An S.O.S. To God ~

At the first sight,
of having stress
I send off to God
an S.O.S.

He sends me back,
a quick response
for me in His word
to get ensconced.

When fear grips me,
to the Lord I turn
before my stomach
even starts to churn.

He comes right away,
to be at my side
so to put strength
back in my stride.

At the first sight,
of stress or fear
off to God I send . . .
an S.O.S. in His ear!

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Psalm 118:5-6

I called upon the Lord in distress:
the Lord answered me, and set me
in a large place. The Lord is on my
side; I will not fear: what can man
do unto me?

King James Version
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Copyright 2024
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

My Place Of Retreat ~

Whenever I am fearful,
afraid or discouraged
I pray to my Father . . .
so to be encouraged.

For, prayer is my retreat,
a resting place for my soul
it is where I let go . . .
so God can take control.

Whenever I need a break,
I go to that hiding place
where alone with Him I pray
under the shelter of His grace.

For, prayer is my sanctuary,
where God’s mercy I can find
it’s where His eternal hope
takes over my heart and mind.

Whenever I need a retreat,
a quiet, peaceful place to go
I go to my Father . . .
and just let my prayers flow!

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Psalm 91:1-2

“He that dwelleth in the secret place
of the most High shall abide under
the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord,
He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Hanging On By A Thread ~

Is your faith hanging,
on by a thin thread . . .
are your thoughts filled
with fear and dread?

Then you need to take,
a hold of your hope
and let the Word of God
give you the skills to cope.

Is your trust dangling,
right in front of you
are you warn out and down
by all that you do?

Then you need to take,
a hold of the slack
and let the Word of God
give your strength back.

Is your faith slacking,
is you trust aground
well turn to God’s Word
and your hope will rebound!

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Psalm 119:25

My soul cleaveth
unto the dust:
quicken thou me
according to thy word.

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Run, Run to Jesus ~

When your world comes crashing down,
and you want to get far away
run to Jesus and His loving arms . . .
for He’ll protect you without delay.

When everything is going wrong,
and your future isn’t looking bright
run to Jesus for His strength . . .
and find the power of His might.

When your worries make you ill,
and your burdened by your care
run to Jesus for His help . . .
for His support is always there.

When your tears fall like acid rain,
and your heart feels it’ll break apart
run to Jesus for your comfort . . .
and His peace into it He will impart.

When you think you can’t go on,
and your filled with dread and fear
run, run quickly to Jesus . . .
for He will draw you ~ to Him near!

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Matthew 11:28

Come unto me,
all ye that labour
and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.

Psalm 69:16

“Hear me, O Lord;
for thy lovingkindness is good:
turn unto me according
to the multitude of thy
tender mercies.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2012 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

In The Wilderness of My Soul ~

Lord, in the wilderness of my soul,
there are valleys deep and low . . .
and sometimes I wander in them
not sure the direction I should go.

In my doubt I meet with despair,
and my thoughts turn to giving up
for in my desperation . . .
I don’t see Your grace in my cup.

Lord, in the wilderness of my soul,
there are mountains high and wide
and sometimes all I want to do
is just to run away and hide.

In my fear I meet with dread,
with each obstacle I come to
but, I know I must get past them
if I want to get closer to You.

Lord, there’s a wilderness in my soul,
a vast land of empty spaces
long roads for me to travel on
with plenty of rough places.

But, I know I’m on the path,
leading me straight to You . . . .
and with Your strength and help
I know I’ll make it through!

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Luke 3:4

“The voice of one crying
in the wilderness,
Prepare ye the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

None But The Brave ~

None but the dauntless,
the bold and the brave
will be to fear . . .
its victim or slave.

For they know God,
goes where they go
no matter which way
the winds may blow.

None but the powerful,
the robust and strong
will be to dread . . .
led or steered wrong.

For they know Jesus,
will forsake them not
no matter the gusts
that may come about.

None but the courageous,
the strong and the bold
will let fear and dread . . .
take on their heart a hold!

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Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage,
fear not, nor be afraid of them:
for the Lord thy God, he it is that
doth go with thee; he will not fail
thee, nor forsake thee.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

When Afraid, Trust ~

I put my trust in God,
whenever I’m afraid
for His Word keeps me
from becoming dismayed.

I’m told in my Bible,
that I daily read . . .
that to fear and dread
I should never heed.

So I call upon my Lord,
for Him to be my shield
so to fearfulness
my heart will not yield.

He gives me the faith,
to rise above my cares
as I release onto Him
my fainthearted prayers.

I put my trust in God,
instead of in my fear
by drawing closer to Him
so to keep Him ever near!

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Psalm 56:3 

What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

When You Think You Can’t ~

When you think you can’t,
remember God can . . .
when you don’t know the way
remember God has a plan.

When you think it’s all but over,
remember God just began
when you are afraid and fearful . . .
remember God’s wingspan.

When you think it’s to hard,
remember God does the impossible
when you think it’s hopeless
remember God is unstoppable.

When you think you’ve had enough,
remember God is not done
when you think you’re all alone
remember the love of His Son.

When you think you can’t do it,
remember God can do . . .
when you think it’s too difficult
remember God will strengthen you!

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Luke 1:37

For with God nothing
shall be impossible.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Flighty Sparrow ~

Flighty sparrow,
flitting all about
why do you fly
on wings of doubt?

Don’t you know,
God loves you
with a love . . .
steadfast and true?

Flighty sparrow,
head in the clouds
why do you follow
ungodly crowds?

Don’t you believe,
God values you
how much He cares
about all you do?

Flighty sparrows,
flitting there and here
need God to ease . . .
all their earthy fear!

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Matthew 10:31

Fear not, therefore;
you are of more value
than many sparrows.

King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

On The Edge of Despair ~

 

I have been on the edge,
of complete, utter despair
I’ve looked over the ledge
not knowing what was there.

I’ve felt the bitter cold,
wrap me in it’s fearful grip
but, God had on me a hold
making sure I wouldn’t slip.

I have been to the threshold,
of total desperation
I’ve felt darkness enfold me
with fear and trepidation.

I’ve sensed the loom of doom,
engulf me with pure terror
but, God in the grasp of gloom
quelled my state of horror.

I have been on the edge,
of utter hopelessness
but, as I was on the ledge . . .
Jesus healed my brokenness!

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2 Corinthians 4.8-10

We are troubled on every side,
yet not distressed;
we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Persecuted, but not forsaken;
cast down, but not destroyed;

Always bearing about in the body
the dying of the Lord Jesus,
that the life also of Jesus might
be made manifest in our body.

Psalm 34:17-19

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth,
and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are
of a broken heart; and saveth such
as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous:
but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Good Morning Quote ~07.21.19~

Feet Like That Of A Deer ~

Oh, to have feet,
like that of a deer
I’d be able to move
without having fear.

I could then scale,
whatever the height
for I would have . . .
God’s power and might.

Oh, to have feet,
like that of a doe
I would not dread
I would just go.

I could then climb,
whatever the distance
for I’d have God’s strength
when met with resistance.

Oh, to have feet,
willing to in God trust
my legs would be . . .
inclined to adjust!

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Habakkuk 3:19

“The Lord God is my strength,
and he will make my feet
like hinds’ feet, and he
will make me to walk upon
mine high places.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Let Trust Rule ~

If trust is to rule,
our mind and heart
then from God
we mustn’t depart.

For we know for us,
He has only the best
and on this truth
our souls can rest.

If trust is to dispel,
our fears and doubts
then the Word of God
we mustn’t shut out.

For in His Word,
we see all He is able
to keep our trust in Him
strong and stable.

When trust becomes,
to God our link . . .
into dread and despair
we will not sink!

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Psalm 112:7

“He shall not be
afraid of evil tidings:
his heart is fixed,
trusting in the Lord.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka