Monthly Archives: January 2017
Dancing With the Wolves ~
So many today,
dancing with the wolves
so many are following
their slippery hooves.
So many today,
are deceivingly mislead
so many aren’t being
the truth, anymore fed.
So many today,
are living in the darkness
so many aren’t looking
for Christ and His likeness.
So many today,
hearing errant teachings
so many don’t discern
the lies they’re preaching.
So many today,
with wolves are dancing
so many can’t spot . . .
danger at first glancing!
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“Beware of false prophets,
which come to you in
sheep’s clothing,
but inwardly they are
ravening wolves.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Fortified ~
Lord, let me obtain,
faith that is greater
give to me the kind
not able to waiver.
Let it be strong,
mighty and firm
so when it’s tested
I will not squirm.
Lord, let me acquire,
faith, mountain moving
take this mustard seed
and keep it growing.
Let it take root,
deep in my soul
so when it’s tried
I will not fold.
Lord, may my faith,
be in You fortified
so when tested or tried
I’ll not be horrified!
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“And the apostles said
unto the Lord,
Increase our faith.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Heaven Is Surreal ~
Heaven is going to be,
awesome and surreal
for it will be a place
peacefully ideal.
It will be in Heaven,
from burdens we’ll be free
it’ll be our true happy place
full of laughter and glee.
Heaven will be a place,
where all will be healed
it is where God’s glory
will be fully revealed.
It will be in Heaven,
from our labors we’ll rest
it’ll be a place of joy
for those once oppressed.
Heaven is going to be,
filled with happiness
life will be never-ending
in the place of gladness!
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“But as it is written,
Eye hath not seen,
nor ear heard,
neither have entered
into the heart of man,
the things which God
hath prepared for them
that love him.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Is Our Shelter ~
God is our shelter,
in the storms of stress
He brings comfort
to us in our duress.
God is our retreat,
in the storms of sorrow
He gives us the joy
to face the morrow.
God is our fortress,
in the storms of fear
He brings peace
by drawing to us near.
God is our high tower,
in the storms of grief
He gives us strength
brings our hearts relief.
God is our shelter,
in all the storms of life
He brings the calm
in the midst of our strife!
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“I will say of the Lord,
He is my refuge and my
fortress: my God;
in him will I trust.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
There’s Nothing God Can’t Do ~
There is nothing too hard,
for God to do . . .
there isn’t anything
He can’t perform for you.
There isn’t a place too tight,
God can’t get you out of
there isn’t a problem so deep
He can’t help you rise above.
There isn’t a relationship,
God can’t save and heal
there isn’t a broken heart
He can’t make again to feel.
There isn’t a single fear,
God can’t make go away
there isn’t one little doubt
He can’t begin to sway.
There isn’t a spiritual crisis,
God can’t alleviate
there isn’t a physical issue
He can’t regenerate.
Nothing is too hard for God,
there’s not anything He can’t do
all He needs to have . . .
is faith and trust from you!
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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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
In God’s Training Room ~
In God’s training room,
there’s a lot for us to learn
for, He wants to teach us
He’s with us at every turn.
We wrestle with the pain,
weep long into the night
so God can show us
the joy in His morning light.
We confront our sorrow,
the source of our fears
so God can collect for us
in His bottle all our tears.
We struggle with our past,
we scramble with its strife
so God can help us see
the temperance of this life.
In God’s training room,
He’s teaching us to know
all thing work for good
to them who love Him so!
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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
Peace Perfectly ~
If we’re to have peace,
in our daily life . . .
we need to stay fixed
on God not our strife.
For, hearts that are stayed,
on God’s tranquility
are the hearts trusting Him
in all totality.
If we’re to have,
peace perfectly
our minds must seek
Him thirstily.
For minds that are focused,
on God’s serenity
are the minds that believe
in Him entirely.
If we want to have peace,
our eyes need to be
steady on God . . .
not on the things we see!
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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
The Microscope of Grace ~
Under the microscope of grace,
God sees our imperfection
and we must be willing to open . . .
up our hearts for His inspection.
Through the lens of His mercy,
He can spot our hidden sin
and we must let Him search
the crevices within.
His light will focus in on,
the darkness still inside
and we must realize from Him
there’s nothing we can hide.
With compassion and pity,
God sees us who we are
He can spot in a second
those close to Him or far.
God looks for His Son’s image,
to be reflected back at Him
and under grace’s microscope . . .
He sees through our secret sin!
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1 Corinthians 4:5
King James Version
“Therefore judge nothing
before the time,
until the Lord come,
who both will bring to light
the hidden things of darkness,
and will make manifest
the counsels of the hearts:
and then shall every
man have praise of God.”
Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka
When You’re Delighted ~
When you’re delighted,
to walk in God’s ways
that’s the time you’ll have
more peaceful days.
When you’re committed,
to seeking God first
that’s the time after Him
you genuinely thirst.
When you give God,
all your heart desires
that’s the time you’re doing
just what He requires.
When you trust God,
for everything
that’s the time you’ll see
each blessing He brings.
When in God’s ways
you’re truly delighted
that’s the time to be
joyfully excited!
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“Delight thyself also in the Lord:
and he shall give thee the desires
of thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the Lord;
trust also in him; and he
shall bring it to pass.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Stillness In The Storms ~
The Lord wants us,
in the storm to be still
He wants us to know
for us, this is His will.
He wants us to remain,
quiet on the inside
when every thing else
is troubled on the outside.
He wants us to know,
the battle is His to fight
He wants us to seek
the refuge of His might.
He wants us to have,
peace and tranquility
when all else around us
is full of anxiety.
The Lord wants us,
to have a calm soul
He wants us to know
He’s the One in control!
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“Be still,
and know that I
am God:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
In My Golden Years ~
In my golden years,
my faith is mightier
my hope grows steadier
my trust gets sturdier.
The body gets weaker,
the mind is foggier
the memory grows poorer
the recollection’s fewer.
My beliefs root deeper,
my strength gets stronger
my doubts move further
my fears get lesser.
The eyes get dimmer,
the knees are creakier
the spine gets stiffer
the muscles softer.
God gets bigger,
the world gets smaller
the Lord grows nearer
my worries calmer.
In my golden years,
I am more aware . . .
God’s still concerned
about my welfare!
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“Cast me not off
in the time of old age;
forsake me not when
my strength faileth.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Just One ~
If everyone would bring,
back just one . . .
there would be more sheep
returning to the Son.
If for just one,
everyone would pray
there would be more sheep
on the narrow way.
If for just one,
everyone would go after
there would be more sheep
in heaven’s hereafter.
If for just one,
everyone would pursue
there would be more sheep
returning God to You.
If everyone would bring,
back to Jesus just one . . .
there would less sheep
lost and on the run!
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“Brethren, if any of you do err
from the truth,and one convert him;
Let him know,that he which
converteth the sinner from
the error of his way shall
save a soul from death, and
shall hide a multitude of sins.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
With All of My Heart and Soul ~
Lord may I love You,
forever to You, may I cleave
may my heart and soul
from Your ways never leave.
May my heart obey You,
diligently may I conform
may my love for You
never grow lukewarm.
May I always trust You,
and the power of Your might
may I draw all of my strength
from the greatness of Your light.
May I remain faithful,
may the joy of my salvation
cause me to be full of hope
filled with peaceful jubilation.
Lord, with all my heart and soul,
I love You more each day . . .
may You continue to guide me
to walk in all your ways!
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“But take diligent heed
to do the commandment and the law,
which Moses the servant of the Lord
charged you, to love the Lord
your God, and to walk in all his
ways, and to keep his commandments,
and to cleave unto him, and to
serve him with all your heart
and with all your soul.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Brand New Day ~
A brand new day,
is on the rise . . .
God’s beauty unfolding
right before my eyes.
Oh, what splendor,
oh, such a delight
seeing the dawning
of morn’s early light.
Taking in the warmth,
soaking up each ray
bathing in the glory
God has for me today.
Sunshiny sparkles,
illuminating the dew
drops of God’s mercy shimmer
“Child, I love you.”
A brand new day,
God’s compassion fails not
great is His faithfulness
glitters my morning thought!
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“It is of the Lord’s mercies
that we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
From The Beginning ~
From the beginning,
Emmanuel’s been with us
never to forsake those
that believe and trust.
He is Abba Father,
our protector and lover
He is El -Olam
our God that is forever.
He is Jehovah-Rapha,
who heals and mends
He is Jehovah-Jireh
who our daily needs sends.
He is Jehovah-Mekoddishkem,
our Holy Sanctifier
He is Jehovah-Hoseenu
all of creation’s Maker
He is Jehovah-Raah,
our guiding Shepherd
He is Jehovah-Nissi
our victory banner.
He is El-Elyon,
who controls all things
He is Jehovah-Shalom
peace to the world He brings.
He is our Everlasting Father,
full of mercy and favor
He is Christ Jesus
our Lord and Savior.
To the end of time,
God’s been here with us
Jehovah- Tskidkenu
the God of righteousness!
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Throughout the Bible
the name of God changes
but He REMAINS the same!
Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Matthew 5:11-12““Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
- Matthew 5:11-12
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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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