My Shepherd Speaks ~

My Shepherd speaks,
unto my weary heart
so His love into it
He can impart.

He beckons me,
to rest and know
not to worry
but, to just let go.

He says my name,
so I can hear
the words I long
“I’m always here.”

He reassures,
my every doubt
to trust in Him
to work things out.

My Shepherd speaks,
His voice I know . . .
I follow it because
the way He’ll show.

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John 10:27

My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them,
and they follow me:

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Never Depleted ~

Though I am weary,
I am never depleted
for my Lord supplies me
with strength when needed.

He always leads me to find,
waters running still
whenever I follow
after knowing His will.

Though I am tired,
I am never exhausted
for, it’s in my Shepherd
all these years I’ve trusted.

He renews my soul daily,
my heart He hourly repairs
whenever I give to Him
the bulk of my earthly cares.

Though I am fatigued,
I am never powerless
for, my Lord keeps me . . .
from being weak and helpless!

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Psalm 23:1-3

The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want. He maketh
me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

When I am Strong ~

Lord, when I’m strong,
my faith is weak
and Your will
I do not seek.

For, on my own,
I think I can do it
and I make no time
to wait and sit.

I believe I know,
what I’m to do
so I rush off Lord
without You.

But, when I am weak,
my faith is strong
and I seek Your face
all day long.

For, when I admit,
alone, I can’t do it
it’s when I’m lead
by Your Spirit!

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2 Corinthians 12:10b

“For when I am weak,
then am I strong.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

What My Sheep Know ~

His sheep hears His voice,
they follow Him eagerly
for they know their burdens
He’ll take from them happily.

They know they can trust,
their Shepherd to guide
and all of their daily needs
He will joyfully provide.

His sheep sing their praises,
they have nothing to fear
for they know their Shepherd
is always close and near.

They know they are safe,
from all danger and harm
they know they’re sheltered
in His gracious, loving arms.

His sheep stay close to Him,
they abide cheerfully
for they love their Shepherd
and stick by Him faithfully!

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John 10:27

“My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them,
and they follow me:”

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

Perfect Instructions ~

God’s Word teaches me,
with perfect instructions
it leads me away . . .
from evil destructions.

His Word is my light,
so in the darkness I can see
the sinfulness and wickedness
everyday surrounding me.

God’s Word is the truth,
there are no if’s or but’s
I know to follow it . . .
there can be no short cuts.

His Word is His promise,
of things yet to be
it shows me how faith
is more than what I see.

God’s Word teaches me,
the right way to go
it holds everything . . .
I’ll ever need to know.

I know I need to hear,
His Word everyday
but unless I am a doer
I’m bound to go astray!

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James 1:22

“But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only,
deceiving your own selves.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Me, Myself and Jesus ~

Me, myself and Jesus,
we go everywhere . . .
I take Him along with me
so to danger I’ll be aware.

Each day as I travel,
through life’s crazy maze
He brings truth and clarity
to the murk and the haze.

There are many paths,
everyday I can choose from
and I know He will direct me
to the ones I need to shun.

When there’s an obstacle,
throwing me off my course
He encourages me over them
so I’ll not feel any remorse.

Me, myself and Jesus,
walking side-by-side
for He keeps my steps
right within His stride!

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Proverbs 16:9

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

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Deborah Ann Belka

My Shepherd Calls ~

My Shepherd calls,
unto my weary heart
so His love into it
He can impart.

He beckons me,
to rest and know
not to worry
the way He’ll show.

He says my name,
so I can hear
the words I long for
“I’m always here.”

He reassures,
my every doubt
that He will work
all things out.

My Shepherd calls,
I know the voice
and to its sound
I do rejoice!

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John 10:27

“My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them, and they follow me:”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Father Knows Best ~

My Father knows best,
He has all the answers
whenever I’m in doubt
I look to His standards.

In them, I always find,
His truths and His way
I know I’ll be blessed
when I do as they say.

My Father knows best,
He makes no mistakes
whenever in disbelief
faith in me, He creates.

In His Word I find,
direction for holy living
divine daily guidance
for everyday surviving.

My Father knows best,
I trust Him for all things
He leads me the right way
in whatever life brings!

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Psalm 107:7
King James Version

“And he led them forth by the right way,
that they might go to a city of habitation.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I am But A Sparrow ~

I am but a sparrow,
warm and safe in my nest
my soul is at peace
in my hope, I’m at rest.

I trust in the Lord,
all  my needs He provides
when I leave my roost
He’s the one who guides.

I don’t worry what I’ll eat,
or to the next place I’ll fly
I put all my faith in Him
every day to get me by.

When from my perch,
I begin to fall . . .
He comes to my rescue
when His name I call.

I am but a sparrow,
soon with Him I’ll leave
to this eternal promise
my wings forever cleave!

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Luke 12:7
King James Version

“But even the very hairs
of your head are all numbered.
Fear not therefore: ye are of more value
than many sparrows.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Commit ~

Commit your ways to the Lord,
trust Him to complete in you . . .
everything He has started
all that He has yet to do.

Place your life in His hands,
trust Him to mold and to form
and your heart and your mind
He will begin to transform.

Give to the Lord all your ways,
trust Him to lead and to guide
give to Him your every step
walk with faith in your stride.

Give to Him all your worries,
trust Him to give you His peace
relinquish your fears and doubts
for a calmness never to cease.

Commit your ways to the Lord,
let Him do what He must do . . .
give to Him your days and nights
then let Him take care of you!

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Jeremiah 29:11
King James Version

“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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka