Monthly Archives: December 2016
Our New Year Guide ~
Guide us Lord,
into the New Year
lead us each day
to be, to You near.
Guide us to find,
strength and power
leads us daily
whatever the hour.
Guide us to be,
meek and kind
lead us to where
peace we can find.
Guide our hearts,
to wait and be still
lead us to the path
of Your perfect will.
Guide us Lord,
into the New Year
lead us to the truth
with Godly fear!
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“Howbeit when he,
the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all truth:”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Whatever is Lovely ~
Whatever things are lovely,
that which is positive
think about such things
everything else is just negative.
For, that which is uplifting,
is full of righteousness
and will bring to your heart
contentment and quietness.
Whatever things are calming,
that which is tranquil
think about these things
your worries they will still.
For, that which is hopeful,
that which brings confirmation
will give you Godly confidence
full of love and not frustration.
Whatever things are lovely,
in your mind let them flow
and then the peace of God
you will come to know!
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” Finally, brethren,
whatsoever things are . . .
whatsoever things are lovely,
if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
A New Spiritual Life ~
A Spiritual life,
is a brand new life
for it is the end
to the old man’s strife.
A Spiritual life,
is a life abundant
it is a life of victory
joyful and triumphant.
A Spiritual life,
breaks the bondage
to the written law
it’s no longer a hostage.
A Spiritual life,
brings faith about
for a spiritual life
in God never doubts.
A Spiritual life,
makes all things possible
it believes with God
nothing is impossible.
A Spiritual life,
is a life made new
for Jesus’ Spirit
now dwells in you!
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“That ye put off concerning the
former conversation the old man,
which is corrupt according to
the deceitful lusts;
And be renewed in the
spirit of your mind;
And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in
righteousness and true holiness.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
A Heart Full of Gladness ~
When I think of all the things,
this year for which I’m thankful
there are a few that stand out
that leave me eternally grateful.
I’m thankful for God’s mercy
for His unmerited favor
I am grateful for His gift
of Christ Jesus, my Savior
I am thankful for His grace,
for the love Jesus showed
I am forever appreciative
for the hope in me He bestowed.
I am thankful for my faith,
the forgiveness of my sin
I am grateful over satan
the battle God and I can win.
So, with a shout of gratitude,
I will close out this year . . .
with a heart full of gladness
having nothing to fear!
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“That I may publish
with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Light Unleashed ~
Love unfettered,
Grace unfolded
Light unleashed
Mercy unbridled.
Hope untethered,
Sin unshackled
Peace unbounded
Death unchained.
Favor unimpeded,
Joy unrestrained
Freedom unhampered
Eternity unrestricted.
Jesus unobstructed,
God unchangeable
Salvation undiminished
Holy Spirit unmistakable.
Love unconditional,
Light uninhibited
Faith undeniable
Trust unlimited!
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” For I am persuaded,
that neither death,
nor life, nor angels,
nor principalities,
nor powers,
nor things present,
nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth,
nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us
from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
When CHRISTmas Day is Over ~
When CHRISTmas Day is over,
and the tree is finally down
as the lights are returned
to where they were found.
As we settle back into,
our daily routines
the hope of CHRISTmas
isn’t over by any means.
For, the reality of the day,
you cannot pack away
nor return or store it
back into some attic bay.
CHRISTmas lives on,
in our hearts everyday
for it’s the only Gift . . .
we can give each day.
When CHRISTmas Day is over,
be sure to keep sharing . . .
the Truth, Life and Way
by being Light bearing!
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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 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
CHRISTmas Morn Is Here ~

CHRISTmas morn is here,
I hear the angels sing
rise up and come . . .
greet your newborn King.
Bow to your knees,
praise His mighty name
for, because of this Babe
nothing will be the same.
Oh, how Wonderful He is,
I hear the saints join in
a Savior to the world
forgiveness for our sin.
Love has come down,
from His heavenly place
hearken to the gift
of God’s mercy and grace.
Christmas morn is here,
sing ~ hallelujah ~ sing
open up your hearts . . .
to the truth Jesus brings!
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“And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us,
(and we beheld his glory,
the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Merry CHRISTmas
My Gift To Jesus ~
This Christmas . . .
after all the presents are opened,
I’m going to sneak away and give one more
I’m going to go into my prayer closet
and behind me I’m going to shut the door.
I’m going to pull away all the wrappings,
the frills and the gingerbread I hide behind
I’m going to unwrap my true wretched self
not the one that’s embellished in my mind.
I am going to take off all the ribbons,
rip off the tape and the pretty bows
I’m going to unmask my heart and soul
to a God ~ who already sees and knows.
I’m going to get down on my knees,
give Jesus the gift of my trust
I’m going to bundle myself in His love
and to His will I’m going to adjust.
I’m going to wrap myself up in Jesus,
I’m going to tie myself up with His grace
I’m going to bind myself to His Word
and everyday I’m going to seek His face!
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“And when they were come
into the house, they saw
the young child with Mary
his mother, and fell down,
and worshipped him: and
when they had opened
their treasures,
they presented unto him
gifts; gold, and
frankincense and myrrh.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka