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From The Poem: If Perfect Love
In the eye of the Beholder,
you are a precious thing . . .
that is why He protects you
under His almighty wings.
For you are the object,
of His undying affection
forgotten you’ll be not
nor will you face rejection.
In the eye of the Beholder,
an apple to Him you are
that is why He promises
from you He is never far.
The mercy He has for you,
nothing could ever sever
and so He shelters you
underneath His feathers.
In the eye of the Beholder,
you are to Him a treasure
He loves you with a love . . .
without limit or measure!
~~~~~
Are not five sparrows sold
for two farthings, and not
one of them is forgotten
before God?
But even the very hairs of
your head are all numbered.
Fear not therefore: ye are of
more value than many sparrows.
Keep me as the
apple of the eye,
hide me under
the shadow of thy wings,
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No greater love than this,
that Jesus would die for me
no greater Friend . . .
in this world will I ever see.
No greater love will come,
then the one He freely gives
no greater joy . . .
knowing my Savior lives.
No greater love is there,
from a Father to a Son
no greater promise . . .
His will shall been done.
No greater love will I find,
then the one Jesus gives
no greater hope . . .
knowing my sins He forgives.
No greater love than this,
to the world from their King
no greater comfort . .
then the peace He will bring!
~~~~~~~
“For God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him
should not perish but have
everlasting life.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
No matter what,
you are loved
by our Father
up above.
There is nothing,
that you might do
that could make Him
stop loving you.
No matter what,
His back He won’t turn
He will celebrate
when you return.
He is merciful,
full of patience
He is beyond
more than gracious.
No matter what,
your Father loves you
so He sent His Son
to prove how true!
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But God commendeth his love
toward us,
in that, while we were
yet sinners,
Christ died for us.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
God’s love is amazing,
flaming and blazing
effortlessly impressive
active and aggressive.
God’s love is perfect,
ideal and flawless
impeccably complete
honed and faultless.
God’s love is awesome,
sincere and solemn
rapturously showered
propelled and powered.
God’s love is everlasting,
outreaching and broadcasting
unceasingly unremitting
engaging and committing.
God’s love is exceptional,
fair, just and equable
God’s love to everyone
is readily accessible!
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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.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Abiding in God’s love,
is something you must do
now that the Holy Spirit
lives inside of you.
For, He has called you,
to walk in all His ways
and when you step out
His love you must display.
Abiding in God’s love,
is a choice you need to make
your past attitudes
you will need now to forsake.
For He has called you,
into a fruitful living
so that you will learn
the meaning of forgiving.
Abiding in God’s love,
we all need to do . . .
for Father we know
it brings glory to You!
~~~~~~~
If ye abide in me, and my words
abide in you, ye shall ask what
ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Herein is my Father glorified,
that ye bear much fruit;
so shall ye be my disciples.
As the Father hath loved me,
so have I loved you:
continue ye in my love.
If ye keep my commandments,
ye shall abide in my love;
even as I have kept my Father’s
commandments, and abide in his love.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~
“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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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!
~~~~~~~~~~
“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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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We love him,
because
he first loved us.
“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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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“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I searched this world over
but true love I found not . . .
for there’s none greater than
the love 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!
~~~~~~~~
“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~
“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;
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~
“The Lord make his face
shine upon thee,
and be gracious unto thee:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~
“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.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Grace abounding,
mercy unmerited
God’s love for us
is unlimited.
Favor everlasting,
hope eternally
God’s peace for us
will be perpetually.
Forgiveness overflowing,
serenity ceaseless
for all those who believe
their Savior is Jesus.
Rejoicing continual,
jubilation unrelenting
God’s bliss for us
will be unending.
Grace abounding,
mercy undeserved
love astounding
for all who persevered!
~~~~~~
“But God commendeth his love
toward us, in that,
while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~
“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
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!
~~~~~~~~
“The Lord is merciful
and gracious,
slow to anger,
and plenteous in mercy.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~
“But the meek shall
inherit the earth;
and shall delight
themselves in
the abundance
of peace.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~
“But I have trusted in thy mercy;
my heart shall rejoice
in thy salvation.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~~~
“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.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~
“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.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~~
“Herein is love, not that we loved God,
but that he loved us, and sent his Son
to be the propitiation for our sins.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~
“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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~~
John 15:13
“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~
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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Deborah Ann Belka
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.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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!
~~~~~~~~~~
Song of Solomon 2:4
“He brought me to the banqueting house,
and his banner over me was love.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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