Monthly Archives: June 2015
Proudly Picking Up My Cross ~
I’m going to pursue Jesus,
I’m going to walk boldly
I’m going to be courageous
pick up my cross proudly.
No matter where He goes,
I’m following where He leads
I’m going to depend on Him
for every one of my needs.
I’m ditching my excuses,
to know God and His ways
I’m going to carry my cross
regardless of what it weighs.
I’m going to surrender,
I’m giving up the self-fight
going to press hard into Him
with the Holy Spirit’s might.
I’m pursuing Jesus,
myself, I’m going to deny
I’m picking up my cross
and carry it, proudly high!
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Matthew 16:24
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
If any man will come after me,
let him deny himself,
and take up his cross, and follow me.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
What’s Your Mountain ~
Mountains seem to come,
in all forms and sizes
some are tall and steep
some have narrow rises.
Some are rough and tough,
some have a gentle slope
but, no matter the terrain
we must not lose our hope.
Some are humongous,
some are molehill small
some we can climb over
some from we often fall.
Some are smooth and level,
some are slick and slippery
but, one thing that is sure
we all want to have victory.
No matter what the size,
or shape your mountain is . . .
if you give it to Jesus
He will gladly make it His!
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Matthew 21:21
“Jesus answered and said unto them,
Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith,
and doubt not, ye shall not only do this
which is done to the fig tree, but also
if ye shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into
the sea; it shall be done.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
It’s God’s Rainbow ~
The rainbow isn’t a banner,
of one’s lust and pride
nor a place where from God
sin can go to hide.
It doesn’t represent,
freedom to make choices
nor should it be used as a flag
to shut out opposing voices.
It isn’t about liberty,
in a diverse generation
nor a pledge to sue those
who hold a Christian foundation.
The rainbow belongs to God,
it is His promise to the world
that on this earth never again
will He let a flood be unfurled.
It will surround His throne,
during the great tribulation
for those who call on Jesus . . .
for mercy and salvation!
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Revelation 4:3
“And he that sat was to look upon
like a jasper and a sardine stone:
and there was a rainbow
round about the throne,
in sight like unto an emerald.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Promises of Peace ~
God’s promises of peace,
are written throughout the Bible
within the pages are woven
promises of renewal and revival.
He promises to comfort us,
in times of suffering and sickness
when hardships come our way
He sends promises of stillness.
He promises to give us strength,
in times of sorrow and grief
when life pressures build up
He gives the promise of relief.
God promises of peace,
surpasses our comprehension
guarding our hearts and minds
to calm all our apprehension.
With the promise of forgiveness,
comes peace and security
that in heaven with Jesus
we will spend all of eternity.
He promises us perfect peace,
when we fix our eyes . . .
on the One who promises us
all our needs, He will supply!
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Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Do Not Go Astray ~
Do not lose heart,
do not go astray
from the Good Shepherd
be not lead away.
Do not give up,
do not give in
do not let temptation
ever, ever win.
Do not wander,
do not roam around
do not lose the faith
that you have found.
Do not turn,
do not separate
do not get distracted
from the narrow gate.
Do not leave,
do not go your own way
do not let sin tempt you
from God to ever sway!
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Isaiah 53:6
“All we like sheep
have gone astray;
we have turned
every one to his own way;
and the Lord hath laid on him
the iniquity of us all.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Disarming Satan ~
Every day there is a war,
and we must be prepared
lest in one of Satan’s traps
we find ourselves ensnared.
Before the warning bell,
sounds its harsh alarm
with the Word of God
we must be readily armed.
We must be equipped,
with our battle Verses
so we can fight off the lies
Satan eagerly disburses.
The Scriptures contain,
all the ammo that we need
if we use them in our fight
Satan’s army will concede.
In case of a surprise attack,
at the sound of the first alarm
just open up your Bible . . .
and Satan you will disarm!
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1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary
the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about,
seeking whom he may devour:”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Hungry, Thristy People ~
The world is full of hungry people,
with empty hearts to bear
the misery of their burdens
on themselves, they have to wear.
There’s an inner deafening void,
keeping them from being full
to the Holy Spirit’s urging . . .
they cannot feel, the inside pull.
The world is full of thirsty people,
where parched souls do dwell
they don’t believe Jesus . . .
will save them from a life of hell.
There’s an inner barrenness,
keeping them from being filled
with the life-giving waters
so their lives they can rebuild.
The world is full of people . . .
who needn’t hunger or thirst
if they would only seek. . .
God and His righteousness first!
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Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Jesus Will Heal ~
I know the pain,
that you feel
you don’t think
it will ever heal.
The void in your heart,
just won’t go away
no matter how hard
or often you pray.
I know the grief,
eating you up inside
you don’t think
it will ever subside.
Your heart hurts so,
the ache is deep
every time you laugh
you begin to weep.
I too have felt,
the pain you feel
but trust me ~ Jesus
in time will heal!
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Psalm 126:5
“They that sow in tears
shall reap in joy.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Getting On My Knees ~
Lord, I can sense a storm,
it’s heading my way . . .
I’m not sure what to do
to keep it at bay.
I can feel the ominous,
of dark clouds forming
soon on me I know . . .
it’ll be steadily pouring.
Lord, I can see it coming,
at any time it’ll be over me
I know I will be needing
to increase my faith in Thee.
I can feel the pressure,
it’s rising overhead
the only way through it
is if, I am Spirit lead.
Lord, I can sense a storm,
coming straight for me . . .
so, before it even gets here
I’m getting on my knees!
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Psalm 107:28-31
“Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble,
and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves
thereof are still.
Then are they glad because they be quiet;
so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness,
and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
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Deborah Ann Belka
God is There for You ~
May God’s grace,
today, be real to you
may He help you to know
what you need to do.
May His love,
shine light on your day
may His favor lead you
to trust Him along the way.
May God’s peace,
help you to be calm
may it be to your soul
a soothing, healing balm.
May His strength,
you drawn on to get by
may on His mighty power
you come to always rely.
May God’s mercy,
today, rain down on you
may you believe, this too . . .
He will help get you through!
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John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Mountain Moving Faith ~
Lord, I got me this mountain,
I need for You to remove
I’ve got me this situation
only You can improve.
I got me this problem,
by myself I can’t resolve
I’ve got me this crisis
only You can absolve.
Lord, I got me this burden,
I don’t like my condition
I feel as if my trust in You
is suffering from malnutrition.
I got me this predicament,
alone I can’t figure out
I got me this dilemma
filling me with fear and doubt.
Lord, I got me this mountain,
it needs to be removed
but, I know it is my faith . . .
that needs to be improved!
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Matthew 21:21
“Jesus answered and said unto them,
Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith,
and doubt not, ye shall not only do this
which is done to the fig tree, but also if
ye shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into
the sea; it shall be done.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
What If ~
What if there was no pain,
no grief, no more misery
no tears left to collect
no more human agony?
What if there was no hunger,
no thirst, nor starvation
no want or need left unmet
no dying from prostration?
What if there was no murder,
no killing, nor slaughter
no more innocent victim
no soul so cold and bitter?
What if there was no hatred,
no disgust, nor loathing
no heart so full of evil
no more darkness looming?
What if there was no pain,
no sorrow, no grief, no tear
what if Jesus never promised
to come again and live here?
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Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow,
nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
God First ~
Whenever I seek God first,
I cannot believe my eyes
the first thing I can see . . .
is right though Satan’s lies.
When I put God’s kingdom,
straight ahead of me
it open’s up my heart . . . .
to the way I ought to be.
Whenever I put God first,
I gain spiritual insight . . .
everything looks different
in the newness of His light.
Making His righteousness,
in my life a priority . . .
help me to live a life
with meekness and modesty.
When I seek God first,
I see things differently
when I first put God . . .
all things look heavenly!
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Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Love My Quiet Times ~
I love my quiet times,
when I am all alone
I love that I am led
right to God’s throne.
It’s there that I feel,
my raw humbleness
as I am surrounded
by His full holiness.
My pride is striped away,
right out from under me
who I am to even think
His glory I should see.
I bow my head in silence,
no words can express . . .
how these quiet times
on me, God does impress.
To my self-complacency,
I do become aware . . .
so much so, that to Him
my undying love I declare.
I love my quiet times,
when God leads and takes me
straight down to my knees . . .
when alone with Him, I be!
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Psalm 63:1
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee:
my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for
thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
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Deborah Ann Belka
A New Heart ~
Lord, thank You for giving,
me a heart just for you . . .
for cutting out the cold one
grafting in me, this one new.
Thank You for chiseling,
out the old stony one . . .
for carving into the new
the image of Your Son.
Thank You for turning,
my disbelief into trust . . .
for creating a heart of flesh
unmoved by worldly lust.
Thank You for molding,
a new spirit into me . . .
for shaping me in Your will
so I may be more like Thee.
Lord, thank You for melting,
my old, cold stony heart . . .
for giving me this new one
so Your love I may impart!
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Ezekiel 36:26
“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
a heart of flesh.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
From Where My Help Comes ~
Whenever I am sad,
when burdens overcome
I lift my eyes to heaven
from where my help comes.
Praying, I ask for relief,
from my swollen eyes
knowing the One I believe
will listen to my cries.
Whenever I am restless,
when my fears overpower
I lift my eyes to heaven
to the One who’ll empower.
I let my mind engulf,
the magnitude of His grace
the One who’s full of mercy
gives me peace to embrace.
Whenever I am sad,
I lift my head up high
knowing that my tears . . .
the One I trust will dry!
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Psalm 121:1
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,
from whence cometh my help.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Restored ~
Abide in the Lord and remain,
don’t wander away from Him . . .
let not the world tempt you
or cause you to fall into sin.
Endure in the Lord and last,
don’t quit or ever give up . . .
cling to Him with all your might
drink of the mercy in His cup.
Wait on the Lord and stay,
don’t wander from His Word
continue to believe in His love
stay with the truth you’ve heard.
Abide in the Lord and preserve,
don’t lose your heavenly reward
return if you’ve fallen away
so your faith – can be restored!
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Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
“wait, I say, on the Lord.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Abiding In Jesus ~
When I abide in Christ,
I’ve unbelievable peace
on Him, all my burdens
are so easy to release.
When I remain in Him,
I’ve strength for the day
I know I can conquer
whatever comes my way.
When I rest in Jesus,
His power so inspires . . .
me to do all I know
the new man requires.
When I wait on the Lord,
and walk in His light
my hope takes on wings
like an eagle in flight.
When I continue in Him,
my faith is renewed
the trust I have in Jesus
begins to gush and exude.
When I abide in Christ,
when in my life, I let Him be
there’s a calming serenity
that washes all over me!
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John 14:16
“And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever;”
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Closet Friend ~
Jesus is my closet Friend,
He goes with me everywhere
with Him there is always
a peaceful atmosphere.
We never fight or argue,
we agree on everything
with Him always at my side
the road is easy traveling.
Some days it gets bumpy,
others, it’s calm and smooth
but, no matter what greets us
Jesus is always there to soothe.
When the sun is shinning,
I know it’s a perfect day . . .
to take a long walk with Him
so together we can pray.
When the skies are stormy,
when darkness is all I see
I believe and I trust Him
to protect and shelter me.
Jesus is my best Friend,
He goes every where I go . . .
when ever we are together
there’s a peaceful, loving glow!
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Proverbs 18:24
“A man that hath friends
must shew himself friendly:
and there is a friend
that sticketh closer than a brother.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Like a Child ~
Give me childlike faith,
without any obstructions
give me the Word of God
without any deductions.
Give me an attitude,
of believing, void of doubt
give me the true Gospel
without taking anything out.
Give me faith like a babe,
trusting in every way . . .
give me the pure Scriptures
to feed upon each day.
Give me a mindset,
that needs not question
give me the Holy Bible
without any digression.
Give me faith like a child,
God’s Word, true and pure
give me faith like a babe
and my future will be secure!
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Matthew 18:3
“And said, Verily I say unto you,
Except ye be converted,
and become as little children,
ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Shepherd Knows ~
My Shepherd . . .
watches out for me
alongside Him
He wants me to be.
He doesn’t want,
for me to wander
for He knows I will
fail and flounder.
My Shepherd . . .
tends after me
safe in His fold
He wants me to be.
He knows the danger,
lying up ahead
whenever I resist
being Spirit lead.
My Shepherd . . .
knows what is best
when beside Him
I am at rest!
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Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Psalm 103:17-18“But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.”
- Psalm 103:17-18
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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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we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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