Knowing And Believing ~

I know and believe,
God loves me . . .
that is why my eyes
are open to see.

See how His mercy,
comes alive each day
see how His Word
will show me the way.

I know and believe,
Jesus lives in me . . .
tis why I trust Him
in what I can’t see.

See how His grace,
in me keeps growing
see how He is worth
my closer knowing.

I know and believe,
God dwells in me . . .
as more of His image
I’m able to see!

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1 John 4:16

And we have known and believed
the love that God hath to us.
God is love; and he that dwelleth
in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

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The Mystery Of God’s Grace ~

What is this mystery,
this thing called grace
what must one do . . .
to meet their maker’s face?

How can One Man,
die for all of mankind
how can He open eyes
to Him that are blind?

What is this mystery,
this thing called mercy
how can One Man
make everyone worthy?

What is this work,
this One Man has done
what can one do . . .
to be with Him one?

What is this mystery,
what is this saving grace
it is Jesus Christ himself . . .
that one must embrace!

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Ephesians 3:1-4

And the glory which
thou gavest me I have
given them; that they
may be one, even as
we are one:

If ye have heard of the
dispensation of the grace
of God which is given me
to you-ward:

How that by revelation
he made known unto me
the mystery; (as I wrote
afore in few words,

Whereby, when ye read,
ye may understand my
knowledge in the mystery
of Christ)

John 17.22

And the glory which
thou gavest me I have
given them; that they
may be one, even as
we are one:

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The Thread Of Humility ~

The thread of humility
today is running thin . . .
for so many are caught
in the pride of their sin.

Their hearts are hardened,
there is no gentility
instead there is only
the backlash of hostility.

The thread of humility,
today is running bare . . . .
for so many think God
is no longer out there.

Instead they belittle,
those who remain meek
because His righteousness
they still willingly seek.

The thread of humility,
only God can repair . . .
for a heart that is humble
will never fall in despair!

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Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord
is the instruction of
wisdom; and before
honour is humility.

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Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled ~

Let not your heart be troubled,
let not worry start your day
for Jesus came to give you
a new and peaceful way.

Let not concern unsettle you,
let not stress take its toll
for Jesus will bring you calm
and quietness to your soul.

Let not your mind be burdened,
let not anguish weigh you down
for on Jesus you can depend
His tranquility will be around.

Let not your spirit fail you,
let not despair be what you feel
for Jesus wants your whole heart
to restore so He can heal.

Let not your heart be troubled,
let not it be afraid today . . .
for Jesus will bring you peace
and your anxiety will fade away!

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2 Corinthians 4:17-18

For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
worketh for us a far more
exceeding and eternal
weight of glory;

While we look not at the things
which are seen, but at the things
which are not seen: for the things
which are seen are temporal;
but the things which are not seen
are eternal.

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“Blesseds” From God ~

“Blesseds” from God,
are all over the place
blessings filled with . . . .
His love and grace.

For the meek and humble,
those poor and the pure
are blessings of hope
to help you endure.

For the thirsty and hungry,
the peacemakers too
are blessings of mercy
God bestows onto you.

For those persecuted,
the ones who are steadfast
are blessings of peace
when with Jesus at last.

For the mournful,
those meek and merciful
are blessings of gladness
in rewards too joyful.

For the world’s rejected,
for His name sake . . .
is the blessing of life
with a heavenly fate.

“Blesseds” from God,
thru the Bible they span
blessings imparted . . .
thru the Son of Man!

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Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn:
for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek:
for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do
hunger and thirst after righteousness:
for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful:
for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart:
for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called the
children of God.

Blessed are they which are
persecuted for righteousness’ sake:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall
revile you, and persecute you,
and shall say all manner of evil
against you falsely, for my sake.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad:
for great is your reward in heaven:
for so persecuted they the prophets
which were before you.

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Living Victoriously ~

Through life’s up and downs,
all the highs and the lows
the way to having hope
God’s Word always shows.

For we will find His grace,
is more than sufficient
for when our own strength
grows weak and deficient.

Through life’s many battles,
those we lose, those we fight
overcomers we will be
through His saving Light.

For His Light reveals Truth,
it exposes the Life and Way
it unveils how to live
victoriously everyday.

Through life’s joys and woes,
all the wins and defeats . . .
it’s comforting knowing
His grace never depletes!

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2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness. Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ
may rest upon me.

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I Thirst And I Hunger ~

I thirst for love,
righteous and pure
for I know it is . . .
the world’s only cure.

I hunger for hope,
pristine and flawless
for I know it is . . .
eternally seamless.

I pant for God’s peace,
perfect and ideal
for I know it is . . .
the real deal.

I long for Jesus,
to come again
so He can finish
what He began.

I thirst, I hunger,
I pant and I long
for it’s the only way . . .
I can remain strong!

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1 Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they which do
hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they
shall be filled.

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An Open Heart ~

An open heart,
Jesus can remake
for in His riches
it will partake.

It excepts His love,
His mercy and grace
for an open heart
His life can embrace.

An open mind,
wholeness will receive
for it no longer
His Spirit grieves.

It desires godly wisdom,
it seeks holy living
its thoughts are now full
of hope and thanksgiving.

An open heart,
takes a willing spirit too
so Jesus its mind . . .
can restore and renew!

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Ephesians 4:23

And be renewed
in the spirit of your mind;

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For God So Loved ~

For God so loved the world,
He gave to all His only Son . . .
who came to save and heal
the heart and soul of everyone.

It doesn’t matter your race,
or the color of your skin . . .
Jesus wants to forgive you
and cleanse you from your sin.

It doesn’t matter if you’re rich,
or if you’re poor and meek
you are still bankrupt . . .
if His grace you do not seek.

It doesn’t matter who you are,
all are equal in His eyes . . .
so He came to show the Way
to see through satan’s lies.

For God so loved the world,
He gave to all His only Son . . .
who came to forgive and to give
His life for each and everyone!

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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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Seasons Of Fainting ~

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of fainting . . .
when worldly catastrophes
leave us anxiously panting.

For all around us we see,
disorder of every kind
messing with the peace
in our heart and mind.

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of weariness . . .
when earthly calamities
fill us with restlessness.

For every where we turn,
we see the destruction
that evilness brings
when under its seduction.

Sometimes we go through,
seasons of trepidation . . .
but we who believe in Jesus
are free of apprehension!

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Proverbs 24:10

If thou faint in the day
of adversity,
thy strength is small.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye might
have peace. In the world ye
shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.

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Fortitude ~

Sometimes my eagle wings,
get fatigued and weary . . .
especially when this world
seems so grim and dreary.

But I know I will not faint,
nor give up the flight
as long as God remains
my strength and guiding light.

Sometimes my eagles wings,
get tattered and ripped
especially when my freedoms
from me are being stripped.

But I’m determined to fly,
against the resistance
for I know to endure I need
the wings of persistence.

Daily my eagles wings,
need to be renewed . . .
so I pray to the Lord
give me the fortitude!

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Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings
as eagles; they shall run, and
not be weary; and they shall walk,
and not faint.

Matthew 24:13

But he that shall endure
unto the end, the same
shall be saved.

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Humble Obedience ~

Complete surrender,
not my strength, but His
yielded absolutely
not my will, but His.

Humble obedience,
not my flesh, but His
perfect compliance
not my spirit, but His.

Fully submitted,
not my control, but His
resigned utterly
not my desires, but His.

Completely yielding,
not my wants, but His
entirely devoted
not my pleasures, but His.

Complete surrender,
not my life, but His
thoroughly in love . . .
now that my heart is His!

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Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore,
brethren, by the mercies
of God, that ye present
your bodies a living
sacrifice, holy, acceptable
unto God, which is your
reasonable service.

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Heavenly Mandates ~

Heavenly mandates,
we all surely need . . .
tis why God gave to us
His Word to daily read.

For He knew we needed,
His divine instructions
on how to get over
temporal obstructions.

Heavenly policies,
are found in the Good Book
for God left them to us
as salvation’s handbook.

For inside the pages,
is where you will find
inspirations from God
for both heart and mind.

Heavenly directives,
are for our own good
for they tell us how
to live as we should.

They gives us the tools,
we must have to fight
those worldly-minded
opposing His light.

Heavenly mandates,
not those political . . .
for we must not follow
what is non-biblical!

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2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by
inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

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Fearfully, Wonderfully Made ~

Look at me,
I am wonderfully made
I am so delighted to be
skillfully, splendidly formed
into marvelous, wonderful me.

Look at me,
I am fearfully made
I am so thrilled to be
brilliantly, amazingly formed
Lord, into the likeness of Thee.

Look at yourself,
look at what God has made
I am so excited for you
magnificently, superbly formed
into fearfully, wonderful you.

Look at us,
look who we’ve become
since Jesus our lives transformed
we’re so very blessed to be . . .
fearfully, wonderfully made and formed!

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Psalm 139:14

I will praise thee;
for I am fearfully
and wonderfully made:
marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul
knoweth right well.

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I AM With You Always ~

I AM with you always,
to the end of this age
I AM able to save you
in the storms that rage.

I AM beside you,
I dwell in your heart
I AM your Savior
a new thing I will start.

I Am your Comforter,
I bring to you rest
I AM always looking
out for your best.

I Am your Helper,
I know when you’re weak
I AM your strength
when for mine you seek.

I AM with you always,
even to the very end
for I AM your beloved
one time eternal Friend!

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Matthew 28:20

Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and, lo,
I am with you always, even
unto the end of the world. Amen.

Exodus 33:14

And he said,
My presence shall
go with thee,
and I will give thee rest.

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Only One Gospel ~

There is no other Gospel,
than the one of Christ . . .
there is none that comes
with such an enormous price.

For the Gospel of Christ,
is the Life, Truth and Way
no other one for our sins
could ever bear or pay.

There is no other Gospel,
anyone could ever preach
there is none that assures
how heaven we can reach.

For the Gospel of Christ,
is the only true One
for it leads us to salvation
by the grace of God’s Son.

There is but one Gospel,
all others are perversions
only the Gospel of Jesus . . .
is the true and trusted version!

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Galatians 1:6-7

I marvel that ye are so
soon removed from him
that called you into the
grace of Christ
unto another gospel:

Which is not another;
but there be some that
trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ.

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If Only More People ~

If only more people,
would others forgive
oh, what a better world . . .
in which we would live.

Then there would be,
no more sorrow and grief
for bitterness would be
short lived and brief.

If only more people,
would turn the other cheek
oh, how this world . . .
would be so less bleak.

For, then there would be,
less death and devastation
for peace would replace
reproach and condemnation.

If only more people,
would love one another
then we’d have a world . . .
where no one has to suffer!

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John 13:34

A new commandment
I give unto you,
That ye love one another;
as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another.

Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted,
forgiving one another,
even as God for Christ’s sake
hath forgiven you.

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Happy Are Those Who Find ~

Happy are those who find,
understanding and wisdom
delighted are they whose Bible
is their life-support system.

For they know God’s Word,
is the light unto their path
as it will lead them away
from His righteous wrath.

Happy are those who know,
all about the Tree of Life
for they will not ever see
the hell of eternal strife.

For they believe God’s Son,
is their Deliverer and Savior
for they found for their sins
in Him grace, mercy and favor.

Happy are those with wisdom,
forever they’ll be delighted . . .
for they have understanding
that with Jesus they are united!

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Proverbs 3.13

Happy is the man
that findeth wisdom,
and the man that getteth
understanding.

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When Jesus Is All You Have ~

When all you have is anguish,
when there’s nothing more to do
and all of your pain and suffering
has taken the very best from you. 

When trials turn into desperation,
when they start to overburden you
and the pressure of your troubles
you can no longer alone get through.

When your misery turns to despair,
when you feel hopelessness inside
and another raging, internal storm
you don’t have the strength to ride.

When Jesus is all you have,
when you finally come to your knees
and you give Him all your hardships
you’ll find He will meet all your needs.

For Jesus is your burden bearer,
and He will never disappoint . . .
so cast your cares upon Him
before you reach your breaking point!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.

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Be Not Defeated ~

I know your sorrows,
I know your grief
I know you’re hated
for your belief.

For I too was pained,
I did too grieve
for those who refused
in Me to believe.

I know your trials,
I know you’re weary
I know how this life
can leave you teary.

For I too wept,
my heart too did cry
for I knew for the world
I would have to die.

I know your weakness,
I know you’re depleted
but, I have overcome . . .
so be not defeated!

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Isaiah 53:4

Surely he hath borne our griefs,
and carried our sorrows:
yet we did esteem him stricken,
smitten of God, and afflicted.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.

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An Everlasting Love ~

With a love,
everlasting
with a Goodness
longstanding.

That is the love,
God has for you
that is your promise
every day through.

With a love,
for all of eternity
with a Kindness
into infinity.

That is the love,
God wants you to know
that is the assurance
He wants to show.

With a Benevolence,
impeccably flawless
God’s love for you . . .
is perfectly spotless!

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Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord hath appeared
of old unto me, saying, Yea,
I have loved thee with an
everlasting love: therefore
with lovingkindness have
I drawn thee.

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, seeing
that ye look for such things,
be diligent that ye may be
found of him in peace,
without spot, and blameless.

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The Hope Of Jesus ~

I pray for all the eyes,
that still need opening
so on the hope of Jesus
they can start focusing.

For when they open,
up to Him their eyes
they’ll see right through
all of satan’s lies.

I pray for the hearts,
that need enlightening
so they will see the sin
that they’re entertaining.

For when they open up,
the heart of their mind
the grace and love of Jesus
they will be able to find.

I pray for all the eyes,
of every heart and soul
who need Jesus’ healing
so they can be made whole!

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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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She Loves Her Lord ~

She loves Her Lord,
she worships Him
and her heart sings . . .
salvation’s joyful hymn.

She knows Her Lord,
she prays morning and night
and she know by doing so . . .
she’ll live a life upright.

She understands Her Lord,
she reads and studies His Word
and her ears are open . . .
to the truth that she has heard.

She trusts Her Lord,
she puts her life in His hand
and her feet willingly go . . .
wherever He has planned.

She believes in Her Lord,
she has faith in all His ways
and she will follow Him . . .
for the rest of her living days.

She loves Her Lord,
with all her heart and soul
for she know He makes . . . .
her life complete and whole!

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Psalm 32:11

Be glad in the Lord,
and rejoice, ye righteous:
and shout for joy,
all ye that are upright in heart.

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Blessings Spiritual ~

In Christ we were given,
blessings spiritual . . .
everlasting, unceasing
and imperishable.

Heavenly comforts,
for those blameless
who came to His light
out of the darkness.

In Christ we were given,
a heavenly destination
for His Father’s pleasure
through our adoption.

To the praise of His glory,
upon the world’s foundation
He freely predetermined
our eternal salvation.

In Christ we were given,
the blessing of redemption . . .
through the riches of His grace
upon His ascension!

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Ephesians 1:3-6

Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ:

According as he hath chosen us
in him before the foundation of
the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:

Having predestinated us unto
the adoption of children by
Jesus Christ to himself, according
to the good pleasure of his will,

To the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted
in the beloved.

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No Wonder We Need ~

Life is full of storms,
valleys plenty deep
no wonder we need . . .
a Good Shepherd’s keep.

With all the uncertainty,
each day we must face
no wonder we need . . .
a sufficient dose of grace.

Our fears can be many,
our worries limitless
no wonder we need . . .
God’s mercy measureless.

With all the challenges,
we daily go through
no wonder we need . . .
God our hearts to renew.

Life is full of storms,
with winds so unexpected
no wonder we need . . .
to run until perfected!

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Philippians 3:14

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

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Consider It For Joy ~

Consider it for joy,
when things go wrong
consider when they do
it’s to make you strong.

For when you are tested,
endurance it will bring
so that your faith in God
will not lack anything.

Consider it for joy,
when things go amiss
consider to embrace them
not to wearily dismiss.

For when you are tried,
perseverance it will bring
so that your trust in God
will continue to spring.

Consider it all for joy,
perfect, eternal and blissful
consider how it will make . . .
all things seem less dismal!

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James 1:2-4

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

Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.

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

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Stubborn To The Bone ~

We’re all like sheep,
stubborn to the bone
to our waywardness
we are severely prone.

But our Good Shepherd,
finds us when we roam
and with His rod
brings us back home.

We’re all like sheep,
overly obstinate
we all have strayed
no matter the continent.

But our Good Shepherd,
will find each of us
and with His staff
teach us how to trust.

We are all like sheep,
our roaming is unending
but our Good Shepherd
love is unrelenting!

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Isaiah 53:6

All we like sheep
have gone astray;
we have turned every one
to his own way;
and the Lord hath laid
on him the iniquity of us all.

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We All Have Enemies ~

We all have enemies,
of different kinds
they all want to mess
with our earthly minds.

But we who love God,
our thoughts control
for we trust Him with
all our heart and soul.

We all know people,
who cause us pain
we all see how hatred
in their hearts reign.

But we who love God,
needn’t be concerned
for their wrath for us
will be returned.

We all have enemies,
who are cruel and merciless
but we who love God . . .
have eternal joyfulness!

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Romans 12:19

Dearly beloved, avenge not
yourselves, but rather give
place unto wrath: for it is written,
Vengeance is mine;
I will repay, saith the Lord.

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A Heavenly Extravaganza ~

One day there will be,
a lavish reception . . .
for all who escaped
satan’s deception.

For those partakers,
of God’s Divine nature
have made Jesus
their Lord and Savior.

One day there will be,
a triumphant celebration . . .
for all who received
the lively hope of salvation.

For those believers,
in God’s Divine favor
have found forgiveness
thru Jesus their Savior.

One day there will be,
a heavenly extravaganza . . .
for all those who did not fall
for satan’s propaganda!

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2 Peter 1:11

For so an entrance shall be
ministered unto you abundantly
into the everlasting kingdom
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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Faith Unwavering ~

Lord, Give me faith unwavering,
so I may stand steadfast . . .
give me strength unfaltering
so temptation I may outlast.

Give me faith unshakable,
so I may walk faithfully
give me hope unmistakable
so I may tread gracefully.

Give me faith unquestionable,
so I may remain true
give me trust unflinching
so I’ll stay close to You.

Give me faith unending,
so I may see eternity
give me faith undoubting
so I may live with certainty.

Lord, give me faith unequivocal,
give me strength, give me power
give me trust unconditional
give me faith till my final hour!

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Romans 1:17

“For in it the righteousness
of God is revealed
from faith to faith; as it is written,
“The just shall live by faith.”

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Evil Everywhere ~

I can see the evil,
I see it everywhere
there is not a place
it will not spare.

It is universal,
throughout the world
a new kind of hatred
is being unfurled.

I can hear the terror,
chilling and disturbing
it’s full of violence
bloody screams curdling.

It’s a perilous scourge,
of dread, anxiety and fear
bringing with it tyranny
the closer it draws near.

I can see the evil,
I can hear it’s gasp
tis why onto Jesus . . .
I keep a firm clasp!

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2 Timothy 3:1-5

This know also, that in the last
days perilous times shall come.

For men shall be lovers
of their own selves, covetous,
boasters, proud, blasphemers,
disobedient to parents,
unthankful, unholy,

Without natural affection,
trucebreakers, false accusers,
incontinent, fierce, despisers
of those that are good,

Traitors, heady, highminded,
lovers of pleasures more than
lovers of God;

Having a form of godliness,
but denying the power thereof:
from such turn away.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~