Tag Archives: God’s Guidance
Rejoice, Rejoice In the Lord ~
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
be glad and shout out with joy
for He will uplift you . . .
and your doubts He’ll destroy.
For those who trust in the Lord,
haven’t anything to fear
because they know to them
He is always close and near.
Rejoice all who love the Lord,
with delight give Him your praise
His power and strength is yours
when the shield of faith you raise.
Stand up against the wicked one,
don’t believe in his lies
for God blesses all who trust
with a heart that is wise.
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
and again I say rejoice . . .
lift up your jubilant praise
let God hear your joyous voice!
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“Rejoice
in the Lord alway:
[and] again
I say, Rejoice.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
An Appointment with God ~
Every disappointment,
is with God an appointment
so He can bless you with . . .
hope and encouragement.
Every heartbreak,
is a chance to find His love
each sorrow besetting you
is a date with God above.
Every hardship,
is a reason to be still
each trial coming your way
is a means to know His will.
Every apprehension,
is a time to give God your fear
each anxious feeling you have
is a chance to draw Him near.
Every day is an appointment,
with God you need to make
each day is an engagement
with God you need to take!
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“That they should seek the Lord,
if haply they might feel after him,
and find him, though he be not far
from every one of us:”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Through Life’s Trials ~
Through life’s many trials,
there can be no denials
for those who in God trust
well knowing He is just.
Victory we can claim,
when we call upon His name
though tested are we still
we yet seek to know His will.
Through life’s tribulations,
come various temptations
for those with a Savior
redeemed by grace and favor.
Victorious we can be,
for God helps us to see
the evil in the darkness
so to flee its wickedness.
Through life’s many upsets,
there can be no regrets . . .
for those who Jesus believe
satan cannot deceive!
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But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Very Best Of Me ~
Oh, God I want to give You,
the very best of me
so go ahead and search
and tell me what You see.
If there be anything,
You want to alter
my whole life to You
I willingly offer.
Oh, God I want You to be,
in my life clearly greater
so go ahead and try me
till I simulate my Savior.
If in my heart You find,
anything to You grievous
purge it now from my life
so I’ll be more like Jesus.
Oh, God I want to give You,
the whole heart of me . . .
so search, test and try
till more of You I see!
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Search me, O God,
and know my heart:
try me, and know
my thoughts:
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
When You Lose Your Patience ~
When with God,
you lose your patience
remember with you
He’s more than gracious.
For, He gives you time,
to learn in Him to trust
until your confidence
is stable and robust.
When with God,
you get tired of waiting
remember with you
He’s love is unfailing.
For, He gives you grace,
without measure
as He works in you
His good pleasure.
When with God,
your patience you start to lose
remember that into you . . .
His will ~ He wants to infuse!
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For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and to do
of his good pleasure.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I Can Do Zip ~
I can do nothing,
zip, nada, nil . . .
for I alone don’t have
the will or skill.
But, with God,
I know I can do
what’s impossible
when His strength I pursue.
I can do nothing,
zero, zilch, naught . . .
for I alone don’t have
the heart or thought.
But, with God,
what is unthinkable
with His mighty power
is accomplishable.
I can do nothing,
but, God can do it all . . .
for He has the power
on which for me to call!
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I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Light Walking ~
Light walking,
is more than just talking
it’s knowing . . .
when our sins are showing.
It requires from all of us,
in Jesus blood to trust
to help us not to stray
while on the narrow way.
Light walking,
is more than just a calling
it’s a willingness
to avoid all evilness.
Then a real community,
of non conformity
will come together
as hearts to God surrender.
Light walking,
takes more than just talking . . .
it takes with Jesus a relationship
to form a true light fellowship!
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But if we walk in the light,
as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another,
and the blood of Jesus Christ
his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Lessons On The Sea ~
On the sea of doubt,
I have learned to be
fearless as the waves
come crashing over me.
For, I know to be strong,
even when I’m frightened
my grip on Jesus . . .
must remain tightened.
On the sea of worry,
I have learned to be
not so overwhelmed
by what I cannot see.
For, I know to be brave,
even when I’m terrified
my eyes on Jesus . . .
musn’t be cast aside.
The lessons on the sea,
of worry and doubt . . .
have taught how to shut
fear and apprehension out!
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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.
He maketh the storm a calm,
so that the waves thereof are still.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
With A Heart Wholly ~
Lord, help me to seek,
You whenever I am weak
with a heart wholly
devoted to You solely.
Guide me in Your ways,
the rest of my living days
keep me on the path
leading away from Your wrath.
Lord, help me to be wise,
see things through Your eyes
so I may always know
the worthy way to go.
Help me to be earnest,
in knowing Your purpose
whenever I should doubt
may to You I stay devout.
Lord, help me to seek,
You when things are bleak
give my heart a nudge
so from You I’ll never budge!
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Blessed are they that keep
his testimonies, and that seek
him with the whole heart.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Unclouded ~
Faith that is foggy,
makes it hard to find
the road to having
eternal peace of mind.
For, we can’t navigate,
the turns and the bends
unless on Jesus . . .
we learn to depend.
Faith that is misty,
makes it hard to know
how the Holy Spirit
the way out will show.
For we can’t see through,
the haze lying ahead
so that we can be . . .
by Him guided and led.
Faith that is unclouded,
clear and pristine
is faith that believes . . .
beyond things unseen!
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Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Bogus Light ~
For Jesus I try not,
to let my light dim
so that I can be . . .
a True Light like Him.
So I’m very leery,
with all that I hear
for wolves like sheep
are too many I fear.
For Jesus I keep,
my light daily lit
it’s in the Scriptures
where I keep my faith fit.
So I’m very wary,
with all that I read . . .
and to false teaching
I refuse to heed.
For Jesus is the True Light,
all others are bogus . . .
that is why in the Bible
I keep my eyes focus!
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That was the true Light,
which lighteth every man
that cometh into the world.
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
Pieces of Graces ~
Each morning as I awake,
Jesus is waiting for me . . .
I sense His very presence
though His person I can’t see.
An endless supply of mercy,
greets me upon the break of day
as pieces of His grace descends
for me to reap along my way.
Each day there is an assurance,
my burden’s He will bear
for I know Jesus is here with me
though I don’t see Him there.
His peace is all surrounding,
it engulfs my heart and soul
all of my worries and fears
He comforts and consoles.
Each morning when I awake,
I feel a sense of conforming
though Jesus I cannot see . . .
His love for me is confirming!
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Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness
in the morning; for in thee do I trust:
cause me to know the way wherein I
should walk; for I lift up my soul
unto thee.
King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Jesus Our Teacher ~
Jesus is our teacher,
we learn from Him daily
how to live our lives
fearlessly and bravely.
He leads and shows us,
how we should pray
when we need His help
throughout the day.
Jesus is our role model,
of how we need to live
for He shows us how
we can love and forgive.
He gives us the faith,
to believe in His grace
so we can remain strong
in the faithful race.
Jesus is our teacher,
to God our One connector
He is our faith’s . . .
generator and perfecter!
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“The same came to Jesus by night,
and said unto him, Rabbi, we know
that thou art a teacher come from God:
for no man can do these miracles that
thou doest, except God be with him.
“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.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
With Arms Stretched Wide ~
When I begin my day,
my arms I stretch wide
and pray to the Lord
today please be my guide.
I know it’s for my best,
for me to seek Him first
so after righteousness
until the night I’ll thirst.
As I go about the day,
my hands I stretch open
and I pray to the Lord
with words unspoken.
His Spirit speaks to me,
for He knows I hunger
to finish the race . . .
as a faithful runner.
When from the day I retire,
I stretch my arms out in bed
and pray that tomorrow . . .
I’ll continue to be Spirit led!
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I stretch forth my hands
unto thee: my soul thirsteth
after thee, as a thirsty land.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
The Wonders Of Jesus ~
Lord, the first thing,
that’s stopping You . . .
is my lack of faith
in what You can do.
I know You can part seas,
walk on them too
and for me miracles
You also want to do.
Lord, the other thing,
that’s blocking You
is my lack of trust
to follow through.
I know You’ll give me,
the strength I need
as long as I let . . .
the Holy Spirit lead.
Lord, there is one thing,
imperative for me to do . . .
and that is to keep believing
in the wonders of You!
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By stretching forth thine hand to heal;
and that signs and wonders may be done
by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Thou art the God that doest wonders:
thou hast declared thy strength
among the people.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Out of Sync ~
Sometimes with God,
I feel out of sync . . .
it’s like there is some
kind of missing link.
It feels as though,
our wires are crossed
and my link to Him
is temporarily lost.
Sometimes with God,
there is a disconnect
its like our lines . . .
no longer intersect.
If feels as though,
we no longer interface
and my gateway to Him
is lost in cyberspace.
Sometimes with God,
I feel we don’t compute
so I go into His Word . . .
and generate a reboot!
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But it is good for me to draw
near to God: I have put my
trust in the Lord God, that
I may declare all thy works.
Create in me a clean heart,
O God; and renew a right
spirit within me.
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Bonding ~
God speaks in the silence,
of each morning’s dawn
He beckons to me . . .
to be willingly drawn.
He awakens my senses,
to His voice oh, so quiet
so my ears can be open
to His guiding Spirit.
God speaks in the hush,
of a gentle wind blowing
with the promise His will
I can be knowing.
He invites me to lean,
into the stillness
so I can be filled
with all of His fullness.
God speaks ever quietly,
upon morn’s dawning
so throughout the day . . .
we can keep bonding!
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The Lord God hath given me the
tongue of the learned, that I+
should know how to speak a word
in season to him that is weary:
he wakeneth morning by morning,
he wakeneth mine ear to hear
as the learned.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Soar~
Eagles wings,
oh, how they soar
above the world’s
menacing roar.
Glide in faith,
on the air of trust
grows not weary
against the thrust.
Eagles wings,
strong and sure
torrid weather
they do endure.
Fainting not,
upon resistance
fly on hope
to go the distance.
Eagles wings,
mount and rise
above the fear . . .
before their eyes!
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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.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
God Is Mightier ~
God is mightier than the battle,
you are facing right now . . .
He’s greater than your struggle
your defeat He won’t allow.
For His peace will overrule,
all your inner conflict
and His mercy will surpass
the hurt life can inflict.
God is stronger than the burden,
that is weighing you down
He’s more powerful than the storm
that’s swirling all around.
His balm is ever soothing,
it will heal all of your pain
His touch is life transforming
when in His hands you remain.
God is mightier than the battle,
that today you have to face
His sufficiency is copious
for abundant is His grace!
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“The Lord on high is mightier
than the noise of many waters,
yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Our Wants, God’s Will ~
Our wants,
God’s will
our fears
He stills
Our desires,
God’s plans
our hopes
His hands.
Our longings,
God’s grace
our dreams
His face.
Our trust,
God’s way
our chance
now today.
Our hearts,
God’s will
our souls
He fills!
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Wherefore be ye not unwise,
but understanding what the
will of the Lord is.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
Finishing Well ~
Whatever you begin,
finish it well . . .
let the power of God
rise in you and swell.
Be faithful all the way,
as you run the race
hold on to the hope
of the Gospel of grace.
Whatever you start,
finish it well . . .
let the Holy Spirit
your fears quell.
Trust and believe,
Jesus is your strength
to go the distance
no matter the length.
Whatever you do,
finish it joyfully . . .
so you may complete
the course triumphantly!
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But none of these things move me,
neither count I my life dear
unto myself, so that I might
finish my course with joy,
and the ministry, which I have
received of the Lord Jesus,
to testify the gospel of
the grace of God.
King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
The Process of Grief ~
Grief is a process,
time it does not know
it keeps its own rhythm
tis why it ebbs and flows.
It swells like a wave,
rising in your chest
you never know when
it will rise or crest.
Grief is a phase,
time means not a thing
it keeps its own beat
tis why it’s so cutting.
It stuns like a blow,
hitting in your face
you never know when
for one you should brace.
Grief is a transition,
time has no meaning
but, we who trust God . . .
know joy will be coming!
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“But, beloved, be not ignorant
of this one thing, that one day
is with the Lord as a thousand years,
and a thousand years as one day.
Weeping may endure
for a night, but joy cometh
in the morning.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- Psalm 95:1-2“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
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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
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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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