Tag Archives: Courage
Bold and Brave~
Lord, help me to be,
more bold and brave
to share my faith
that to me You gave.
Help me to be the Light,
that reflects on You
in everything I say
in all the things I do.
Lord, help me to be,
for You more courageous
in a world that’s become
ever more dangerous.
Help me to lead the way,
so others may know
the reasons why You love
and care for them so.
Lord, help me to be,
a witness for You bold
so I can encourage . . .
more into Your fold!
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And when they had prayed,
the place was shaken where
they were assembled together;
and they were all filled with the
Holy Ghost, and they spake the
word of God with boldness.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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God My Refuge ~
God is my refuge,
I trust Him all the time
whether in valleys to roam
or up mountains to climb.
For His way is perfect,
plus His word is true
providing me a shield
for all I go through.
God is my strength,
always a help to me . . .
be it on solid ground
or in a stormy sea.
For His power is mine,
there’s nothing I cant’ do
courage He gives me
for all I go through.
God is my refuge,
He is my strength too . . .
on Him I can count on
in all things to get through!
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God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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My Salvation, My Light ~
The Lord is my strength,
without Him I can do nothing
but, with Him all is possible . . .
and I can do anything.
Though my cares are many,
my salvation is in His light
and the hope I have in Him
gives me the strength to fight.
I will trust in my Savior,
no matter what life brings
for, I know He’s in control
of every single thing.
I know I can count on Him,
to guide and lead me
for, through every trial
He has promised to be.
The Lord is my strength,
I am fearful for nothing . . .
as long as He is with me
I’m ready for anything!
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I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.
“The Lord is the light
and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?”
The Lord is the
strength of my life;
of whom shall I
be afraid.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Our Help Is Here ~
Help comes to the lonely,
when we need comforting
Help comes to relieve the pain
when we are suffering.
Help comes with hope,
when there is dreariness
Help comes with rest
when there is weariness.
Help comes to bring courage,
when we are fearful
Help comes to console
when we are tearful.
Help comes with guidance,
when we need direction
Help comes with a shield
when we need protection.
Help is always with us,
to aid, advise and assist
our help is in Jesus . . .
when on His strength we enlist!
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“Behold, God is mine helper:”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Hold Me Up Lord ~
Lord, hold me up,
help me to stand
uplift me with Your . . .
righteous right hand.
Give me Your strength,
so I’ll not be afraid
hold me up Lord
so I’ll not be dismayed.
Lord, hold me up,
help me not to fear
with Your right hand
draw me to You near.
Give to me courage,
make me in You strong
hold me up Lord
all my lifelong.
Lord, hold me up,
do not let me go
help me Lord . . .
Your peace to know!
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Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea,
I will help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of my
righteousness.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Of Good Courage Be ~
Be of good courage,
be glad exceedingly
for God wants to give you
His peace unceasingly.
He wants you to have,
a faith mightily strong
so you can make hope
your eternal song.
Of good courage be,
let your mind be at rest
God knows the cares
with today that you wrest.
He wants you to give Him,
all that is of concern
for His yoke is easy
just as is His burden.
Be of good courage,
rejoice and be joyful
for the One you trust
is loving and faithful
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Be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
your heart, all ye that
hope in the Lord.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Lord, Be Good To Me ~
Lord, be good to me,
as I’m waiting for You
be compassionate until
You show me what to do.
Make me strong Lord,
as I’m trusting You
give me courage until
this storm I’m through.
Lord, be gracious to me,
as I’m waiting for You
be merciful to me until
I have a clear view.
Give me patience Lord,
keep me faithful to You
give me discernment until
I know what is true.
Lord, be good to me,
as I wait upon You . . .
give me diligence until
You tell me what to do!
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The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion;
slow to anger,
and of great mercy.
The Lord is good to all:
and his tender mercies
are over all his works.
O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good: because his
mercy endureth for ever.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Seeking What Is Wise ~
Lord, may I be a seeker,
a follower of Your Light
may I have the wisdom . . .
like the Magi’s did that night.
May I travel the distance,
regardless of how far
may I be willing to go
to wherever You are.
May I have the resolve,
to follow where You lead
may I have to Your will
the strength to always heed.
May I have the tenacity,
not to give up or quit
may I be to Your ways
determined to submit.
May I have the fortitude,
to journey into what is wise
may I have the insight
so Your path I’ll recognize.
Lord, may I always seek You,
like the Magi’s did that night
may I have the courage . . .
to follow after wisdom’s Light!
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“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.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
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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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I press toward
the mark
for the prize of the high
calling of God
in Christ Jesus.
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.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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A Bold Attitude ~
Be of good courage,
have a bold attitude
ask God to give you
strength and fortitude.
For He wants to make,
your faith in Him strong
so you won’t be defeated
when problems come along.
Be of good courage,
let your mind be at rest
be confident in knowing
God’s has for you His best.
For He wants you to live,
in a victorious way
then with grace you can face
the worries of each day.
Be of good courage,
be bold and and be brave
trust the Lord Himself . .
from your troubles will save!
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“Be strong and good courage,
and he shall strengthen your heart,
all ye that hope in the Lord. “
King James Bible
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Deborah Ann Belka
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God Promises To Help Us ~
God promises to help us,
when fighting battles
He promises to keep us
from getting rattled.
He gives us the strength,
to fight and contend
He gives us the power
our faith to defend.
God promises to keep us,
secure and protected
He promises to help us
stay to Him connected.
He gives us the courage,
never to be afraid
He gives us the trust
not to be dismayed.
God promises His help,
whenever we need it . . .
He promises to uphold us
in both heart and spirit!
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Fear thou not;
for I am with thee:
be not dismayed;
for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand
of my righteousness.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Wait-Training ~
Wait-training,
we all need to go through
it’s something . . .
we must to learn to do.
For, God wants to teach us,
how on Him to rely
and to trust Him when
He’s got us on standby.
It will take patience,
and a lot of practice
for wait-training requires
us to be proactive.
For, God wants to show us,
His timing is the best
through He’s got us waiting
we can still be at rest.
Wait-training,
takes a lot of fortitude
for it takes strength to have
a surrendered attitude!
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“Wait on the Lord:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
thine heart: wait,
I say, on the Lord.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Holy Spirit’s Power ~
Holy Spirit,
we all need You
to help us daily
to battle through.
Without Your strength,
to overcome
to each temptation
we would succumb.
Holy Spirit,
God’s gift to us
in Your power
we need to trust.
Without Your courage,
to make us willing
to the world ways
we’d still be living.
Holy Spirit,
who dwells within
only You can give us . . .
power over sin!
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“But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost
is come upon you:”
“There hath no temptation taken you
but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will
not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able;
but will with the temptation
also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear it.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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God Of The Hopeful ~
God of the watchful,
Lord of the heart
establish Your ways
upon a new day’s start.
God of the trustful,
Lord of the soul
gives us Your strength
our day be in control.
God of the faithful,
Lord of the mind
may your peace
today we again find.
God of the hopeful,
Lord of our life
give us the courage
to give You our strife.
God of the watchful,
Lord of the heart
from Your righteous way
today, may we not part!
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“Be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen
your heart, all ye that
hope in the Lord.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Like An Eagle ~
Renewed like an eagle,
my strength restored
the closer I sweep in
to Jesus, my Lord.
He gives me courage,
to go the distance
gives me His strength
when I meet resistance.
Just like an eagle,
the clouds I climb above
rising over my troubles
on the strength of His love.
I have the fortitude,
to look into the eye
of each raging storm
that passes me by.
He renews my faith,
my trust He restores
until the day like an eagle
into heaven I soar!
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“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.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Spirit of Truth ~
The Spirit of truth,
God gave to you
He is your guide
for all that you do.
He is full of power,
He’s mighty and strong
He’s full of light
He’ll not lead you wrong.
The Spirit of truth,
is all-wise, all-knowing
He’ll intercede for you
with His groaning.
He is everywhere,
ever-present, ever-near
He will give you courage
to face your every fear.
The Spirit of truth,
will keep pursuing you
until you see the light
of all things true!
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“Howbeit when he,
the Spirit of truth,
is come, he will guide you
into all truth: for he
shall not speak of himself;
but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak:
and he will shew you
things to come.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Be Not Dismayed ~
Wherever you go,
God is with you
whatever you do
He is there too.
You can’t see Him,
but He sees you
He knows the way
for you to pursue.
Whatever you fear,
God will ease it
whatever you dread
God will conquer it.
He’ll impart strength,
when you are weak
He’ll pass on courage
when you are meek.
So, be not fearful,
neither be afraid
with God we need not . . .
ever be dismayed!
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“Have not I commanded thee?
Be strong and of a good courage;
be not afraid,
neither be thou dismayed:
for the Lord thy God is with thee
whithersoever thou goest.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Am Always With You ~
I am always with you,
don’t you be afraid
I will never leave
so don’t be dismayed.
I will give you strength,
boldness and courage
I am always with you
so don’t be discouraged.
I am always with you,
no need for you to fear
I will remain close
to you I will be near.
I will comfort you,
hold you in My hand
I am always with you
I have for you a plan.
I am with always you,
so don’t you be fearful
soon all will be . . .
calm and peaceful!
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“Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will
help thee; yea, I will uphold thee
with the right hand of my righteousness.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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The Reason for My Hope
I believe in God,
in all of His glorious creation
I believe He made the heavens
and the earth's foundation.I believe that man,
came from but dust
I believe it's God's image
He puts into all of us.I believe that Satan,
is the cause for our fallen state
I believe it's still his lies
he uses on us to trap and bait.I believe that man's heart,
has always been cold and callous
I believe it's full of deceit
filled with ungodly malice.I believe in Jesus,
God's only begotten Son
I believe He died and rose again
for the sins of everyone.I believe in redemption,
from our wicked, evil ways
I believe it's the blood of the Lamb
that washes our sins away.I believe in God's love,
I believe in His grace
I believe one day
God's judgement all will face.I believe in Heaven,
I also believe in hell . . .
I believe for eternity it's where
the unsaved will dwell.I believe in the hope,
Jesus imparts in me
I believe all can be saved
if these truth they'd just see!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peter 3:15
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I will not be shaken,
nothing can rattle me
not even my own death
will take me, Lord from Thee.I will not tremble,
I have nothing to fear
even if I'm all alone
God is always near.I will not waiver,
on my Rock, I will stand
if I was to stumble
in His grace I will land.I will not be moved,
nothing can take away
the love I have for Jesus
from His ways I'll not stray.I will not be shaken,
nothing will take from me
the peace, faith and hope
I have dear Lord, in Thee!~~~~~~~
Psalm 62:1-2
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God:
from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved."King James Version
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~ Who I am in CHRIST ~
Who am I in Christ?
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made
I am His new creation
I am predestined
I am chosen
I am adopted
I am a son of God
I am God's child
I am a child of light
I am a child of day
I am God's bride
I am God's clay
I am God's future
I am God's hope
I am alive to God
I am destined
I am called~~~~~~~~~~~
I am loved
I am bought with a price
I am redeemed
I am set free from sin
I am joined to the Lord
I am alive by grace
I am justified
I am forgiven
I am sanctified
I am reconciled
I am transformed
I am renewed
I am made perfect
I am dead to sin~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a slave to righteousness
I am baptized with the Holy Spirit
I am a partner of Christ, Jesus
I am His temple
I am His building
I am His field
I am His branch
I am His follower
I am His fellow worker
I am His ambassador
I am the salt of the earth
I am the light of the world
I am sober-minded and watchful
I am armed
I am His warrior
I am His friend~~~~~~~~~~~
I am being trained in righteousness
I am created for good works
I am a doer of the word
I am kind
I am humble
I am meek
I am patient
I am loving
I am fruitful
I am steadfast
I am gentle
I am faithful
I am never alone
I am never hungry
I am never thirsty~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sealed for the day of redemption
I am called to eternal glory
I am the aroma of Christ to God
I am crucified with Christ
I am not ashamed
I am a sinner
I am forgiven
I am born again
and I am going to heaven!Who are you without Christ?
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~ Throughout the Old and New Testament
we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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