Monthly Archives: November 2015
Power From the Throne ~
Our might comes from God,
it is not of our own . . .
it comes from the power
of the One, on the throne.
He is the only source,
on which we can extract
the power that we need
when Satan’s on the attack.
We do not need to fear,
when on His hand we rely
for His power and strength
He has promised to supply.
God said He’d equip us,
with the strength we need
to plow through all things
when to His will, we heed.
We need not be dismayed,
when trouble comes our way
for God will give us power
to muscle through the day.
Our might comes from God,
our own will only fail us
but oh, what strength we’ll have
when on His ~ we trust!
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“Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my righteousness.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Hallelujah Journey ~
I’m transforming this valley,
by changing my attitude
I’m going to go through it
with praise and gratitude.
I’m not letting this challenge,
get the better part of me
I’m going to trust it’s where
for now, God wants me to be.
I’m transforming this valley,
by altering my thinking
I’m coming out of it strong
not lifeless and limping.
I’m not letting this trial,
take control of my life
I’m going to conquer it
no matter what the strife.
I’m transforming this valley,
it’ll be my hallelujah journey
for I know in all things . . .
my God, is truly praiseworthy!
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“In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Our Stronghold ~
If God is our stronghold,
we will not faint
if He is our refuge
we’ll trust and wait.
If God is our rock,
we will be strong
if He is our fortress
we’ll sing a new song.
If God is our hedge,
we will be protected
if He is our salvation
we’ll never be rejected.
If God is our deliverer,
we will never fall back
if He is our shield
we’ll win every attack.
If God is our strength,
we will not be shaken
if He is our shelter . . .
we’ll not be forsaken!
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“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress,
and my deliverer; my God, my strength,
in whom I will trust; my buckler,
and the horn of my salvation,
and my high tower.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
If Jesus Were to Ask ~
If Jesus were to ask me,
right here, right now today
to give up all I have . . .
and with Him, to walk away.
Would I stop and turn,
look back with deep regret
for all that I’d be leaving
would I be sad or upset?
If Jesus were to say to me,
abandon all you truly cherish
would I bid farewell . . .
to all I honestly do relish?
Would I rather hold on to,
all my worldly possessions
or would I willingly let go of
all my earthly obsessions?
If Jesus were to ask me,
to leave with Him today
to give up all I have . . .
what would, to Him, I say?
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“Then Jesus beholding him loved him,
and said unto him, One thing thou lackest:
go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast,
and give to the poor, and thou shalt have
treasure in heaven: and come,
take up the cross, and follow me.”
And he was sad at that saying, and went away
grieved: for he had great possessions.”
King James Version
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Deborah ann Belka
Thanksgiving Dinner ~
Every year at this same time,
we sit at our dining tables . . .
feasting upon what has become
Thanksgiving Day staples.
We gobble down the turkey,
mashed potatoes and candy yams
then we sit back and disclaim . . .
I can’t believe how full I am.
But, this year I am not serving,
the traditional Thanksgiving fare
instead a healthy fruit salad . . .
is all I’m planning to share.
I’m going take some gentleness,
stuff it full of God’s love
along side of it will be the peace
that comes only from above.
I’ll pile high on each plate,
some joy and some goodness
right next to them I will place
some faith and some meekness.
I’ll top it off with patience,
and for the piece of resistance
I’ll pray for those whom I serve. . .
to have a lot of temperance!
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ Have a Joyous Thanksgiving ~
Thanksgiving Verses
Psalm 26:7
That I may publish with the voice
of thanksgiving, and tell of all
thy wondrous works.
Psalm 50:14
Offer unto God thanksgiving;
and pay thy vows unto the most High:
Psalm 69:30
I will praise the name of God
with a song, and will magnify
him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before his presence
with thanksgiving, and make a joyful
noise unto him with psalms.
Psalm 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psalm 107:22
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices
of thanksgiving, and declare his
works with rejoicing.
Psalm 116:17
I will offer to thee the sacrifice
of thanksgiving, and will call
upon the name of the Lord.
Psalm 147:7
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving;
sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Isaiah 51:3
For the Lord shall comfort Zion: he will comfort
all her waste places; and he will make her
wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the
garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall
be found therein, thanksgiving,
and the voice of melody.
Jeremiah 30:19
And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving
and the voice of them that make merry:
and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few;
I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
Amos 4:5
And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven,
and proclaim and publish the free offerings:
for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel,
saith the Lord God.
Jonah 2:9
But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice
of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have
vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:15
For all things are for your sakes,
that the abundant grace might through
the thanksgiving of many redound
to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 9:11
Being enriched in every thing
to all bountifulness, which causeth
hrough us thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12
For the administration of this service
not only supplieth the want of the
saints, but is abundant also by many
thanksgivings unto God;
Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known unto God.
Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him,
and stablished in the faith, as
ye have been taught, abounding
therein with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in
the same with thanksgiving;
1 Timothy 4:3
Forbidding to marry, and commanding
to abstain from meats, which God hath
created to be received with thanksgiving
of them which believe and know the truth.
1 Timothy 4:4
For every creature of God is good,
and nothing to be refused,
if it be received with thanksgiving:
Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory,
and wisdom, and thanksgiving,
and honour, and power, and might,
be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
King James Version
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~ Thank You Jesus ~
Thanksgiving Day Prayer 2015 ~
The world’s full of chaos,
of it, man’s made a mess
nonetheless, I do pray . . .
on it, God will truly bless.
So my Thanksgiving prayer,
this year is going to be . . .
for every soul to let Jesus
from their sins set them free.
Free from all the wickedness,
the hatred and dissension
free from the fits of rage
the discord and faction.
Free from evil spirits,
idolatry and debauchery
free from sexual immorality
impurity and lechery.
Free from self-ambition,
jealousy and covetousness
free from self-indulgence
fornication and drunkenness.
The world’s full of chaos,
wickedness is everywhere . . .
and for the lost souls in it
I’ll say a Thanksgiving prayer!
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“Now the works of the flesh are manifest,
which are these; Adultery, fornication,
uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance,
emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings,
and such like: of the which I tell you before,
as I have also told you in time past, that they
which do such things . . .
shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Forget the Turkey ~
Forget about the turkey,
the dressing and the sides
forget about the pumpkin
pecan or chocolate pies.
Instead lift up your voice,
with shouts of joy and praise
to God your loving Father
let your thanksgiving raise.
Forget about the cleaning,
the flowers and table setting
forget about all the stuff . . .
over which you’re sweating.
Instead show the Lord,
your genuine gratitude
give your thanks to Jesus
for His gracious servitude.
Forget about the dinner,
and cooking that big bird . . .
instead let your song of praise
to God, be forever heard!
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O come, let us sing unto the Lord:
let us make a joyful noise to the
rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence
with thanksgiving, and make a joyful
noise unto him with psalms.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Me, Myself and Jesus ~
Me, myself and Jesus,
we go everywhere . . .
I take Him along with me
so to danger I’ll be aware.
Each day as I travel,
through life’s crazy maze
He brings truth and clarity
to the murk and the haze.
There are many paths,
everyday I can choose from
and I know He will direct me
to the ones I need to shun.
When there’s an obstacle,
throwing me off my course
He encourages me over them
so I’ll not feel any remorse.
Me, myself and Jesus,
walking side-by-side
for He keeps my steps
right within His stride!
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“A man’s heart deviseth his way:
but the Lord directeth his steps.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Knows ~
God knows,
He’s got it figured out
and it’s up to me
not to have any doubt.
God gets it,
He’s got a perfect plan
and it’s up to me
to leave all in His hand.
God has this one,
He’s got it preformed
and it’s up to me
to be transformed.
God got this,
He’s know my future
and it’s up to me
not to take a detour.
God knows,
my times are in His hands
and it’s up to me . . .
to do what He commands!
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“For I know the thoughts that I
think toward you, saith the Lord,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
You Have Blessed Me ~
To My Friend . . .
You have blessed me,
with words of encouragement
you have provided me
with spiritual nourishment.
You have helped me,
through my pain and grief
you have brought me
refreshment and relief.
You have given me,
hope in a dark place
you have revealed to me
the truth about real grace.
You have comforted me,
when all was too much to bear
you have reassured me
just how much for me you care.
You have been there for me,
my side you didn’t leave
you have consoled me . . .
my sorrow, you did relieve.
So thank you my friend
for blessing me . . .
with your very presence
though you, I cannot see!
~ Thank You Jesus ~
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“And he said, My presence shall go
with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
One More Step ~
One day at a time Lord,
one new dawn, if You will
one more step of faith . . .
in waiting to be still.
One hour at a time,
one minute to get by
one more step of hope . . .
yet, for me to try.
One second at a time,
one little slip of time
one more step of trust . . .
I still have to climb.
One foot forward,
one more to follow
one more step to rest . . .
under Your wings shadow.
One day at a time Lord,
one new dawn to bring
one more step of faith . . .
to trust You in all things!
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“Be merciful unto me, O God,
be merciful unto me:
for my soul trusteth in thee:
yea, in the shadow of thy wings
will I make my refuge, until
these calamities be overpast.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
God’s Always Up to Something ~
God works in ways,
I don’t always understand
but His plans for my life
He’s giving to me firsthand.
He’s always up to something,
on this, I can be sure . . .
yet when I need a remedy
He will have for me a cure.
No matter what He’s doing,
I know it’s for my best . . .
for when I need a breather
He provides a place to rest.
When I have questions,
there’s purpose in His advice
if I really heed and listen . . .
I don’t have to ask Him twice.
God works in ways,
I cannot always see . . .
for He is always working
something good inside of me!
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“And we know that all things
work together for good to them
that love God, to them who are
the called according to his purpose.
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Be Still and Know ~
Be still and know,
I am the One
who will finish
what He begun.
Be still and know,
I have a plan
so just rest here
in My hand.
Be still and know,
I know the way
I always do
what I say.
Be still and know,
I will not leave
believe My peace
you will receive.
Be still and know,
I am with you
together in this
we’ll get through!
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“Be still, and know that I am God:
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Heartfelt Gratitude
Lord, may I always have,
an appreciative attitude
one filled with adoration
thanksgiving and gratitude.
May I always be grateful,
whether sick or healthy
may I always be thankful
be I penniless or wealthy.
Lord, may I be thankful,
to You, for all things
happy with the provision
Your daily grace brings.
May I always be glad,
to receive Your benefits
may my praise to You
to the world be evident.
Lord, may I always have,
a heartfelt gratitude . . .
coursing through my life
gushing out in my attitude!
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“Giving thanks always for all things
unto God and the Father in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Sometimes We Soar ~
Sometimes we soar like eagles,
sometimes we flutter about
sometimes our faith is strong
sometimes we are full of doubt.
Sometimes we reach the mountain,
sometimes in the valley we stay
sometimes to the truth we cling
sometimes to the way we stray.
Sometimes we have victory,
sometimes into sin we fall
sometimes we weather the storm
sometimes we sink in the squall.
Sometimes we stay the course,
sometimes we get off track
sometimes we win the battle
sometimes we fall to the attack.
Sometimes we have strength,
sometimes we feel weak and faint
sometimes we sit and wait
sometimes we have no restraint.
Sometimes we walk by faith,
sometimes we lose our direction
sometimes we try to be faultless
but only Jesus brings perfection!
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“But they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings
as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
A New Identity ~
Once I thought,
myself I knew . . .
but then came Jesus
made all things new.
He took my heart,
made it His own
then my life . . .
He began to hone.
He put into me,
His own likeness
opened my eyes
to all the darkness.
He gave me hope,
when I had none
filled me with peace
when He was done.
Now I am in Him,
He is in me . . .
the True Light
I now can see.
With Jesus I have,
a brand new identity
that will be with me
for all of eternity!
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“Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold,
all things are become new.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Your Word Lord ~
Your Word Lord,
it is mighty powerful
it is commanding
it is boldly truthful.
It is alive and active,
it is full of energy
it is razor-sharp
for it pierces inwardly.
Your Word Lord,
it cuts to the core
it penetrates the soul
showing all You abhor.
It is always at work,
it obliterates the dark
it is jolting . . .
for it is raw and stark.
Your Word Lord,
it punctures the heart
it perforates the mind
separates the two apart.
It is discerning,
it conquers and divides
it sees those who have
its truth living inside.
Your Word Lord,
no one must ignore
for one day our lives . . .
to You, we’ll account for!
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“For the word of God is quick, and powerful,
and sharper than any twoedged sword,
piercing even to the dividing asunder
of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart.
Neither is there any creature
that is not manifest in his sight:
but all things are naked
and opened unto the eyes
of him with whom we have to do.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Missionary Eyes ~
Lord, help me to see,
with missionary eyes
so I may observe . . .
other’s heartfelt cries.
Let me bring hope,
to someone today
by showing to them
the Life and the Way.
Let my inspire,
just one, if You will
how they can learn
to wait and be still.
Send someone to me,
who feels all alone
so I may show them
the way to the throne.
Give me a chance,
to help carry a load
so someone’s burden
I can help unload.
Lord, give to me,
missionary eyes
let me be Your light . . .
to the heart that cries!
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“Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah ANn Belka
We Are All Wounded ~
We are all wounded,
from the battles of life
we all carry with us
scars from the strife.
We have all suffered,
the pain of depression
each of us has felt
the sting of rejection.
We are all wounded,
damaged in some way
we all carry with us
the hurts of yesterday.
We all need healing,
from the harm done
we all need someone
to whom we can run.
We are all wounded,
in need of comforting
we all need Jesus . . .
to ease our suffering!
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“I, even I, am he
that comforteth you:”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Giants ~
We all have our giants,
that we must defeat . . .
some of them seem small
some appear at least ten feet.
Some come in the forms,
of bills and unemployment
others approach us with
doubt and discouragement.
Some attack us with panic,
despair and depression
others advance on us
with fear and repression.
Some scream at us,
we are good for nothing
some shout in God
we aren’t very trusting.
We all have our giants,
that we need to overcome
but with God’s power . . .
to them we needn’t succumb!
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“He giveth power to the faint;
and to them that have no might
he increaseth strength.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Beka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- James 1:19“[Listening and Doing] My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”
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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
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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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~ 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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