Tag Archives: God’s Guidance
The Lord Leads Me ~
The Lord leads me,
through the valleys and dells
He takes me to places
where righteousness dwells.
It is there where I find,
His guiding hand
showing me just where
my steps should land.
The Lord takes me,
up the mountains and hills
He takes me to places
for me to discover His will.
It’s there where I observe,
the path planned for me
as He directs my feet . . .
to where they need to be.
The Lord takes me,
to places high and low
to make it clear to me
the way I should go!
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And he led them forth
by the right way,
that they might go to
a city of habitation.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
God’s Wise Ways ~
God’s ways are wise,
they’re full of wisdom
for they go against
the world’s system.
They lead and guide,
to the righteous way
not the one followed
so widely today.
God’s ways are holy,
they are profound
nothing about them
are found unsound.
For they are rich,
thoughtful and deep
bringing mercy and hope
when His truths we keep.
God’s ways are wise,
for He has a plan
redemptive and perfect
for all of man!
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For my thoughts are
not your thoughts,
neither are your ways
my ways, saith the Lord.
O the depth of the riches both
of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
how unsearchable are his judgments,
and his ways past finding out!
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
This Is The Way ~
Sometimes God whispers,
this is the way to us . . .
to see if His prompting
we are willing to trust.
He opens up doors,
to see if we’ll go through
then watches with them
what we’re willing to do.
Sometimes God whispers,
this is the way to go . . .
to see if we will follow
or be a no-show.
He makes clear a path,
for us to begin our walk
then observes if our faith
matches our believer’s talk.
Sometimes God whispers,
this is the way right here . . .
to see if His voice
we’re even willing to hear!
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And thine ears shall hear
a word behind thee, saying,
This is the way, walk ye in it,
when ye turn to the right hand,
and when ye turn to the left.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
If The Lord’s Our Shepherd ~
If the Lord is our Shepherd,
why then do we still want?
If He supplies all our needs,
why do our lacks still taunt?
If besides still waters He leads,
why then do we still fear?
If He fills us with quietness,
why don’t we hold Him near?
If green pastures bring peace,
why then are we still stressed?
If He leaves us not lacking,
why don’t we feel blessed?
If He restores our souls,
why then do we still doubt?
If He satisfies our deep thirst,
why is their still a drought?
If in righteousness He guides,
why then do we still wander?
If the Lord is truly our Shepherd,
we needn’t these things ponder!
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The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down
in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside
the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
I’m Stepping Out In Faith ~
I’m stepping out in faith today,
I’m walking with my Lord
I found Him faithful yesterday
He’ll be true again today.
I’m stepping out in faith today,
I’m seeking to find His peace
I found His calm yesterday
He’ll quiet me again today.
I’m stepping out in faith today,
I’m trusting Him with my heart
I found Him reliable yesterday
He’ll be trustworthy again today.
I’m stepping out in faith today
I’m asking Him to heed my prayer
I found Him listening yesterday
He’ll hear my pleas again today.
I’m stepping out in faith today,
I’m trusting Him for what I can’t see
I found His guidance yesterday . . .
I know He’ll lead me again today!
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“For we walk by faith,
not by sight:”
King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
On The Path To Life ~
God leads us,
on the path to Life
He guides our steps
in the thick of strife.
He offers to us,
His hand guiding
He catches our feet
when they go sliding.
Traveling together,
we follow, He leads . . .
knowing He’ll take
care of our needs.
He teaches us along,
the righteous way
how to stay close
how never to stray.
A walk of faith,
together we take
on the road to Life
for His name sake!
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He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Jesus Leads Me ~
Jesus leads me,
on paths upright
and I follow Him
much to His delight.
He guides me in ways,
I didn’t even know
and I trust the right one
to me He will show.
Jesus leads me,
in times of drought
He helps me through
periods of doubt.
For He satisfies,
my hunger and thirst
tis why each morning
I seek His face first.
Jesus leads me,
now and to the end
for He is my one . . .
true eternal Friend.
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And the Lord shall guide thee
continually, and satisfy thy soul
in drought, and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden,
and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.
For this God is our God
for ever and ever: he will
be our guide even unto death.
King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Starting A New Year ~
I’m starting a New Year,
putting the last behind . . .
for, God has a purpose
in this one for me to find.
I don’t know what it’ll be,
not sure where it’ll lead
but, God will guide me
as His word I read.
Not sure what to expect,
don’t yet know the direction
but, God will steer me
if I give Him my attention.
I don’t know what I will do,
so, I’m praying as I go . . .
for, I know God has a plan
and the way He will show.
I’m starting a New Year,
just like the one before . . .
trusting God with the future
whatever may be in store!
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“For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
Hard To Focus ~
At times it’s hard to focus,
on what God has to say . . .
with all the distractions
disrupting me every day.
I open up my Bible,
but, the pages seem to dull
and though I see the words
they don’t sink into my skull.
At times it’s hard to focus,
on things that really matter
with all the interruptions
my thoughts begin to scatter.
My mind begins to wander,
making it hard to see
the Way, Truth and the Life
that is right in front of me.
At times it’s hard to focus,
so today I will pray . . .
Lord, keep my heart fixed
and my mind on You stayed!
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“My heart is fixed,
O God, my heart is fixed:
I will sing and give praise.”
Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed
on thee: because he
trusteth in thee.
King James Version
Public domain
Copyright 2012 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
With God You Can Do It ~
When you feel like,
you’re not enough
and the road ahead
seems way to tough.
Turn straight to God,
He’ll give you strength
to go the distance
no matter the length.
When at first you think,
you just can’t do it
and before you start
you just want to quit.
Know that God,
is right there with you
and with His guidance
you’ll know what to do.
When you start to think,
the climb you can’t make
ask God for the power
to do what it takes!
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And Moses said unto God,
Who am I, that I should go
unto Pharaoh, and that I
should bring forth the
children of Israel out of Egypt?
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Walking And Abiding ~
Humble obedience,
walking and abiding
letting the Holy Spirit
to do all the guiding.
Submitting our life,
with Christ in fellowship
so He can with power
our lives equip.
A learned obedience,
by Jesus Himself taught
so we may go and do
the things that we ought.
Maturing in grace,
growing in knowing
the fruit of the Spirit
is worth our sowing.
Humble obedience,
we must all reach
so that we may too . . .
faithfulness teach!
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O I have chosen
the way of truth:
thy judgments have
I laid before me.
Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide
in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
A Purposeful Plan ~
A purposeful plan,
in Christ centered
once into the world
Jesus entered.
A pattern for us,
on how we’re to live
one that teaches us how
to love and forgive.
A life reflecting,
His grace and goodwill
one desiring knowing
and doing God’s will.
A spiritual walk,
in every one of His ways
willing to be Spirit led
for the rest of our days.
A life filled with purpose,
like Jesus we’re to be
so that His Spirit in us
others would too see!
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He that saith he abideth
in him ought himself also
so to walk, even as he walked.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
God’s Gift To Believers ~
God’s gift to believers,
is Jesus inside of you . . .
His strength and might
for everything you do.
For without Him inside,
we would be powerless
to fight off the rulers
of the present darkness.
God’s gift to believers,
is His Spirit living in you . . .
to help you hold on to
all that is pure and true.
For without His guidance,
we would be helpless
to battle the authorities
of today’s evilness.
God’s gift to believers,
is having eternal hope . . .
to help us each day
with the enemy to cope!
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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.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Plowing Through ~
Some days I need,
the Holy Spirit
to help me to . . .
plow right through it.
For there’s too many,
obstacles in my way
and I need His strength
to get around the day.
Some days I need,
the Holy Spirit to inspire
so I can get through
all the worldly mire.
I need His power,
to dig through the muck
otherwise I know
I would only get stuck.
Some days I need,
just to plow through
and Lord I know . . .
I couldn’t without You!
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I can do all things
through Christ
which strengtheneth me.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
My Life-Vest
I got me a Life-vest
it’s on snug and tight
it’s helping me to stay
in the faithful fight.
When storms start to kick up,
my Life-vest won’t deflate
for the Holy Spirit is . . .
my shield and breastplate.
I keep it on all the time,
so I won’t ever capsize
for Jesus upon each wave
is always there to advise.
In the Word it’s inflated,
my heart it will protect
so when satan’s arrows fly
each one I can deflect.
I’ve got me a Life-vest,
Jesus keeps me a float
for together we are riding
in this wind blown boat!
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“And they came to him, and awoke him,
saying, Master, master, we perish.
Then he arose, and rebuked the wind
and the raging of the water:
and they ceased, and there was a calm.
And he said unto them,
Where is your faith?
And they being afraid wondered,
saying one to another,
What manner of man is this!
for he commandeth even the
winds and water, and they obey him.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Put God Before You ~
Make God first in your life,
put Him before you . . .
open up your heart to Him
then watch what He can do.
He’ll guide you into valleys,
ripe and lush and green
where you’ll find His peace
to gather, reap and glean.
Put God ahead of you,
let Him guide you each day
open up your mind to Him
then let Him lead the way.
He’ll take you to mountains,
rough and tough and steep
where you’ll find His strength,
to climb, to mount, to leap.
Make God first in your life,
in your soul, mind and heart
put God before you . . .
upon each morning start!
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But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Merge ~
Lord, show me Your will,
keep me on the right course
teach me to trust You
as my navigation source.
Lead me in Your truth,
guide me all my days
give me Your direction
in all of my ways.
Instruct me to wait,
until Your ready for me
grant me Thy patience
till it’s Your will I see.
Train me to follow,
after Your every deed
offer me Your wisdom
to see You’re all I need.
Enlighten my soul,
to Your every urge . . .
keep me in Your sight
until our paths merge!
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“Shew me thy ways,
O Lord; teach me thy paths.
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me:
for thou art the God of my salvation;
on thee do I wait all the day.”
Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
King James Version
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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
It Is You Lord ~
Lord, it is You who keeps,
my lamp burning . . .
it is for Your guidance
my heart stays yearning.
It is You who gives,
me hope and trust
it is in Your Word
my soul stays trussed.
Lord, it is You who keeps,
my faith steady
it is for Your return
my mind stays ready.
It is Your eternal love,
I keep my eyes on
it is Your Way and Life
to which I am drawn.
Lord, It is You who keeps,
my life full of Light
it is for You I will win
the good and faithful fight!
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The light of the body is the eye:
if therefore thine eye be single,
thy whole body shall be full of light.
King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
~ Your Bridge to Jesus ~
Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- James 1:19“[Listening and Doing] My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”
- James 1:19
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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
King James Version"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
that is in you with meekness and fear:"Copyright 2014
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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
by Public DomainCopyright 2014
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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
Deborah Ann Belka-
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