My Brother’s Keeper ~

I am my brother’s keeper,
I help him to understand
I encourage him to put
his life into God’s hand.

I am my sister’s keeper,
I help her to see the light
I encourage her to grow
to keep Jesus in her sight.

I am my mother’s keeper,
in her old age I help her out
I hold her hand when lonely
to calm her fears and doubt.

I am my father’s keeper,
I lift to God, his very soul
I pray each day and night
Jesus will make him whole.

I am my children’s keeper,
I listen to their concerns
I pray for God to give them
the wisdom to discern.

I am my neighbor’s keeper,
I pray for their daily needs
I tell them to always heed
to follow where God leads.

The Lord is my keeper,
He is with me every day
He watches over me . . .
as I travel the narrow way!

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Genesis 4:9

“And the Lord said unto Cain,
Where is Abel thy brother?
And he said, I know not:
Am I my brother’s keeper?”

1 John 2:10

He that loveth his brother
abideth in the light, and
there is none occasion
of stumbling in him.

Copyright 2014 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Jesus Leads Me ~

Jesus leads me,
on paths upright
and I follow Him
much to His delight.

He guides me in ways,
I didn’t even know
and I trust the right one
to me He will show.

Jesus leads me,
in times of drought
He helps me through
periods of doubt.

For He satisfies,
my hunger and thirst
tis why each morning
I seek His face first.

Jesus leads me,
now and to the end
for He is my one . . .
true eternal Friend.

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Isaiah 58:11

And the Lord shall guide thee
continually, and satisfy thy soul
in drought, and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden,
and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.

Psalm 48:14

For this God is our God
for ever and ever: he will
be our guide even unto death.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Life Lessons ~

There are many lessons,
each day we can learn
when into our Bibles . . .
we eagerly turn.

For throughout the pages,
flow all the issues of this life
along with the instructions
on how to overcome strife.

These teachings aren’t easy,
some of them are tough
but, they’ll help us to get by
when the going gets rough.

They will direct and lead us,
onto the righteous way
if we are willing to follow
the words they have to say.

There are many lessons,
to be learned and taught
for when we are inclined . . .
God will shape our thought!

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Isaiah 30:21

And thine ears shall hear
a word behind thee, saying,
This is the way, walk ye in it,
when ye turn to the right hand,
and when ye turn to the left.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God, My Reason ~

God, my Reason,
my Logic, my Wisdom
Your Word is my . . .
life support system.

For it’s how to obtain,
a Christ like mind
so the narrow way
I’ll continue to find.

God, my Guide,
my Leader, my Mentor
Your Word warns me
of the danger to look for.

For it fills my thoughts,
with Your perspective
on how not to become
one of satan’s captives.

God, my Wisdom,
my Truth, my Light
Your Word keeps
my faith upright!

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Ecclesiastes 7:25

I applied mine heart to know,
and to search, and to seek out wisdom,
and the reason of things, and to know
the wickedness of folly, even of
foolishness and madness:

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Peace Abounding ~

May God give you peace,
of both heart and mind
may He lead you always
His tranquility to find.

May He guide you to,
His water’s calm and still
may their quiet ripples
His peacefulness instill.

May God give you peace,
beyond your reasoning
so your faith in Him
can keep on increasing.

May He direct you into,
pastures lush and green
so on His gentleness
you may rest and lean.

May God give you peace,
surreal and astounding
so the hope in your heart
continues abounding!

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Romans 15:33

” Now the God of peace
be with you all.”
Amen.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Thank You God ~

Thank you God,
for all my days
for Your Spirit
to whom my soul sways.

For the calming peace,
You’ve instilled in me
for Your loving kindness
that has set me free.

For guiding me,
to find the Truth and Life
so I may conquer
all my worldly strife.

For leading me,
to the everlasting Light
which helps me to walk
pleasingly in Your sight.

Thank you God,
for each new day
for giving me Your Word
to enlighten the Way!

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Psalm 26:3

“For thy lovingkindness
is before mine eyes:
and I have walked in thy truth.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Establish My Steps Lord ~

Lord, establish my steps,
so I may follow Yours
let me not to Your ways
disregard or ignore.

Keep my feet walking,
on firm, solid ground
let not man take from me
the truth I have found.

Keep me on the pathway,
of faith and trust
let Your Word teach me
when I need to adjust.

Help me to see past,
the darkness around me
so I can pray for those
who still do not know Thee.

Lord, order my steps,
to obey Your laws
give me the insight
to see my own flaws!

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Psalm 119:133-136

Order my steps in thy word:
and let not any iniquity
have dominion over me.

Deliver me from the
oppression of man:
so will I keep thy precepts.

Make thy face to shine upon
thy servant; and teach me
thy statutes.

Rivers of waters run
down mine eyes, because
they keep not thy law.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Closer Every Day ~

I’m being drawn,
closer every day
I’m getting further
down the narrow way.

I’m being pulled,
in the right direction
I’m being drawn
by a divine connection.

I’m being guided,
down the righteous way
I’m getting nearer
to the goal every day.

I’m being lead,
towards the eternal light
I’m being taught
to win the faithful fight.

I’m being drawn,
closer in every way . . .
I’m moving nearer
to God every day!

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James 4:8

“Draw nigh to God,
and he will draw nigh to you.
Cleanse your hands, ye sinners;
and purify your hearts,
ye double minded.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

A Joyful Life ~

Life is more joyful,
when in God we trust
it is more beautiful
when He’s working in us.

It is more pleasurable,
when we let God lead
it is more bearable
when His laws we heed.

Life is more joyful,
when in God we trust
it is more delightful
when He controls us.

It is more enjoyable,
when God shows the way
it is more gratifying
when to Him we pray.

Life is more joyful,
when we are still
it is more fruitful
when we do His will!

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Psalm 37:4-5

“Delight thyself also in the Lord:
and he shall give thee the desires
of thine heart.

Commit thy way unto the Lord;
trust also in him; and he
shall bring it to pass.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 08.29.15

Road Signs ~

There are many road signs,
that we all must obey . . .
they direct and guide us
how to go the correct way.

They warn us of the speed,
on every twist and bend
some alert us what’s ahead
is only a dead-end.

Some tell us we must yield,
before we enter into traffic
or we might find ourselves
suffering something tragic.

Others tell us when to go,
some when we’re to merge
some say to slow down . . .
others when to converge.

At every intersection,
we’re told where to stop
or else we should be ready
to be pulled over by a cop.

There are many road signs,
that we all must obey . . .
and so it is with the Bible
but, it only leads . . . one way!

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Psalm 119:20

“My soul breaketh . . .
for the longing that it hath
unto thy judgments at all times.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note From God 06.11.15

God’s Got A Plan For You ~

God has a plan for you,
a charted out course
if you will let Him be . . .
your navigation source.

He will lead and guide you,
every step of the way
if you will let Him be . . .
the One, who has the say.

He won’t steer you wrong,
He’ll give you direction
if you will let Him be . . .
your heavenly connection.

He won’t misinform you,
He’ll always be there
if you will let Him be . . .
the One, your burdens bear.

God has a plan for you,
a peaceful destination
with a blissful eternal
heavenly connection!

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Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts that I think
toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of
peace, and not of evil, to give you an
expected end.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Holy Spirit Come Comfort Me ~

Holy Spirit,
come comfort me
give me faith
in what I can’t see.

Be my truth,
I need Your sight
Holy Spirit
be my guiding light.

Holy Spirit,
control my mind
direct me to where
Your peace I’ll find.

Be my shield,
show me the way
Holy Spirit
lead me how to pray.

Holy Spirit,
teach me to trust
help me to see
You’re always just.

Reveal to me,
what is Your plan
govern me with
Your mighty hand.

Holy Spirit,
come comfort me
let me forever . . .
abide with Thee!

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John 14:16

“And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever;”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

I Wait ~

I wait on Your name Lord,
for I know that it is just
I know that You’re someone
I can lean on and trust.

I wait on Your name Lord,
for I know that it is true
I know that Your Word
is what I need to cling to.

I wait on Your name Lord,
for I know that it is right
I know I can count on You
to guide me in Your light.

I wait on Your name Lord,
for I know that it is pure
I know that Your grace
is my souls only cure.

I wait on Your name Lord,
for I know to be still . . .
is when You will show me
what is, Your perfect will!

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Psalm 130:5

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
And in His word I do hope.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Deborah Ann Belka
copyright 2015

Spirit Led ~

Some mornings I lie,
awake in my bed . . .
with thoughts of You
going through my head.

I wonder what You have,
for me to do today . . .
I think about the things
You will send my way.

I consider my options,
I ponder my choices
in my head I can hear
disagreeing voices.

“Do this ~ no, do that,
maybe some of this too”
but, Lord all I want . . .
is to live to please You.

Some mornings I lie,
awake in my bed . .
refusing to get up
until I’m Spirit led.

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Micah 2:1

“Woe to them that devise iniquity,
and work evil upon their beds!
When the morning is light,
they practise it, because it is in
the power of their hand.

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Draw Us Nearer Lord ~

Draw us nearer Lord, unto Thee,
take us closer into You
hold our hands and lead us
to all things good and new.

Dear Lord, we need Thee,
there’s nothing we can do
without the strength coming
from the joy of knowing You.

Oh Lord, our hope is in Thee,
guide our lives every day
help us to not wander far
from the true, righteous way.

Draw us nearer Lord, unto Thee,
let our hearts not have concern
as we wait with expectancy
for the day of Your return!

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James 4:8
King James Version

“Draw nigh to God,
and he will draw nigh to you;”

I am My Brother’s Keeper ~

I am my brother’s keeper,
I help him to understand
I encourage him to put
his life into God’s hand.

I am my sister’s keeper,
I help her to see the light
I encourage her to grow
to keep Jesus in her sight.

I am my neighbor’s keeper,
I pray for their daily needs
I tell them to always listen
to follow where God leads.

I am my mother’s keeper,
in her old age I help her out
I hold her hand when lonely
to calm her fears and doubt.

I am my father’s keeper,
I lift to God, his very soul
I pray each day and night
Jesus will make him whole.

I am my children’s keeper,
I listen to their concerns
I pray as they become adults
God’s will, they may discern.

The Lord is my keeper,
He is with me every day
He watches over me . . .
so souls to Him,  I can sway.

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Genesis 4:9
King James Version

“And the Lord said unto Cain,
Where is Abel thy brother?
And he said, I know not:
Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Till the Clouds Blow Away ~

Yesterday it was cloudy,
my vision was not clear
and in the gloominess
I only saw what I fear.

Everything was blurred,
nothing made much sense
my troubles looked so huge
oh, so ever immense.

With clouds of doubt all around,
the unknown was looking dim
and I knew I just needed . . .
to continue to trust in Him.

For what I cannot discern,
when I am in the dark
Jesus will show me in His time
and His light He will impart.

Yesterday it was cloudy,
tomorrow may be a sunny day
but for now I’m trusting Jesus
till the clouds blow away!

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Psalm 77:20
King James Version

“Thou leddest thy people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Road Home ~

When we begin to wander,
go about our own way
the Lord takes notice
knowing we will stray.

As we drift off the path,
of truth and understanding
He knows we’ve departed
from the road everlasting.

He recognizes our error,
He sees that we are inapt
to seek and find for ourselves
the road that’ll take us back.

He won’t leave us for dead,
not one soul, He’d have perish
for every one that He loves
He does forever cherish.

But, He knows we are fragile,
we can’t make it all alone
so, He sends the Holy Spirit
to help and guide us home.

He waits at the door,
to restore the wandering soul
so we can stand before Him
in faith, complete and whole!

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Proverbs 21:16
King James Version (KJV)

“The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding
shall remain in the congregation of the dead.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I Will Wait ~

I will wait on You Lord,
I will wait and be still . . .
I will wait for Your voice
to guide and to lead
I will wait for Your Spirit
before I proceed.

I will wait on You Lord,
I will wait and be still  . . .
I will wait on Your word
to give me the power
I will wait on Your timing
no matter the hour.

I will wait on You Lord,
I will wait and be still . . .
I will wait for Your peace
to put the calm in my soul
I will wait on Your grace
to stay in control.

I will wait on You Lord,
I will wait and be still . . .
I will wait for Your blessings
before I get up and go
I will patiently wait
until You let me know.

I will wait on You Lord,
I will wait and be still . . .
I promise I can
I promise I will
but I need Your strength
to wait and be still!

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Micah 7:7
King James Version

“Therefore I will look unto the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation:
my God will hear me.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

What Lies Ahead ~

I do not know,
what lies ahead
but this I do know
I won’t be mislead.

What I cannot see,
with my own eyes
those of God’s
will make me wise.

God has shown me,
salvation’s truest light
as I read my Bible
I sense His holy might.

Though I have ears,
I can’t hear Him speak
but I heed none less
when His will I seek.

I’ve taken note,
of His divine revelation
and made the Gospels
my true foundation.

I don’t know what God,
has out there for me
but I know if I wait
His glory I will see!

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Isaiah 64:4-5
King James Version

“For since the beginning
of the world men have not heard,
nor perceived by the ear,
neither hath the eye seen,
O God, beside thee,
what he hath prepared for him
that waiteth for him.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Talk to Me Lord ~

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
for my world’s shaking apart
and the winds of adversity
are blowing thru my heart.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
tell me the way I should go
speak to me thru Your Spirit
so Your path I may know.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
we need to make a connection
for I am counting on You
to lead me in the right direction.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
walk with me along the way
tell me to go right or left
I need Your guidance today.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
whisper Your love in my ear
reassure and remind me
Your strength is always near.

Talk to me Lord, talk to me,
let not pride keep us apart
be that still small voice . . .
speaking to my fearful heart!

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1 Kings 19:12
King James Version

“And after the earthquake a fire;
but the Lord was not in the fire:
and after the fire a still small voice.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Through it All ~

Through the mountain,
God led me
through the hardships
He supplied me.

Through the darkness,
God directed me
through the uncertainties
He never left me.

Though the high waters,
God brought me
through the sorrow
He comforted me.

Through the storms,
God protected me
through the heartache
He cared for me.

Through the desert,
God guided me
through the loneliness
He loved me.

Through the valley,
God carried me
through the grief
He shouldered me.

Through the wilderness,
God was with me
through all of my doubts . . .
He waited for me!

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Psalm 136:16
King James Version

“To him which led his people
through the wilderness:
for his mercy endureth for ever.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

In Your Light ~

Lord . . .

As the moon beams fade,
along with the darken night
I ask You to walk with me
and lead me in Your light.

In the morning’s early luster,
amidst it’s golden hue
I rise up with the sun
and give my day to You.

While the air is yet cool,
before the dew sets in
I cover myself in Your love
till I feel Your warmth within.

Before the birds first song,
while all is calm and still
I meditate on Your Word . . .
and learn for me Your will.

When the day dawns on me,
lit by the Spirit’s glow
I rest assured in knowing
You’ll be with me as I go!

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Psalm 5:3
King James Version

“My voice shalt thou hear
in the morning,
O Lord; in the morning
will I direct my prayer
unto thee, and will look up.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka