Afternoon Ponderings ~01.16.24~

James 1:6

Afternoon Ponderings ~11.12.23~

2 Timothy 1:7

Good Morning Quote ~09.22.23~

Dry Seasons ~

Dry seasons . . .
times of spiritual drought
times of agonizing doubt

times to reflect from within
times to confess known sin

times God’s voice we can’t hear
times of significant fear

times where we learn and grow
times for God’s mercy to show

times of weakness not strength
times we keep God at arm’s length

times to meditate and pray
times to hear what He’s to say

times of desperation and lack
times to turn to God back

Dry seasons . . .
times of spiritual growing
times for more of God knowing!

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Psalm 107:9

“For he satisfieth
the longing soul,
and filleth
the hungry soul
with goodness.”

King James Version

Copyright 2013 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Under His Wing’s Shadow ~

Under the shadow of Your wings,
where no sun or rain can blind
where Thy loving-kindness waits
to fill hearts with peace of mind.

Where no tempest breaks through,
where no storm or wind can meet
where Thy grace inspires calm
to give the weary heart retreat.

Under the shadow of Your wings,
where no fear or doubt can soar
where Thy steadfast love exists
for the fainthearted to explore.

Where no tragedy can breach,
where no pain or grief can be
where Thy goodness is prepared
to bring broken hearts to Thee.

Under the shadow of Your wings,
where no star or moon can fade
where Thy mercies reach forever
to strengthen hearts that are afraid.

Oh, precious is Your loving kindness,
where our trust can mount and rise
where unfailing love gives assurance
Your wing’s shadow protects our cries!

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Psalm 36:7

“How excellent is thy
lovingkindness, O God!
therefore the children of men
put their trust under the
shadow of thy wings.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Jesus Our Conqueror ~

There is not a fear,
that Jesus can’t conquer
there is not an enemy
that He can’t capture.

There is not a problem,
that Jesus can’t solve
there is not a dilemma
that He can’t resolve.

There is not a burden,
that Jesus can’t lift
there is not a load
that He can’t shift.

There is not a need,
that Jesus can’t provide
there is not a sea
that He can’t divide.

There is not a darkness,
that Jesus can’t make light
there is not a sin
that He can’t make right.

There is not a moment,
that Jesus isn’t there
there is not one soul
for which He doesn’t care!

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Matthew 19:26

But Jesus beheld them,
and said unto them,
With men this is impossible;
but with God
all things are possible.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

 

When I’m Afraid ~

Whenever I am afraid,
and fear comes my way
I stop what I am doing
and to Jesus I pray.

For, I don’t want my fears,
to take away my calm
so I cast all my worries
right into His open palm.

Whenever I am frightened,
scared or panic-stricken
I go straight to the Lord
before by fear I’m sickened.

For, I don’t want my fears,
to influence my serenity
for it is in my Savior . . .
that I find true tranquility.

Whenever I am afraid,
and fear comes my way
I put my trust in Jesus . . .
to take my dread away!

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Psalm 56:3

“What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2012 Revised 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Love’s Perfect Assurance ~

Father, I give you my burdens,
take with them my worries too
give to me Your assurance
as I give my troubles to You.

You know my every care,
each anxious beat of my heart
give to me Your perfect peace
so my fears can’t even start.

Father, You promised me hope,
in the things I can’t see
the power of Your Spirit
to dwell inside of me.

You know my every thought,
whenever I am afraid
give me the confidence
not to be alarmed or dismayed.

Father, I give You all my cares,
my fears and trepidation . . .
give me love’s perfect assurance
without any reservations!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance
of things hoped for, the
conviction of things not seen.

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.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

“For our gospel came not
unto you in word only,
but also in power,
and in the Holy Ghost,
band in much assurance;
as ye know what manner
of men we were among
you for your sake.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

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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Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.

Psalm 27:1

“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.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

All Things Jesus Can Do ~

There’s not a hunger,
that Jesus can’t satisfy
there’s not a thirst
that He won’t gratify.

There’s not a pain,
that Jesus can’t heal
there’s not a void
that He won’t fill.

There’s not a burden,
that Jesus can’t bear
there’s not a soul
that He won’t spare.

There’s not a disease,
that Jesus can’t treat
there’s not a grievance
that He won’t meet.

There’s not a fear,
that Jesus can’t still
there’s not a promise
that He won’t fulfill.

There’s not a doubt,
that Jesus can’t replace
there’s not a heart
that He won’t embrace.

There isn’t anything,
that Jesus can’t do in you
there’s not a thing . . .
impossible for Him to do!

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Matthew 19:26

But Jesus beheld them,
and said unto them,
With men this is impossible;
but with God all things
are possible.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Mop and A Broom In Every Room ~

I wander through my mind,
go from room to room
and in each one I find
a mop and a broom.

In the room of rebellion,
with all its dirt and grime
I sweep away all my sins
He washes away the slime.

In the room of panic,
with all its anxious fears
I sweep away my concerns
He washes away my tears.

In the room of sorrow,
with all the loss I’ve known
I sweep away my grief
He washes away my groan.

In the room of anguish,
with all its hurt and pain
I sweep away my faults
He washes away the stain.

In the room of doubt,
with every regret and qualm
I sweep away my disbelief
He washes me in His calm!

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Psalm 51:2

“Wash me throughly
from mine iniquity,
and cleanse me
from my sin.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Help Just One ~

If God can use me,
through my own misery
to help just one . . .
to come to Him
then my suffering
will be a sign of victory.

If He can use me,
through my own grief
to help just one . . .
to come to Him
then my anguish
will seem so brief.

If God can use me,
through my own fear
to help just one . . .
to come to Him
then my dread
will my heart cheer.

If He can use me ,
through my own worry
to help just one . . .
to come to Him
then for my concerns
I won’t be sorry.

If God can use me,
through my own pain
to help just one
to come to Him . . .
then my suffering
will not be in vain!

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James 5:19-20

Brethren, if any of you do err
from the truth, and one convert him;

Let him know, that he which converteth
the sinner from the error of his way
shall save a soul from death,
and shall hide a multitude of sins.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Blessed be God, even the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of mercies,
and the God of all comfort;

Who comforteth us in all our
tribulation, that we may be able
to comfort them which are in
any trouble, by the comfort
wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God.

For as the sufferings of Christ
abound in us, so our consolation
also aboundeth by Christ.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

No Other One ~

I know no other Savior,
no other who would forgive
nor collect in His bottle
the tears I have to give.

I know no other Shepherd,
no other to show the way
nor when I am in the valley
listen to what I have to say.

I know no other Lamb,
no other who peace brings
nor one who can lead me
to those life giving springs.

I know no other Light,
no other shines so clear
nor one when I am afraid
can take away my fear.

I know no other Creator,
no other with the skill
nor one who loves me
like I know He always will.

I know no other God,
no other one has come before
nor one who’ll come after . . .
for my God is forever more!

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1 Kings 8:60

“That all the people of the earth
may know that the Lord is God,
and that there is none else.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

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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Isaiah 41:10

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
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Some People Needlessly Worry ~

Some people needlessly worry,
they perspire and fret
for their past sins . . .
they still stew and sweat.

They wonder if they are,
really saved at all
even after they received
salvation’s saving call.

Some people need to have,
assurance every day
that the debt for their sins
Jesus willingly died to pay.

They are not yet convinced,
though they have repented
that for their past sins . . .
they needn’t be tormented.

Some people needlessly worry,
when they should embrace
investing all their faith . . .
into Jesus’ saving grace!

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1 John 5:11-13

And this is the record,
that God hath given to us
eternal life, and this life
is in his Son.

He that hath the Son hath life;
and he that hath not the Son
of God hath not life.

These things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the
Son of God; that ye may know that
ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~11.06.22~

Psalm 34:4

Whirlwinds Of Life ~

Everywhere I look,
there’s a storm brewing
reminding me just why
my faith needs renewing.

For in the whirlwinds,
life so often brings . . .
I need to be reminded
God controls all things.

Everywhere I turn,
a tempest is being forecast
reminding me just why
I need to hold on fast.

For in the thunder’s roar,
comes fear and dismay
and so I remind myself
I need not be afraid.

Everywhere I look,
there is a storm gusting
reminding me on Jesus . . .
I need to keep trusting!

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Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, a strong hold
in the day of trouble; and he
knoweth them that trust in him.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~10.23.22~

1 John 4:18

Good Morning Quote ~10.23.22~

Waiting Till God Answers ~

When not sure of what to do,
and God hasn’t answered you
when you’re feeling down and out
and you’re full of fear and doubt.

That’s the time you need to look,
for His promises in the Good Book
you’ll find the remedy for your needs
when to His Word your spirit heeds.

When you’re troubles take over you,
and worry surrounds all you do
when you’re down and feeling sad
and your anxieties mount and add.

That’s the time you need to pray,
asking the Lord to lead the way
He will show you where to go
and His directions you will know.

When you need answered prayer,
be still as you wait to hear
for God promises with His eye
to make for you the way clear!

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Psalm 32:8

“I will instruct thee and teach thee
in the way which thou shalt go:
I will guide thee with mine eye.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Through It All ~

Through the mountain,
God led me . . .
through the hardships
He supplied me.

Through the darkness,
God directed me . . .
through the uncertainties
He never left me.

Though the high waters,
God brought me . . .
through the sorrow
He comforted me.

Through the storms,
God protected me . . .
through the heartache
He cared for me.

Through the desert,
God guided me . . .
through the loneliness
He loved me.

Through the valley,
God carried me . . .
through the grief
He shouldered me.

Through the wilderness,
God was with me . . .
through all of my doubts
He waited for me!

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Psalm 136:16

“To him which led his people
through the wilderness:
for his mercy endureth for ever.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

Water’s Troubling ~

I’ve been through water’s troubling,
in the turbulence of my mind
I’ve been tossed and shaken
by thoughts of every kind.

I’ve been blown all around,
in this whirlwind called life . . .
I’ve been in many storms
leaving me full of strife.

I’ve been through tumultuous times,
that were lengthy and prolonged
I’ve been through mind twisters
where anxious thoughts spawned.

I’ve been in deep dark waters,
with no sure way to get out
I’ve been in Satan’s cesspool
filled with dread, fear and doubt.

I’ve been through water’s troubling,
of every type and every kind . . .
but, Jesus has been the bridge
guarding my heart and mind!

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Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Thunderbolts of Fear ~

The thunderbolt of fear,
is frightening and horrifying
as it releases its dread
with shocks of panic terrifying.

It freezes and it seizes,
our feet right to the floor
as soon as we begin to hear
its rumbling, cracking roar.

It moves so ever quickly,
through our worried minds
as it begins to settles in
our weaknesses it finds.

Fears jolting booming,
is felt deep in the heart
until a resounding dread
in our soul beings to start.

But, fear can be conquered,
when at first you hear its clap
if you take your worries . . .
and lay them in God’s lap!

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Psalm 56:3

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

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~07.20.22~

Psalm 55:22

Good Morning Quote ~07.20.22~

Fear Not My Child ~

Fear not My child,
for I’m always with you
do not be afraid . . .
I’ll help get you through.

Fear not My child,
for I am your Savior
do not be alarmed . . .
for you have My favor.

Fear not My child,
for I will not forsake thee
do not be troubled . . .
for I still can calm the sea.

Fear not My child,
for you’re safe in My hand
do not be frightened . . .
I have for you a plan.

Fear not My child,
for My goodness never fails
do not be anxious . . .
for My mercy never pales!

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Psalm 27:1

The Lord  is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
the Lord  is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?

King James Version
Public Domain

by Deborah Ann Belka
Copyright 2011 Revised 2022

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Know And Be Still ~

Stop what you’re doing,
I want you to be awed
know and be still . . .
by the fact I am God.

Quit trying,
let Me take care of you
quit stumbling
I know just what to do.

Quick fretting,
let Me work things out
quit worrying
give Me all your doubt.

Quit panicking,
your future is in My hand
quit struggling
your days I have planned.

Be still My Child,
for I want you to know
that I am God . . .
and I love you so!

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Psalm 46:10

”Be still,
and know
that I am God”

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

King James Version
Public Domain

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

I am Amazed ~

I fear God for one reason,
and it’s not that I’m afraid
I fear His mighty power . . .
for, it leaves me amazed.

I stare in astonishment,
at the works of His hand
how all came together
just by His command.

I worship Him and marvel,
as I gaze out into space
in awe I stand in wonder
of His mercy and His grace.

I tremble and I shake,
my understanding fails me
for, it’s hard to comprehend
all I can and cannot see.

I fear God for one reason,
but, it’s not that I am fearful
I fear Him because I know . . .
He is mightily powerful!

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Psalm 33:8

“Let all the earth fear the Lord:
let all the inhabitants of the world
stand in awe of him.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ To GOD be the GLORY ~~

The Seeds Your Are Sowing ~

Some scatter seeds of anxiety,
and harvest nothing but fear
some collect in their memory
the reason for all their tears.

Some spread seeds of distrust,
and collect grains of doubt
some gather up their losses
shutting all their blessings out.

Some cast seeds of excess,
and reap in what they sow
some collect worldly pleasures
thinking God will never know.

Some throw seeds of greed,
and collect envy and pride
some lose their hope and faith
when their will with God’s collide.

Some scatter seeds of doubt,
and harvest nothing but fear
but those who mock not God
sow the seeds of repentant tears!

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Galatians 6:7

“Be not deceived;
God is not mocked: for
whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Mind of Jesus ~

Oh, to have the heart of Christ,
to truly love one and all . . .
to forgive those who stumble
and lift up the ones who fall.

Then I’d have the mind of Jesus,
I’d see others deepest need
I’d minister to their lost souls
and to a faith in Him I’d lead.

Oh, to have the life of Christ,
to see all in His saving light
to heal the contrite heart
and give to all eternal sight.

Then I’d have the mind of Jesus,
I’d take His Word across the land
I’d lead the lost to His Kingdom
deliver the unsaved into His hand.

Oh, to have the heart of Christ,
beating deep inside me . . .
would be to  think just like Jesus
oh, how wonderful that would be!

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Philippians 2:5

“Let this mind be in you,
which was also in Christ Jesus:”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Time To Let God ~

A time for patience,
and for some rest
a time to let God do . . .
what He knows is best.

A time for His Spirit,
to lead from above
a time to linger . . .
and abide in His love.

A time for endurance,
to run the good race
a time to stop running
and abound in His grace.

A time for calmness,
when composure is gone
a time to discover
how to be closer drawn.

A time to be quiet,
to sit and be still
a time to actively seek
what is God’s perfect will.

A time for silence,
of both mind and heart
a time for God only . . .
nothing keeping us apart.

A time to lie down,
in pastures green
a time to be protected
under His almighty wing.

A time to know and believe,
He’ll never leave or forsake
a time for God . . .
we all need to make!

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Ecclesiastes 3:1

“To every thing
there is a season,
and a time to every purpose
under the heaven:”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~