Monthly Archives: July 2018
Spirit Of God ~
Spirit of God,
mighty and holy
teach us to live
for You wholly.
Bring to us,
power and might
let us be
for You a light.
Spirit of God,
lead and guide
teach us how
we can abide.
Help us to remain,
on the narrow way
to the left or right
help us not to stray.
Spirit of God,
rest upon us
with holy fear
may You we trust!
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“And the spirit
of the Lord shall
rest upon him,
the spirit of wisdom
and understanding,
the spirit of counsel
and might,
the spirit of knowledge
and of the fear
of the Lord;”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Night Sky ~
When I look out,
on the sky at night
I stand gaping . . .
at the starry sight.
I recall the days,
when I was young
and the many wishes
on them I made upon.
But, now when I see,
their starry twinkling
they have me on . . .
eternal life thinking.
Instead of wishing,
for things worldly
now my prayer is to see
gates white and pearly.
When I look out,
on the starry night
now I see my name
twinkling in their light!
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“He telleth the number of the stars;
he calleth them all by their names.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright2018
Deborah Ann Belka
A Merciful Heart ~
Lord, give me a heart merciful,
tender, ready to forgive
give me a heart of kindness
not one testy and combative.
Let it be a heart of compassion,
filled with Your loving grace
Lord, give me a heart lenient
as Yours is for the human race.
Lord, give me a heart merciful,
overflowing with Your goodness
give me a heart sympathetic
not one cold, bitter or ruthless.
Let it be a heart of empathy,
where pardon makes its home
Lord, give me a heart benevolent
like Yours is from Your throne.
Lord, give me a heart merciful,
one that’s animosity free
give me a heart forgiving
just like Yours is towards me!
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“For he shall have judgment
without mercy, that hath
shewed no mercy;
and mercy rejoiceth
against judgment.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Fake Good News ~
There’s a lot of fake news,
going around today . . .
there’s also a fake Good News
leading many astray.
It’s a gospel that tells you,
with material wealth you’ll be blessed
it’s about living well here and now
and not about eternal rest.
It’s a gospel of tolerance,
with plenty of leeway
to do what you want
not what the Scriptures say.
It’s a gospel that preaches,
if it feel good just do it
don’t worry about being
convicted by the Holy Spirit.
There’s a fake Good News,
from the pulpits being spewed
for the real Gospel of Jesus
by man has been skewed!
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“But there were false prophets
also among the people, even
as there shall be false teachers
among you, who privily shall
bring in damnable heresies,
even denying the Lord that
bought them, and bring upon
themselves swift destruction.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Resting With My Father ~
Today I am resting,
alone with my Father
none of my worries
my soul will bother.
I am going to soak up,
the peace He imparts
I am going to let it fill
the whole of my heart.
Today I’m taking it,
with my Father easy
none of my troubles
will make me queasy.
I’m fixing my eyes,
on my treasure up above
where I’ll be surrounded
by the glory of His love.
Today I am relaxing,
with my Father all alone
I’m going to be resting
at the foot of His throne!
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“And he said unto them,
Come ye yourselves apart
into a desert place,
and rest a while:”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~