Afternoon Ponderings~04.24.19

Sticky Note From God ~01.03.19~

Good Morning Quote ~10.09.18~

Good Morning Quote ~07.18.18~

Good Morning Quote ~07.17.18~

Sticky Note From God ~02.08.18~

Good Morning Quote ~02.08.18~

Sticky Note to God 08.29.17

Sticky Note From God 09.25.16

Sticky Note From God 02.04.16

Sticky Note to God 11.25.15

Sticky Note From God 10.09.15

It’s About the Grace ~

It’s all about the grace,
not about the works . . .
it’s all about freedom
with eternal perks.

For grace is liberating,
it’s soul freeing too
and it’s not something
you get, by what you do.

It’s all about grace,
God’s mercy and favor
it’s all about having faith
in your Lord and Savior.

For grace is forgiving,
there is no cost to you
Jesus paid the price in full
leaving us nothing left to do.

It’s all about grace,
the confession of sin
it’s all about repentance
that comes from deep within.

For grace will set you free,
from the inside out . . .
it’ll cast out every fear
take away all the doubt.

It’s all about the grace,
liberating and freeing
it will turn you away from
the sinful life you’re living!

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Ephesians 2:8

“For by grace are ye saved
through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:”

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note From God 02.02.15

A Willing Living Sacrifice ~

Father, I give unto You,
this body You gave to me
my heart, my mind, my soul
so, I can learn to be . . .

A holy, living sacrifice,
to heed to Your good will
an open, willing vessel
to offer You my skill.

A light unto the world,
to shine in the darkness
a tiny grain of salt
to rid it of its harshness.

A voice in the wilderness,
to those who are lost
a witness to salvation
bringing glory to the cross.

A tiny mustard seed,
to spread the Gospel Word
a branch on the True Vine
to feed Your hungry herd.

Father, grant me Your mercies,
I need each and every one
if I am to be of Your service
and lead others to Your Son!

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Romans 12:1
King James Version

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,
acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Mommy’s Sweet Little Sheep

Demands knocking on the door,
in the early morning hours . . .
needing drinks, something to eat
zapping mommy’s sleep and power.

Toasting, pouring, filling cups,
hungry baby begins to scream
washer started, dryer going, folding never!
Welcome to mommy’s daily chaotic theme.

Feeling tired, needing coffee,
breakfast strewed across the kitchen floor
little boys jumping, running, shrieking . . .
naked out the front room door!

Washing, scrubbing, water running,
dishes piling high ~ higher in the sink
dirty diapers, dirty hampers, dirty hands
mommy’s sanity always tested to the brink.

Shopping, stopping, going crazy,
with three little rascals in mommy’s tow
fighting, crying, yelling ~ Silence Now!
Mommy’s temper starts to boil and blow.

Stashing, storing, putting away,
lunchtime madness nearly here . . .
paying bills, wiping spills
nap time cries ~ mommy prays to hear.

Dinner planning, making, baking,
playtime promises, park time bliss
running, jumping, falling down
two little knees that need mommy’s kiss.

Daddy working, coming home soon,
six little feet ~ eagerly wait to greet
act as if they’ve not been a problem
for daddy they are ~ angle sweet.

Daddy’s home, gives out love and hugs,
asks mommy dear ~ how was her day
wild, crazy, frantic, hectic . . . . name it!
Daddy knows he best, stay out of her way.

Three little roaring, howling tigers,
now sleeping like sweet little sheep
mommy thanks God for her blessings . . .
and for the peace and quiet while they sleep!

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Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Happy Mother’s Day 🙂

A Taste of Goodness

For those who are hungry,
to find meaning in their life
for all who are left wanting
by the burdens of their strife.

Come and taste of the Lord,
let Him fill you with His peace
learn to trust in Him
your huger pains will cease.

Come and sip from the well,
where eternal life flows . . .
His kindness will pour forth
as in your heart He grows.

Come and see that He is good,
for bountiful is His grace
tender mercies He has stored
await your heart’s embrace.

Come those who are hungry,
those who are wanting too
come and taste His goodness
experience all He has for you!

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Psalm 34:8
King James Version 
“‘O taste and see that the Lord is good:
blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah An Belka