Search And Try Me Lord ~

Search and try me Lord,
tell me what You see . . .
show me what’s unpleasing
in the heart of me.

Peel back all the layers,
of my ego and pride
till there is no where
from You I can hide.

Search and try me Lord,
my thoughts look into
let me know just where . . .
You don’t see You.

Examine the secret places,
in the recesses of my mind
show me the wicked things
that You still might find.

Search and try me Lord,
test me beyond measure
so I can make sure heaven . . .
still holds all my treasure!

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Psalm 139:23-24

Search me, O God, and know my heart:
try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.

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The Eyes of Your Heart ~

May the eyes of your heart,
be by hope enlightened
so that by what you see
you will not be frightened.

May you be well versed,
in the riches of His grace
so that you may finish
this the faithful race.

May the eyes of your mind,
be free from doubt and fear
so that you will be able
to discern all that you hear.

May the wisdom of God,
work its power in you
so you will understand
what is and isn’t true.

May the eyes of your spirit,
be well informed
so to this world . . .
you’ll never be conformed!

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Ephesians 1:18

The eyes of your understanding
being enlightened; that ye may
know what is the hope of his calling,
and what the riches of the glory
of his inheritance in the saints,

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A Zeal For Understanding ~

Father, give me the zeal,
to know all about You
give me a heart devoted
to all things that are true.

Give me an eagerness,
to learn all that I can
give me the appreciation
to know for me Your plan.

Father, give me the devotion,
to pursue the righteous way
give me a mind diligent
to do all that You say.

Give me the enthusiasm,
to widen my understanding
give me a devoutness
that will keep on expanding.

Father, give me the zeal,
to enlarge my knowing
all there is about Jesus . . .
so my faith can keep growing!

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Romans 10:2

For I bear them record that
they have a zeal of God,
but not according to knowledge.

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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Dry Seasons ~

Dry seasons . . .
times of spiritual drought
times of agonizing doubt

times to reflect from within
times to confess known sin

times God’s voice we can’t hear
times of significant fear

times where we learn and grow
times for God’s mercy to show

times of weakness not strength
times we keep God at arm’s length

times to meditate and pray
times to hear what He’s to say

times of desperation and lack
times to turn to God back

Dry seasons . . .
times of spiritual growing
times for more of God knowing!

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Psalm 107:9

“For he satisfieth
the longing soul,
and filleth
the hungry soul
with goodness.”

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If There Be In Me ~

Lord if there be in me,
any lingering unbelief
help me to overcome . . .
the cause of my disbelief.

Take away any doubt,
and all the hesitation
so that I may trust You
without any reservation.

Lord if there be in me,
any looming skepticism
help me to overcome . . .
the reason for my pessimism.

Take away any trepidation,
and all of my uneasiness
so I may approach You
without any wariness.

Lord if there be in me,
any residual doubtfulness
may I overcome it by . . .
focusing on Your faithfulness!

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Mark 9:24

Immediately the father of the
child cried out and said,
“I believe; help my unbelief!”

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Think About Such Things ~

Whatever things that are good,
whatever builds up hope
think about such things . . .
and they’ll help you to cope.

Whatever things that are true,
whatever exposes Jesus’ light
think about such things . . .
and they’ll keep you in the fight.

Whatever things that are lovely,
whatever God has created
think about such things . . .
and they’ll keep your heart elated.

Whatever things that are just,
whatever makes you honest
think about such things . . .
and they’ll bless you as promised.

Whatever things that are noble,
whatever will bring peace to you
think about such things . . .
and they’ll help calm you too.

Whatever things that are virtuous,
whatever that will God glorify
think about such things . . .
and your praise will God satisfy!

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Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true,
whatever things are noble, whatever things
are just, whatever things are pure, whatever
things are lovely, whatever things are of good
report, if there is any virtue and if there is
anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”

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I’m Being Pruned ~

I’m being pruned to be,
a whole lot more like Him
God is cutting away . . .
each fruitless, useless limb.

He’s sniping away at my pride,
my smugness and my ego
so His life in mine . . .
can finally start to show.

He’s trimming each branch,
until their shaped and formed
He isn’t going to stop until . . .
in Him, I am transformed.

He’s cutting the dead wood,
clipping back what is loathed
until every new branch . . .
in Him is fully clothed.

I’m being cut and snipped,
pruned limb by limb . . .
until I resemble someone
who looks just like Him!

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John 15:2

“Every branch in me that
beareth not fruit he
taketh away: and every
branch that beareth fruit,
he purgeth it that it may
bring forth more fruit.”

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God’s Working In You ~

Don’t let your heart forget,
all God’s has worked in you
don’t you ever doubt . . .
He won’t see things through.

For, in your life He’s working,
out the details of all things . . .
and it gives His heart pleasure
when you try out your eagle wings.

You will have high mountains,
low valleys and rough seas too
but, you can rest assured . . .
His eyes are always kept on you.

For, with each test and trial,
new things He is doing . . .
and with each one your faith
in Him, He is renewing.

Don’t forget the good things,
in you that God has begun
for, He will not give up on you . . .
until the day you’re with His Son!

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Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing,
that He who has begun a good work in
you will complete it until the day of
Jesus Christ;”

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Into the Wilderness ~

Into the wilderness,
we sometimes have to go
when we start thinking . . .
God’s blessings no longer flow.

We find we are still hungry,
our thirst can’t be satisfied
so we wander off in the world
seeking what it will provide.

We complain and we moan,
about our wanting state . . .
as His provisions don’t come
for us at a quick enough rate.

We cannot see the future,
for today looks too bleak
and so for our daily bread
from God we no longer seek.

Then one day the Lord sends,
His manna from above
to reminded us once again
of His merciful love.

Into the wilderness,
we all sometimes have to go
but, God only keeps us there . . .
so our faith in Him will grow!

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Exodus 16:14

“And when the dew
that lay was gone up,
behold, upon the face
of the wilderness
there lay a small round thing,
as small as the hoar frost
on the ground.“

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I am An Apprentice ~

I am but an apprentice,
with many things to learn
I study to prove myself . . .
so God’s will I may discern.

With fear and trembling,
my Bible I explore and read
each day I am learning how . . .
to let the Holy Spirit lead.

I reap from the Lord,
in His parables how to act
and find when I follow them
there’s nothing that I lack.

I listen to what God says,
and wait for Him to show
the way and the direction
He would have me to go.

I am but an apprentice,
the truth I want to decipher
so I use the Word of God . . .
as my spiritual advisor!

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1 Corinthians 11:1

“Be ye followers of me,
even as I also am of Christ.”

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For Faith To Increase ~

For our faith to increase,
for it to reach out and grow
the more about Jesus
we will need to know.

We will need to learn,
about His love and grace
so that we can keep up
on this earth with His pace.

For our faith to take root,
we need to be transformed
and no longer to this world
be into it or conformed.

We will need to put on,
the new man each day
so we can follow after
the Life, Truth and the Way.

For our faith to be grounded,
so to rise above all things
we will need the strength
that only Jesus can bring!

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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.

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world:
but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what
is that good, and acceptable,
and perfect, will of God.

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Getting Right With God ~

If with God . . .
you want to get right
you’ll need into yourself
to have a better insight.

You will need to look,
deep inside of you
to see the sinful things
that you still may do.

If with God . . .
you want a relationship
you must deal with the things
causing you a guilt-trip.

For that which condemns,
making you feel guilt ridden
are the things that from God
that can never be hidden.

If with God . . .
you want to get nearer . . .
look into the Good Book
that acts just like a mirror!

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James 1:22-23

But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.

For if any be a hearer of the word,
and not a doer, he is like unto a
man beholding his natural face
in a glass:

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Death To The Old Man ~

Die old man die,
get thee out of my way
I want nothing of yours
so just die and go away.

Die old man die,
I have no use for you
die to self and to flesh
for in Christ I am new.

Die old man die,
I’ll not follow your lead
die to worldly ambition
for Jesus is all that I need.

Die old man die,
you don’t rule this heart
die to all that is keeping
Jesus and I apart.

Die old man die,
I will not let you win
die to all the trappings
you disguise as not sin.

Die old man just die,
get thee out of my way
for I will die to you . . .
so death to you I say!

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Romans 6:6

Knowing this, that our old man
is crucified with him, that the
body of sin might be destroyed,
that henceforth we should not
serve sin.

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation; old things
have passed away; behold,
all things have become new.“

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Grow In Grace ~

If we’re to grow in grace,
we need to be willing
to receive in our lives
the Holy Spirit’s filling.

For the fruit that He has,
will only start to grow
the more about His power
we understand and know.

If we’re to be productive,
we need more than milk
for it is the meat of the Word
that will go down like silk.

For, it will ease our fears
sooth all of our doubt
for faith without grace
has no where to sprout.

Growing in grace,
we must make a priority
so that our knowledge . . .
in Jesus has clarity!

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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.

Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time ye ought
to be teachers, ye have need that
one teach you again which be the
first principles of the oracles of God;
and are become such as have need
of milk, and not of strong meat.

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Drawing Near To God ~

Drawing near to God,
is our daily choice
if we truly want . . .
to hear His voice.

We’ll need to remain,
quiet, calm and still
till we understand
just what is His will.

Drawing God nearer,
is the only way
we will ever hear
what He has to say.

We’ll need to give God,
ears open and waiting
as His plan for us . . .
He’s purposely shaping.

Drawing near to God,
God drawing us nearer
so that His voice . . .
can be heard clearer!

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Psalm 73:28

But it is good for me to draw
near to God: I have put my
trust in the Lord God, that I
may declare all thy works.

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A New Spiritual Sight ~

If the eye is lit,
by the Truth and Light
it will be given . . .
a new spiritual sight.

For the eye reflects,
what’s on the inside
and will mirror Jesus
to all on the outside.

If the eye is enlighten,
to the Life and Way
to the ways of the world
it will not again sway.

For the eye can see,
the cover of darkness . . .
in a world enshrouded
by evil’s blackness.

If the eye is the lamp,
it will shine ever bright
for its body is full . . .
of the One who brings Light!

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Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye:
if therefore thine eye be single,
thy whole body shall be full of light.

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Perfected By God ~

Every day we are being,
patiently by God perfected . . .
and our attitudes so often
need to be corrected.

So He teaches us how,
like Jesus to be . . .
by taking us down
on our prideful knee.

Every day we are being,
patiently by God instructed
how our lives now
need to be conducted.

He want us to grasp onto,
the meaning of obedience
without giving Him any
lip-service or resistance.

Every day we get closer,
as into perfection we progress
but, God knows that it is . . .
for us a life-time process!

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Hebrews 5:9

And being made perfect,
he became the author of
eternal salvation unto
all them that obey him;

James 1:4

But let patience have
her perfect work,
that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing.

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A Fruitful Life ~

A life fruitful,
is a life trusting
one the Holy Spirit
is always leading.

It’s a journey,
lasting a lifespan
for God to finish
what He began.

A life fruitful,
is a life faithful
one that is to God
eternally grateful.

It’s an excursion,
into the living Word
an exercise of doing
all you have heard.

A life fruitful,
is a life of growing
one that takes . . .
Jesus knowing!

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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:

Colossians 1:10

That ye might walk worthy
of the Lord unto all pleasing,
being fruitful in every good
work, and increasing in the
knowledge of God;

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Growing In Grace ~

Growing in grace,
good fruit producing
things of the world
no longer seducing.

Trusting in the Word,
and all of its facts
believing God has . . .
our fronts and our backs.

Depending on Him,
each and every day
willing to be led
along the righteous way.

Having the faith,
to keep moving on
no longer willing
to be satan’s pawn.

Growing in knowledge,
wisdom and grace
takes a faith and trust
all need to embrace!

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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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Something Good Is Happening ~

A good work God is doing,
a new work is getting done
now that you have given
your life over to His Son.

He will be conforming you,
into His own image
by helping you to get rid
of your worldly baggage.

A good work God is perfecting,
a new things He’s got going
and He will let you know
where you need to be growing.

For He wants you to know,
what is His will for you
and you will have to give up
some things you use to do.

Something good is happening,
all in God’s perfect timing . . .
for each day your heart
to His, He is aligning!

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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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Each New Day ~

Each new day is a chance,
to renew your mind
each new dawn given you
there’s new hope to find.

Each new day is a chance,
your Bible to explore
each new dawn given you
God can heal and restore.

Each new day is a chance,
to grow in His grace
each new dawn given you
seek first to find God’s face.

Each new day is a chance,
to listen and to learn
every new dawn given you
give to God your concern.

Each new day is a chance,
to give God your strife
every new dawn given you
trust Jesus with your life!

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Ephesians 4:23

“And be renewed in the
spirit of your mind;”

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Weeds ~

Life is full of weeds,
we need to pluck
before in our hearts
they become stuck.

For if we don’t uproot,
their suffocating base
we won’t be able to run
or win the faithful race.

Weeds are full of life,
needing to be obliterated
lest our faith in God
will become manipulated.

For if we do not rid,
their strangling hold on us
satan will pulverize
all our hope and trust.

Life is full of weeds,
weeds are full of life . . .
we must eradicate them
or face eternal strife!

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Matthew 13:26-30

But when the blade was sprung up,
and brought forth fruit, then appeared
the tares also . . . .

Matthew 13:38-39

The field is the world;
the good seed are the
children of the kingdom;
but the tares are the
children of the wicked one;

The enemy that sowed them
is the devil; the harvest
is the end of the world;
and the reapers are the angel.

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The Thorns Of Life ~

Life has many thorns,
many are prickly
some last a lifetime
others leave quickly.

But, no matter how long,
they choose to stay around
God has a lesson . . .
in each one to be found.

Life has many thorns,
some are self-inflicted
many others onto you
are purposely projected.

But, no matter how,
these thorns came to be
God will use them . . .
to take you to your knee.

Life has many thorns,
poking into our side
for God want us to deal
with our egos and pride!

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2 Corinthians 12:7

And lest I should be exalted above
measure through the abundance of
the revelations, there was given to
me a thorn in the flesh,
the messenger of Satan to buffet me,
lest I should be exalted above measure.

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Tests And Trials ~

Sometimes in our lives,
God sends a test . . .
to awaken us from
our false sense of rest.

He wants to see if we are,
still watchful and alert
so when satan attacks
his strikes we can avert.

Sometimes in our lives,
God sends a trial . . .
to see if we are living
a righteous life-style.

He wants to see if our faith,
has become obscure
or if we have the strength
in this world to endure.

Sometimes in our lives,
God tries and proves us
just to see the measure
of our faith and trust!

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1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, think it not strange
concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though
some strange thing happened
unto you:

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~ If God Is The Potter ~

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we be more pliable
so He could mold us to be . . .
for Him much more flexible?

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we rest in His hands
so He could mold into us . . .
His divine righteous plans?

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we be more workable
so He could mold us to be . . .
to the truth more adaptable?

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we trust Him for all things
so He could mold into us hope . . .
no matter what life brings.

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we be more bendable
so He can mold us to see . . .
how on Him to be dependable?

If God is the potter,
shouldn’t we be the obedient clay
so He can mold into all of us . . .
the truths of His way?

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Isaiah 64:8

“But now, O Lord, thou art our father;
we are the clay, and thou our potter;
and we all are the work of thy hand.”

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Put On the New Man ~

Lord, You offered me this new man,
and asked me to put him on . . .
You challenged me to grow in him
and be willing to be Spirit drawn.

You told me my life was worthless,
and my heart was as dry as dust
how my mind was full of darkness
overflowing with greed and lust.

You asked me to give to You,
the worldly joys in my possession
You told me in return for them
You’d forgive me my transgression.

You made me open up my eyes,
to the useless things I do
showing me they are fruitless
when not being done for You.

You revealed to me my pain,
was from the emptiness inside
and why this old and new man . . .
can’t live happily side by side.

Lord, You asked me to make a choice,
a heart dark for one full of light . . .
so I chose to put on the new man
and to give the old one a holy fight!

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Ephesians 4:24

“And that ye
put on the new man,
which after God
is created in righteousness
and true holiness.”

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Getting My Home In Order ~

I’m getting my home in order,
cleaning up all the grime . . .
getting rid of the things
robbing God of my time.

My closet I’ll declutter,
throw out the worthless stuff
toss away my wasteful junk
and all the other useless fluff.

I’m getting my home in order,
clearing out all the rubbish . . .
so that my faith and trust
won’t be weak and sluggish.

I’ll go from room to room,
search until I finally find
all the things that are futile
so I can unbound my mind.

I’m getting my home in order,
my time I’m going to free
so I can spend more of it . . .
thinking about things I can’t see!

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2 Kings 20:1

“Thus saith the Lord, Set thine
house in order;”

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If We Are Called ~

If we are called,
to like Jesus walk
then why doesn’t it . . .
reflect in our daily talk?

If God’s Spirit,
dwells within us
then why don’t we . . .
His guidance trust?

If Christ is our example,
on how we’re to live
then why aren’t we . . .
more willing to forgive?

If we like Jesus,
are to resemble
then why aren’t we . . .
more meek and gentle?

If we are called,
in Jesus to abide
there would be fruit . . .
growing daily inside!

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John 15:4

Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide
in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.

Romans 8:9

But ye are not in the flesh,
but in the Spirit, if so be that
the Spirit of God dwell in you.
Now if any man have not the
Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

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Things, Things, Things ~

 Things, things, things,
they are everywhere . . .
things leading my faith
into a state of disrepair.

Things taking up my time,
running my life too
things keeping me from . . .
the “thing” I should do.

Things taking me from God,
wasting my time with them
things I don’t really need
idols He would condemn.

Things cluttering my mind,
taking over my thoughts
things people gave me
things that I have bought.

Things, things, things,
causing me grief and strife
getting rid of those things . . .
not leading to eternal life!

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Colossians 3:2

“Set your affection
on things above,
not on things
on the earth.”

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Spiritual Renewal ~

Spiritual renewal,
abounding in trust
a time in God . . .
for a deeper trust.

Knowing His will,
being thankful
telling Him why
we are grateful.

Abounding in faith,
full of resilience
lights ever shinning
of His brilliance.

Expressing His love,
in Christ being a part
a revival of both . . .
the mind and the heart.

Spiritual renewal,
abounding in grace
filled with His spirit
energized for the race!

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Ephesians 4:23

And be renewed
in the spirit of your mind;

2 Corinthians 8:7

Therefore, as ye abound
in every thing, in faith,
and utterance, and
knowledge, and in all
diligence, and in your
love to us, see that ye
abound in this grace also.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Soul Conquering~

It takes courage,
a spirit willing to go the length
it takes confidence
letting God supply the strength.

It takes commitment,
a determination to do God’s will
it takes patience
a willingness to wait and be still.

It takes persistence,
a resolve to keep pressing on
it takes diligence
for the faithful race to be won.

It takes perseverance,
a heart willing to go the distance
it takes a dedicated mind
able to handle the resistance.

It takes focus,
eyes always kept on the goal
it takes Jesus . . .
to have a conquering soul!

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Philippians 3:14

I press toward
the mark
for the prize of the high
calling of God
in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Wherefore seeing we also are
compassed about with so great
a cloud of witnesses, let us lay
aside every weight, and the sin
which doth so easily beset us,
and let us run with patience
the race that is set before us,

Looking unto Jesus the author
and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before
him endured the cross, despising
the shame, and is set down at the
right hand of the throne of God.

King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~