I Love October ~

I love October . . .
with all its golden leaves
I love watching them flutter
to the ground upon a breeze.

Once brilliantly green,
dangling happily to a tree
now falling like snowflakes
to form a golden sea.

Fresh and crisp underfoot,
my feet love to walk . . .
on top of October’s path
so I can hear the leaves talk.

As summer drifts to sleep,
fall changes its golden color
and the full beauty of Autumn
unfolds all of its fiery wonder.

I love October . . .
with all its glorious leaves
I love how they remind me
to Jesus, I must always cleave!

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Acts 11:23

“Who, when he came,
and had seen the grace of God,
was glad, and exhorted them all,
that with purpose of heart
they would cleave
unto the Lord.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God ~10.11.19~

In Silent Wonder ~

Sometimes in silent wonder,
I stand truly amazed . . .
as I stare upon the earth
and all that God has made.

I gasp at the beauty,
of the sun on the rise
I sigh at its splendor
as it dips into the skies.

I watch the ocean’s wave,
gently roll to the shore
I listen to the restful hush
right before it starts to roar.

I hear the melody of life,
in the songs a bird sings
when all is calm and still
I can even hear its wings.

I see the hills and dells,
show off their golden covers
before unfolding their buds
of wildflowers and clover.

Sometimes I’m amazed,
as I stand in silent wonder
and I thank God for letting me
gaze on all of His splendor!

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Psalm 19:1

“The heavens declare
the glory of God;
and the firmament
sheweth his handywork.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Autumn’s Greeting~

When Autumn comes to greet me,
God’s beauty is all I see . . .
trees once draped with green leaves
now wear their golden sleeves.

As Autumn’s days get shorter,
and the nights turn much colder
its full splendor begins to burst
and in its wonder, I’m immersed.

Autumn’s splendid grandeur,
turns me into a scenic voyeur
I find myself taking to the streets
to crush, crispy colored treats.

As Autumn breezes blow,
its like watching a ballet show
leaves spinning all around . . .
toes twirling on the ground.

Autumn paints a lovely picture,
reminding me of the scripture
it is to God ~ we must cleave
unlike the changing leaves!

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Joshua 23:8

“But cleave unto the Lord your God,
as ye have done unto this day.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Lord, Show Me Your Glory ~

Lord, show me Your glory,
let Your goodness reveal
mercy that’s everlasting
ceaseless, undying and real.

Show me Your brilliance,
a glimpse of Your light
where there’ll be no need
for daytime or night.

Lord, show me Your glory,
let Your perfection shine
give me a glimpse of paradise
heavenly and divine.

Show me Your beauty,
let Your kindness expose
the rivers of joy
where peacefulness flows.

Lord, show me Your glory,
let Your holiness reveal
Your coming kingdom
for I know it’ll be surreal!

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Exodus 33:18

“And he said, I beseech thee,
shew me thy glory.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Sunrise ~

Oh, Lord today I was breathless,
when I saw the beauty of Your love
while gazing at the sunrise . . .
peaking through the skies above.

I watched as the stars disappeared,
fading with the dark of night
as the early morning rays beamed
with the hope of eternal light.

As the sun rose before me,
a crimson glow was all I could see
oh, Lord today I was speechless
as Your beauty surrounded me.

How I cherish these mornings,
when I get a glimpse of You
spreading Your mercy around
so Your glory can shine through.

Lord, You gave me this sunrise,
with just the stroke of Your hand
oh, Lord today I was breathless
as Your love lit up the whole land!

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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.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

I Love September ~

I love September . . .
with all its golden leaves
I love watching as they flutter
to the ground upon the breeze.

Once brilliantly green,
clinging happily to a tree
now they fall like snowflakes
forming a golden sea.

Fresh and crisp underfoot,
my feet love to walk
on top of September’s path
where leaf’s begin to talk.

As summer drifts to sleep,
fall changes its golden color
and the full beauty of Autumn
unfolds all of its fiery wonder.

Soon the rains will come,
damping my beautiful Autumn
and the fallen leaves will melt
into Winter’s chilly slumber.

I love September . . .
with all its fallen leaves
I love how they remind me
to Jesus, I must always cleave!

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Acts 11:23
King James Version

“Who, when he came,
and had seen the grace of God,
was glad, and exhorted them all,
that with purpose of heart
they would cleave
unto the Lord.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

God’s Wonders are All Around ~

God’s wonders are all around,
so many blessings for you to see
just use your imagination . . .
come now take a look with me.

You’ll see one in a sunset,
another when it’s on its rise
casting its beauty upon us
splendor right before our eyes.

You’ll hear one in the finch’s song,
listen to the tune he sings
melodies that takes on flight
soaring high on golden wings.

You’ll smell one in the sweet breeze,
blowing across the garden path
blossoms budding and spilling forth
with the same scents filling up your bath.

You’ll taste one on a Sunday night,
when mom has something in the oven
and the family is gathered all around
to feast on her home cooked lovin.

It’s not too hard to find the blessings,
that comes disguised to us each day
just look past what is expected . . .
and you’ll find them beyond the fray!

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Psalm 40:5

“Many, O Lord my God,
are thy wonderful works
which thou hast done,
and thy thoughts which
are to us-ward: they cannot
be reckoned up in order
unto thee: if I would declare
and speak of them, they are
more than can be numbered.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka