May Loyalty You Befriend ~

May loyalty you befriend,
let it settle in your mind
so that God’s will for you
you’ll want to go and find.

May faithfulness you seek,
each day your are living
so you too may be found
just like Him as forgiving.

May on your heart you write,
the Truth to the Way
so that you may follow
the Life everyday.

May you understand,
His mercy and favor
so that you may find
the the love of a Savior.

May loyalty you befriend,
may faithfulness you seek
today, tonight and tomorrow
and all the rest of your week!

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Proverbs 3:3-4

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:
bind them about thy neck;
write them upon the table of thine heart:
So shalt thou find favour
and good understanding
in the sight of God and man.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Perfected In Love ~

God in His everlasting love,
granted me His unmerited favor
the day I accepted Jesus
as my Lord and Savior.

He removed all my fears,
of eternal judgment
when willingly onto Himself
He took my punishment.

God in His righteous mercy,
condemns me no more
not since the day to Jesus
I opened my heart’s door.

He showed me forgiveness,
hope He gave to me
and now I am blessed
to believe in what I can’t see.

God in His everlasting love,
perfected His love in me . . .
and now in eternal torment
for eternity I will not be!

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1 John 4:18

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.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sealed With The Spirit ~

Sealed with the Spirit,
now I am tamper-proof
no longer to sin . . .
am I unruffled or aloof.

Trusting and believing,
Christ is my Savior
knowing God’s mercy
grants me His favor.

Sealed with the Spirit,
now I am safe and secure
no longer do I live
a life that is impure.

Knowing and proclaiming,
my life is now His
once Jesus showed me
where my inheritance is.

Sealed with the Spirit,
God’s stamp of approval
a mark to get to heaven
for all that is crucial!

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2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation
of God standeth sure, having this seal,
The Lord knoweth them that are his.
And, let every one that nameth
the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~04.21.23~

Romans 12:10

Our Risen King ~

Today we celebrate,
our risen King
the new life to us
that He brings.

A life of hope,
gloriously eternal
a life saved
from hell’s infernal.

Today we rejoice,
for a Savior risen
freeing us from
a sinner’s prison.

A freedom from,
works without grace
a liberty of faith
for us to embrace.

Today we celebrate,
Jesus’ resurrection
the triumphed climax
to His crucifixion!

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Mark 10:45

For even the Son of man
came not to be ministered unto,
but to minister, and to give his
life a ransom for many.

Matthew 28:6

He is not here: for he is risen,
as he said. Come, see the place
where the Lord lay.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ Happy Resurrection Day ~

The Plan Of Salvation ~

The plan of salvation,
God offers to all
to anyone who on . . .
Jesus’ name will call.

The call for deliverance,
from lusts and greed
the call to be set free
from every sinful deed.

The call to denounce,
a heart of stone
the call to be considered
as one of His own.

The call to receive,
the Holy Spirit’s filling
the call to come to Him
with a life that is willing.

God’s plan of salvation,
took the sinless One . . .
and make Him the sacrifice
for the sins of everyone!

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1 John 3:5

And ye know that he was
manifested to take away our sins;
and in him is no sin.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

For there is not a just man
upon earth, that doeth good,
and sinneth not.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

I Say Merry CHRISTmas ~

Christmas has its haters,
towards it’s true meaning
they have been for years . . .
from the truth weaning.

To them it’s just a holiday,
another day to meet
with friends and family
to party, drink and eat.

They cannot even utter,
the word Christmas anymore
and if you do they’ll tell you
its something they abhor.

So to all Christmas haters,
I’m sorry you feel this way
but, it won’t deter me . . .
from what I have to say.

For I say Merry CHRISTmas,
as I am not ashamed
my love for my Savoir
needs to be proclaimed!

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1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should
shew forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness
into his marvellous light;

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel
of Christ: for it is the power of God
unto salvation to every one that
believeth; to the Jew first, and also
to the Greek.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~12.10.22~

When The Lord Is Silent ~

When the Lord is silent,
when He says not a word
I ponder all the truths
over the years I’ve heard . . .

I am always with you,
leave you I will never
the love I have for you
nothing can ever sever.

I am the supplier,
of your every single need
all you must possess
is faith of a mustard seed.

I am your burden bearer,
rest to you I will give
My perfect peace is yours
as long as you should live.

I am your Messiah,
I’ve prepared for you a place
for you a joyous life awaits
when you finish the race.

I am the First and the Last,
you need not be afraid
I’ve sent you an Advocate
so not to be dismayed.

I am coming soon,
in the clouds I’ll meet you
so keep trusting in Me
no matter what you do.

When the Lord is silent,
when He says not a thing . . .
I dwell on the new earth
and heaven He will bring!

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Psalm 109:1

Hold not thy peace,
O God of my praise;

This poem is based on the follow scriptures

Matthew 11:28–30
John 11:25
John 4:26
Matthew 6:33
Matthew 28:20
John 14:1–3
John 15:26
Revelation 1:17–18
Revelations 22:12–13

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~06.10.22~

Acts 4:12

Good Morning Quote ~06.10.22~

Afternoon Ponderings ~06.09.22~

John 3:16

Sticky Note From God ~12.19.21~

Acts 4:12

Good Morning Quote ~12.13.21~

Pleasing God Daily ~

It is God I want,
to daily please
it is only Him
I want to appease.

And so I write,
about His Son
each day upon
the rising sun.

It’s about Jesus,
all He is to me
that I want others
to read and see.

And so I compose,
my poems of His grace
so to encourage others
to stay in the race.

It’s about my Savior,
all for me He’s done
so I write about Him
until the setting sun!

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Galatians 1:15-16

But when it pleased God,
who separated me from
my mother’s womb, and
called me by his grace,

To reveal his Son in me,
that I might preach him
among the heathen;
immediately I conferred
not with flesh and blood:

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

My Future Home ~

I like interactions,
about my future life
not about this one . . .
full of daily strife.

For up in heaven,
is where I long to be
so that I can at last
Jesus finally see.

I like to converse,
about life eternal
not about this one
full of upheaval.

For I look forward,
to that glorious day
when in the clouds
Jesus takes me away.

I like discussions,
about my future home
for it’s where my mind . . .
often drifts and roams!

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Philippians 3:20

For our conversation is in heaven;
from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Given Peace ~

God gave me peace,
when I had nearly none . . .
He gave it to me
through His beloved Son.

Once I accepted,
Jesus as my Savior
my heart became full
of His grace and favor.

God gave me hope,
when I had mostly nothing . . .
He gave me faith
filled with truthful trusting.

Once I received,
His gift of salvation
I knew right then
I was a new creation.

God gave me peace,
when the old things passed
He gave me hope
with a belief steadfast!

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2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now the Lord of peace himself
give you peace always by all means.
The Lord be with you all.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature: old things
are passed away; behold,
all things are become new.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~02.17.21~

Titus 3:7

Faith Springs Forth ~

Faith springs from the heart,
as mercy falls from above
the earth becomes enriched
by the grace of Jesus’ love.

Hope dwells internally,
the seed has been planted
all who willing come to Jesus
eternal salvation is granted.

Truth descends from heaven,
peace to earth Jesus brings
the world opens up its arm
to receive its King of Kings.

Righteousness sprinkles down,
on a land parched and dry
the God of all creation hears
His creature’s thirsty cry.

Faithfulness springs forward,
the earth receives a new start
mercy and truth have kissed . . .
warming the coldest of hearts!

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Psalm 85.10-12

Mercy and truth are met
together; righteousness
and peace have kissed
each other.

Truth shall spring out
of the earth; and
righteousness shall
look down from heaven.

Yea, the Lord shall give
that which is good; and
our land shall yield
her increase.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

For Grace To Grow ~

For grace to grow,
it needs to be fed . . .
our Bibles must be
everyday read.

For without knowledge,
of our Lord and Savior
will never be able to
duplicate His behavior.

For grace to bloom,
it needs to be watered
lest on the straight way
we will surely faltered.

For without understanding,
on our spiritual path
one day we’ll encounter
God’s righteous wrath.

For grace to grow,
our faith we need to nourish
for it to increase . . .
in Jesus it must flourish!

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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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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Holy Conversion ~

A new life in Christ,
a holy conversion . . .
one saving us from
lust filled perversion.

Once dead in trespasses,
now in hope are we alive
no longer are our souls
from eternity deprived.

Born-again and appointed,
to a new divine life . . .
the natural man gone
taking with him our strife.

Free from satan’s grip,
chained to sin no more
now the children of God
through Jesus the Door.

A new life in Christ,
born of water and Spirit
are those who believe . . .
His kingdom they’ll inherit!

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John 3:5

Jesus answered, Verily, verily,
I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of
water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the
kingdom of God.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Gift of Jesus ~

A Child, a Babe,
today is born
the Son of Man
Salvation’s horn.

Our Mighty God,
the Sacrificial Lamb
fulfills the Word
of the great I AM.

A Carpenter, a King,
brings Good Cheer . . .
of His Kingdom
soon coming here.

Our Counselor, Our Rock,
our Father Everlasting
long ago Wise Men
were heard forecasting.

A Child is born,
God’s gift to you and I
for the Morning Star
has risen in the sky!

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Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government
shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be
called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Have a Merry CHRISTmas and a Blessed New Year

#throwbackpoem ~ On This CHRISTmas Morn ~

A promise to the world,
a child to be given . . .
so many years foretold
so all could be forgiven.

Moonless night shining,
with the Morning Star
calling watchful shepherds
to come from afar.

Wise Men carry gifts,
meant for only a King
angels up in heaven
Glory ~ Glory ~ sing.

God became a man,
the Good News is born
begotten Son arrives
on this CHRISTmas morn.

Our mighty God concedes,
to the wickedness of man
the Prince of Peace comes
to bridge the empty span.

Wonderful is His name,
Counselor to the meek
the Son was born of flesh
to give power to the weak.

Our everlasting Father,
knows our fallen state
so He sent His only Son
to save us from our fate.

A promise to the world,
our Lord and Savior is born
sing ~ Praises to His Glory ~
on this CHRISTmas morn.

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Isaiah 9:6

“For unto us
a child is born,
unto us a son is given:
and the government
shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor,
The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note From God ~12.24.20~

Romans 10:13

God’s Gift Of Life ~

God’s gift of Life,
paving the Way
so for our sins
we not have to pay.

For His Word arrived,
on CHRISTmas morn
when to a virgin
His Son was born.

God’s gift of Life,
the True foundation
our Cornerstone
to eternal salvation.

For God sent His Son,
to love and forgive
so with Him in heaven
we can forever live.

God’s gift of Life,
is ours this day . . .
for the Truth came down
to show us the Way!

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Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin
is death;
but the gift of God
is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God Guides My Feet ~

God guides my feet,
over mountain tops
onto high ground . . .
in faith, they do hop.

He leads my steps,
through jagged spaces
to prove to me . . .
significant is His grace.

He shines His light,
ahead of my steps
my soles He secures . . .
His love they project.

He takes me to places,
never before explored
to show me why it is . . .
I call Him my Lord.

He sets me up high,
gives me a glorious view
so His mercy my soul . . .
He can restore and renew!

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Psalm 18:33

He makes my feet
like the feet of deer,
And sets me on
my high places.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Gift Of Faith ~

God’s gift of faith,
is offered to everyone
to all who will receive
the love of His Son.

For those who accept,
Jesus died for their sin
the battle for their soul
with satan they’ll win.

God’s gift of faith,
is for all to obtain
when from wickedness
they chose to abstain.

For those who receive,
the Spirit’s indwelling
will no longer find . . .
sinful thing’s compelling.

God’s gift of faith,
is given to everybody . . .
when they let Jesus
their own lives embody!

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Galatians 2:20

I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live; yet not I,
but Christ liveth in me:
and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by the faith
of the Son of God, who loved
me, and gave himself for me.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~09.17.20~

Hebrews 2:3

 

Good Morning Quote ~04.08.20~

Good Morning Quote ~12.25.19~

Sticky Note to God ~12.06.19~