Monthly Archives: April 2016
When All Hope is Gone ~
When all hope,
has gone out of you
when the sea ahead
turns a raging blue.
Hold on to Jesus,
let Him be your light
and the waves of depression
He will help you fight.
When all desire,
has gone out of you
when the storm you’re in
obscures your eternal view.
Hold on to Jesus,
let Him be your Rock
and the winds of adversity
He will begin to block.
When all hope and desire,
has gone out of you . . .
you’ll not be discouraged
if Jesus you hold onto!
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“And when neither sun nor stars
in many days appeared, and no
small tempest lay on us,
all hope that we should be saved
was then taken away.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Peace in The Storm ~
Give me peace,
in this storm Lord
give me peace
as I know You can . . .
I need You to calm,
the raging going on
I need You to hold me
till the jolting is gone.
I need You to quiet,
the turbulence within
I need Your strength
to fight the whirlwind.
I need You to still,
the thunder in my soul
I need Your tranquility
to take in me control.
Give me peace,
in this storm Lord
give me peace
as only You can!
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“He maketh the storm
a calm,
so that the waves
thereof are still.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Never Lose Sight ~
When getting ready,
to take on the battle
ask God for courage
so not to be rattled.
For God will give you,
His power and might
and on the victory
you’ll never lose sight.
Before you get attacked,
be ready to request
all the help you need
to win the contest.
For God will grant,
strength to your soul
and bring the attack
under His control!
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“For the battle is not yours,
but God’s.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Life is Tough ~
Life isn’t easy,
there are a lot of bumps
obstacles and obstructions
daily we must all jump.
Life isn’t a joy ride,
there’s too much suffering
heartache, pain and grief
that keeps on surfacing.
Life isn’t a circus,
there are no safety nets
just hoops we go through
from one day to the next.
Life isn’t a breeze,
storms, there are plenty
throwing us off course
regardless if we’re ready.
Life is hard and tough,
for every one of us . . .
but we who have peace
in God put our trust!
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“Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is
stayed on thee: because
he trusteth in thee.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
This is A Test ~
God’s sending me tests,
He’s giving me situations
He’s seeing if I’ll claim
His peace trough tribulations.
God’s giving me a chance,
to find new grace each day
He is seeing if my faith
will hold up along the way.
God’s working in me patience,
He wants to affirm my hope
He’s teaching me to trust Him
for the strength I need to cope.
God’s seeing if I will rejoice,
when things are askew
He’s looking to see His glory
in my life shinning through.
God keeps informing me,
Child, this is just a test . . .
so that I may experience
what is His perfect rest!
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And not only so, but we glory in
tribulations also: knowing that
tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience;
and experience, hope:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Where Are You Lord ~
Where are You Lord,
have You forgotten me
are You so far away
that me, You can’t see?
Are You in hiding,
where then shall I find
Your peace to fill up
my soul, heart and mind?
Where are You Lord,
I have looked all around
but a glimpse of You
was nowhere to be found?
Have You nothing to say,
though I’ve so much to ask
are You under the weather
not up to the task?
Lord, where shall I go,
so that You I will see?
For, I need You to make
Your presence known to me!
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King James Version
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” I opened to my beloved;
but my beloved
had withdrawn himself,
and was gone:
my soul failed when he spake:
I sought him, but I could
not find him; I called him,
but he gave me no answer.”
King James Version
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Walking in The Light ~
When we walk in the light,
we will recognize sin
we will see the darkness
that still creeps within.
We will see the rebellion,
of our old wicked ways
we will smell the stench
of our own spiritual decay.
When we walk in the light,
we will see all the wrong
we will know to this world
we no longer belong.
We will see our greediness,
our lusts for former things
we’ll know not to fall again
into the traps they bring.
When we walk in the light,
from temptation we will flee
for the light shines brighter
then the darkness we see!
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“But if we walk in the light,
as he is in the light,
we have fellowship one with
another, and the blood of
Jesus Christ his Son
cleanseth us from all sin.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Deep Waters ~
No matter how deep
the waters get
I know that me . . .
God won’t forget.
If they be shallow,
or be they knee-high
God will not leave me
alone to get by.
No matter how deep,
my troubles may go
I know the way out
God promises to show.
If there be darkness,
or if there be light
God will lead me
be it day or night.
No matter how rough,
the waters may be
I know God will not . . .
ever forsake me!
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“When thou passest
through the waters,
I will be with thee;
King James Version
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Faith In Any Situation ~
Faith when all is dark,
will bring about light
for faith will give us
a spiritual insight.
Faith in the storm,
brings trust ashore
for faith gives us
a spiritual moor.
Faith in the valley,
brings quiet peace
for faith gives us
a spiritual release.
Faith in the desert,
brings prosperity
for faith gives us
a spiritual clarity.
Faith in any situation,
will bring us rest . . .
for our faith in God
is our spiritual vest!
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusted in him, and I am helped:
therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth;
and with my song will I praise him.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Victory Over Fear ~
If we’re not to be fearful,
if we’re not to be afraid
then why do we sometimes . . .
feel overwhelmingly dismayed?
If we’re not to despair,
if we’re not to be weak
then why do we sometimes . . .
feel so hopelessly bleak?
If we’re not to be concerned,
if we’re not to worry about today
then why do we sometimes . .
feel so helpless anyway?
If we’re not to be frightened,
if we’re not to have a single care
then why do we sometimes . . .
feel so emotionally threadbare?
If we’re not to be fearful,
if we’re not to be dismayed
then why are we not trembling . . .
with joy, instead of being afraid?
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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
Grace Is a Dirty Word ~
Grace is a dirty word,
the devil, he hates it
for there isn’t any room
in his plans for it to fit.
He knows it gives power,
to those who are weak
he knows God’s mercy
is not just for the meek.
He hates the Gospel,
of faith through grace
he despises the fact
this truth we embrace.
He detests the control,
grace bestows on us
it piques him to know
in God we put our trust.
Grace is a dirty word,
the devil knows so well
that those who have it . . .
wont’ be joining him in hell!
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“For by grace are ye saved
through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Carried Away ~
To Your true Word Lord,
I will forever cleave
to the Life and Way
I will never leave.
To the false gospel,
I will not take heed
onto its heresies
my soul will not feed.
To Your ways Lord,
I’ll continue to obey
from the only true path
I’ll not be carried away.
To the false teachers,
I’ll refuse to listen
to their deceitfulness
I will not ever give in.
To Your true Word Lord,
I’ll not be tossed from
to the one they distort
I’ll remain forever numb!
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“That we henceforth be no more children,
tossed to and fro, and carried about with
every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men,
and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie
in wait to deceive;”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Christ is All You Need ~
I’m complete in Christ,
it’s not of my deed
His sufficiency . . .
is all I’ll ever need.
I’m made whole in Christ,
it’s not of my self
there is only Jesus
there is nothing else.
I’m made free in Christ,
it’s all His doing
otherwise my soul
I’d just be fooling.
I’m made new in Christ,
its Him inside of me
it’s believing and trusting
for what I cannot see.
I’m complete in Christ,
His sufficiency is enough
everything else is . . .
just denominational stuff!
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“Beware lest any man spoil you
through philosophy and vain deceit,
after the tradition of men,
after the rudiments of the world,
and not after Christ.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Satan’s Defeat ~
He is subtle
he is sly
he is cool
he is spry.
He is elusive,
he is real
he is raw
he is steel.
He is evil,
he is mean
he is wicked
he is lean.
He is cunning,
he is roaring
he is sleek
he is imploring.
He is bad,
he is awful
he is subtle
he is dreadful.
He is Satan,
he’ll be defeated
when with God
all is completed!
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“But I fear, lest by any means,
as the serpent beguiled Eve
through his subtilty,
so your minds should be
corrupted from the simplicity
that is in Christ.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Love God’s Mercy ~
I love God’s mercy,
I too, love His grace
for my faith and trust
on them I do base.
For where would I be,
if God didn’t send
Jesus to be . . .
my eternal Friend.
I love God’s mercy,
His grace, I love too
for each day my heart
they restore and renew.
For they bring me hope,
make all look bright
they give me strength
in the battles that I fight.
I love God’s mercy,
I too, love His grace
they are the reasons
my sins are erased.
For they have freed me,
from the pit of hell
tis why on both of them
I so often dwell!
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“Let thy mercy, O Lord,
be upon us, according
as we hope in thee.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Hebrews 10:30-31“For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
- Hebrews 10:30-31
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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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