dwell
so I’m going to be having me
a temple clearing sale.
Over time it’s gotten crowded,
with worthless things I ensue
Lord, I promise when I’m done
there’ll be only room for You.
So, I’m sifting through my stuff,
all my material possessions
getting rid of anything . .
that has become an obsession.
I’m cleaning my spiritual house,
so I can have some extra space
where God can come and fill it . . .
with more, of His daily grace!
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1 Peter 2:5
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house,
an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”
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Using our Gifts ~
Lord, to all you have given,
gifts to which You’ve entrust
so many diverse talents
You have given each of us.
You have endowed us all,
with spiritual abilities
so many of us are blessed
with unique qualities.
You awarded each one,
with their own personality
so together we can be one
regardless of our specialty.
We all have the capability,
but, sadly not the desire
to use our gifts and talents
to enlighten and inspire.
Lord, if we chose to use,
the gifts You’ve given us
just think how many more . . .
in You, would place their trust!
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1 Peter 4:10
‘As every man hath received the gift,
even so minister the same one to another,
as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
The True Grace of God ~
May the true grace of God,
change you from within
may it set you free . . .
from the bondage of sin.
May the true grace of God,
you put on today
may from worldly lusts
you turn and walk away.
May the true grace of God,
bring about new life
may with temptation
you no longer have strife.
May the true grace of God,
lead you to holiness
may to Calvary’s cross
you come with lowliness.
May the true grace of God,
be not taken in vain
may in your heart and soul
Jesus live and reign!
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2 Corinthians 6:1
” We then, as workers together with him,
beseech you also that ye receive not
the grace of God in vain.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Road to Heaven ~
The road to heaven,
isn’t on a street of clover
it’s full of dips and ditches
huge bumps to get over.
It’s chuck-full of potholes,
to maneuver through
gaps and depressions
with lots of pitfalls too.
The road to heaven,
isn’t on a street called easy
it’s full of twists and turns
with curves that are sneaky.
It’s full of detours,
that will slow us down
roadblocks and delays
we have to get around.
The road to heaven,
is on a one way street
there can be no u-turns
if Jesus, you want to meet!
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John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way,
the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Sit ~
Sometimes I sit,
in humble silence
I wait on the Lord
as I seek His guidance.
I say not a thing,
give to Him my mind
knowing His will for me
is there for me to find.
Sometimes I sit,
in quiet solitude
till I have for Him
the right attitude.
I tune the world out,
His voice, I listen for
I give Him my heart
to search and explore.
Sometimes I sit,
humbled by His love
and in silence I wait . . .
for a word from above!
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Psalm 46: 10a
“Be still, and know that I am God:”
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Deborah Ann Belka
God’s Love is Perfect ~
Perfect love removes,
every doubt and fear
it wants all our concerns
so to God we’ll stay near.
Perfect love erases,
worries harmful effects
for, our hearts it always
shelters and protects.
Perfect love takes away,
needless fret and unrest
it wants our anxiety
so with it we’ll be blessed.
Perfect love eliminates,
pride, lust and greed
for, love that is perfect . . .
fulfills our every need.
Perfect love removes,
every qualm and misgiving
for, God’s perfect love . . .
is merciful and forgiving!
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“There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth
is not made perfect in love.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Everyday Victory ~
Everyday victory,
is ours to be had
it’s our choice . . .
to be happy or sad.
Everyday victory,
is ours to claim
it’s our choice . . .
to be strong or lame.
Everyday victory,
is ours to possess
it’s our choice . . .
to quit or to press.
Everyday victory,
is ours over sin
it’s our choice . . .
to lose or to win.
Everyday victory,
is ours to accept
it’s our choice . . .
to believe or reject.
Everyday victory,
is ours to gain
it’s our choice . . .
to fail or to strain!
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1 Timothy 6:12
“Fight the good fight of faith,
lay hold on eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called,
and hast professed
a good profession
before many witnesses.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Feel Good Religion ~
I love the feel good religion,
like the one you hear today
I like knowing God loves me
no matter what I do or say.
I like giggling and laughing,
as the pastor jokes around
I like all the modern music
with that big band sound.
I like the laid back attitude,
the easygoing, off beat tempo
I love that the mega building
is progressive and contempo.
I like the main message,
about being richly blessed
I like the fact that my sins
I no longer have to confess.
I like not having to repent,
or change my ways or views
I like I’m not told anymore
what to God, is or isn’t taboo.
I love the feel good religion,
like the one you hear today
but, I love Jesus more . . .
so I think from it, I’ll stay away!
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2 Corinthians 11:13-15
” For such are false apostles, deceitful workers,
transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
And no marvel; for Satan himself
is transformed into an angel of light.
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers
also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness;
whose end shall be according to their works.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Giving My Praise ~
I praise God in the good times,
I even praise Him in the bad
I praise God when I am happy
I even praise Him when I’m sad.
In and out of every season,
no matter the time of year
I praise my Savior for always
being close and ever near.
I praise the Lord when I rise,
I praise Him when I go to sleep
I praise Him in the valley low
I praise Him on the hillside steep.
In and out of every storm,
no matter the raging sea
I praise my Savior for always
being right there for me.
I praise my Father in heaven,
I praise His begotten Son
whether the day be cloudy
or brightly lit from the sun!
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Psalm 95:1
“O come, let us sing unto the Lord:
let us make a joyful noise to the
rock of our salvation.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Let Me Not Tire ~
Lord, let me not tire,
or get too weary to do
the good works . . .
that bring other’s to You.
Help me to be strong,
while sowing trust’s seeds
let not my faith get mixed
with the tares and weeds.
Lord, let me not faint,
in the heat of the day
help me to be strong
so hearts, I may sway.
Help me to always keep,
my eyes on the goal
so I may harvest for You
every wandering soul.
Lord, let me not tire,
while I wait to reap . . .
let me not ever get weary
of saving Your lost sheep!
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Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary
in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not.
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Guilt Free ~
God, forgives you,
and you must too
or else your guilt
will eat away at you.
Guilt is your enemy,
it devours the soul
only Jesus can heal
and make it whole.
Guilt condemns you,
it’ll convict and blame
only Jesus’ love bears
all of your shame.
Guilt is destructive,
with it you’ll contend
but, on Jesus’ grace
you can depend.
God, forgives you,
and you must too
for Jesus took guilt’s
punishment for you!
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Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation
to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh,
but after the Spirit.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Heart Belongs to Jesus ~
My heart belongs to Jesus,
no one can take it away
nothing can ever tempt me
from Him, to go astray.
For, Jesus anchored Himself,
straight into my soul
giving me the strength I need
to have self-control.
My heart belongs to Jesus,
I don’t care what people say
none of their new age views
can cause it to drift or sway.
For, Jesus has given me,
peace beyond understanding
on the mighty Rock of God
firmly will I be standing.
My heart belongs to Jesus,
with Him, I am in love
and one day in paradise . . .
with Him I’ll be above!
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Psalm 62:7
“In God is my salvation and my glory:
the rock of my strength,
and my refuge, is in God.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Romans 12:1“[A Living Sacrifice] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
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The Reason for My Hope
I believe in God,
in all of His glorious creation
I believe He made the heavens
and the earth's foundation.I believe that man,
came from but dust
I believe it's God's image
He puts into all of us.I believe that Satan,
is the cause for our fallen state
I believe it's still his lies
he uses on us to trap and bait.I believe that man's heart,
has always been cold and callous
I believe it's full of deceit
filled with ungodly malice.I believe in Jesus,
God's only begotten Son
I believe He died and rose again
for the sins of everyone.I believe in redemption,
from our wicked, evil ways
I believe it's the blood of the Lamb
that washes our sins away.I believe in God's love,
I believe in His grace
I believe one day
God's judgement all will face.I believe in Heaven,
I also believe in hell . . .
I believe for eternity it's where
the unsaved will dwell.I believe in the hope,
Jesus imparts in me
I believe all can be saved
if these truth they'd just see!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peter 3:15
King James Version"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
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I will not be shaken,
nothing can rattle me
not even my own death
will take me, Lord from Thee.I will not tremble,
I have nothing to fear
even if I'm all alone
God is always near.I will not waiver,
on my Rock, I will stand
if I was to stumble
in His grace I will land.I will not be moved,
nothing can take away
the love I have for Jesus
from His ways I'll not stray.I will not be shaken,
nothing will take from me
the peace, faith and hope
I have dear Lord, in Thee!~~~~~~~
Psalm 62:1-2
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God:
from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved."King James Version
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~ Who I am in CHRIST ~
Who am I in Christ?
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made
I am His new creation
I am predestined
I am chosen
I am adopted
I am a son of God
I am God's child
I am a child of light
I am a child of day
I am God's bride
I am God's clay
I am God's future
I am God's hope
I am alive to God
I am destined
I am called~~~~~~~~~~~
I am loved
I am bought with a price
I am redeemed
I am set free from sin
I am joined to the Lord
I am alive by grace
I am justified
I am forgiven
I am sanctified
I am reconciled
I am transformed
I am renewed
I am made perfect
I am dead to sin~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a slave to righteousness
I am baptized with the Holy Spirit
I am a partner of Christ, Jesus
I am His temple
I am His building
I am His field
I am His branch
I am His follower
I am His fellow worker
I am His ambassador
I am the salt of the earth
I am the light of the world
I am sober-minded and watchful
I am armed
I am His warrior
I am His friend~~~~~~~~~~~
I am being trained in righteousness
I am created for good works
I am a doer of the word
I am kind
I am humble
I am meek
I am patient
I am loving
I am fruitful
I am steadfast
I am gentle
I am faithful
I am never alone
I am never hungry
I am never thirsty~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sealed for the day of redemption
I am called to eternal glory
I am the aroma of Christ to God
I am crucified with Christ
I am not ashamed
I am a sinner
I am forgiven
I am born again
and I am going to heaven!Who are you without Christ?
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