My True Love ~

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

You are the one I love,
every day of the year
Your love is the reason
today I am of good cheer.

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

You gave me eternal hope,
Your grace is my daily 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.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Cheerful Heart ~

A cheerful heart,
will bring others joy
when in conversations
happiness we employ.

For our cheerfulness,
will bring them hope
so when facing a trial
they’ll be able to cope.

A joyful spirit,
rises above all things
no matter what life
may choose to bring.

For a happy attitude,
knows how to rejoice
and it knows gladness
is its own choice.

A cheerful heart,
is full of joy and glee
for it knows its delight
Lord, is found in Thee!

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James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers
temptations;

Psalm 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord:
and he shall give thee the desires
of thine heart.

Galatians 5.22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~05.04.22~

Afternoon Ponderings~05.06.19

The Merry Heart ~

The merry heart,
in God has peace
its full of joy
that does not cease.

It wears a smile,
even when its sad
for the joyful heart
is always glad.

The merry heart,
exudes cheerfulness
its full of delight
imparts happiness.

It trusts in God,
in and for all things
for it is thankful
for whatever He brings.

The merry heart,
has a living hope
its full of joy . . .
it refuses to mope!

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Proverbs 17:22

“A merry heart doeth good
like a medicine:
but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Where There is Peace ~

Where there is peace,
there is thanksgiving
where there is praise
there is holy living.

Where there is calm,
there is joyfulness
where there is trust
there is cheerfulness.

Where there is tranquility,
there is anticipation
where there is hope
there is salvation.

Where there is serenity,
there is reliance
where there is faith
there is guidance.

Where there is peace,
there is thanksgiving
where there is gratitude
there is a calm unflinching!

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John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth,
give I unto you.

Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

The Gift of Joy ~

Share the gift of eternal joy,
let it rise out of you each day
let the happiness you feel
leave its mark, along your way.

Tell everyone about Jesus,
the cheerfulness that He brings
let them know, He’s the reason
why your heart, this season sings.

Show your joyfulness,
raise your hands, sing your praise
let people see it is Jesus
who has you feeling so amazed.

Let your joy be seen by all,
for the glory of your salvation
let them see the birth of Jesus
is the cause for your elation.

Share the gift of eternal joy,
everyday throughout the year
let the world see your blissfulness
is more than holiday cheer!

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Matthew 2:10

“When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka