Sticky Note From God 09.30.16

Fully Invested ~

My heart and soul,
in God are invested
so I call on Him . . .
wherever I’m tested

 I use my Bible,
to help and defend
whatever tempest
that He may send.

I hold onto the truth,
when trials I fight
I know it will lead me
straight into His light.

When storms blow in,
on My Rock I stand
and Anchor myself
right into His hand.

My heart and soul,
are fully invested
tis why I trust God . . .
whenever I’m tested!

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Psalm 86:7

“In the day of my trouble
I will call upon thee:
for thou wilt answer me.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.30.16

From the Poem:    Steadfast

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Sticky Note From God 09.29.16

Retired People ~

Some people when retired,
are just plain bored
but I find myself . . .
getting closer to the Lord.

Some people with their time,
don’t know what to do
but each year I read . . .
my Bible through and through.

Some people sit all day,
in front of the television
but I just close my eyes . . .
so heaven I can envision.

Some people never leave,
the comfort of their home
but I’m always looking . . .
for lost sheep on the roam.

Some people when retired,
see no real meaningfulness
but my life just gets fuller . . .
with God’s purposefulness!

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Ecclesiastes 3:1

“To every thing there is a season,
and a time to every purpose
under the heaven:”

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Snippet of The Day 09.29.16

From the Poem:    The Old Paths

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Sticky Note From God 09.28.16

The Hand of God ~

I’ve felt the hand of disappointment,
slap me across the face
I’ve handled discouragement
without finesse and grace.

I’ve felt the sting of rejection,
burn from head to toe
I’ve handled the loneliness
by hiding in my own shadow.

I’ve felt the weight of despair,
hanging heavy on my heart
I’ve handled the agony
in ways not always smart.

I’ve felt the pain of self-loathing,
like a deadly cancer spread
I’ve handled the mockery
by repeating what others said.

I have felt the hand of God,
touch my life within . . .
now I am only disappointed
if I don’t spend time with Him!

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Psalm 42:11

” Why art thou cast down,
O my soul? and why art thou
disquieted within me?
hope thou in God:
for I shall yet praise him,
who is the health of my
countenance, and my God.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.28.16

From the Poem:    God’s Steadfast Love

Sticky Note to God 09.28.16

Sticky Note From God 09.27.16

If Only I Could Fly ~

Lord, there are days,
I want to get away . . .
to fly up and over
the daily crazy fray.

There are times,
I wish I had wings
to soar high above . .
the storms life brings.

There are moments,
I want to only flee . . .
into perfect peace
to be alone with Thee.

There are periods,
in my hectic life . . .
I wish to escape
from the endless strife.

Lord, there are days,
I want to fly away
and in Your arms . . .
forever rest and stay!

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Psalm 55.6

“And I said,
Oh that I had wings
like a dove!
for then would
I fly away,
and be at rest.”

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Snippet of The Day 09.27.16

From the Poem: If I Could Fly

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Sticky Note From God 09.26.16

Faith and Trust ~

Faith and trust,
go hand in hand
we need both
to firmly stand.

For without one,
the other dies
faithless trust
is hope’s demise.

Faith and hearing,
go together
so does reading
God’s written letter.

For without hearing,
faith will cease
without God’s Word
there is no peace.

Faith and sight,
is not about seeing
it’s in all things
God believing.

For through our eyes,
we cannot see
what God has planned
for you and me.

Faith and trust,
must always connect
we need to hear
if God, is to perfect!

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Psalm 71:5

“For thou art my hope,
O Lord God: thou art my
trust from my youth.”

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Snippet of The Day 09.26.16

From the Poem:   What is Faith

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Sticky Note From God 09.25.16

Words Spoken in Deeds ~

Acts of kindness,
words of hope
we all need them
to help us cope.

Acts of compassion,
words of forgiveness
we should all make
our daily business.

Acts of love,
words of encouragement
helps us through
our own discouragement.

Acts of gentleness,
words of appreciation
seen in our actions
and communication.

Acts of generosity
words of helpfulness
leaves no room
for our own selfishness.

Acts of kindness,
words spoken in deed
we all should give . . .
but, we also need!

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Ephesians 4:32

“And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God for
Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

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Snippet of The Day 09.25.16

From the Poem:    A Little Show of Mercy

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Sticky Note From God 09.24.16

Armed With Courage ~

Armed with courage,
I pray for everything
in faith, I ask God
without wavering.

I’ll not get tossed,
on the waves of fear
for prayers can make
muddy waters clear.

Equipped with strength,
God’s Word is my shield
as I go out each day
on prayer’s battle field.

I’ll put on my armor,
in all of its entirety
I’ll not be doubt driven
for I trust God entirely.

Armed with prayer,
brave and courageous
my faith in God . . .
makes me dangerous!

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James 1:6

“But let him ask in faith,
nothing wavering. For he that
wavereth is like a wave of
the sea driven with the
wind and tossed.

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Snippet of The Day 09.24.16

From the Poem:   Prayer Heals All Wounds

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Sticky Note From God 09.23.16

O, Taste and See ~

I’ve tasted the goodness,
from God’s banquet table
I’ve feasted on His Word
and now its a daily staple.

I’ve supped on the truth,
with my Lord and Savior
and now His Life and Way
I’ve come to daily savor.

I’ve been to the buffet,
of God’s benevolence
and now I understand
the meaning of excellence.

I’ve dined with my Redeemer,
my healing, Comforter
and now I know who is
my daily bread Provider.

I’m blessed beyond measure,
and I’m loving the fullness
now that I have tasted God
I’m filled with all His goodness!

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Psalm 34:8

“O taste and see
that the Lord is good:
blessed is the man
that trusteth in him.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.23.16

From the Poem:   In Everything Give Thanks

Sticky Note to God 09.23.16

This is My Rock ~

This is my Rock,
this is where I stand
this is where I rest
in God’s mighty hand.

This is my Trust,
this is where I find
God’s peace and calm
for my heart and mind.

This is my Anchor,
this is what I hold on to
this is what I know to be
trustworthy and true.

This is my Hope,
this is where I go
this is my salvation
whenever storms blow.

This is my Rock,
this is where I wait
this is where I place
my eternal fate!

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1 Corinthians 10:4

“And did all drink the same
spiritual drink: for they
drank of that spiritual
Rock that followed them:
and that Rock was Christ.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.22.16

From the Poem:    I Will Not Be Shaken

Sticky Note to God 09.22.16

Sticky Note From God 09.21.16

A Heavenly Vision ~

I need to make,
a really big decision
oh, how I wish I had
a heavenly vision.

I need to acquire,
a clearer insight
oh, how I wish I had
a bright cloudy light.

I need to find,
the way I should go
oh, how I wish I had
a pillar’s fiery glow.

I need an answer,
on the direction
oh, how I wish I had
a lit up connection.

Lord, I confess,
I don’t know what to do
so I’ll just be leaving . . .
this decision up to You!

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Exodus 13:21

“And the Lord went before
them by day in a
pillar of a cloud,
to lead them the way;
and by night in a
pillar of fire,
to give them light;
to go by day and night:”

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Snippet of The Day 09.21.16

From the Poem:   Give Yourself A Gift

Sticky Note to God 09.21.16

Sticky Note From God 09.20.16

My True Hereafter ~

I am a follower of God,
I go where He leads
because I trust Him
for all of my needs.

I’ve been through the valleys,
He has taken me there
so I could learn to rest
in His loving care.

I’ve climbed the mountains,
reached the highest peak
He gave me His strength
because He knew I was weak.

I’ve weathered the storms,
in peace I was kept
He calmed my fears
through the tears I wept.

Like a child, I’m a follower,
to God’s ways I go after
for I believe His Kingdom . . .
is my true hereafter!

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Ephesians 5:1

“Be ye therefore followers of God,
as dear children;”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.20.16

From the Poem:    I Can Feel The Joy

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Sticky Note From God 09.19.16

The Older I Get ~

The older I get,
I find myself being
much more agreeable
and less disagreeing.

As the years add up,
I’m much more thankful
the words from my lips
are a lot more fruitful.

The grayer my hair is,
I find myself more wiser
the thinner its gotten
I’m more like an adviser.

As the clock ticks down,
I am a lot less whiny . . .
as my last days approach
I am more Son shiny.

The older I’m getting,
the more I can see . .
the work Jesus has
remaining for me!

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Titus 2:3

“The aged women likewise,
that they be in behaviour
as becometh holiness, not
false accusers, not given
to much wine, teachers
of good things;”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.19.16

From the Poem:    I Lift Up My Soul

Sticky Note to God 09.19.16

Sticky Note From God 09.18.16

Fall Back ~

Soon I will fall back,
and reset my alarm
oh, I wish in my bed
I could just stay warm.

But, sixty more minutes,
are given to me each day
oh, how over them
I will need to pray.

I’m already feeling,
a little more than stressed
now three thousand-six hundred seconds
of my time, I’ll have to invest.

Another hour I don’t need,
just less things for me to do
so Lord I think this extra time . . .
I’ll just spend alone with You.

This is the time of year,
to reset our alarms . . .
and I think we should all fall back
and rest in Jesus’ arms!

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Psalm 31:15

“My times are in thy hand:”

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Snippet of The Day 09.18.16

From the Poem: Redeeming the Time

Sticky Note to God 09.18.16

Sticky Note From God 09.17.16

From Places Up High ~

Spiritual blessings,
from places up high . . .
are ours to behold
and daily apply.

The blessings of grace,
redemption and forgiveness
the blessing of being filled
with all of God’s richness.

From the Father’s right hand,
passed on to His Son
are all of His blessings
for us to draw upon.

The blessings of joy,
rest and eternal peace
the blessing of faith
with a hope not to cease.

The blessings of power,
strength and victory
the blessing of trust
in all of God’s mystery.

All spiritual blessings,
from places up high . . .
are ours to withdraw
on this we can rely!

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Ephesians 1:3

“Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who hath blessed us with
all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ:”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.17.16

From the Poem:    Small Blessings

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Sticky Note From God 09.16.16

A Walk That Is Worthy ~

Lord, give me a walk,
worthy of Your grace
let my soul search
daily for Your face.

Give me a calling,
worthy of Your favor
let my heart imitate
the life of my Savior.

Give me a purpose,
worthy of Your love
let my life reflect
Your power from above.

Give me a service,
worthy of Your trust
let my mind embody
one that’s fair and just.

Lord, give me a walk,
worthy in Your sight
let my soul bring to You
pleasure and delight!

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Colossians 1:10

“That ye might walk worthy
of the Lord unto all pleasing,
being fruitful in every
good work, and increasing
in the knowledge of God;”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 09.16.16

From the Poem:   Slow Me Down, Lord

Sticky Note to God 09.16.16

Sticky Note From God 09.15.16