Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
The Wind of The Spirit ~
The wind of God’s Spirit,
is relentlessly active . . .
where it chooses to blow
no one can keep track of.
It can’t be viewed by the eye,
only detected by the ear
but you can feel its power
whenever it comes near.
The wind of God’s Spirit,
is like a breeze whispering
or it can be like a gust
as it swiftly comes rushing.
It’s an ongoing indwelling,
a constant infilling
of God’s holy power
a continuous refilling.
The mighty wind of God,
isn’t seen but it’s heard . . .
and those born of the Spirit
know when it’s being stirred!
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The wind bloweth where it listeth,
and thou hearest the sound thereof,
but canst not tell whence it cometh,
and whither it goeth: so is every one
that is born of the Spirit.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Perfect Purposeful Love ~
Perfect love,
drives out fear
it encourages
eyes not to tear.
It is mighty,
and purposeful
it is potent
and powerful.
Perfect love,
is immeasurable
it is genuine
and substantial.
It is resilient,
infinity reaching
it is faith . . .
mountain moving.
Perfect love,
is fear’s demise
for God’s power
it supplies!
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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.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Fullness of Jesus ~
Lord, give me the fullness,
found in only You . . .
give me the completeness
of being one with You.
Give me the inner dwelling,
of Your Spirit’s peace
keep Your grace flowing
so my hope will never cease.
Lord, give me the wholeness,
found in only You . . .
give me the righteousness
to be the life of You.
Reveal to me the liberty,
found in Your redemption
give me the final victory
of eternal salvation.
Lord, give me the fullness,
found in only You . . .
give me the stillness
of the blessedness of You!
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And of his fulness have all
we received,
and grace for grace.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
When In A Tailspin~
When life has you,
scrambling around
and you feel as if . . .
you will breakdown.
Know that God,
will provide for you
with the strength
to power through.
When life pulls you,
into a tailspin
and it feels as if . . .
you’ve no grit within.
Know that Jesus,
is there with you
to give you the grace
for all you got to do.
When life throws you,
into a nose dive . . .
put your faith in Jesus
into overdrive!
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That your faith should not stand
in the wisdom of men, but in
the power of God.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Our Help For Today ~
Our help for today,
tomorrow too . . .
our forever strength
in all we do.
Our constant assistant,
to employ each day
our faithful supporter
as we go our way.
Our power supplier,
now and always
our encourager
for all of our days.
Our motivator,
any day of the week
our confidence builder
when we’re too weak.
Our help for today,
our whole life too . . .
our present strength
God is found in You!
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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.
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Deborah Ann Belka
What Will We Do ~
Another year is upon us,
what with it will we do . . .
how are we going to let
the love of Jesus through?
How are we going to be,
the salt and the light
how are we going to win
this good and faithful fight?
How will we show the Way,
to the Life everlasting
how will we act when others
stones at us our casting?
How are we going to live,
in a world full of evil
how will we break through
the chains of the devil?
Another year is upon us,
what with it will we do . . .
Lord, how can we bring hope
if we don’t have any too!
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For surely there is an end;
and thine expectation shall
not be cut off.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Looking Unto Jesus ~
As troubles come,
as they most surely will
when the road ahead of you
looks all up hill.
When you are at a loss,
as to what to do
and you’ve no answers
not even a clue.
Look unto Jesus,
He knows how high the climb
He’ll help you over it
in His perfect time.
As hardships come,
as they seem to do
when they start to get
the very best of you.
When the pit you’re in,
is beyond waist deep
and all your cares
make you want to weep.
Look unto Jesus,
He will never let you sink
He is not as far away
as you may think.
As burdens come,
as they begin to occur
and in your mind
everything’s a big blur.
When nothing seems,
to make much sense
and you start to feel
nervous and tense.
Look unto Jesus,
He’ll give to you a new sight
and you’ll start to see . . .
everything through His light!
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Hebrews 12:2
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.
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Ocean’s Shore ~
As I stroll along,
the ocean’s shore
I feel blessed
to my very core.
Though I don’t know,
the water’s depth
I’m sure the Lord guides
my every step.
As I listen to,
the waves that roar
I trust God’s Spirit
over storms to soar.
Just as the soft sand,
and sea must meet
I know God’s the strength
beneath my feet.
And unlike a pebble,
in the warm sand
my faith can’t be crushed
by the foot of man.
As I watch the eagles,
land on the dock
I too find safety
in the Lord my Rock!
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“A man’s heart deviseth his way:
but the Lord directeth his steps.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Joy Entered The World ~
Joy entered the world,
Truth found its way in
Grace penetrated through
all barrier’s of sin.
Love came down from heaven,
a Father’s Gift revealed
Light infiltrated into hearts
by His stripes they’re now healed.
The Way emergencies,
Jesse’s Branch shoots forth
a Savior materializes
out of a Virgin’s birth.
Peace broke though,
Flesh took on form
God’s Mercy establishes
Salvation’s only platform.
Hope descended,
God’s Favor comes to Rest
Eternal Life in His Son
finally manifests.
Joy entered the world,
a Messiah to all is born
tis why we celebrate . . .
on this CHRISTmas morn!
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And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us, (and we
beheld his glory, the glory
as of the only begotten
of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Before You Get Up ~
Before you get out,
of your warm bed . . .
make sure God’s Word
you have read.
Then as you rise,
you will be girded
in the truth before
you even get started.
Before you get going,
take up faith’s shield
so to satan’s deceit
you will not yield.
Then as you get ready,
you will be protected
with a breastplate keeping
you and God connected.
Before the door you open,
make sure you put on
the peace you have found
in Christ, Jesus the Son.
Then when you see,
a dart at you come flying
you will know it’s from
the one who’s always lying.
Before you retire,
while warm in your bed . . .
tuck away your Bible
under your trusting head!
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Stand therefore, having your loins
girt about with truth, and having
on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the
preparation of the gospel of
peace; Above all, taking the shield
of faith, wherewith ye shall be
able to quench all the fiery darts
of the wicked
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Making My List ~
It’s that time of year,
to start again planning
the season’s festivities
which are so demanding.
So, I’m making my list,
checking it anew . . .
making sure Jesus
it first includes You.
For with all the to do’s,
amidst the busyness
I don’t want to forget
the truth of CHRISTmas.
So, I’m taking a time out,
to pause and to ponder
to rejoice and to revere in
this time of great wonder.
It’s that time of year,
to list all the reasons
why I truly celebrate . . .
the CHRISTmas season!
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For unto us a child is born,
unto us a son is given:
and the government shall
be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor,
The mighty God,
The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
But Mary kept all these things,
and pondered them in her heart.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Callous Heart ~
A callus heart,
edges are rough
getting through to it
is more than tough.
But there’s one thing,
that is for sure
God it’s coarseness
can heal and cure.
A callus heart,
is thick and dense
being cynical
is its only defense.
But God can make it,
soft and pliable
so that it can be
for Him viable.
A callus heart,
is crass, coarse and cold
but God can turn it
into a heart of gold!
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“A new heart also will I give you,
and a new spirit will I put within
you: and I will take away the stony
heart out of your flesh, and I wil
l give you an heart of flesh.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I am Thankful ~
I am thankful for,
God’s love steadfast
how He lift’s me up
when I’m downcast.
I am grateful for,
God’s mercy tender
how a new life He gave
upon my surrender.
I am appreciative for,
God’s gift of a Savior
how He gave my soul
His grace and favor.
I am delighted for,
God’s holy commands
how He keeps me safe
in His mighty hands.
I am thankful for,
God’s love enduring
for the Holy Spirit’s
continuous outpouring!
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Now therefore, our God,
we thank thee, and praise
thy glorious name.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Take the Plunge ~
Go ahead,
dive right in
be washed
from your sin
Take the plunge,
into the waters
that are Living
without borders.
Go ahead,
jump into the Well
save yourself
form the pit of hell.
Take the leap,
into the Spring
life everlasting
to you it’ll bring.
Go ahead,
drink thereof . . .
the Living Waters
of God’s love!
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Jesus answered and said unto her,
If thou knewest the gift of God,
and who it is that saith to thee,
Give me to drink; thou wouldest
have asked of him, and he would
have given thee living water.
The woman saith unto him,
Sir, thou hast nothing to
draw with, and the well is deep:
from whence then hast thou
that living water?
But whosoever drinketh of the water
that I shall give him shall never
thirst; but the water that I shall
give him shall be in him a well of
water springing up into everlasting life.
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Deborah Ann Belka
To Busy To Be Still ~
Often we find ourselves,
too busy to stay still
that we become careless
searching for God’s will.
Our lives are so chaotic,
obsessively constricted
that our time alone with God
is neglectfully restricted.
Often we find ourselves,
on God not at all waiting
and our lives become
discouragingly frustrating.
Our days run together,
weeks become but a blur
that we cannot even sense
when the Holy Spirit stirs.
Often we find ourselves,
in a headlong, frantic rush
when God would rather instill . . .
His stillness into us!
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Be still,
and know
that I am God:
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Deborah Ann Belka
Prayer Simply Said ~
Sometimes my prayers,
are really pretty simple . . .
for what I have to say
takes a word single.
Help,
is all my spirit can express
for I know God knows
the true depth of my distress.
Sometimes my prayers,
run really pretty deep
for what is on my heart
reduces me to weep.
I pour out to the Lord,
my worry and my care
and not a single word
do I reserve or spare.
Prayer doesn’t have to be,
too simple or too deep
for God hears no matter
how many words we speak!
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Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:
for we know not what we should pray for as
we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession
for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth,
and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
For Jesus Created ~
Hand molded by God,
for Jesus ~ created
knowing by the world
we would be hated.
Old man to new one,
awarded a rebirth
good works to do
here on the earth.
Guided and led,
by Spirit of knowledge
to His power and might
there is no stoppage.
Bearing good fruit,
full of God’s goodness
tempered with patience
of our faithfulness.
Created by God,
by His own hands . . .
the intricate design
of His eternal plans!
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For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto
good works, which God hath
before ordained that we
should walk in them.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Is All Around ~
Lord, You are inside me,
You’re in my heart . . .
new mercy each day
You give me to start.
You are over me,
You too are below
on me each morning
blessings You bestow.
Lord, You are around me,
You’re in my mind
every day Your hope
is mine to go find.
Lord, You are beneath me,
You are also above
each day You give me
peace, grace and love.
Lord, You are inside me,
You are beside me too
Your Spirit is in me . . .
and mine is within You!
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Ephesians 4:6
One God and Father of all,
who is above all,
and through all,
and in you all.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Face of Autumn ~
Lord it is time again,
to see the season change
to watch as Your beauty
the landscape rearrange.
So with wonder and awe,
I watch the face of Autumn
alter it’s many colors
ending Summer’s blossom.
Lord, it is time again,
to harvest the seeds sown
to see which ones for You
have ripened, matured and grown.
So with a grateful heart,
I gather up Autumn’s fruit
which over the span of time
have in You taken root.
Lord, it is time again,
for me to sit and reflect
how I can help to reach . . .
all those who You still reject!
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Then saith he unto his disciples,
The harvest truly is plenteous,
but the labourers are few;
Pray ye therefore the Lord
of the harvest, that he will
send forth labourers into
his harvest.
The harvest is past,
the summer is ended,
and we are not saved.
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Deborah Ann Belka
The Beauty of Salvation ~
May the beauty of your salvation,
cause you to be jubilant
may the wonder of it all
make and keep you exuberant.
May the greatness of God’s mercy,
bow your grateful, thankful knees
may the vastness of His love
your whole heart, happily seize.
May the grandeur of your hope,
make you permanently indebted
may the elation that you feel
forever in your soul be embedded.
May the splendor of Jesus’ grace,
always keep you humble and meek
may your gleeful gratitude
be in every word you speak.
May the beauty of your salvation,
bring to you God’s eternal peace
may your delighted exuberance
to Him you jubilantly release!
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For the Lord taketh pleasure
in his people: he will beautify
the meek with salvation.
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Knows My Tomorrow ~
God knows my tomorrow,
He’s planned it out for me
He knows what will happen
before daylight I even see.
I know I can trust Him,
to meet me along the way
tis why I have no fear
when I greet another day.
God knows beforehand,
the challenges I will face
I know He will give me
sufficient amounts of grace.
I believe He will lead me,
on the road He has chosen
I trust He has a purpose
for the path He’s woven.
God knows my tomorrow,
so I will seek Him first thing
for I know not what . . .
He’s considering to bring!
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“But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow:
for the morrow shall take thought for the
things of itself. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
On A Roll ~
Hope is the fuel,
of my soul . . .
it keeps my life
in God’s control.
It powers me,
to onward press
gives the oomph
not to stress.
Hope is the fuel,
in my step . . .
it revs my trust
renders me pep.
It propels me,
to safely stay
close to the Truth
the Life and Way.
Hope is the fuel,
of my soul . . .
it keeps my faith
on a constant roll!
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Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing of
the great God and our
Saviour Jesus Christ;
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Deborah Ann Belka
To Know the Fear of God ~
Oh, to know the fear,
of God that is awesome
is to learn how to live
in this world with caution.
For, His Word warns us,
to be not the world’s friend
or with it godless ways
to mix in or to blend.
Oh, to know the wisdom,
of Godly instruction
is to know being of the world
leads to death and destruction.
For, His Word cautions all,
to be alert and sober
for the time Jesus returns
is always getting closer.
Oh, to know the fear,
that makes one respectful
is to honor God . . .
by living a life not regretful!
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The fear of the LORD is
the instruction of wisdom;
and before honour is humility.
King James Version
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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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Deborah Ann Belka
White-Knuckled Faith ~
White-knuckled faith,
holds on tightly to fear
has a hard time . . .
getting trust into gear.
It becomes panicky,
when danger is met
rather having peace
it knows only how to fret.
White-knuckled faith,
struggles often with hope
has a hard time . . .
knowing just how to cope.
It’s filled with the dread,
that scares and terrifies
over every concern
it panics and agonizes.
White-knuckled faith,
can be only cured
if into fear’s snare. . .
it stops being lured!
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The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in
the Lord shall be safe.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Swells ~
Faith rises,
in the waves
for our Savior
we know will save.
Then when life,
comes crashing down
in troubles waters
we will not drown.
Faith swells,
in the surges
where hope in God
onward urges.
Then when challenges,
are all surrounding
our confidence
will keep abounding.
Faith rises,
above the swells
it comes from where
the Holy Spirit dwells!
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But when he saw the wind boisterous,
he was afraid; and beginning to sink,
he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
And immediately Jesus stretched forth
his hand, and caught him, and said
unto him, O thou of little faith,
wherefore didst thou doubt?
He maketh the storm a calm,
so that the waves thereof
are still.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Mercy and Truth Merges ~
Mercy and truth have merged,
redemption found on the cross
righteousness and peace kissed
God’s justice cleanses the dross.
Truth was raised from the earth,
from death came resurrection
eternal life rose from the grave
bringing to God reconciliation.
Love looked down from above,
forgiveness imparted to each soul
hope shall make way for His steps
so in Him all can be made whole.
For those who are beholden,
to the Life, Truth and the Way
will jubilantly celebrate
with Jesus in heaven one day.
Mercy and truth came together,
righteousness and peace have kissed
all who by grace through faith believe
will have glorious, eternal bliss!
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“Mercy and truth
are met together;
righteousness and peace
have kissed each other.
Truth shall spring
out of the earth;
and righteousness shall
look down from heaven.”
King James Version
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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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Deborah Ann Belka
Can You Hear Me Now ~
Sometimes I can’t hear,
what God has to say . . .
those whispers into my ears
do not make their way.
That tranquil voice is drowned,
by all the noise pollution
making it hard with God
to hold a conversation.
Sometimes that small hush,
can’t be heard over the uproar
and those quiet little breaths
I find are so easy to ignore.
That unseen presence,
can’t get my full attention
for so many things . . .
have become a distraction.
Sometimes I hear God say,
Can you hear me now?
and I answer Him honestly . . .
please show me again just how!
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And after the earthquake a fire;
but the Lord was not in the fire:
and after the fire a still small voice.
King James Version
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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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Deborah Ann Belka
Sandpaper Christians ~
Sandpaper Christians,
grate on your nerves . . .
their abrasive thoughts
they don’t conserve.
Raspy and rough,
full of harshness
need God to replace
their heart of hardness.
Sandpaper Christians,
rub the wrong way
thinking not before
the words they say.
Like an emery board,
that’s lost its grit
forget they are filled
with the Holy Spirit.
Sandpaper Christians,
gruff and so bold
need to learn just how
their peace to hold.
Outspoken and snarly,
their words are brutal
need to seek how to make
their lips more fruitful.
Sandpaper Christians,
on the nerves grate . . .
need God’s wisdom
to set them straight!
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He that is void of wisdom
despiseth his neighbour:
but a man of understanding
holdeth his peace.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
God’s Power Generator ~
I’ve got God’s power,
it makes me resilient
it’s energizing the faith
I need to be persistent.
It’s galvanizing,
supplying inside of me
the fuel to believe
in what I can’t see.
I’ve got God’s strength,
it’s alive and well
in my heart it grows
in my soul it swells.
It’s electrifying,
it’s mighty and strong
it sparks me to hope
in God all my life long.
I’ve got God’s power,
in me it generates
my faith and trust
it daily regulates!
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Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
King James Version
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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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Deborah Ann Belka
Pressing Through ~
You got to press through,
unanswered prayers
you got to believe
God still cares.
You got to know,
He’s working things out
you got to stand firm
in faith and not doubt.
You got to press on,
through the ups and downs
you got to keep trusting
till His answer resounds.
You got to understand,
it’s all about His timing
you got to hold on tight
while the answer He’s priming.
You got to believe and trust,
you got to press through
while God is preparing . . .
the right answer for you!
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And he spake a parable unto them
to this end, that men ought
always to pray, and not to faint;
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Holy Spirit Power ~
There is a longing,
that runs so deep
a feeling I have
and want to keep.
It fills a need,
it burns a desire
to be filled with
power and fire.
There is a yearning,
that is compelling
a thirst I have for
a deeper indwelling.
It invigorates,
it profoundly provokes
a feeling of strength
it fiercely evokes.
There is a longing,
a deep yearning . . .
to feel the Holy Spirit
power in my life burning!
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But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost
is come upon you:
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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.
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Keep Irrigated ~
My soul is like a garden,
where God’s Word I grow
I turn it over each day
so faith I can sow.
It’s planted with grace,
hope, mercy and love
provided by God
daily from above.
It often needs weeding,
and a herbicide
so all the bad fruit
can be cast aside.
When it gets too dry,
I have a hardy supply
of Water that is Living
upon my parched out cry.
My soul is like a garden,
daily I tend to it . . .
I keep it irrigated
with the Holy Spirit!
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Therefore they shall come and sing
in the height of Zion, and shall
flow together to the goodness of
the Lord, for wheat, and for wine,
and for oil, and for the young of
the flock and of the herd:
and their soul shall be as a
watered garden; and they shall
not sorrow any more at all.
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Under The Umbrella Of God’s Love ~
Under God’s umbrella,
of His merciful love
all of us He protects
from His throne above.
He shields our weary hearts,
covers our worried minds
so that His perfect peace
we can always come to find.
Under God’s umbrella,
of Jesus’ forgiving grace
are the spokes of trust
to keep us going in the race.
He gives us the faith,
everyday to help us cope
by giving us His Spirit
of abounding, living hope.
Under God’s umbrella,
of His mercy above
there is a plethora . . .
of hope, peace and love!
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The Lord is my strength
and my shield; my heart
trusted in him,
and I am helped:
therefore my heart
greatly rejoiceth;
and with my song
will I praise him.
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Purging and Pruning ~
He deletes,
He rids, He clears
those who have
no Godly fear.
He prunes,
He snips, He trims
so we who remain
can be more like Him.
He purges,
He cuts, He chops
so He can grow
a righteous crop.
He tests,
He exams, He tries
to find those willing
to self to die.
He prunes,
He snips, He pares
so more fruit
for Him we’ll bear.
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Every branch in me that beareth
not fruit he taketh away:
and every branch that beareth
fruit, he purgeth it, that it may
bring forth more fruit.
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Wise Ears ~
Wise ears listen,
they hear, they heed
they know God’s Word
each day they need.
Wise ears garner,
they reap, they gather
the wisdom given
by their Father.
Wise ears pick up,
they find, they receive
in Godly wisdom
they trust and believe.
Wise ears surface,
they rise up, they emerge
to understanding
they have an urgent urge.
Wise ears listen,
they’re perked and alert
from the truth . . .
they don’t ever divert!
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A wise man will hear,
and will increase learning;
and a man of understanding
shall attain unto wise counsels:
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When Faith Hibernates ~
Sometimes my faith feels,
as if it’s in hibernation . . .
like it decided to take off
on some wintry vacation.
Thought I know it’s alive,
I don’t feel it growing
it’s as if the living water
in it just stopped flowing.
Sometime my faith feels,
as if it’s been frozen . . .
like it just iced over
numbing my devotion.
Though I know it’s aware,
I don’t feel the fullness
it’s as if the well of life
lost its true brilliance.
Sometimes my faith needs,
a vivid reawakening
to bring it back from its . . .
self-inflected hibernating!
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And be renewed
in the spirit
of your mind;
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Abiding In God’s Love ~
Abiding in God’s love,
is something you must do
now that the Holy Spirit
lives inside of you.
For, He has called you,
to walk in all His ways
and when you step out
His love you must display.
Abiding in God’s love,
is a choice you need to make
your past attitudes
you will need now to forsake.
For He has called you,
into a fruitful living
so that you will learn
the meaning of forgiving.
Abiding in God’s love,
we all need to do . . .
for Father we know
it brings glory to You!
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If ye abide in me, and my words
abide in you, ye shall ask what
ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Herein is my Father glorified,
that ye bear much fruit;
so shall ye be my disciples.
As the Father hath loved me,
so have I loved you:
continue ye in my love.
If ye keep my commandments,
ye shall abide in my love;
even as I have kept my Father’s
commandments, and abide in his love.
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Deeper Things ~
Father, this is a new day,
You have given me . . .
a day to search and to find
the deeper things of Thee.
Help me to use it wisely,
for, to You it’s a treasure
granted to me to get to know
what brings Your heart pleasure.
Father, this is a new day,
for me to lift my voice to You
a day to seek and to find
what with it You’d have me to do.
Help me to grow my knowledge,
about Your awesome fear
so that I will remain humble
whenever to You I near.
Father, this is a new day,
to me You’ve graciously given . . .
a day for me to dive deeper
into the things in You still hidden!
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My son, if thou wilt receive my words,
and hide my commandments with thee;
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom,
and apply thine heart to understanding;
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge,
and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
If thou seekest her as silver,
and searchest for her as for
hid treasures;
Then shalt thou understand the
fear of the Lord,
and find the knowledge of God.
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At My Dining Table ~
I invited Jesus,
to break bread with me
the day I gave Him
to my heart the key.
Ever since that day,
we daily sup and dine
and He shows me how to be
a faithful branch on His vine.
Early in the mornings,
His Gospel we sit and read
and through the scriptures
I follow where He leads.
Together we dig into,
the real meat of His Word
so that apostasy
I’ll know when it’s heard.
I invited Jesus,
to sit at my dining table
and now His Word has become
for me a daily staple!
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Behold, I stand at the door,
and knock: if any man hear my voice,
and open the door,
I will come in to him,
and will sup with him, and he with me.
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A Sound Heart ~
A sound heart,
doesn’t miss a beat
it lays its cares
at Jesus’ feet.
It puts its trust,
into his hands
it faithfully knows
to follow His plans.
A sound heart,
knows to pray
it’s at peace
night or day.
It allows Jesus,
to live in it
so to be guided
by His Spirit.
A sound heart,
is not shameful . . .
for the Word of God
it is grateful!
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“Let my heart be sound
in thy statutes; that
I be not ashamed.
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I’ll Praise Him No Matter What ~
Lord, I’ll praise You in the quietness,
when my soul is at rest
I’ll praise You in the tranquil times
when I’m feeling oh, so blessed.
I’ll praise You while in the valley,
when my spirit is feeling low
I’ll praise You in darker times
when I’m not sure which way to go.
I’ll praise You from the mountain top,
when my heart with You is right
I’ll praise You for each victory
when I’m soaking in Your light.
I’ll praise You in the gusts that blow,
when my soul is tossed about
I’ll praise You in the stormy sea
when I am struggling with doubt.
Lord, I’ll praise You no matter what,
be it I am blessed or stressed
I will praise You regardless . . .
if I am anxious or at rest!
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“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear,
though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be
carried into the midst of the sea;
though the waters thereof
roar and be troubled,
though the mountains shake
with the swelling thereof. Selah.
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The Voice ~
If the Holy Spirit’s voice,
you truly want to hear
then you’ll need to give Him
everything that you fear.
For, His voice is low and soft,
you can’t hear it in the roar
and with Him it will be hard
to establish a rapport.
If the Holy Spirit’s voice,
you truly want to heed
then you must trust Him
for everything you need.
For, His voice is powerful,
it can do mighty things
but, you must willingly follow
the instructions that He brings
To hear the Holy Spirit’s voice,
you need to listen carefully
for He will speak right to you . . .
if you do so prayerfully!
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“But the Comforter, which is the
Holy Ghost, whom the Father will
send in my name, he shall teach
you all things, and bring all
things to your remembrance,
whatsoever I have said unto you.”
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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
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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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