Tag Archives: John 8:12
Seeking What Is Wise ~
Lord, may I be a seeker,
a follower of Your Light
may I have the wisdom . . .
like the Magi’s did that night.
May I travel the distance,
regardless of how far
may I be willing to go
to wherever You are.
May I have the resolve,
to follow where You lead
may I have to Your will
the strength to always heed.
May I have the tenacity,
not to give up or quit
may I be to Your ways
determined to submit.
May I have the fortitude,
to journey into what is wise
may I have the insight
so Your path I’ll recognize.
Lord, may I always seek You,
like the Magi’s did that night
may I have the courage . . .
to follow after wisdom’s Light!
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“Then spake Jesus again
unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2015 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
The Morning Star’s Light ~
A single star shinning,
on a moonless night
God’s gift to the world
wrapped up in the Light.
Wise men make the journey,
from places east and far
in search for what they know
will be the Morning Star.
With gifts they set out,
to the town of Bethlehem
to find the Babe, the Savior
who came not to condemn.
And so they came to be,
face to face with their King
knowing He was the Prince
who eternal peace would bring.
One single, solitary star,
still beckons the world today
to follow the Light that leads . . .
to the Truth, Life and Way!
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“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not
walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2016 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
I See The Light ~
I see the Light,
I see it glowing . . .
I see the shadows
on sin it’s throwing.
It shines the Truth
upon the Way
it radiates Hope
of a more joyful day.
It reflects Love,
strength and power
its radiance makes
the darkness scour.
It glistens with grace,
it illuminates life
it opens the eye
to everlasting strife.
I see the Light,
I see it glowing . . .
and I know from Jesus
is where it is flowing!
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Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have
the light of life.
To open their eyes, and to turn them
from darkness to light, and from
the power of Satan unto God,
that they may receive forgiveness
of sins, and inheritance among
them which are sanctified by
faith that is in me.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Where Faith and Love Dwells ~
Sometimes I wander through,
the valleys of my soul . . .
lingering near the streams of life
when I felt well and whole.
I ponder the times Jesus filled in,
the empty and void space
where His love for me flowed
like a river full of endless grace.
As I stroll along the rugged clefts,
I can see the hard times too
as I roam all around them
His mercy for me shines through.
I come across the mountains,
that I had to hike up to . . .
some of them I never thought
the hard climb I could ever do.
But I remember seeing Jesus,
standing upon the crest
calling down to me
“Come, I’ll give you rest.”
Sometimes I like to wander,
through life’s hills and dells
and go deep into my soul . . .
where faith and love dwells!
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That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith;
that ye, being rooted
and grounded in love,
Copyright 2014 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the Glory ~
If Today You Would Hear ~
Today if you would hear,
if your ears you’d open
you will hear the truth
be told and spoken.
For God will speak,
right to your heart
closing the chasm
keeping you apart.
Today if you would listen,
you’d will be able to hear
Jesus calling you
to come close and near.
For He wants you to know,
for your sin’s He died
how He is waiting for you
with arms stretched out wide.
Today if you would hear,
what God has to say . . .
you will discover the Truth
to the new Life and Way!
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Then spake Jesus again
unto them, saying, I am
the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness, but
shall have the light of life.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
I Will Follow Jesus ~
I will follow Jesus,
wherever He leads
be it fields of clover
or ones full of weeds.
I will go after Him,
leave all behind me
so I can trust Him . . .
for what I cannot see.
I will follow Jesus,
my own cross I will bear
be it on stormy seas
or ones calm and fair.
I will stick by Him,
wherever He goes . . .
deny my very own life
for the one for me He chose.
I will follow Jesus,
right into His light
together the darkness
we will expose and fight!
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And when they had brought
their boats to land, they left
everything and followed him.
And calling the crowd to him
with his disciples, he said to them,
“If anyone would come after me,
let him deny himself and take up
his cross and follow me.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying,
“I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me
will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
God’s Gift of Light ~
God’s gift of Light,
hopes everlasting ray
shines the Truth . . .
upon our path, the Way.
It pierces the dark,
with its saving glow
illuminates where
Life giving waters flow.
God’s gift of Light,
cannot be concealed . . .
for once it enlightens
all sins are revealed.
It’s drawing effects,
brings about clarity
the judgment to come
and its severity.
God’s gift of Light,
shines bright and true
only it can . . .
the darkness subdue!
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Then spake Jesus again
unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.
And the light shineth
in darkness; and the
darkness comprehended
it not.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Jesus Is The Only One ~
Jesus Your light is,
the only One that can
break through the stone
in the heart of man.
For it can shatter,
the cold and icy frost
and bring the ungodly
to the foot of the cross.
Jesus Your light bursts,
the darkness right apart
taking down the barriers
inside of man’s heart.
For it can obliterate,
the evil and corruption
saving the heart of man
from eternal destruction.
Jesus You alone are . . .
the only One who can
breach the darkness
of the heart of man!
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John 8:12
“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the
light of life.”
“And the light shineth in darkness;
and the darkness comprehended it not.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Oh, What A Sight ~
Oh, what a vision,
oh, what a sight
to have seen
that star’s light.
Perched in the sky,
shining above
spotlighting the gift
of God’s perfect love.
Oh, what a vision,
oh, what a glimpse
to have seen
salvation’s eclipse.
A world full of darkness,
finally sees the Light
oh, what utter joy . . .
to have seen the delight.
Oh, what a vision,
oh, what a sight
to have witnessed
that star in flight!
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“When they saw the star,
they rejoiced
with exceeding great joy.”
“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have
the light of life.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
A Light For Jesus ~
Jesus let me be,
a light for You
help me to expose
the evil people do.
Let me be a voice,
to those who are lost
help me to bring them
to the foot of the cross.
Jesus let me be,
a light of Your grace
help me to help those
still running in the race.
Let me be an example,
of hope, love and peace
help me to help them
the finish line to reach.
Jesus let me be,
a light just for You
help me to debunk . . .
today’s opposing view!
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Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world: he that
followeth me shall not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
The Light of My Life ~
Today I am singing,
though outside it is gray
I can still see the Light . . .
though the sun’s tucked away.
For the Light that shines in me,
makes my heart radiate
though there maybe clouds
my joy they can’t alienate.
Jesus is that Light,
the song of my salvation
and I don’t need the sun
to sing out my elation.
For the Light of Jesus,
lights up both night and day
nothing stops it from shinning
on the Truth, Life and Way.
Today I am singing,
though outside it is dreary
the Light of my life. . .
is all I need to be cheery!
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“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the
light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Star Search ~
A single star shinning,
on a moonless night
God’s gift to the world
wrapped up in One Light.
Wise men make the journey,
from places east and far
in search for what they know
will be the Morning Star.
With gifts they travel,
to the town of Bethlehem
knowing there they’d find
the Babe, the Christ, the Lamb.
And so they came to be,
face to face with their King
knowing He was the Prince
who eternal peace would bring.
One single, solitary star,
still beckons the world today
to follow the Light that leads . . .
to the Truth, Life and Way!
~~~~~~
“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not
walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
My Morning Light ~
My morning Light,
the darkness breaks
stirs my soul
till it awakes.
It motivates me,
to rise and shine
prompts me to seek
for the day God’s design.
It stirs my heart,
to look above
spurs me to be clothed
in His righteous love.
It entices me,
right to my feet
beckons me to come
and with my Savior meet.
My morning light,
upon its early rise
awakens me to keep
on God, these earthly eyes!
~~~~~~
“Then spake Jesus again unto them,
saying, I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have
the light of life.”
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka
Seeking What’s Wise ~
Lord, may I be a seeker,
a follower of Your light
may I have the wisdom
like the Magi’s had that night.
May I travel the distance,
regardless of how far
may I be willing to go
to wherever You are.
May I have the resolve,
to follow where You lead
may I see to Your will
I must be willing to heed.
May I have the tenacity,
not to ever quit
may I be to Your ways
determined to submit.
May I have the fortitude,
to journey into what’s wise
may I have the stamina
so Your path I’ll recognize.
Lord, may I always seek You,
like the Magi’s did that night
may I have the courage . . .
to follow after wisdom’s light!
~~~~~~~~~~
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
Walk in The Light ~
Walk in the light,
you will not be mislead
for it’ll expose to you
temptation up ahead.
Take the light with you,
wherever you may go
it’ll illuminate your path
the moral way it’ll show.
Let the light guide you,
on the road to perfection
it will reveal to you
God’s righteous discretion.
Allow the light to shine,
it will expose the way
to truth and holiness
on the darkest of days.
Walk in the light,
look at its true reflection
for it will lead you
in a heavenly direction!
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John 8:12
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world:
he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.”
King James Version
by Public Domain
Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka
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Today’s Verse ~ Bible Gateway- 2 Corinthians 5:21“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
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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
that is in you with meekness and fear:"Copyright 2014
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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
by Public DomainCopyright 2014
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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
Deborah Ann Belka-
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