My Heart’s Response ~

My mind said to me,
look at what you can do
my heart responded . . .
Lord, not without you.

My mind told me,
all this could be yours
my heart answered . . .
don’t open those doors.

My mind stressed to me,
see all you can enjoy
my heart advised . . .
don’t fall for satan’s ploy.

My mind reasoned with me,
you needn’t be concerned
my heart spoke clearly . . .
that’s not what you’ve learned.

My mind said to me,
ah, go ahead and just do it
my heart told me . . .
don’t listen to that evil spirit!

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Matthew 4:8-10

Again, the devil taketh him up into
an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth
him all the kingdoms of the world,
and the glory of them;

And saith unto him, All these things
will I give thee, if thou wilt fall
down and worship me.

Then saith Jesus unto him,
Get thee hence, Satan: for it
is written, Thou shalt worship
the Lord thy God, and him only
shalt thou serve.

King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

With Due Diligence ~

 

With due diligence,
we must stay alert
so that satan’s darts
we can safely avert.

For he is the master,
of many disguises
obscuring the truth
is his evil enterprise.

We must keep sober,
we must stay aware
so into satan’s traps
we won’t be snared.

For he is out to kill,
devour and destroy
anyone who doesn’t fall
for the lures he employs.

With due consideration,
we must be forever watchful
for satan distorts the light . . .
and we must remain careful!

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Ephesians 6:16

Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant;
because your adversary the devil,
as a roaring lion, walketh about,
seeking whom he may devour:

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no marvel; for Satan himself
is transformed into an angel of light.

King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God ~03.07.19~

Nameless Faces ~

Spiritual warfare,
in heavenly places
sinister, vile forces
with nameless faces.

Evil and wickedness,
we’re all up against
the armor of God
is our only defense.

Sober and watchful,
we have got to be
for the devil prowls
to devour you and me.

Submitting to God,
withstanding the day
trusting in His word
to keep darkness at bay.

Spiritual warfare,
each day we must fight
for even satan disguises . . .
himself as the true light!

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Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12

“For we wrestle not against
flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the
darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness
in high places.”

2 Corinthians 11:14

“And no marvel;
for Satan himself
is transformed into
an angel of light.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

A Light For Jesus ~

Jesus let me be,
a light for You
help me to expose
the evil people do.

Let me be a voice,
to those who are lost
help me to bring them
to the foot of the cross.

Jesus let me be,
a light of Your grace
help me to help those
still running in the race.

Let me be an example,
of hope, love and peace
help me to help them
the finish line to reach.

Jesus let me be,
a light just for You
help me to debunk . . .
today’s opposing view!

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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 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Afternoon Ponderings~06.02.18~

But, Take Heart ~

Take heart,
faith, do not lose
don’t let the evil-minded
give you the blues.

For, peace can be yours,
if you so elect
when onto Jesus
your eyes you direct.

Take heart,
joy, do not let go of
don’t let the enemy
overpower His love.

For, hope is yours,
in a world bearing none
for over the wicked
Jesus already won.

Take heart,
hold on to your faith and trust
for Jesus overcame . . .
the evilness all around us!

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John 16:33

I have said these things to you,
that in me you may have peace.
In the world you will have tribulation.
But take heart;
I have overcome the world.”

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

It’s No Wonder ~

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so much pain today
no one seeks the Lord
all have gone their own way.

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so many broken homes
no one stays around
all wander off and roam.

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so much excessive greed
no one reads the Word
all don’t see salvation’s need.

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so many who are lost
no one acknowledges their sin
all eyes are off the Cross.

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so much turmoil going on
no one trusts in God
all His commandments are now gone.

It’s no wonder . . .
there’s so much pain today
no one repents of their wickedness
all deny their own decay!

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Isaiah 53:6
King James Version

“All we like sheep have gone astray; We
have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the
iniquity of us all.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka