Your Rapturous Love ~

Thank You Jesus,
for Your rapturous love
to me it’s like . . .
a taste of heaven above.

It anoints me with,
a hopeful tranquility
gives my faith
a buoyant stability.

Thank You Jesus,
for Your gentle ease
to me it’s like . . .
a perfumed breeze.

It refreshes me with,
a jubilant thankfulness
gives my trust
a humble gratefulness.

Thank You Jesus,
for being God’s sweet savour
for without Your sacrifice . . .
I would have no Savior!

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Ephesians 5:2

“And walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us,
and hath given himself for us
an offering and a sacrifice
to God for a
sweetsmelling savour.”

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Steadfast Love ~

God’s love is steadfast,
it is firm and unyielding
it’s constant and resolute
for it is unwavering.

God’s love never changes,
it’s unflinching and unmovable
it is undeterred and dead set
for it is unshakable.

God’s love is relentless,
it is decisive and unfailing
it is unfaltering and steady
for it is unchanging.

God’s love is fervent,
it’s passionate and untiring
it is sincere and relentless
for it is unwearying.

God’s love is steadfast,
it is devoted and dedicated
it is focused and committed
it can never be exaggerated!

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Jeremiah 31:3

“The Lord hath appeared
of old unto me, saying,
Yea, I have loved thee
with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness
have I drawn thee.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Just Because ~

Tell someone you love them,
just because . . .
let them see your appreciation
just because.

You don’t need to buy a gift,
or a card from a store
just tell someone how much
them you cherish and adore.

Tell someone you love them,
just because . . .
let them see you truly care
just because.

You don’t need a special day,
to show them your affection
everyday you can make
this your heartfelt confession.

Tell someone you love them,
just because . . . .
for Jesus loved us first
just because!

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 1 John 4:19

We love him,
because
he first loved us.

John 13:34-35

“A new commandment I give unto you,
That ye love one another; as I have
loved you, that ye also love one another.

By this shall all men know that
ye are my disciples, if ye have
love one to another.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

In God’s Holy Presence ~

In God’s holy presence,
there’s joy in its fullness
pleasures circulating
His everlasting goodness.

There is peace and hope,
a spreading of refreshing
an ongoing revolving
of life-changing blessings.

In God’s holy presence,
there’s mercy restoring
upon the Holy Spirit’s
heart filling outpouring.

There’s an internal calm,
an outgoing of favor
the ongoing flowing
of grace from a Savior.

In God’s holy presence,
here and above . . .
there’s an effortless flow
of steadfast love!

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Psalm 16:11

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.”

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Stay In Love With God ~

Stay in love with God,
do not run off
at Jesus’ grace
do not mock or scoff.

Stay enthralled with God,
pray to Him each day
ask Him to lead you
on the righteous way.

Stay in touch with God,
read the Word He’s given
so that it will remind you
just why you are forgiven.

Stay smitten with God,
let Him hear your praise
keep your worship for Him
searing and ablaze.

Stay in love with God,
don’t let worldly strife
keep you from having . . .
with Jesus eternal life!

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Luke 10:27

“And he answering said,
Thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul,
and with all thy strength,
and with all thy mind;
and thy neighbour as thyself.”

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My True Love ~

I searched this world over,
but true love I found not
for there is none greater
than the one for me God’s got.

I sought wide and far,
for love that was forgiving
but love unconditional
no one was giving.

I looked high and low,
scanned about everywhere
but real love like God’s . . .
wasn’t to be found anywhere.

I scoured deep and broad,
scraped down into the barrel
but all I came up with
was love cold and sterile.

I searched and I searched,
for my one true love . . .
and I found it only comes
from God up above!

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1 John 3:1

“Behold, what manner of love
the Father hath bestowed upon us,
that we should be called
the sons of God: therefore
the world knoweth us not,
because it knew him not.”

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God’s Immeasurable Love ~

God’s love for me,
is unfathomable . . .
for, His love for me
is immeasurable.

 His love rises,
higher than the sky
it goes further than . . .
any space shuttle can fly.

God’s  love for me
is unbelievable . . .
for, His love for me
is undeniable.

His love goes deeper,
than the ocean’s floor
it goes further than . . .
any miner can dig for ore.

God’s love for me
is unexplainable . . .
for, His love for me
is unconceivable.

His love is wider,
than the whole universe
it goes further than . . .
any light the stars can disperse.

There’s nothing about me,
that is lovable . . .
yet, God’s love for me
is unstoppable!

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Ephesians 3:17-18

“That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith;
that ye, being rooted
and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is
the breadth, and length,
and depth, and height;

 

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Deborah Ann Belka

May God Smile On You Today ~

 

May the Lord today,
shine His face on you
with rays of peace
upon the morning new.

May He bless you,
with joy and gladness
so today you can find
in Him, your happiness.

May the Lord today,
put hope in your heart
may He restore your faith
upon the new day start.

May He bless you,
with His grace and favor
so all of His goodness
you will come to savor.

May the Lord today,
smile down on you
with rays of His love
upon your heart anew!

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Numbers 6:25

“The Lord make his face
shine upon thee,
and be gracious unto thee:”

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The Scope of God’s Love ~

If I had a microscope,
I know I couldn’t see
just how humongous
Jesus’ love is for me.

If I had a telescope,
I know I couldn’t see
just how massive
Jesus’ love is for me.

If I had a periscope,
I know I couldn’t see
just how fathomless
Jesus’ love is for me.

If I had a spectroscope,
I know I couldn’t see
just how magnificent
Jesus’ love is for me.

If I had a depth finder,
I know I couldn’t see
a deeper love than the one
Jesus has for me!

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Ephesians 3:17-19

“That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith;
that ye, being rooted
and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend
with all saints what is
the breadth, and length,
and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ,
which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled
with all the fulness of God.

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Deborah Ann Belka

Eternal Love ~

Every day God shows,
to us His undying love
every day He showers
His mercies from above.

Every day God says,
child I love you
every day His grace
makes everything new.

Every day God gives,
us His loving solace
every day His peace
is perfect and flawless.

Every day God tends,
to us with loving care
every day He offers us
our burdens to bear.

Every day God sends,
blessings from above
every day He showers us
with His eternal love!

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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

Slow To Anger ~

Slow to anger,
forgives swiftly
God our Father
loves us fiercely.

Patiently merciful,
favor unending
God’s compassion
for us is unrelenting.

Goodness ample,
grace abounding
God’s love for us
is perfectly astounding.

Peace abundant,
kindness plentiful
God gives hope
to the pitiful.

Slow to anger,
pursues persistently
God loves us . . .
unconditionally!

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Psalm 103:8

“The Lord is merciful
and gracious,
slow to anger,
and plenteous in mercy.”

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An Apple In God’s Eye ~

An apple in God’s eye,
to Him I am a treasure
He loves me with a love
that I cannot measure.

Precious in His sight,
more valuable than gold
on my soul He keeps
an everlasting hold.

Wonderful things for me,
my Father has in store
when Jesus I finally meet
upon heaven’s shore.

Peace everlasting,
bliss like none I’ve known
one day all His glory
on me will be shone.

An apple in God’s eye,
precious in His sight
more valuable than gold
much to my delight!

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Psalm 37:11

“But the meek shall
inherit the earth;
and shall delight
themselves in
the abundance
of peace.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Unfailing Love ~

If you are looking,
for unfailing love
then all you need
is to look above.

For God has sent,
the love of His Son
to fill the hearts
of everyone.

Jesus’ love for you,
is like no other kind
for it brings hope
and peace of mind.

His love is everlasting,
it never runs dry
He loves you so much
He was willing to die.

If you are looking,
for a love that’s ceaseless
then all you have to do . . .
is look to Jesus!

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Psalm 13:5

“But I have trusted in thy mercy;
my heart shall rejoice
in thy salvation.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

 

Oh, To Know the Love ~

Oh, to know the love of God,
and the peace in all things
is to understand the grace
of what a dying Savior brings.

Oh, to know the love of God,
that forgives us of our sin
is to understand the mercy
that flows from deep within.

Oh, to know the love of God,
and the promise of eternal life
is to understand the compassion
it took to end mankind’s strife.

Oh, to know the love of God,
that heals, restores and renews
is to understand the promises
flowing throughout the Good News.

Oh, to know the love of God,
that one cannot earn or buy
is to come understand
why Jesus . . .  had to die!

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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

A Universal Love ~

God’s love is universal,
it has no boundaries
it encircles the globe
girds all countries.

God’s love is unmerited,
no man is deserving
but, His mercy for all
He’s always reserving.

God’s love is unchanging,
He has always loved us
He wants all of mankind
to give Him their trust.

God’s love is eternal,
everlasting it is . . .
His heart’s true desire
is to make everyone His.

God’s love is awaiting,
for man to embrace . .
the love of His Son
and the gift of His grace!

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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

God’s Love Is Perfect ~

God’s love is a perfect love,
for it has been proven . . .
since the beginning of time
it’s been actively movin’.

It is the purest form of love,
it has no ulterior motive
it is a most powerful love
it’s never toxic or corrosive.

God’s love is a patient love,
it is oh, so slow to anger
it is a protective love
it’ll keep you out of danger.

It is a providing love,
it meets our every need
it is a guiding love
it directs and it leads.

God’s love is a perfect love,
it’s proven to be everlasting
in Jesus, it’s a complete love
and it’s ours for the asking!

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1 John 4:10

“Herein is love, not that we loved God,
but that he loved us, and sent his Son
to be the propitiation for our sins.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

The Love of Jesus ~

The love of Jesus,
baffles my mind
for it’s a love like
no other I can find.

I can’t understand,
the enormity of it
but, I know for me
Jesus is a perfect fit.

The love of Jesus,
is so hard to explain
for, it’s so immense
too hard to contain.

I cannot grasp,
its total completeness
but, I know for sure
it’s full of forgiveness.

The love of Jesus,
is hard to dispel . . .
for, it lives in the hearts
of all who let Him dwell.

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Ephesians 3:17-19

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith;
that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend with all saints what is
the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

God’s Love is Perfect ~

Perfect love removes,
every doubt and fear
it wants all our concerns
so to God we’ll stay near.

Perfect love erases,
worries harmful effects
for, our hearts it always
shelters and protects.

Perfect love takes away,
needless fret and unrest
it wants our anxiety
so with it we’ll be blessed.

Perfect love eliminates,
pride, lust and greed
for, love that is perfect . . .
fulfills our every need.

Perfect love removes,
every qualm and misgiving
for, God’s perfect love  . . .
is merciful and forgiving!

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1 John 4:18

“There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth
is not made perfect in love.”

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The Vastness of God’s Love ~

Lord, how can I explain,
the vastness of Your love
it’d be as hard as counting
all the stars that shine above.

For in my human mind,
I cannot begin to understand
how the greatness of Your love
over the universe can span.

Lord, how can I explain,
all the reasons You love me
it’d be as hard as measuring
all the water in every sea.

For in my human heart,
I cannot begin to comprehend
the magnitude of Your love
that seems to have no end.

Lord, how can I explain,
what I have never felt before
it’d be as hard as numbering
all the sand upon, every shore!

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Ephesians 3:18-19

“May be able to comprehend with all saints
what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”

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God Loves Us ~

We pick the daisy’s petals,
to see if we’re loved or not
we wish upon a star . . .
hoping our dreams are caught.

We rub a rabbit’s foot,
hoping love comes our way
we kiss a toad in hopes . . .
it turns into a prince one day.

We toss a penny in a well,
wishing love will finally come
we cross our fingers in hope
our heart-strings it will strum.

We look for the golden key,
to open our heart’s lonely door
we seek the rainbow’s end
hoping true love we will score.

We pick the daisy’s petals,
to see if we’re loved or not
but, we know God loves us . . .
for our lives, Jesus bought!

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John 15:13

“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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There He Is ~

There He is . . .
I knew He’d be there for me
I knew if I called out to Him
there He, would surely be.

There He is . . .
His arms are open wide
calling me to come to Him
to put faith, in my stride.

There He is . . .
yes, Jesus is right here
reaching out His hands
beckoning, for me to near.

There He is . . .
calling out to me, my name
letting me know my fears
His perfect love will tame.

There He is . . .
do you see Jesus too?
All you have to do is look
He is waiting there for you!

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1 John 4:18

“There is no fear in love.
But perfect love drives out fear,
because fear has to do with punishment.
The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

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Free Love ~

 

God’s love is free of charge,
there are no strings attached
there’s nothing you need to do
there are no works attached.

God’s love is unconditional,
it doesn’t matter who you are
God loves you whether to Him
you are near, aloof, or far.

God’s love is sacrificial,
He gave His only begotten Son
not just to a few chosen . . .
but to each and everyone.

God’s love is accessible,
to anyone who will believe
~ Jesus died for their sins ~
forgiveness they will receive.

God’s love is nonjudgmental,
He wishes not one soul to perish
eternal life He offers all
if Jesus, you love and cherish.

God’s love is free of charge,
there are no strings attached
the liberation of His grace . . .
in the world, is still unmatched!

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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

My One True Love ~

Jesus, You are my Valentine
my first love and friend
You are my heart’s desire
my soul mate to the end.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,
every day of every year
You sweeten up my life
bring to it hope and cheer.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,
my one and only true love
I cannot wait till we meet
in heaven, one day above.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,
Your grace is my eternal gift
only lasting love like this . . .
can bring my spirit such a lift.

Jesus, You are my Valentine,
I know I am Yours too . . .
for there is no greater love
then the one I found in You!

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Song of Solomon 2:4

“He brought me to the banqueting house,
and his banner over me was love.”

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TLC Needed ~

Lord, I’m in need,
of some TLC . . .
so I asking You
to send some to me.

You see now-a-days,
it’s so hard to find
I don’t think it’s on
other people’s mind.

Everyone’s so busy,
doing what they do
I’m beginning to believe
they just forgot how to.

Maybe they don’t remember,
how to dispense it out
I may be wrong . . .
but, I still got my doubts.

Lord, I’m in need,
of some TLC . . .
and I know You have
plenty of it for me!

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1 John 4:16

“And we have known and believed
the love that God hath to us.
God is love; and he that dwelleth
in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

The Mystery of God’s Love ~

Lord, I cannot illustrate,
the mystery of Your love
for it rises higher than the moon
hanging onto the skies above.

I cannot measure it,
not the distance or the length
I cannot grasp it . . .
not its power or its strength.

I cannot calculate it,
not the width or the depth
I cannot fathom it . . .
without holding in my breath.

I cannot explain it,
not how far or how near
I cannot clarify it . . .
though I can feel it here.

I cannot imagine it,
beyond what my eyes can see
and yet I am amazed . . .
to infinity ~ You love me.

Lord, I cannot illustrate.
Your lovingkindess from above
but, I know I cannot live  . . .
without Your everlasting love!

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Jeremiah 31:3

“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me,
saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an
everlasting love: therefore
with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”

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Deborah Ann Belka