Tag Archives: Joy
Rejoice Evermore ~
Rejoice evermore,
again I say rejoice
rejoice with a shout
or with a small wee voice.
Rejoice in suffering,
and in good times too
rejoice I say again
to every one of you.
Rejoice always,
with those who weep
rejoice with the rejoicers
let your joy always seep.
Rejoice in the morning,
and at the time of noon
rejoice until you see
the light of the moon.
Rejoice evermore,
in the Lord rejoice
for, every single day . . .
rejoicing is our choice!
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Rejoice evermore.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Your Joy Tank ~
When your joy tank,
starts running low
here are some thoughts
to help make it flow . . .
When you are troubled,
and your feeling drained
count it all for joy . . .
and more will be gained.
When you are weary,
and your joy is gone
rejoice in the Lord . . .
and more will be drawn.
When you are weepy,
and for joy your’re yearning
remember more will come . . .
first thing in the morning.
When your joy tank . . .
starts reading empty
remember God has for you
a supply of it ~ plenty!
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Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.
My brethren,
count it all joy
when ye fall into divers
temptations.
For his anger endureth but a moment;
in his favour is life: weeping may endure
for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
No Rules Against ~
There are no rules against,
producing good fruit
there is no incarceration
for letting them take root.
For we are free to grow,
love, joy and peace
so having more patience
in us can increase.
There’s are no rules against,
the fruit of the Spirit
there’ll be no arrests made
or eternal demerits.
For we are unrestricted,
in showing others gentleness
as we are being guided
by the Spirit of His goodness.
There are no laws against,
faith and meekness growing
for it’s the only way our lives . . .
can be self-controlling!
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance
against such there is no law.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
CHRISTmas Hope ~
May the hope of CHRISTmas,
renew your heart today
may the joy that it brings
to others you relay.
May you share the Good News,
of your Lord and Savior
may you express to all
the gift of God’s favor.
May the hope of CHRISTmas,
cause your heart to sing
may the faith you have
to every life you bring.
May you convey your trust,
in your Father and His son
may you demonstrate their love
to each and every one.
May the Hope of CHRISTmas
renew you heart today . . .
may the wonder of Jesus
you reflect in every way!
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Now the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace
in believing, that ye may
abound in hope,
through the power of
the Holy Ghost.
For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
CHRISTmas Cheer ~
CHRISTmas comes,
but, once a year
yet every day
it brings cheer.
For the Good News
that it brings
helps us to rise
above all things.
A Gift to all,
indescribable
a joy to every one
undeniable.
For Christ brings,
Life and Light
into the Truth
He give us sight.
CHRISTmas time,
is all year long
when Jesus is . . .
your heart’s song!
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And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Shine Down On Me ~
God makes His face,
to beam and shine
right down on to
this thankful face of mine.
For, upon each dawn,
new mercies He sends
so that my life into His
will continue to blend.
God shines down on me,
His perfect love and Light
until my own face
beams with joy and delight.
For, the glow of His peace,
reflects on His goodness
as the beams of His grace
radiates of His kindness.
God makes His face,
shine down upon mine . . .
so that for Him on others
His love I too can shine!
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The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon
thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance
upon thee, and give thee peace.
Make thy face to
shine upon thy servant:
save me for thy mercies’ sake.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
God Knows All About You ~
God knows you,
each and every hair
and all your burdens
He wants to bear.
God sees you,
nothing is obscure
He wants to keep you
in Him safe and secure.
God hears you,
waits for you each day
to give you His peace
when to Him you pray.
God loves you,
you are never alone
His strength for you
is always on loan.
God knows all about you,
He calls you by name . . .
and once you accept Him
you’ll never be the same!
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“But even the very
hairs of your head
are all numbered.
Fear not therefore:
ye are of more value
than many sparrows.”
I am the good shepherd,
and know my sheep,
and am known of mine.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Give Me A True Heart ~
Give me a true heart,
and its perfection
give me Jesus
and His reflection.
Give me the hope,
of the Lamb
give me the strength
of the great I AM.
Give me the King,
who is eternal
give me the peace
that is internal.
Give me the trust,
of being forgiven
give me a life
Holy Spirit driven.
Give me the cross,
and its assurance
give me the faith . . .
that tests my endurance!
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“Let us draw near with a true heart
in full assurance of faith, having our
hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
and our bodies washed with pure water.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Faith Unwavering ~
Lord, give me faith unshakable,
so I may walk faithfully
give me hope unfaltering
so I may tread gracefully.
Give me faith unwavering,
so I may remain steadfast
give me strength astounding
so temptation I may outlast.
Give me faith unquestionable,
so I may remain true
give me trust unflinching
so I’ll stay close to You.
Give me faith unending,
so I may trust in eternity
give me grace eternal
so I may die with certainty.
Lord, give me faith everlasting,
give me strength, give me power
give me trust, give me hope
give me faith till my last hour!
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“For in it the righteousness
of God is revealed
from faith to faith;
as it is written,
“The just shall live by faith.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
To Be Blessed By God ~
I want by God to be blessed,
I want to be joy-filled
I want to know how to be
in a state of being still.
I want to learn how to be,
unshaken by life’s woes
so that I may withstand
all the knocks and blows.
I want by God to be blessed,
I want to be content
I want to have His peace
always in my life present.
I want to have His strength,
to preserve when I’m tried
so that I may never slip
onto the path that’s wide.
I want by God to be blessed,
I want to trust in His love
I want to be one who can
in all things to rise above!
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Blessed is the man that endureth
temptation: for when he is tried,
he shall receive the crown of life,
which the Lord hath promised
to them that love him.
Blessed is the man that trusteth
in the Lord, and whose hope
the Lord is.
“I can do all things
through Christ which
strengtheneth me.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
I Got Me A Hope ~
I got me a hope
it is living and alive
it helps me everyday
to cope and survive.
It’s an eternal hope,
full of joy and glory
for I believe in the truth
of salvation’s story.
I got me a future,
it is firm and secure
it helps me everyday
in this world to endure.
It’s a heavenly hope,
full of praise and peace
one that will never end
terminate or cease.
I got me a hope,
a future that is bright
it helps me everyday
to continue in the fight!
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Now the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace in believing,
that ye may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Ghost.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Clap Your Hands Together ~
God is the God of forever,
great is His Holy name . . .
today, tomorrow, for always
His glory burns like a flame.
Clap your hands together,
lift your voice up in praise
let the power of His Spirit
set your heart for Him ablaze.
Blessed are those who trust,
who put their life in His hand
for their joy shall be complete
when before Jesus they stand.
Sing your praises to the Lord,
exalt your mighty King . . .
praise Him for the peace
He will soon one day bring.
Joy shall cover the earth,
His glory will shine like a flame
all His faithful will be in awe . . .
as they praise His Holy name!
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“O clap your hands,
all ye people; shout unto God
with the voice of triumph.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Our Inheritance ~
We have an inheritance,
that we can all claim . . .
a predicted destination
that we can proclaim.
A place that’ll not perish,
spoil, rust or decay . . .
a place where joy and peace
are always on display.
A place that is beautiful,
in every single way
a place where our hopes
will never fade away.
A place imperishable,
perfect and unflawed
a place that will leave us
enraptured and awed.
We have an inheritance,
an open invitation . . .
for those who trust Jesus
for their own salvation!
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In whom also we have obtained
an inheritance, being predestinated
according to the purpose of him
who worketh all things after the
counsel of his own will:
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Good Fruit Bearing ~
For good fruit to grow,
you will need patience
so to all you will be . . .
polite and gracious.
You will need to be,
caring and loving
so to all you will be . . .
generous and giving.
For good fruit to grow,
you will need self-control
so to all you will be . . .
a gentle, kind soul.
You will need to be,
charitable and helpful
so to all you will be . . .
courteous and graceful.
Good fruit bearing,
is impossible to do
unless the Holy Spirit . . .
produces them in you!
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Look Up Into the Heavens ~
When you’re feeling dreary,
when you’re sad and blue
look up into the heavens
your hope will shine through.
For, when we focus in on,
our destiny that’s above
our despair will turn to joy
in the light of eternal love.
Where you’re feeling lonely,
when you are all alone
look up into the heavens
envision God’s holy throne.
For, when we gaze upon,
the future God has in store
our feelings of emptiness
will be with us no more.
When you’re feeling dejected,
desperate for a friend
look up into the heavens
where peace will never end.
For, when we fix our eyes,
on the Kingdom yet to come
everything else will appear
a lot less grim and glum!
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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 GOD be the GLORY ~
Jesus Is The Answer ~
Are you losing your way,
in the affairs of life
want to have more joy
a whole lot less strife?
Can’t find the means,
to the proverbial end
tired of looking for . . .
that one true friend?
Getting tripped up,
stumbling all around
wanting something more
but, it just can’t be found?
Don’t know where to look,
not sure which way to go . . .
well, I have the answer
for the hopelessness you know.
There is only one way,
to find true happiness
only One person who can . . .
eliminate your loneliness.
Jesus, is what you need,
the answer to your strife
if you give Him a chance . . .
He’ll forever change your life!
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Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under
heaven given among men,
whereby we must be saved.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Thank God It’s Good Friday ~
I thank God,
it’s Good Friday
I’m so grateful
for this one day.
For my Savior,
endured for me
the pain, the shame
to set me free.
I thank God,
for Jesus dying breath
for it saved me
from eternal death.
For my sins,
on the cross He bore
so I could have life
with Him forever more.
I thank God,
it’s Good Friday
for Jesus is to Him . . .
the only pathway!
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“Who his own self bare our sins
in his own body on the tree,
that we, being dead to sins,
should live unto righteousness:
by whose stripes ye were healed.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Simple, Easy Joy ~
A simple, easy joy,
a feeling full of bliss
an elation that I feel
a wonder not to miss.
A simple, calming feeling,
a happiness inside me
a serenity deep within
a heart full of glee.
A simple, warming feeling,
a joyousness all around
a delight in every way
a tranquility to be found.
A simple, lulling peace,
a relaxing quiet quelling
a silence filled with hope
a pleasureful feeling.
A simple, easy joy,
a feeling like no other kind
a gladness when God’s love
fills my heart and mind!
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Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Faith Deflated ~
When we’re on a mountain,
our egos musn’t get inflated
otherwise when in the valley . . .
our hopes will get deflated.
For through life’s highs,
it’s easy to be on the top
but, when a low hits us . . .
into depression we will flop.
When things are going well,
we can be so joyful . . .
but, when troubles come
our hearts become fearful.
For through happy times,
it’s easy to be up
but, when doubt hits us . . .
we go down in the dump.
Mountain tops are great,
there’s such a glorious view
but, don’t let the valleys . . .
dismay or frighten you!
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And the Lord,
he it is that doth go before thee;
he will be with thee, he will not
fail thee, neither forsake thee:
fear not, neither be dismayed.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
When We Are In Heaven ~
When we are in heaven,
there’ll peace forever more
no longer will we be . . .
with satan in a holy war.
There’ll be no more pain,
weeping or crying . . .
no more to the old man
daily denying and dying.
When we are with Jesus,
our sins will not haunt
no longer will our joy
be sluggish or gaunt.
They’ll be endless glee,
lots of praising and singing
onto our heavy burdens
we’ll no longer be clinging.
When we get to heaven,
we will be free at last . . .
gone will be our memory
of all the days of our past!
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For, behold,
I create new heavens
and a new earth:
and the former shall not
be remembered,
nor come into mind.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Jesus Loves Everyone ~
Jesus loves you,
like no one else ever will
no other could impart
the hope He can instill.
Jesus wants you,
like no one else could aspire
no one can stir your soul
or your life so inspire.
Jesus cares for you,
like no one else could ever do
no other can invoke
the peace inside of you.
Jesus cherishes you,
like no one else could entertain
no one could hold the treasure
that in Jesus you’ll obtain.
Jesus loves everyone,
He died for each one of us
and now we need to give Him
all our faith and trust!
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“But God commendeth
his love toward us,
in that, while we were
yet sinners,
Christ died for us.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Roses Are Not Always Red ~
Roses are not always red,
violets can be white or blue
but what never changes Lord
is the love coming from You.
I know I’m not perfect,
but You love me any way
Your love is like the sunshine
that brightens up my day.
You love me like no other,
what more could I need
for Your love comes with . . .
a satisfaction guaranteed.
Your love is in my heart,
I can feel it with each beat
I can’t think of anything
so fragrant and so sweet.
Roses sometimes are red,
violets may come blue . . .
but Your love for me Lord
is constant and true!
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“And we have known and believed
the love that God hath to us.
God is love; and he that dwelleth
in love dwelleth in God,
and God in him.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Grow Not Weary ~
Grow not weary,
do not tire out
give not in to . . .
your fear or doubt.
For what God started,
it will be done
a promise He made
to you through His Son.
Grow not fainthearted,
be not frail or weak
give God your burden
and His strength seek.
For what wears on you,
needn’t weigh you down
for the hope Jesus brings
will cause joy to abound.
Grow not weary,
let your heart not be faint
give God all your worries
and Jesus your complaint!
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Come unto me, all ye that
labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you,
and learn of me; for I am
meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto
your souls.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
I Feel The Power ~
I feel the power,
the Holy Spirit’s rush
I feel the fire . . .
of joy’s eternal blush.
I feel the electricity,
stirring me up inside
I feel the energy
only He can provide.
I feel the power,
of His holy might
I feel the boldness
of His intense light.
I feel His strength,
emerging out of me
I feel the shaking
of Him setting me free.
I feel the power,
the Holy Spirit’s fire
it’s burning me up
with an embolden desire!
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“And when they had prayed,
the place was shaken where
they were assembled together;
and they were all filled
with the Holy Ghost, and
they spake the word of
God with boldness.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Where The Holy Spirit Dwells ~
Sometimes down inside,
I feel this warmth within . . .
coming from a place so deep
I can’t explain just wherein.
There’s a sense of peace,
an inspired calmness
it fills my heart with joy
till it flows with gladness.
As I take it all in,
I feel a serene quietness
flooding my soul with . . .
a reassuring stillness.
I wish I could harness it,
so to always feel this way
I wish I could release it
every second of the day.
Sometimes way down deep,
a feeling rises up and swells
I know it comes from the place . . .
where the Holy Spirit dwells!
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“In whom ye also trusted,
after that ye heard the word of truth,
the gospel of your salvation:
in whom also after that ye believed,
ye were sealed with that holy
Spirit of promise,”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka.
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Every Day Is CHRISTmas ~
Every day is CHRISTmas . . .
if the Gift you receive
every day is a present
if the Gift you’d believe.
Each day you are offered,
the true Gift from above
each day you can decide
to accept God’s Gift of love.
Every day brings new life,
if the Gift is in yours
every day is a miracle
if the Gift you’d explore.
Every day there is peace,
if you would ask the Gift in
for the Gift of eternal life . . .
will come and live within.
Every day is CHRISTmas . . .
if in Jesus you believe
every day is a present
if God’s Gift you’d receive!
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”For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Have a Joyous CHRISTmas
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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
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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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