For Every Beginning ~

For every beginning,
there must be an end
just like a rainbow . . .
must have a bend.

But, He who has begun,
a good work in you
will be there to help
and see you through.

For what He begins,
will not fade away
what He has started
He’ll complete one day.

His love set in motion,
is constant and true
He’ll never cease
taking care of you.

His comfort is steady,
to soothe and to ease
He is always eager
to satisfy and please.

His hope is ceaseless,
forever it goes on
just like a new day . . .
must have a dawn.

His faithfulness persists,
no matter the season
He’ll always forgive you
no matter the reason.

His gentle, kind mercies,
are eternally bound
forever they comfort
they are yours to be found.

His truth sets us free,
from Satan’s deception
and He’ll liberate us all
on the Day of Redemption.

For those who endure,
will be saved to the end
for Jesus has promised
to be our eternal friend.

So, give your life to Jesus,
and you’ll find perfect rest
just like the sun . . .
must set in the west!

~~~~~

Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing,
that he which hath begun a good work
in you will perform it until the day of
Jesus Christ:”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Lord, Be Good To Me ~

Lord, be good to me,
as I’m waiting for You
be compassionate until
You show me what to do.

Make me strong Lord,
as I’m trusting You
give me courage until
this storm I’m through.

Lord, be gracious to me,
as I’m waiting for You
be merciful to me until
I have a clear view.

Give me patience Lord,
keep me faithful to You
give me discernment until
I know what is true.

Lord, be good to me,
as I wait upon You . . .
give me diligence until
You tell me what to do!

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Psalm 145:8-9

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion;
slow to anger,
and of great mercy.

The Lord is good to all:
and his tender mercies
are over all his works.

Psalm 118:1

O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good: because his
mercy endureth for ever.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A World Changing ~

Lord, in a world changing,
where nothing stays the same
You’ve remained faithful . . . .
when I call upon Your name.

Each day is so different,
with so much being altered
but, Your unfailing mercies
never disappoint or falter.

Lord, in a world shifting,
everything looks so strange
but, Your steadfast love
I know will never change.

Too many people today,
are making concessions
but, Your trustworthiness
I never have to question.

Lord, in a world changing,
as it spins out of control
Your faithfulness remains . . .
the anchor of my soul!

~~~~~~~~

Malachi 3:6

“For I am the Lord,
I change not”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Is Never-Failing ~

God is never-failing,
He’s always on the ready
to supply you with strength
to keep your faith steady.

He will not let you down,
when you need His power
more of it He will give
no matter what the hour.

God is always faithful,
His promise to us carries
how He will be with us
as long as He tarries.

He will never leave,
forsake us He will not
we can count on Him
no matter what our lot.

God is unfailing,
He wants for us His best
and upon His grace
is where we find our rest!

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Philippians 4.19

But my God shall supply
all your need according
to his riches in glory by
Christ Jesus.

Joshua 23:14

And, behold, this day I am going
the way of all the earth: and ye
know in all your hearts and in
all your souls, that not one thing
hath failed of all the good things
which the Lord your God spake
concerning you; all are come to
pass unto you, and not one thing
hath failed thereof.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

How Great Is His Faithfulness ~

Are you hurting deep within,
is your heart inside breaking
is the pain so very real . . .
that you can’t stop shaking?

Are you feeling depressed,
weary, fearful and anxious
are your insides all jittery
from being overly nervous?

Are you wanting relief,
do you need to be consoled
are you looking for peace
from arms ready to enfold?

Well God’s faithfulness,
is the absolute greatest . . .
He can take a heavy heart
and make it feel weightless!

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Lamentations 3:22-23

“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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Hand Of Faithfulness ~

God’s hand of faithfulness,
can be seen in my life
though the times of rest
and those full of strife.

He held on to me,
with His merciful hand
as He revealed to me
what was for me His plan.

God’s hand of faithfulness,
led and guided me
through the days of peace
and those angry as a sea.

He wrote my name,
on His palm He inscribed
His promise to me
to always be at my side.

God’s hand of faithfulness,
has always been loyal
through the good times
throughout all my trials!

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1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore
under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time:

Isaiah 49:16

Behold, I have graven thee
upon the palms of my hands;
thy walls are continually before me.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Sees and Knows ~

God sees us,
He observes from afar
He sees us . . .
no matter where we are.

He sees our condition,
He watches from above
He sees our struggles
through the lens of His love.

God knows us,
He gets how we feel
He knows us . . .
whether we’re well or ill.

He knows our hearts,
He understands our grief
so He sends us showers
of His mercy for our relief.

God sees us,
He knows more than we do
that is why He is always
watching over me and you!

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2 Chronicles 16:9a

For the eyes of the Lord
run to and fro throughout
the whole earth, to shew
himself strong in the behalf
of them whose heart is
perfect toward him.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Nothing Can Move Me ~

Nothing can move me,
no gale can blow me away
no storm can overtake me . . .
or cause me to go astray.

No cloud is too menacing,
no tempest can take me down
no burst of wind can take
the faith in Jesus I’ve found.

No downpour can blind side me,
no squall is too big of a deluge
no turbulence can carry me off
for, Jesus is my Rock and Refuge.

No lightning or thunder strike,
no bolt can knock me to the ground
no cloudburst is so overwhelming
that in Jesus I can’t rebound.

Nothing can move me,
no storm, no gale, no bolt, no gust
will take from me the faith I have
for, with my life it’s Jesus I trust!

~~~~~~~

Psalm 16:8

“I have set the Lord always before me:
because he is at my right hand,
I shall not be moved.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Has His Eyes On You ~

God has His eyes on you,
it delights Him to find
sheep who trust in Him
with whole heart and mind.

He’s always watching you,
He never loses sight of
those who delight in Him
and rejoice in His love.

God searches you out,
knows just where you are
from Him He won’t let you
get too distant or far.

If you should wander off,
He will look far and wide
for, there is not a sheep
who from Him can hide.

God is always tending,
to His sheep’s whereabouts
if one should get lost . . .
He will go scout them out!

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Ezekiel 34:11

For thus saith the Lord God;
Behold, I, even I, will both
search my sheep,
and seek them out.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Is Always Searching ~

God is always moving,
looking all around . . .
looking to find hearts
He can turn around.

He’s on the look out,
searching far and wide
from His eyes no one
can run away or hide.

God is always active,
looking here and there
looking to find hearts
to give Him their care.

He is on the watch,
be it night or day
to lead back hearts
that have gone astray.

God is always exploring,
searching and pursuing
for the hearts and minds
in need of His renewing!

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1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord
are over the righteous,
and his ears are open
unto their prayers:
but the face of the Lord
is against them that do evil.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Doesn’t Sleep ~

God doesn’t sleep,
nor catches forty-winks
His eyes are always open
they never even blink.

He’s constantly aware,
attentive and watchful
His attitude towards us
is so ever thoughtful.

God doesn’t snooze,
nor nap, like a cat
His eyes are upon us
wherever we are at.

His vision never clouds,
He sees things perfectly
He watches over us
with a gaze intensely.

God doesn’t sleep,
slumber He does not
forever He keeps us  . . .
in His every thought!

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Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord
are in every place,
beholding the evil
and the good.

Psalm 121:3-4

He will not suffer thy foot
to be moved: he that keepeth
thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth
Israel shall neither
slumber nor sleep.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Faithfully God Sends ~

Faithfully God sends,
new mercy each day
lovingly He shines
a light on our way.

Diligently God provides,
for our every need
gently green pastures
He sends us to feed.

Generously God gives,
guidance when asked
openly He bestows
strength for the task.

Dependably God grants,
the power to trust
trustingly He watches
over each of us.

Faithfully God comforts,
with His grace lovingly
kindly He bestows . . .
new mercies tenderly!

~~~~~~~~~~

Lamentations 3:22-23

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.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

When God’s Silent ~

Is it God who is silent,
or am I just not hearing . . .
that tiny whispered breath
of the Holy Spirit stirring?

Is it God who is distant,
or am I the one far away . . .
is it why His influence
cannot rest on me today?

Is it God who is quiet,
or am I way too active . . .
to let the Holy Spirit
take my thoughts captive?

Is it God, who is still,
or am I not taking note . . .
is it why His small voice
seems so far and remote?

Is it God who is silent,
or am I just too into me
is that why dear Father . . .
You’re not hearing my plea?

~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 22:2

O my God,
I cry in the day time,
 but thou hearest not;
and in the night season,
and am not silent.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

God Is Ever Mindful ~

God is ever mindful,
for each one of us He cares
He bows His ears to hear
our petitions and our prayers.

He blesses us with answers,
grants our heart’s desires
showing our delight to Him
He something He admires.

God is ever mindful,
He watches after each of us
He grants to us the faith
to believe in Him and trust.

He gives us the directions,
to live a peaceful life
He uses His own Word
to guide us away from strife.

God is ever mindful,
He blessed us with His Son
to prove His love is . . .
for each and everyone!

~~~~~~~~~~

 Psalm 115:12

The Lord hath been mindful of us:
he will bless us;

John 3:16

For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day ~02.11.20~

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From The Poem: In The Lord’s House

 

Snippet of The Day ~02.10.20~

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From The Poem: Every Hair Numbered

 

I’ll Never Forsake You ~

I’ll never leave or forsake you,
for you I will always care . . .
I understand your feelings
how much you have to bear.

I’ll never leave or quit on you,
I am always for you near by
I know what you’ve been through
in My bottle are the tears you cry.

I’ll never leave or desert you,
even when you think I’m far away
I know each step you have taken
I have been with you all the way.

I’ll never leave or give up on you,
even though you feel I’m not there
I’m always watching out for you
I have gone with you everywhere.

I’ll never leave or forsake you,
all your thoughts I know and see
I’m always here to listen to you . . .
now can you say the same ~ for Me?

~~~~~~~~~~~

John 10:27

“My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them,
and they follow me”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day ~12.05.19~

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From The Poem: Even If

 

Snippet of The Day ~12.02.19

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From The Poem: The Promise Keeper

 

God Is Ever Present ~

God is ever present,
He is ever near
that is why you don’t . . .
have anything to fear.

Leave you He will not,
by you He will always stay
that is why you need . . .
to trust Him every day.

God is in every place,
He too is every where
He is above and below
with you He is right there.

Depart from you He won’t,
take leave from you He will not
that is why you must . . .
believe in Him with all you got.

God is right there with you,
with me He is here too . . .
He has promised both of us
never to leave or forsake you!

~~~~~~~

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be
without covetousness;
and be content with such
things as ye have: for he
hath said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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Deborah Ann Belka

A Future Homecoming ~

Father, thank You for the mercy,
each day on me You bestow
thank You for the kindness
that to me You daily show.

Thank You for the grace,
and the love of a Savior
thank You for showering me
with Your pity and favor.

Father thank You for the hope,
each day that I receive
thank You for the faith
helping me hourly to believe.

Thank You for the trust,
I’ve put into Your Son and You
for without it I don’t know
what in this world I would do.

Father thank You for the peace,
today’s and what’s forthcoming
thank You for the promise . . .
of a future homecoming!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 107:1

O give thanks unto the Lord,
for he is good: for his mercy
endureth for ever.

John 14:2
“In my Father’s house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

The Giver Of All Things Good~

Everyday is a gift from God,
a present for us to unfold
the blessings of His splendor
in the green pastures of His fold.

It is there where we will find,
a Shepherd to lead us
into valleys peaceful
filled with strength, faith and trust.

Everyday is a gift from God,
a treasure for us to explore
the bounty of His goodness
to soak in and to absorb.

It is there where we will find,
all that is good and perfect
coming from the Father of lights
for us daily on which to reflect.

Everyday is a gift to us,
from the Giver of all things
a treasure trove of blessings
that each new morning brings!

James 1.17

“Every good gift and every
perfect gift is from above,
and cometh down from the
Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Draw Nigh Lord ~

Draw nigh Lord,
to those who are in need
for You in their lives
to guide and lead.

Come closer Lord,
to those calling out
for Your truth
instead of their doubt.

Move nearer Lord,
into the lives of those
needing their nerves
for You to compose.

Pull in Lord,
those who’ve gone astray
show them again
the Truth, Life and Way.

Drawn nigh Lord,
come close and near
pull those deeper into You
till they no longer fear!

~~~~~~~

James 4:8

“Draw nigh to God,
and he will draw nigh to you.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Faithful and True ~

God is faithful,
fiercely loyal and true
and He wants to make
a believer out of you.

He wants to make you,
a branch on His vine
He wants to call you
a dear child of mine.

God is merciful,
tender, loving and kind
He wants your heart
and His to align.

He wants to give you,
peace unimaginable
He wants you to know
hope is obtainable.

God is gracious,
forgiving and yielding
there’s much He can do
with a soul that’s willing!

~~~~~~

1 Timothy 2:4

“Who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Every Hair By Number ~

If God calls,
each star by their name
would He not for His children
do the very same?

If God feeds,
the birds on the fly
would He not for His children
their daily needs supply?

If God considers,
all the lilies of the field
would He not for His children
be their protective shield?

If God knows,
when a sparrows about to fall
would He not for His children
hear them when they call?

If God keeps,
each creature in His sight
would He not for His children
lead them with His light?

If God counts,
every hair by number
then we as His children . . .
these question needn’t ponder!

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Luke 12:7

But even the very hairs
of your head are all numbered.
Fear not therefore:
ye are of more value
than many sparrows.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Hopefully, Joyful ~

Lord, once again
You proved to be faithful
and once again to You
I am truly grateful.

For, You have taught me,
how to cast my cares
onto You with my pleas
and my thankful prayers.

Lord, once again,
You proved to be trusting
and to my aide today
You faithfully came rushing.

You assured me,
for me You’d be here
to ease all my anxiety
and alleviate my fear.

Lord, once again,
You proved to be loyal
tis why today . . .
I’m hopefully, joyful!

~~~~~~

Romans 12:12

“Rejoicing in hope;
patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer;”

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Deborah Ann Belka

The Reflections of My Soul ~

The reflections of my soul,
run long and deep . . .
I can see each time into it
God’s mercy began to seep.

I can remember the times,
when lost, was my direction
how God took me back
without any hesitation.

I can recall the episodes,
when my faith was bleak
how God gave me strength
knowing I was weak.

I can recollect the moments,
when I felt so all alone
how God directed me
to keeps my eyes on His throne.

I can call back to my mind,
the bouts of doubt and fear
how God reminded me
He was still close and near.

The reflections of my soul,
run long and deep . . .
as I think of God’s faithfulness
I can’t help but weep!

~~~~~

Psalm 77:11

“I will remember the works
of the Lord:
surely I will remember
thy wonders of old.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

My Cup Is Never Empty ~

My cup is never empty,
is it full to the brim
with wonderful thoughts
of starting today with Him.

For I am filled,
with all of God’s goodness
as I have found my true rest
in His mercy and forgiveness.

My cup is running over,
it’s never half gone
for I fill it each day
with the Light of the Son.

If I were to need a refill,
of God’s grace and love
all I ever have to do . . .
is look to the heaven above.

Is your cup ready,
to be filled with peace
then today make sure . . .
for your Bible you reach!

~~~~~~

Psalm 23:5

“My cup runneth over.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

The Promise Keeper ~

Promise Keeper,
that is what God is
for He always does
just what He says.

Faithful and True,
to His Word He sticks
He doesn’t waiver
stays with the script.

Trustworthy and Solvent,
He’ll end what He began
all will become new
upon His command.

Sovereign and Free,
to do as He must
He’ll be the Judge
for everything unjust.

Promise Keeper,
that is who God is . . .
tis why it’s so important
to do as He says!

~~~~~~

Deuteronomy 7:9

“Know therefore that the Lord thy God,
he is God, the faithful God, which
keepeth covenant and mercy with them
that love him and keep his commandments
to a thousand generations;

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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!

~~~~~~~~

Lamentations 3:22-23

“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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Forget Not ~

Forget not the Lord,
nor His many benefits
forget not His ways
nor to them to submit.

Forget not to trust,
Him for all things
forget not to reap
the joy He brings.

Forget not to live,
in His presence
forget not to be
meek and pleasant.

Forget not the hope,
nor His perfect will
forget not to wait
remember to be still.

Forget not the mercy,
in all of its wonder
forget not His love
in all of its splendor.

Forget not the Lord,
His graces obtain
forget not the time
He’ll come again!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 78:7

“That they might set their hope in God,
and not forget the works of God, but
keep his commandments:”

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Deborah Ann Belka