Monthly Archives: September 2015
It’s All About Believing ~
It’s not about who,
got us to the starting line
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus is the One True Vine.
It’s not about what,
we were doing before
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus came to restore.
It’s not about when,
we decided to join in
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus died for our sin.
It’s not about where,
we got the Good Word
it’s about believing . . .
in the truth we heard.
It’s not about why,
we decided to trust
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus lives inside of us.
It’s not about how,
we got into the race
it’s about believing . . .
in mercy, love and grace.
It’s not about you,
and it’s not about me
it’s about believing . . . .
in what we cannot see!
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Romans 15:13
“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Verse A Day ~
A Verse a day,
will keep the devil away
a Word or two
will help restore and renew.
A Scripture thought,
will help when distraught
a Bible study plan
will lead and command.
A Verse a day,
will keep fear at bay
a Word or two
will power you through.
A Scripture learned,
will help when concerned
a Bible nearby
will keep Jesus close by.
A Verse a day,
is a daily must . . .
for it will direct you
in God, to always trust!
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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Hear You Lord ~
I hear You Lord,
Your voice I recognize
I’m aware of the wolves
wearing a sheep’s disguise.
I hear You Lord,
I listen for Your inflection
I know the tone they use
lacks truth and direction.
I hear You Lord,
I know its You who’s speaking
I know the false promises
the others are preaching.
I hear You Lord,
Your voice is loud and clear
I know the words others use
are not what as they appear.
I hear You Lord,
it’s only You who I’ll follow
for the voice of the others
are deceptive and hollow!
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John 10:4-5
“And when he putteth forth his own sheep,
he goeth before them, and the sheep
follow him: for they know his voice.
And a stranger will they not follow,
but will flee from him: for they know
not the voice of strangers.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
I Believe in Praying ~
I believe in praying,
giving God all our care
I believe He listens . . .
to our every prayer.
I believe in God’s timing,
leaving it all in His hands
I believe our weaknesses
He graciously understands.
I believe God grants,
our soul’s desire
I believe He hears . . .
all that we require.
I believe in asking,
God for our every need
I believe He is delighted
when to His Word we heed.
I believe God answers,
the cries from the heart
I believe He hears . . .
the pleas for a new start.
I believe in praying,
no matter the time of day
I believe God listens . . .
no matter where we pray!
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“Therefore I say unto you,
What things soever ye desire,
when ye pray, believe that
ye receive them,
and ye shall have them.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Who’s Keeping You Going ~
Father, it’s Your strength,
that keeps me going . . .
if it wasn’t for Your power
the towel, I’d be throwing.
For, I am too weak,
haven’t got me the grit
if it were left up to me
I’d probably just quit.
But, in Your mercy,
and by Your loving grace
I’m given the courage
to stay in the race.
For, I ‘m but a sad thing,
when left all on my own
without You besides me
I haven’t got the backbone.
So, I am giving to You,
all of the credit to succeed
for I know to win this race . . .
to Your will I must concede!
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“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed
about with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which doth so easily beset us, and let us run
with patience the race that is set before us,”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Take Heart ~
Take heart,
lest you become weary
for I’ll never forsake you
though things may be dreary.
Take heart,
when troubles come your way
for I came to give you peace
by shedding light on your way.
Take heart,
when worry’s at your door
for I came to give you hope
in a new life for evermore.
Take heart,
when burdens laden you
for I will lead and guide you
on what you need to do.
Take heart,
when disappointments mount
for I came to encourage you
on Me, you can always count!
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“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.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
The Wind of God’s Spirit ~
The wind of God’s Spirit,
is constantly blowing
in the lives of believers
it’s continually flowing.
It’s powerful and mighty,
it’s character changing
in the souls of believers
it’s behavior alternating.
The wind of God’s Spirit,
is constantly reforming
in the minds of believers
it’s attitude transforming.
It’s quick and it’s strong,
it’s deep and penetrating
in the hearts of believers
it’s profound and regulating.
The wind of God’s Spirit,
blows as it pleases . . .
for it’s the very breath of God
that governs the breezes!
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“The wind bloweth where it listeth,
and thou hearest the sound thereof,
but canst not tell whence it cometh,
and whither it goeth: so is every one
that is born of the Spirit.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
A Perfect Place ~
I’ve found a perfect place,
where I can go and hide
a place where my troubles
cannot find their way inside.
It encloses me with peace,
keeps me safe and warm
a place where life’s storms
cannot cause me any harm.
This place is like rainfall,
in the middle of a drought
for it brings my heart hope
in a world that is without.
Whenever I get exhausted,
when I’m drained and beat
I eagerly go to this place
to get away from the heat.
I’ve found a perfect place,
where I can go and hide
a place of safekeeping . . .
when with Jesus I abide!
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“And a man shall be as an hiding place
from the wind, and a covert from the
tempest; as rivers of water in a dry
place, as the shadow of a great
rock in a weary land.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
On This You Can Be Sure ~
Jesus heals our diseases,
on this, you can be sure
He has the power . . .
to restore and to cure.
He repairs the broken,
dries the hurtful tears
takes upon Himself . . .
the burden of our cares.
Jesus mends the pain,
relieves the soreness
He alleviates the ache
with love and tenderness.
He revives the inflected,
from sins contamination
saving every soul . . .
from eternal damnation.
Jesus heals our diseases,
He has the only cure . . .
for our spiritual sickness
on this you can be sure!
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“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.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
The Comforter of My Soul ~
The Comforter of my soul,
never gets tired of my cares
He never gets fatigued by
my burdens that He bears.
He never turns me away,
when I go to Him for relief
the Comforter of my soul
understands all my grief.
The Comforter of my soul,
always makes things better
taking on my heavy load
gives His heart pleasure.
He makes things easier,
when all else is difficult
the Comforter of my soul
is always there to consult.
The Comforter of my soul,
takes on my every care
tis why I give to Him . . .
my every need to bear!
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“And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever;”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Thank You God ~
Thank you God,
for all You’ve done
for the gift of salvation
through Your only Son.
For the grace,
You knew I’d need
for Your Spirit
who’s here to lead.
Thank You God,
for Your mercy tender
for being my soul
and heart mender.
For Your love,
which brings me peace
for Your compassion
that does not cease.
Thank You God,
for all You are doing
that my life to You . . .
was worth pursuing!
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“O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good: because his mercy
endureth for ever.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
God’s Got This ~
God’s got this,
He has a handle on it
and I know to me . .
it’ll be a benefit.
I know better than,
to do this on my own
for I know if I did . . .
I’d complain and moan.
God’s got this,
I’ve given it to Him . . .
even though right now
things are looking grim.
He will make something,
beautiful out of this . . .
if I get in His way
His blessing I will miss.
God’s got this,
it’s entirely in His hand
and one day this too . . .
I will come to understand!
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“Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the
righteous to be moved.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Morning’s Upon Me ~
Morning’s upon me,
a new day has dawn
I rise with the drops
of dew on my lawn.
Robins are singing,
their voices are clear
the perfume of lilacs
drift though the air.
I greet the new day,
like the robins I sing
of God’s tender mercies
a new day will bring.
Aromas of grace,
like lilacs do smell
praise for my Savior
in my heart swells.
Morning’s upon me,
a new day is here
its sights and sounds
bring my heart cheer.
For God has sent me,
the blessings of dew
dawning with the promise
all things He’ll make new!
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“But I will sing of thy power;
yea, I will sing aloud of
thy mercy in the morning:
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Oh, Weary Ones ~
Oh, weary soul,
burdened down one
there is rest to find
in God’s beloved Son.
For Jesus came,
to set you free
from all that worries
and stresses thee.
Oh, fearful heart,
scared and terrified one
there is light to find
in the life of God’s Son.
For Jesus came,
to show you the way
He brings hope to all
for a future brighter day.
Oh, weary soul,
dear fainthearted one
cast all your cares
onto God’s loving Son.
For Jesus came,
to give you rest
so His peace . . .
you could digest!
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“Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Why Me Lord ~
Why me Lord . . .
sometimes I must say
why did You bring
this problem my way?
Why did You want,
to bring me this pain
what from all of this
do You want me to gain?
Why me Lord . . .
I sometimes have to ask
why did you send me
such an impossible task?
Why did You make,
all this come about
is it to find patience
while I dig my way out?
Why me Lord . . .
I really want to know
is it perseverance
You want me to grow?
Is that why You’re trying,
my faith with these things
so I may discover the joy . . .
that being tested brings!
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“Finally brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.”
King James Version
by Public Domain.
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Time . . . Does Not Heal ~
It’s not time ~ that heals,
it’s not about a new day
it’s about God’s mercy . . .
taking our suffering away.
It’s not about a brighter day,
of another tomorrow . . .
it’s about God understanding
the true depth of our sorrow.
It’s not time ~ that we need,
it’s not about another year
it’s about God collecting . . .
in His bottle our every tear.
It’s not about a certain period,
of suffering and grief
it’s about God’s grace. . . .
bringing broken hearts relief.
It’s not time ~ that will mend,
the wounds of our despair
it’s believing Jesus will heal
all the pain, that we bear!
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Matthew 9:22
“But Jesus turned him about,
and when he saw her,
he said, Daughter,
be of good comfort;
thy faith hath made
thee whole.
And the woman was made
whole from that hour.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
~ Jesus came to heal our broken heart’s too ~
Walking By Faith ~
I walk by faith,
into the unknown
but, I trust the way
to me will be shown.
It’s not my eyes,
that gives me light
for, it’s God’s Word
that gives me sight.
I walk by faith,
I look for guidance
in my Bible . . .
I put my reliance.
I trust in God,
to guide me
into the things
I cannot see.
I walk by faith,
if I lose my way
I simply stop . .
and to God I pray.
For He gives me,
the vision I need . . .
when to His Word
I obey and heed.
I walk by faith,
into the unknown
for, I’m sure it leads
right to His throne!
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” For we walk by faith,
not by sight. “
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
It’s About the Grace ~
It’s all about the grace,
not about the works . . .
it’s all about freedom
with eternal perks.
For grace is liberating,
it’s soul freeing too
and it’s not something
you get, by what you do.
It’s all about grace,
God’s mercy and favor
it’s all about having faith
in Christ, Jesus our Savior.
For grace is forgiving,
there is no cost to you
Jesus paid the price in full
leaving us nothing left to do.
It’s all about grace,
the confession of sin
it’s all about repentance
that comes from deep within.
For grace will set you free,
from the inside out . . .
it’ll cast out every fear
take away all the doubt.
It’s all about the grace,
liberating and freeing
it will turn you away from
the sinful life you’re living!
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“For by grace are ye saved
through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:”
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Embracing Grace ~
I always loved the thought,
of eternal grace . . .
in my mind forgiveness
I was able to embrace.
I knew of God’s mercy,
heard about His wrath
in my mind I could see
the straight, narrow path.
I knew of His Spirit,
the gifts He bestowed
in my mind I’d could see
from where they flowed.
I knew I was hopeless,
as I listened to the Word
in my mind I envisioned
every truth that I heard.
I knew I was a sinner,
I thought I was saved
but, still to the world . . .
I knew I was enslaved.
I always loved the thought,
of embracing grace . . .
but now in my heart and soul
it too has a place!
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“And he answering said,
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy strength,
and with all thy mind;
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Ouch ~
When you are hurting,
and your body aches . . .
when your every nerve
gives you the shakes.
When your knees are sore,
and your legs give out
whenever you try to rise
and all you can do is shout.
When your neck is stiff,
and your back won’t bend
when pains shooting message
to your brain begins to send.
When your every move,
causes you to go “ouch”
when you can’t get up
from your chair or couch.
When your hips stop moving,
and your ankles buckle in
before you fall over . . .
pray for His strength within!
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” And even to your old age I am he;
and even to hoar hairs will I carry you:
I have made, and I will bear;
even I will carry, and will deliver you.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Isaiah 12:4“In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.”
- Isaiah 12:4
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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
that is in you with meekness and fear:"Copyright 2014
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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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~ Throughout the Old and New Testament
we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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