Afternoon Ponderings ~03.13.24~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~03.08.24~

Hebrews 11:1

Take That Leap ~

Go ahead take that leap,
into the pool of believing
for when you come up . . .
more faith you’ll be receiving.

For when you take that jump,
into the unknown . . .
your faith will begin to grow
a stronger backbone.

Go ahead take the plunge,
into what you can’t see
for when you do . . .
your trust will be set free.

For when you take that dip,
into the unseen . . .
it will become for you
a daily routine.

Go head take that leap,
jump in head first . . .
if you do in faith
you will be submersed!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of
things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

King James Version
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Copyright 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
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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~06.21.23~

Hebrews 11:1

How Can You Be Saved ~

What must you do,
to be saved . . .
from sin how can you
stop being enslaved?

All you must do,
is in Jesus to believe
so His forgiveness
you can freely receive.

Then with your new faith,
in His love and grace
flee from satan’s lies
and His truth embrace.

For the path is wide,
that leads to destruction
and narrow is the way
on the path to salvation.

What must you do,
to be from sin set free . . .
you must have hope
in things you can’t see!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the evidence
of things not seen

Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in at the strait gate:
for wide is the gate, and broad
is the way, that leadeth to
destruction, and many there be
which go in thereat:

King James Version
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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Hope Unseen ~

If you want to have hope,
faith you will need . . .
to trust in the facts
when your Bible you read.

You’ll need to take the position,
and to have the conviction
that Jesus is the only way
to eternal salvation.

If your are to have faith,
hope you will require
for one without the other
will only expire.

For faith without hope,
has nowhere to go . . .
and the love of God
you will never know.

Hope that is unseen,
is hard to believe . . .
unless into your heart
~ Jesus ~
you openly receive!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity,
these three; but the greatest of these
is charity.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~03.08.23~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~02.01.23~

Hebrews 11:1

Sticky Note To God ~12.17.22~

Hebrews 11:1

One Simple Step ~

One simple step,
we all need to take
one timely one
we all need to make.

For us to find,
in Jesus our freedom
so we can enter into
His Father’s kingdom.

All that it takes,
is a single little seed
and the grace of Jesus
is all we will need.

For us to be,
saved and forgiven
we need to have faith
in a Savior risen.

Taking one simple step,
of faith in His grace
will enroll you into . . .
the good and faithful race!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.

Ephesians 2:8

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

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Unshakeable Faith ~

I want my faith,
to be unbeatable
I want it to be
a faith unmovable.

I want it to rise,
above all things
I want the strength
only true faith brings.

I want my faith,
to be unshakable
I want it to be
a faith unsinkable.

I want it to grow,
from a mustard seed
I want it to cover
my every need.

I want my faith,
to be invincible
I want it to believe
in the invisible!

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1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith should not
stand in the wisdom of men,
but in the power of God.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence of things
not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~08.03.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~07.28.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~07.27.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Sticky Note From God ~06.06.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~05.21.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Why I am Hopeful ~

When others ask,
about the hope inside me
I tell them it’s from . . .
believing in what I can’t see.

They look at me puzzled,
til to them I explain . . .
how Jesus on my soul
left an invisible bloodstain.

I confess how He became,
my Lord and Savior
how His love for me is full
of mercy, grace and favor.

I tell them from my sins,
once I turned and repented
how Jesus’ very own Spirit
to me was presented.

And now He guides me,
each and every day
helping me to remain
on the narrow way.

My hope is set on,
the day in heaven I will be
and that is why I say . . .
I believe in what I can’t see!

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1 Peter 3:15

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:

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Dare To Trust God ~

Dare to trust God,
let Him move in you
leap out in faith
and see what He’ll do.

For it takes courage,
to take a step out
and do the impossible
without having doubt.

Dare to trust God,
let Him take the lead
in faith take a plunge
for the strength you need.

For it takes boldness,
to do and to go
and trust that He will
the way to you show.

Dare to trust God,
be fearless and bold
take that jump . . .
and onto your faith hold!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence of things
not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~02.26.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Sticky Note From God ~02.02.22~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~12.26.21~

Hebrews 11:1

The Word Of Life ~

The Word of Life,
has been with us
from the beginning
this we can trust.

Some with their eyes,
espied Him on their own
while others Himself
have not seen or known.

The World of Life,
walked among some
with the Good News
He was God’s only Son.

Some with their hands,
reached out and touched
while others His hem
never felt or brushed.

The Word of Life,
was and is not seen
but, life eternal . . .
is for all to glean!

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1 John 1:1-2

That which was from the beginning,
which we have heard, which we have
seen with our eyes, which we have
looked upon, and our hands
have handled, of the Word of life;

(For the life was manifested,
and we have seen it, and bear witness,
and shew unto you that eternal life,
which was with the Father, and
was manifested unto us;)

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence of things
not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~05.17.21~

Hebrews 11:1

The Faith You Possess ~

It’s not about how much,
faith you possess . . .
it’s about in Whom you believe
the Savior you profess.

It’s about the True Foundation,
on which you stand . . .
it’s about putting your trust
in God and not man.

It’s not about the evidence,
but a mind that is sound
it’s about being firmly anchored
in the faith that you found.

It’s not about what can be seen,
it’s about hope for the future
it’s about knowing your faith
the Word of God will nurture.

It’s not about how much,
or little faith in your possession
it’s about to the world ways . . .
not making a single concession!

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John 20:29

Jesus saith unto him,
Thomas, because thou
hast seen me, thou hast
believed: blessed are they
that have not seen,
and yet have believed.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for,
the evidence
of things not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Being Faithful ~

Life isn’t about our dreams,
ambitions or desires . . .
it’s about being faithful
no matter what transpires.

It’s believing in what’s right,
trusting the unseen evidence
embracing the Gospel truth
without doubt or hesitance.

It’s being certain and sure,
Jesus will do what He said
the confidence in knowing
by His Spirit we’ll be led.

It’s about our conviction,
to seize and embrace
the hope of our future glory
through the gift of grace.

Life isn’t about our wants,
it’s about our eternal need
it’s about if God’s Word . . .
we choose to obey and heed!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2014 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Ray’s Of Glory ~

Rays of glory,
hope’s eternal beam
open up my eyes
to new things not seen.

A new heart,
a new birth
a new heaven
a new earth.

Showers of mercy,
hope’s melody
open up my ears
to things heavenly.

A bliss eternal,
a peace ceaseless
a joy unyielding
a completeness.

Glory shines down,
mercy breaks through
giving my hope . . .
a new glorious view!

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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~02.20.21~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~01.20.21~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~12.26.20~

Hebrews 11:1

Afternoon Ponderings ~12.01.20~

Hebrews 11:1