Monthly Archives: July 2016
For Our Own Good ~
God is at work in us,
He knows what’s good
He knows whether
we’ll do as we should.
He is in control,
over all things right
He knows whether
we’ll follow His light.
For our own good,
God’s working in us
He knows whether
we’ll doubt or trust.
He has a purpose,
each day for our life
He knows whether
it’ll bring joy or strife.
God is at work in us,
for what’s good and right
and those who love Him
do so, with all their might!
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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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Deborah Ann Belka
A Better Day Is Coming ~
A better day is coming,
happier times will be here
for soon Jesus will return
and wipe away every tear.
A brighter day is coming,
joyful times will be here
for soon Jesus will return
and eliminate every fear.
A glorious day is coming,
peaceful times will be here
for soon Jesus will return
and all pain will disappear.
A splendid day is coming,
blissful times will be here
for soon Jesus will return
and no crying will we hear.
A better day is coming,
joyous times will be here
for soon Jesus will return
and that day is clearly near!
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“He will wipe away every tear
from their eyes, and death
shall be no more, neither
shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things
have passed away.”
Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
My Debt Reliever ~
Jesus is my stress reliever,
my care and burden taker
Jesus is my worry quieter
my perfect peace maker.
Jesus is my pain reliever,
my hurt and grief easer
Jesus is my spirit lifter
my heavy heart stiller.
Jesus is my doubt reliever,
my fear and qualm calmer
Jesus is my hope installer
my anxiety tranquilizer.
Jesus is my wound reliever,
my emotional scar healer
Jesus is my soul redeemer
my eternal life sealer.
Jesus is my grudge reliever,
my envy and ego remover
Jesus is my pride eliminator
my depraved mind restorer.
Jesus is my debt reliever,
my sin and shame freer
Jesus is my guilt eraser
my heart and soul saver!
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“Come now, and let us reason together,
saith the Lord: though your sins be
as scarlet, they shall be as white
as snow; though they be red like
crimson, they shall be as wool.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Spiritual Inventory ~
I’m taking inventory,
of my spiritual progress
going to be weighing
my increase, my digress.
Going to take stock,
to see if I’ve grown
going to be looking for
the gifts I’ve blown.
I’m going to catalog,
how much fruit I’ve got
going to see if its usable
or if its starting to rot.
Going to be searching,
down deep into my soul
see if I’m warehousing
any areas I still control.
I’m taking inventory,
doing me some stock taking
because one day to God . . .
I’ll be giving an accounting!
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“So then every one of us
shall give account of himself
to God.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Drifting Away ~
Feel like your drifting,
pulling away . . .
feel like your paddling
making no headway?
Setbacks and defeat,
sinking you down
feel as if you’ll never
find safe, solid ground?
Loss of your focus,
has your spirit adrift
feel like your drowning
with each emotional shift.
Worry and anxiety,
floating in your head
fear and doubt
causing you dread?
Feel like your drifting,
hope slipping away . . .
then you need to let Jesus
be your anchor each day!
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“Which hope we have
as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and stedfast,
and which entereth into
that within the veil;”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Trust God ~
Trust God,
when you hurt
let His grace
your pain divert.
Trust God,
when you’re weak
with all your heart
His mercy seek.
Trust God,
when you’re tired
until His peace
is acquired.
Trust God,
when you’re anxious
let your mind
be His canvass.
Trust God when,
you don’t want to
and His love . . .
will make things new!
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“Trust in the Lord
with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine
own understanding.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I’m Ditching This Boat ~
Today, on water I’m walking,
I’m gonna ditch this boat
and on the Word of God
my feet are going to float.
Today, I am going to do,
what is seemly impossible
because I deeply believe
with God, all is truly possible.
Today, I’m stepping out in faith,
so that Jesus I can meet
I’m going to let God’s Word
lift the sole’s of my feet.
Today, I’m going to heed,
Jesus commands to me
today, is the day . . .
I am walking on this sea.
Today, I’m throwing my legs,
right over this boat’s side
and in faith, on the water
my feet are going to glide!
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“And Peter answered him and said,
Lord, if it be thou, bid me come
unto thee on the water.
And he said, Come. And when Peter
was come down out of the ship,
he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Summer Love ~
I love the summer’s rays,
shinning from the sun
the warmth of laughter
with children having fun.
I love summer’s breezes,
gently drifting in the air
the sounds of pure delight
when the weather is fair.
I love summer’s laziness,
the strolls down the lane
the sound of peacefulness
upon summer’s gentle rain.
I love summer’s smells,
fragrant with memories
the happy thoughts wafting
of BBQ’s , friends and families.
I love summertime,
it’s smells, sights, its sounds
I love that God blesses me
when summer comes around!
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“This is the day which
the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice and
be glad in it.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Breaking Point ~
When you have reached,
your breaking point
turn to the Word of God
let it heal and anoint.
It will give you strength,
for what lies ahead
as you read the verses
pray to be Spirit lead
When you are confused,
not knowing what to do
open up your Bible
let its light show you.
On the pages you’ll find,
the truth and the way
and all of your tension
it will melt away.
When you have reached,
the point of breaking
trust God to do all . . .
your decision-making!
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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
With God Nothing is Too Hard ~
What is impossible,
for me and you
to God it’s not
too hard to do.
There is no promise,
God can’t fulfill
there is no fear
He can’t distill.
There is no prayer,
God can’t answer
there is no storm
He can’t anchor.
There is no problem,
God can’t resolve
there is no sin
He can’t absolve.
There is no place,
God can’t send revival
there is no enemy
He can’t bridle.
What is too hard,
for each one of us
is much easier . . .
when in God we trust!
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“Is any thing too hard for the Lord?
At the time appointed I will return
unto thee, according to the time of
life, and Sarah shall have a son.”
Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made
the heaven and the earth by thy great
power and stretched out arm, and there
is nothing too hard for thee:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Arrow Deflector ~
The Lord is my shield,
my true protector
He is my only
arrow deflector.
He gives me courage,
to fight any attack
His is the confidence
that in myself, I lack.
He lifts my head up,
His glory holds me high
He is the only Helper
on whom I can rely.
He supports me,
He is my safeguard
He is my soul’s defender
my heart’s bodyguard.
The Lord is my shield,
my refuge, my guide
it’s His strength in me
that reflects from inside!
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” But thou, O Lord,
art a shield for me;
my glory, and the
lifter up of mine head.
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Blessings of Assurance ~
Each day in my Bible,
I am blessed to read
of every assurance
that I will ever need.
I have a warranty,
to God’s mercy and grace
I have evidence
one day I’ll see His face.
I have a verification,
of life eternally
I have the Holy Spirit
dwelling internally.
I have confidence,
God hears all my prayers
I have affirmation
Jesus takes my cares.
I have a guarantee,
temptation I can flee
I have a crown of life
that is awaiting me.
I have a promise,
death I will not fear
I have an insurance
Jesus is always near.
I have a sureness,
I’ll not hunger or thirst
I have the authority
to always seek God first.
I have a confirmation,
I am God’s child
I have a surety
in Jesus I’m reconciled.
Each time I read my Bible,
there are blessings of assurance
to which I’ll hold tight . . .
until Jesus’ reappearance!
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“And we desire that every one
of you do shew the same
diligence to the full assurance
of hope unto the end:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
So Many Who Need Jesus ~
So many needing,
to be forgiven
so many who . . .
are evil driven.
So many without,
God’s love and grace
so many who . . .
after the devil chase.
So many dying,
an eternal death
so many who . . .
need Jesus’ saving breath.
So many living,
without hope
so many who . . .
can’t see mercy’s scope.
So many needing,
to be saved
so many who . . .
to sin are enslaved!
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“Humble yourselves
in the sight of the Lord,
and he shall lift you up.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Joy Jump ~
Some Christians,
seem to be grumpy
fussy and sulky
and a little bit crabby.
They seldom smile,
or say something nice
it’s as if their hope . . .
has turned dry as ice.
Some Christians,
seem to be uptight
I can hardly see
a flicker of light.
They barely laugh,
seldom do they grin
it’s as if their peace . . .
took one on the chin.
Oh, Lord if You see,
me being a grump
give my heart . . .
an eternal joy jump!
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“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
Living In A Fallen World ~
In a world fallen,
we’re all victims
we suffer from sin
and its symptoms.
We lie and cheat,
our neighbor’s we cuss
we’re full of envy
filled with greed and lust.
We rebel, we rise up,
we’re full of pride
our hatred for others
we do not try to hide.
We cheat and take,
we rob and we steal
babies in the womb
everyday we kill.
In a world fallen,
we are all living
and from our sins
we need forgiving.
We need God,
to heal each one
through the blood
of His precious Son.
We need Jesus,
to release the pain
so He can wash away
sin’s deadly stain.
In a world fallen,
we are all a part
and we need God’s love
in each and every heart!
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“For this,
Thou shalt not commit adultery,
Thou shalt not kill,
Thou shalt not steal,
Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Thou shalt not covet;
and if there be
any other commandment,
it is briefly
comprehended in this saying,
namely,
Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself.”
King James Version
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Ephesians 4:29“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
- Ephesians 4:29
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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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