A Gospel-Driven Life ~

A Gospel-driven life,
is a life worth living
its full of power
for it knows its calling.

It’s a life full of hope,
it is Christ-driven
it knows by His grace
it has been forgiven.

A Gospel-driven life,
is one full of light
it uses God’s Word
so darkness it can fight.

It’s a life committed,
to the Truth and Way
it is Spirit-driven
it knows not to stray.

A Gospel-driven life,
sets its mind on above
it finds perfect peace
resting in God’s love.

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Romans 15:4

“For whatsoever things
were written aforetime
were written for our learning,
that we through patience
and comfort of the scriptures
might have hope.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Life-Mending

Life-mending
behavior altering
the Word of God
is soul shattering.

The truth it reveals,
the light it shines
transforming both
hearts and minds.

Conflict ending,
peace conquering
the Word of God
is spirit-stirring.

The way it shows,
the path it leads
where faith and trust
meets our daily needs.

Life-mending
pain healing
the World of God
is soul revealing!

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2 Timothy 3:16

“All scripture is given
by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof,
for correction,
for instruction
in righteousness:”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Dwelling On God’s Word ~

Let the words of Jesus,
teach you how to be wise
let them dwell in your heart
and your mind they’ll advise.

Let His words reflect,
daily in your attitude
for they are full of grace
joy, hope and gratitude.

Let Jesus’ life become,
one you are willing to live
for it will bring you peace
as you learn how to forgive.

Let us come together,
with our thankful hymns
let the melody of our words
reflect our love for Him.

Let the words of Jesus,
inspire in all of us . . .
to share with all we know
why in God we do trust!

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Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one
another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing
with grace in your hearts
to the Lord.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

The Infallible Word of God ~

I believe God’s Word,
is completely infallible
every solitary word
every single syllable.

I believe God’s Word,
is Spirit inspired
and not one verse
should be retired.

I believe God’s Word,
in its entirety
that every chapter
has validity.

I believe God’s Word,
to be absolutely true
that not one Scripture
should be skewed.

I believe God’s word,
yes, I believe it all . . .
right from the beginning
down to the final roll call!

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2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given
by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Your Navigation Tool ~

When into your life,
a storm blows in
before it commences
to bring turmoil within.

Open up your Bible,
it will map out for you
how to maneuver
your way through.

When in deep waters,
uncharted, unknown
before the conditions
turn into a cyclone.

Your Bible is the tool,
to help you navigate
all the heavy swells
till the waters abate.

When into your life,
a storm blows through
use the Word of God
to calm and still you!

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Psalm 107:29

“He maketh the storm a calm,
so that the waves thereof
are still.”

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Hide and Seek ~

God has something.
He wants me to find . . .
so I’ll be seeking Him
with all my heart and mind.

I’ll diligently be pursuing,
what He has for me
though at this very moment
it’s not too clear to see.

It’s as if I am playing,
with Him hide and seek
so I’ll  search my Bible
until to me He speaks.

As I look for Him,
throughout His Word
all kinds of revelations
in my spirit are stirred.

Oh, the things,
God has for me to find
when I seek Him with . . .
all my heart, soul and mind!

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Deuteronomy 4:29

“But if from thence thou shalt
seek the Lord thy God,
thou shalt find him,
if thou seek him with
all thy heart and
with all thy soul.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

When Light Enters In ~

When you have faith,
Light enters in
when you have Light
you’ll have peace within.

When you have trust,
the Word will guide
when you’re Spirit lead
in God you’ll abide

When you have Truth,
you will find the Way
when the Life you follow
in the Word you’ll stay.

When understanding,
is something you need
the Word will clarify
just how to proceed.

When faith is released,
it ushers in the Light
releasing in you  . . .
God’s power and might!

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Psalm 119:130

“The entrance of thy words
giveth light; it giveth
understanding unto the simple.”

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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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Psalm 119:105

“Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”

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In The Garden of My Soul ~

In the garden of my soul,
God’s Word I have sown
I’ve tilled in just the truth
so no weeds can be grown.

I water it each day,
with the verses found within
I cultivate each of them
to train me to see my sin.

I nurture and work,
the scriptures I have read
so they will grow in my heart
not lay dormant in my head.

I gather different verses,
and their roots I combine
so grace and knowledge
can begin to intertwine.

In the garden of my soul,
God’s Word I’ve propagated
and each day I make sure
it is properly irrigated!

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2 Peter 3:18

“But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of
our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both
now and for ever. Amen.”

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Rx For The Soul ~

Lord, when I’m feeling down,
when I am sad and blue
I medicate myself . . .
on the loving things You do.

Your Word becomes the Rx,
for my heavy-laden soul
it cures my depression
my sadness it consoles.

When I’m feeling hopeless,
when I am discouraged
I take a shot of Your Word
knowing I’ll be encouraged.

I inject into me Your mercy,
shoot myself with Your grace
until feelings of desperation
I no longer hold or embrace.

Lord, when I’m feeling down,
when I need a dose of inspiration
I simple go to my Bible . . .
to get my daily inoculation!

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Proverbs 12:25

” Heaviness in the heart
of man maketh it stoop:
but a good word (and the Good News)
maketh it glad.”

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Carried Away ~

To Your Word Lord,
I will forever cleave
to the Life and Way
I will never leave.

To the false gospel,
I will not take heed
onto its heresies
my soul will not feed.

To Your ways Lord,
I’ll continue to obey
to the only true path
I’ll not be carried away.

To the false prophets,
I’ll refuse to listen
to their deceitfulness
I will not ever give in.

To Your Word Lord,
I’ll not be tossed from
to the one they distort
I’ll remain forever numb!

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Ephesians 4:14

“That we henceforth be no more children,
tossed to and fro, and carried about with
every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men,
and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie
in wait to deceive;”

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Deborah Ann Belka

New Year’s Resolutions ~

Now that the holidays,
are finished and over . . .
we’re ready to make up
our new plans, to go for.

So we write out our list,
of freshly made resolutions
arrange them out carefully
for their perfect executions.

We set out all determined,
to reach our new-born goals
but within the first months
we lose all our self-control.

So this year if you want,
to really get into shape . . .
then your new year plans
you will need to scrape.

For you don’t need a list,
of new things you should do
all you need is your Bible . . .
and a year to read it through!

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Romans 15:4

“For whatsoever things were written
aforetime were written for our learning,
that we through patience and comfort of
the scriptures might have hope.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Your Word Lord ~

Your Word Lord,
it is mighty powerful
it is commanding
it is boldly truthful.

It is alive and active,
it is full of energy
it is razor-sharp
for it pierces inwardly.

Your Word Lord,
it cuts to the core
it penetrates the soul
showing all You abhor.

It is always at work,
it obliterates the dark
it is jolting . . .
for it is raw and stark.

Your Word Lord,
it punctures the heart
it perforates the mind
separates the two apart.

It is discerning,
it conquers and divides
it sees those who have
its truth living inside.

Your Word Lord,
no one must ignore
for one day our lives . . .
to You, we’ll account for!

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Hebrews 4:12

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful,
 and sharper than any twoedged sword,
piercing even to the dividing asunder
of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart.

Neither is there any creature
that is not manifest in his sight:
but all things are naked
and opened unto the eyes
of him with whom we have to do.”

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Seeking God’s Counsel ~

When I need counsel,
when guidance I seek
I turn to God’s Word
then I let it speak.

For its full of wisdom,
so divinely conveyed
and I know it is God
who I need to obey.

His Word won’t cause,
me to go astray
for it reveals to me
the Life and the Way.

I trust where it leads,
I’m sure it will show
the righteous path
God wants me to go.

God’s Word is my compass,
its full of His direction
pointing me to my final
glorious destination!

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Psalm 73:24

“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel,
and afterward receive me to glory.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

A Verse A Day ~

A Verse a day,
will keep the devil away
a Word or two
will help restore and renew.

A Scripture thought,
will help when distraught
a Bible study plan
will lead and command.

A Verse a day,
will keep fear at bay
a Word or two
will power you through.

A Scripture learned,
will help when concerned
a Bible nearby
will keep Jesus close by.

A Verse a day,
is a daily must . . .
for it will direct you
in God, to always trust!

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Psalm 119:105

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

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The Tablet of My Heart ~

 Upon the tablet of my heart,
the Word of God I etch
for I know without His grace
I’d be a miserable wretch.

His Word reveals to me,
Light in its purest form
it exposes all my sin
the wickedness I perform.

In God’s Word I can find,
the true meaning of life
how to avoid being filled
with anxiety and strife.

His Word imparts wisdom,
it gives me understanding
it helps me from being . . .
to this world conforming.

On the tablet of my heart,
into my soul, I’ve engraved
God’s Word, grace and mercy
to remind me why it is I’m saved.

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Proverbs 3:3

” Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:
bind them about thy neck;
write them upon the table of thine heart:

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The Pure Word of God ~

Lord, give me the Word,
in its true and pure form
I want to hear how it can
still change and transform.

I don’t want it altered,
distorted in any way
I don’t want to listen to
the polluted one of today.

I want to hear the Word,
talk to me about my sin
I want to know with You
the battles ours to win.

I don’t want it watery,
diluted or thinned down
I don’t want it weakened
by changing all the nouns.

Lord, give me the Word,
in its true and pure form
You know the one I mean . . .
for lives, it can transform!

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Proverbs 30:5

“Every word of God is pure:”

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The Living Fountain ~

When my soul is parched,
from all the weariness . . .
when my heart cries out
enough ~ to the dreariness.

I go to the Living Fountain,
sip from the Word of hope
praying all the while . . .
Lord, give me strength to cope.

The Word’s spoken by Jesus,
are the streams of eternal life
as they ebb and flow within
they decrease my inner strife.

Anything from my Savior,
is all I need to satisfy . . .
the thirst of this drained soul
just one Word ~ will gratify.

When my soul is parched,
from all the  dreariness . . .
I read my Bible, so Jesus
can quench the weariness!

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John 4:14

“But whosoever drinketh of the water
that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him
shall be in him a well of water
springing up into everlasting life.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Strength Training ~

Some people pump iron,
some go to the gym
some lift heavy weights
just to stay trim.

Some people run miles,
some walk for hours
some use machines
to get all their power.

The only thing I lift,
weighs less than a pound
but, oh what strength . . .
there is to be found.

I don’t need to exercise,
or even break a sweat
I don’t have to work out
nor side cramps do I get.

I just pick up my Bible,
for my strength training
and in the Word I find . . .
power ~ life-changing!

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Psalm 119:28

“My soul melteth for heaviness:
strengthen thou me according unto thy word.”

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My Inspiration ~

Lord, when I study the Word,
I’m filled with inspiration
for it opens up to me . . .
thought for contemplation.

I see that You desire,
for me, to seek Your will
I can see my objective
is learning to be still.

I see You have a purpose,
for me, so many plans
I see that I must leave
everything in Your hands.

I see that You aim,
to renew me each day
I see that I must seek
the truth, light and way.

I see that You endeavor,
for me, to finish the race
I see that I need to grow
daily in Your love and grace!

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2 Timothy 3:16-17

” All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

I Will Praise God’s Word ~

I will praise God’s Word,
for its powerful and true
in God’s Word, I will trust
in everything I do.

I will behold its wisdom,
it will be my guiding light
the lamp that directs me
whether it be, day or night.

I will praise God’s Word,
I will hold it in high regard
for it will not let me down
its truth, I will not discard.

I will cling to its promise,
to give me, mighty power
I will claim its strength
my every waking hour.

I will praise God’s Word,
for it’s in God, I  believe
other gospels will only  . . .
mislead and deceive!

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Psalm 56:10

“In God will I praise his word:
in the Lord will I praise his word.”

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I Delight In His Word ~

My faith in God keeps growing,
it’s getting sturdier everyday
for, I delight myself in His Word
no matter the time of day.

The Word of God is nourishment,
day or night, it makes me strong
it brings refreshment to my soul
wherever I go, I take it along.

There is a continuous renewal,
flowing right out of my Bible
daily there’s a Godly influence
no matter my burden or my trial.

I can see the fruit of growth,
maturing right inside of me
no matter the time of the season
I know in God’s Word, I need to be.

My faith in God keeps growing,
for day and night, I meditate . . .
I delight myself in His Word
when on the Bible, I vegetate!

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Psalm 1:2

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord;
and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”

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