My First Defense ~

When my life is shaken,
leaving me trembling
tis when I seek the Lord
for faith strengthening.

For He is my first defense,
when I fell helpless
as I know without Him
I am but powerless.

When life dazes me,
leaving me in shock
tis when I cling tighter
to the One I call my Rock.

For He is my fortress,
when I’m taken aback
and gives me the strength
that I know I sorely lack.

When my life is shaken,
I am not slightly moved . . .
instead I pray to the Lord
more trust to be infused!

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Psalm 62:2

He only is my rock
and my salvation;
he is my defence;
I shall not be
greatly moved.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Jesus Is My Rock

Jesus is my sure Rock,
my solid Foundation
on which I have based . . .
my eternal salvation.

He is the Cornerstone,
of my faith and hope
daily His grace gives me
the strength to cope.

Jesus is my Fortress,
it’s onto Him I hold
only by His power
am I fearless and bold.

He is the Protector,
of my heart and soul
tis why over my life
I give Him the control.

Jesus is my Stronghold,
onto which I cleave . . .
and soon on the clouds
with Him I will leave!

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Psalm 62:6

He only is my Rock
and my salvation:
he is my defence;
I shall not be moved.

Psalm 31:3

For thou art my rock
and my fortress;
therefore for thy
name’s sake lead me,
and guide me.

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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

On My ROCKing Chair ~

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting peacefully
rocking to and fro
oh, so ever calmly.

Though, I have worries,
I haven’t me a care
for while I am rocking
God listens to my prayer.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting comfortably
rocking back and forth
oh, so ever enjoyably.

Though, I have troubles,
I’m rocking all the same
for I’m so confident
as I call upon His name.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting quietly
rocking up and down
oh, so ever serenely.

Though, I have problems,
I’m gonna keep rocking
for God’s got me an answer
and soon He’ll be talking.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m trusting and believing
for I know His response . . .
soon I’ll be receiving!

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1 John 5:14

And this is the confidence
that we have in him, that,
if we ask any thing according
to his will, he heareth us:

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Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus My Anchor ~

Jesus my Lord,
my Rock, my Anchor
You give me strength
my fears, You conquer.

Though the night be,
dark and stormy
I trust in Your might
to make the journey.

Jesus, my Hope,
my Comfort, my Peace
You give me faith
my doubts You cease.

Though the day be,
chaotic and lawless
my trust in You
remains flawless.

Jesus, my Rock,
my Lord, and Savior
my sureness steadfast . . .
my soul’s Anchor!

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Hebrews 6:19a

Which hope we have as an
anchor of the soul, both sure
and stedfast,

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Nothing Can Move Me ~

Nothing can move me,
no gale can blow me away
no storm can overtake me . . .
or cause me to go astray.

No cloud is too menacing,
no tempest can take me down
no burst of wind can take
the faith in Jesus I’ve found.

No downpour can blind side me,
no squall is too big of a deluge
no turbulence can carry me off
for, Jesus is my Rock and Refuge.

No lightning or thunder strike,
no bolt can knock me to the ground
no cloudburst is so overwhelming
that in Jesus I can’t rebound.

Nothing can move me,
no storm, no gale, no bolt, no gust
will take from me the faith I have
for, with my life it’s Jesus I trust!

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Psalm 16:8

“I have set the Lord always before me:
because he is at my right hand,
I shall not be moved.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God, My Anchor ~

God, my Anchor,
my Security, my Shield
give me a heart
to You that will yield.

Be my Safe Harbor,
give me Thy grace
whenever a storm
You have me to face.

God, my Anchor,
my Hope, my Future
may over my life
I make You the ruler.

Let Your Word be,
on earth my guide
may from You my sin
I not disguise or hide.

God, my Anchor,
my Moor, My Dock
may You be to me . . .
my everlasting Rock!

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Hebrews 6:19-20

Which hope we have as an anchor
of the soul, both sure
and stedfast, and which entereth
into that within the veil;

Whither the forerunner is for
us entered, even Jesus,
made an high priest for ever
after the order of Melchisedec.

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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note to God ~07.15.20~

1 Samuel 2:2

Snippet of The Day ~05.18.20

Click Below For Full Poem

From The Poem: Jesus My Rock

 

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 like the warm sand,
and cool sea must meet
I know God’s the strength
beneath my feet.

And like a pebble,
in the soft 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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Proverbs 16:9

“A man’s heart deviseth his way:
but the Lord directeth his steps.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus My Peace ~

Jesus is my Peace,
my hope’s assurance
He is my calm
giving me endurance.

Jesus is my love,
my faith’s objective
He is my purpose
giving me perspective.

Jesus is my anchor,
my trust’s serenity
He is my Rock
giving me tranquility.

Jesus is my Advocate,
my sin absorber
He is my Refuge
giving me a safe harbor.

Jesus is my peace,
my happy ever after
Jesus is to me . . .
all that really matters!

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Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed
on thee: because he
trusteth in thee.”

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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God ~11.02.18 ~

Jesus, My Rock ~

Jesus, my Rock
my salvation, my refuge
with You there is peace
under worries deluge.

You are my strength,
when my own is spent
in You there’s safety
from all that torments.

My God, My Rock,
shield me from evil
protect me from
the world’s upheaval.

Be my earthly guide,
let me not fall prey
to satan’s deceitfulness
and his unrighteous way.

Jesus, My Rock,
on You I will depend
to keep me sheltered
until You come again!

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Psalm 62:7

“In God is my salvation
and my glory:
the rock of my strength,
and my refuge, is in God.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God ~08.15.18

Sticky Note to God ~07.19.18

On The Rock ~

I’m building my house on the Rock,
it’s going up brick by brick
the Word will be the mortar I use
so my faith in God will stick.

The Rock will be my anchor,
when a tempest comes my way
I’ll hold onto His power
until the tempter goes away.

When the winds attack me,
my house will never fall
for the Rock is the strength
that dwells inside each wall.

If floodwaters were to rise,
my house will not go under
for God’s grace is its foundation
and a testament to His wonder.

I’m building my house on the Rock,
not on a pile of sand . . .
I’m trusting God to keep it strong
so before Him I can stand!

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Matthew 7: 23-24

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings
of Mine, and does them, I will liken
him to a wise man who built his house
on the rock: and the rain descended,
the floods came, and the winds blew and
beat on that house; and it did not
fall, for it was founded on the rock.

My ROCKing Chair ~

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting comfortably
rocking back and forth
oh, so ever enjoyably.

Though, I have troubles,
I’m rocking none the less
I’m letting God help me
take care of this mess.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting peacefully
rocking to and fro
oh, so ever calmly.

Though, I have worries,
I haven’t me a care
for while I am rocking
He’s hearing my prayer.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m sitting quietly
rocking up and down
oh, so ever serenely.

Though, I have problems,
I’m gonna keep rocking
God’s got me an answer
and soon He’ll be talking.

On my ROCKing chair,
I’m trusting and believing
and I know His response
soon I’ll be receiving!

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Proverbs 19:23

“The fear of the Lord tendeth to life:
and he that hath it shall abide satisfied;
he shall not be visited with evil”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka