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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Ephesians 1:11

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:

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~ 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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Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.

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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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Titus 2:13

“Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing
of the great God and
our Saviour Jesus Christ;”

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~ 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!

~~~~~

Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under
heaven given among men,
whereby we must be saved.

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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~04.09.23~

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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1 Peter 2:24

“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.”

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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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Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.

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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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Deuteronomy 31:8

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.

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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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Isaiah 65:17

For, behold,
I create new heavens
and a new earth:
and the former shall not
be remembered,
nor come into mind.

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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!

~~~~~

Romans 5:8

“But God commendeth
his love toward us,
in that, while we were
yet sinners,
Christ died for us.”

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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!

~~~~~

1 John 4:16

“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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~01.18.23~

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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Matthew 11:28-30

 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.

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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!

~~~~~

Acts 4:31

“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.”

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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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Ephesians 1:13

“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,”

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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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Romans 6:23

”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

Sticky Note To God ~12.25.22~

Matthew 2:10

Because Of Jesus ~

Because of Jesus,
tomorrow is bright
because of Him
there is now Light.

For, He is my Truth,
my earthly guide
He is my Friend
my true confide.

Because of Jesus,
I have life eternal
tis why I’ll escape
hell’s infernal.

For, He is the Way,
that leads me to
all things good
all things true.

Because He loved,
me at the first . . .
tis why my soul
with joy now bursts!

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John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way,
the truth,
and the life:
no man cometh unto
the Father, but by me.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

You Needn’t Be a Magi ~

You needn’t be a Magi,
to follow the CHRISTmas Star . . .
you don’t have to make a trip
or need to come from very far.

You don’t have to bring gifts,
of gold, myrrh or frankincense
it won’t cost you a thing . . .
other then your penitence.

You needn’t be a shepherd,
to follow the CHRISTmas Star . . .
you don’t have to go anywhere
it will come to where you are.

For, Jesus is the Light shinning,
for all of the world to see . . .
He brings hope to the darkness
with His grace He’ll set you free.

You don’t have to be a Magi,
or a shepherd coming from afar
you can accept the gift of Jesus . . .
today, right from where you are!

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Matthew 2:9-11

When they had heard the king,
they departed; and, lo, the star,
which they saw in the east, went
before them, till it came and stood
over where the young child was.

When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

 And when they were come into the house,
they saw the young child with Mary his mother,
and fell down, and worshipped him:
and when they had opened their treasures,
they presented unto him gifts; gold, and
frankincense and myrrh.

John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

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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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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

In All Things Be Thankful ~

I love this time of year,
with Thanksgiving just ahead
it reminds me of some facts
in the Bible I have read . . .

In all things be thankful,
let joy and praise flow out of you
for everything be grateful
give God the glory He is due.

Make peacefulness your habitation,
let your gentleness be known
be kind, tender-hearted and forgiving
never be the first to cast a stone.

Extend a hand to the needy,
let charity be your perfect gift
help all those who have not
bring back to God those adrift.

Show others your appreciation,
let them see your gratitude
bless them for their helpfulness
be not selfish in your attitude.

Reach out to the sick and hurting,
let them see Jesus’ true compassion
show all acts of grace and mercy
let not the sun go down on your passion.

Be content with all that you have,
rejoice in whatever is your state
be satisfied with all of the goodness
God places each day on your plate.

In everything be thankful,
let your praise be heard by all
in everything be grateful
let your joy be seen by all!

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Ephesians 5:20

“Giving thanks always
for all things unto
God and the Father
in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ;”

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

Gracious Gratitude ~

Not just on Thanksgiving,
but every day of the year
give God your heartfelt praise
and it’ll bring your heart cheer.

For when we are thankful,
the entire year through
joy will flood our souls
spilling over in all we do.

Every minute of the day,
thank God for His grace
every second you’re alive
praise His holy face.

Give Him your thanksgiving,
with a heart that’s forthright
and in the eyes of the Lord
you’ll be a pleasing delight.

So, everyone let’s show God,
our gracious gratitude . . .
today and all year through
have a thankful attitude!

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1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~09.15.22~

Today I’ll Sing ~

Today I will sing,
no matter what comes . . .
the strings of my heart
I’m still going to strum.

If there are blue skies,
I will kick up my heels
if there be clouds
my joy they wont steal.

Today I am singing,
hallelujah and hooray
regardless of whatever
may come my way.

If there be a storm,
I’ll sing over its roar
if there be calm waters
I will sing louder more.

Lord, today I will sing,
nothing can stop me . . .
I will sing of the love
that I have for Thee!

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Psalm 57:7

“My heart is fixed,
O God, my heart is fixed:
I will sing and give praise.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Fruit Of Our Faith ~

Within each of us,
the Holy Spirit resides . . .
and the fruit of our faith
needs to be daily applied.

But, we must feel the fire,
the burning of desire
to call upon His strength
so His might we’ll acquire.

Then we’ll be loving,
in all things we’ll have peace
and our joy and happiness
will be natural to release.

To have God like patience,
we must learn to be kind
then gentleness will flow
from our hearts and minds.

We need to let humility,
guide us to being meek
by not forgetting His power
each day we must seek.

The Holy Spirit abides
in every one of us . . .
and to produce much fruit
in Jesus we need to trust!

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John 15:5

I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit:
for without me ye can do nothing.

Galatians 5.22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against
such there is no law.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

No Laws Against ~

Everyday there seems to be,
more rules, new laws . . .
mandates unbelievable
filled with plenty of flaws.

But, I know of some things,
there are no laws against . . .
for they’re not made up by man
but, Holy Spirit dispensed.

They distribute faith,
gentleness they allot
they give us temperance
when our nerves are shot.

They provide to us love,
joy they daily release
into our souls they render
the promise of eternal peace.

They help us to be meek,
by filling us with goodness
making it easier for us
to show others kindness.

Into each of us these fruit,
the Holy Spirit instills . . .
unlike the laws of man . . .
there’s no spending pork or frills!

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Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.

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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Keep Us Close Lord ~

Lord, keep us close to You,
each and every day . . .
may it be the first thing
we ask as we pray.

Remind us of Your hope,
how it will not pass away
build up our confidence
to help us not to stray.

Fill us with Your peace,
quiet our troubles inside
take away the barriers
so with You we may abide.

Whisper in our ears,
how much for us You care
tell us a over and over
You will always be there.

Lord, keep our hearts,
each and every day . . .
so on the right path
by Your side we’ll stay!

~~~~~~~

Proverbs 7:25

“Let not thine heart
decline to her ways,
go not astray in her paths.”

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~ 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!

~~~~~~~~~~~

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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Afternoon Ponderings ~02.16.22~

1 Peter 1:3

Eternal Peace ~

We live in pressurized world,
we’re always under stress
but, we who rely on God
onward strain and press.

We’re hassled on every side,
pushed around and shoved
but, we who hope in Jesus
know how much we are loved.

We feel the weight of the world,
come crashing down on us
but, those of us who believe
always in God put their trust.

We’re fatigued over hearing,
daily all the horrific news
but, we who have faith in Jesus
joy over fear we will choose.

We live in a pressurized world,
the stress never seems to cease
but, we who trust in the Lord
will have eternal peace!

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John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.”

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~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~02.01.22~