When In Need Of Protection ~

When I need protection,
from the world outside
I go to the One . . .
who in my heart abides.

Jesus is my security,
He is my Strength and Shield
He’s the only One to whom
my life, I’m willing to yield.

When I am afraid,
when I need a hiding place
I go to the One . . .
who has sufficient grace.

Jesus is my Stronghold,
He is my Rock and Defender
He is the only One to whom
my fears I will surrender.

When I need a shielding,
when I need protecting
I go to my Savior . . .
for Refuge and sheltering!

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Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.”

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Our Life-Savior ~

Oh, what a Savior,
oh, what a safeguard
Jesus became for all
our heavenly lifeguard.

When to Jesus we come,
repentant and contrite
He’ll wash all our sins
from crimson to white.

Oh, what a Savior,
oh, what a surety
forgiveness of sin
is our security.

God’s incredible mercy,
Christ’s magnificent grace
is now for every heart
to eternally embrace.

Oh, what a life-line.
oh, what a life-preserver
for, Jesus truly is . . .
the world’s life-Savior!

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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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Never Alone ~

I once thought,
I could do it alone
but, then I invited Jesus
to come into my home.

Now He resides,
inside of these walls
He’s always around
when His name I call.

His very presence,
gives me such peace
for, on Him my worries
I am free to release.

He brings me comfort,
just knowing He’s here
He fills my heart and soul
with joy and good cheer.

I once thought,
I’d be left on my own
but since I found Jesus
I am never alone!

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Ephesians 3:17

“That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith;

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I Love Jesus ~

I love Jesus,
this I can’t deny
His love for me
I’ll forever rely.

I trust Jesus,
He trusts me . . .
He’s my anchor
on life’s stormy sea.

I delight in Jesus,
He delights in me
one day in heaven
we are going to be.

I believe in Jesus,
He believes in me
He gives me faith
in what I can’t see.

I’m a friend of Jesus,
He’s befriended me
no greater love . . .
will I ever see!

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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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I AM The Bread of Life ~

Jesus is the Bread of Life,
He’s the only one to satisfy
our every spiritual need
He assures us He’ll supply.

That gnawing in our souls,
the hunger and the thirst
He will fulfill them all
when we seek Him first.

Jesus is the Bread of Life,
He promises to deliver
all our spiritual desires
when to Him we surrender.

His life and His death,
bought all our worldly strife
now by faith, through grace
we have everlasting life.

Jesus is the Bread of Life,
He is all our soul’s need
when we follow Him . . .
our heart’s He will feed!

John 6:3

“And Jesus said unto them,
I am the bread of life:
he that cometh to me shall
never hunger; and he that
believeth on me
shall never thirst.”

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I AM The True Vine ~

I am the true Vine,
I am the pure seed
I came to fulfill
your soul’s dying need.

I am the choice Vine,
I’m the substitution
where there is sin
I’m the restitution.

I am the only Vine,
in Me you must stay
for to my Father’s home
there’s no other way.

I am the faithful Vine,
to me you must cling
for without Me . . .
you can’t do anything.

I am the true Vine,
my Father is the gardener
in the end He will be
the final soul harvester!

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John 15:1

“I am the true vine,
and my Father is
the husbandman.”

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I AM The Way ~

Jesus is the Way,
He is the only route
to His Father there’s
no other way about.

People may believe,
there’s another direction
but Jesus came to prove
He’s the only connection.

Jesus is the way,
He is the only path
all other roads will lead
to His Father’s wrath.

People may come up with,
their own substitution
but Jesus became for us
His Father’s restitution.

Jesus is the Way,
there is no other one
they only way to our Father
is through His begotten Son!

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John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.”

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I AM The Light of the World ~

Jesus is the light of the world,
a lamp unto the way
He is the hope that shines
in our hearts night and day.

His light is revealing,
to believers or not . . .
His light unmasks the sin
His precious blood bought.

His light is divulging,
through the darkness it glows
His light is discovering
our wickedness it shows.

His light is illuminating,
it reflects all things hidden
His light is piercing
it sees all who are sin driven.

Jesus is the light of the world,
through the darkness He shines
disclosing the evil thoughts
of our hearts, souls and minds!

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John 12:46

“I am come a light into the world,
that whosoever believeth on me
should not abide in darkness.”

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My Shepherd’s Care For Me ~

He goes ahead of me,
my safety comes first
He leads me to springs
to quench my thirst.

He keeps His eyes out,
for any danger ahead
He guides me to pastures
where I can be fed.

He knows where I’m at,
if I should get lost
He will seek me out
no matter the cost.

He knows if I’m tired,
He sees my weakness
He cares and loves me
for my own uniqueness.

 He is my Shepherd,
He can be yours too
if you will let Jesus . . .
lead and guide you!

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John 10:14

“I am the good shepherd,
and know my sheep,
and am known of mine.”

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We All Need A Shepherd~

Every one is broken,
some how, some where
every one needs Jesus
to bear their care.

Every one has suffered,
some pain, some grief
every one needs Jesus
to bring them relief.

Every one has worries,
some great, some slight
every one needs Jesus
His love, His light.

Every one is weary,
some more, some less
every one needs Jesus
their lives to bless.

Every one needs Jesus,
every minute, every day
every one needs a Shepherd
to show, the way!

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John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd giveth
his life for the sheep.”

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Jesus Is That Friend ~

When others reject you,
when you feel let down
know you have a Friend
who is always around.

Jesus is that Friend,
who’ll never leave you
nor will you He abandon
like other people do.

When others put you off,
when they pay no notice
know you have a Friend
who has you in His focus.

Jesus is that Friend,
who sticks just like glue
He will never relinquish
the hold He has on you.

When others dismiss you,
when you are on your own
know you have a Friend
who’ll never leave you alone.

Jesus is the best Friend,
that you’ll ever make
for, He is your only Friend
who truly won’t forsake!

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Proverbs 18:24

“A man that hath friends
must shew himself friendly:
and there is a Friend that
sticketh closer than a brother.”

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My Morning Light ~

My morning Light,
the darkness breaks
stirs my soul
till it awakes.

It motivates me,
to rise and shine
prompts me to seek
for the day God’s design.

It stirs my heart,
to look above
spurs me to be clothed
in His righteous love.

It entices me,
right to my feet
beckons me to come
and with my Savior meet.

My morning light,
upon its early rise
awakens me to keep
on God, these earthly eyes!

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John 8:12

“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have
the light of life.”

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Tattered Wings and All ~

Are you one of His sparrows,
with a broken wing . . .
are you one of the ones
who with the world had a fling?

Did you in your flight,
make a wrongful turn
and now all you want
is into His arms return?

Are you one of His sparrows,
who left His safe nest
are you one of the ones
who now can’t find any rest?

Did you get carried off,
on the winds of greed
and now you want back
into His good heed?

Calling all broken sparrows,
tattered wings and all . . .
Jesus wants to heal you
from the effects of your fall!

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Matthew 10:31

“Fear ye not therefore,
ye are of more value
than many sparrows.”

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On The Rock ~

I’m building my house on the Rock,
it’s going up brick by brick
the Word will be the mortar I use
so my faith in God will stick.

The Rock will be my anchor,
when a tempest comes my way
I’ll hold onto His power
until the tempter goes away.

When the winds attack me,
my house will never fall
for the Rock is the strength
that dwells inside each wall.

If floodwaters were to rise,
my house will not go under
for God’s grace is its foundation
and a testament to His wonder.

I’m building my house on the Rock,
not on a pile of sand . . .
I’m trusting God to keep it strong
so before Him I can stand!

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Matthew 7: 23-24

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings
of Mine, and does them, I will liken
him to a wise man who built his house
on the rock: and the rain descended,
the floods came, and the winds blew and
beat on that house; and it did not
fall, for it was founded on the rock.

My Shepherd Loves Me~

I have a Shepherd,
who loves me
with Him I want
to always be.

When I’m thirsty,
to streams He leads
my hunger pangs
He always feeds.

When I’m  tired,
in Him I rest
so with His peace
I can be blessed.

When I wander,
after me He goes
the way back home
He always shows.

I have a Shepherd,
who guards my heart
for it is His will . . .
that we never part!

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John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd:
the good shepherd giveth
his life for the sheep.”

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This is My Rock ~

This is my Rock,
this is where I stand
this is where I rest
in God’s mighty hand.

This is my Trust,
this is where I find
God’s peace and calm
for my heart and mind.

This is my Anchor,
this is what I hold on to
this is what I know to be
trustworthy and true.

This is my Hope,
this is where I go
this is my salvation
whenever storms blow.

This is my Rock,
this is where I wait
this is where I place
my eternal fate!

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1 Corinthians 10:4

“And did all drink the same
spiritual drink: for they
drank of that spiritual
Rock that followed them:
and that Rock was Christ.”

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Who The Lord Is To Me ~

Some of the things the Lord is to me . . .

The Lord is my Salvation
my Judge
my Redeemer
my Righteousness
my Savior
my Messiah
my King
my Holy One
my Prince
my Jehovah
my Sacrifice
my Crown

The Lord is my Portion
my Rock
my Cornerstone
my Fortress
my Buckler
my Shield
my High Tower
my Refuge
my Defense
my Rest
my Keeper
my Peace

The Lord is my Shepherd
my Lamb
my Strength
my Song
my Power
my Might
my Ruler
my Guide
my Leader
my Helper
my Commander
my Counselor
my Mediator
my Deliverer
my Intercessor
my Healer

The Lord is my Door
my Life
my Way
my Truth
my Word
my Bread
my Hope
my Light
my Vine
my Teacher
my Wisdom
my Friend
my Witness
my Bridegroom
my First Love!

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 Who is He to you?

Throughout the Scriptures I am reminded
of the many things my Lord is to me.
I pray He is all these things
(and so much more) to you too!

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My Debt Reliever ~

Jesus is my stress reliever,
my care and burden taker
Jesus is my worry quieter
my perfect peace maker.

Jesus is my pain reliever,
my hurt and grief easer
Jesus is my spirit lifter
my heavy heart stiller.

Jesus is my doubt reliever,
my fear and qualm calmer
Jesus is my hope installer
my anxiety tranquilizer.

Jesus is my wound reliever,
my emotional scar healer
Jesus is my soul redeemer
my eternal life sealer.

Jesus is my grudge reliever,
my envy and ego remover
Jesus  is my pride eliminator
my depraved mind restorer.

Jesus is my debt reliever,
my sin and shame freer
Jesus is my guilt eraser
my heart and soul saver!

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Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,
saith the Lord: though your sins be
as scarlet, they shall be as white
as snow; though they be red like
crimson, they shall be as wool.”

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What My Sheep Know ~

His sheep hears His voice,
they follow Him eagerly
for they know their burdens
He’ll take from them happily.

They know they can trust,
their Shepherd to guide
and all of their daily needs
He will joyfully provide.

His sheep sing their praises,
they have nothing to fear
for they know their Shepherd
is always close and near.

They know they are safe,
from all danger and harm
they know they’re sheltered
in His gracious, loving arms.

His sheep stay close to Him,
they abide cheerfully
for they love their Shepherd
and stick by Him faithfully!

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John 10:27

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

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Take It To The Cross ~

Whatever is your worry,
whatever is your care
take it to the cross . . .
and just leave it there.

For at the cross,
Jesus is waiting
to take every burden
on you, that’s weighing.

Whatever has you crying,
whatever has you sad
take it to the cross . . .
if you do, you’ll be glad.

For at the cross,
joy is yours to find
and the true peace of God
will fill your heart and mind.

Whatever is your burden,
whatever is your grief
take it to the cross . . .
whenever you need relief.

For at the cross,
Jesus will meet you there
and onto Himself
your burdens He will bear!

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Matthew 11:28

“Come unto me, all ye that
labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.”

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My Anchor Holds ~

My Anchor is strong,
heavier than any steel
it is so powerful  . . .
it can restore and heal.

My Anchor is mighty,
it holds me together
so I can withstand
whatever the pressure.

My Anchor is sturdy,
it is solid as a Rock
from off of it . . .
I can’t be knocked.

My Anchor is sure,
it is firm and steady
in any circumstance
for me it is ready.

My Anchor protects,
delivers and provides
my every single need
it always supplies.

My Anchor holds tight,
it’ll not let me sink
My Anchor is strong . . .
for, it knows I’m weak!

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Hebrews 6:19

“Which hope we have as an anchor
of the soul, both sure and stedfast,
and which entereth into that
within the veil;”

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Your Shepherd to The End ~

If the Lord is your Shepherd,
then nothing you will lack
you’ll have nothing to fear
He’ll always have your back.

He’ll guide you in the valley,
lead you to the mountain top
He’ll show you where to go
warn you when you to stop.

If the Lord is your Shepherd,
you’ll have a place to rest
for, to your every need
He’ll be constantly abreast.

He’ll daily provide you,
with power and grace
to His truth and His ways
your heart will embrace.

If the Lord is your Shepherd,
He’ll refine and restore
so that you will always find
your way back to His door.

He’ll renew you each day,
with joy and in His love
by raining down on you
His mercy from above.

If the Lord is your Shepard,
you’ll always have a retreat
for, He will be your refuge . . .
until the day that you meet!

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Psalm 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.”

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You’ve Got A Friend ~

When feeling heavy-laden,
when your trouble’s abound
this one thing is for sure . . .
there’s always a Friend around.

When burdened with a load,
when worry takes a major toll
this one thing is for sure . . .
a Friend is waiting to console.

When feeling weak and puny,
when weariness makes you blue
this one thing is for sure . . .
you’ve got a Friend next to you.

When life has got you down,
when no one seems to care
this one thing is for sure . . .
there’s a Friend who is aware.

When feeling heavy-laden,
when there seems to be no end
this one thing is for sure . . .
in Jesus, you have a True Friend!

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John 15:15

“Henceforth I call you not servants;
for the servant knoweth not what his
lord doeth: but I have called you friends;
for all things that I have heard of my Father
I have made known unto you.”

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Deborah Ann Belka