Fully Invested ~

My heart and soul,
in God are invested
so I call on Him . . .
wherever I’m tested

 I use my Bible,
to help and defend
whatever tempest
that He may send.

I hold onto the truth,
when trials I fight
I know it will lead me
straight into His light.

When storms blow in,
on My Rock I stand
and Anchor myself
right into His hand.

My heart and soul,
are fully invested
tis why I trust God . . .
whenever I’m tested!

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Psalm 86:7

“In the day of my trouble
I will call upon thee:
for thou wilt answer me.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Every Day is Father’s Day ~

Dear heavenly Father,
I want to thank You so
for always being with me
wherever I may go.

For being my true lamp,
my life, way and light
for the tender mercy
You send me day or night.

For giving me refuge,
under Your mighty wings
for the stillness I have
in the storms life brings.

For being my Rock,
the anchor of my trust
for always being loving
gracious, kind and just.

Dear heavenly Father,
every day is Father’s day . . .
and I’m so very thankful
for all You send my way!

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Psalm 103:2

“Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits:”

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

Snippet of The Day 04.13.16

From the Poem: My ROCK

If Not for Jesus ~

If not for the Rock,
onto which I can cling
I would be destroyed
by the storms life brings.

If not for the Foundation,
onto which to plant my feet
I would be shaken . . .
my trust would deplete.

If not for the Cornerstone,
onto which I can lean
I would not have the faith
in the things unseen.

If not for the Fountain,
onto which to draw my hope
I would not have the strength
in my troubles to cope.

If not for the arms of Jesus,
into which I can fall
I would have nothing . . .
no, nothing at all!

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Psalm 62:2

“He only is my rock
and my salvation;
he is my defence;
I shall not be greatly moved.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 12.17.15

I’ll Not Let Go ~

I’m clinging to my Rock,
I will not crumble
though I may slip
I will remain humble.

I’m staying close to Him,
I will not be stirred
though I may struggle
I will not be deterred.

I’m holding on tightly,
I will not be afraid
though I may tremble
I will not be dismayed.

I’m embracing His truth,
I will not depart
though I may stumble
nothing can keep us apart.

I’m clinging to My Love,
to Him I’ll not let go
though I may tumble
to Him, my life I owe!

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Song of Solomon 3:4a

“It was but a little that I passed
from them, but I found him whom
 my soul loveth: I held him,
and would not let him go,”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

 

Father In Heaven ~

Oh, my Father in heaven,
I know You are there
for, I can feel You
take on my every care.

I can see Your beauty,
it surrounds all of me
for, it’s Your light
not the darkness I see.

Oh, my Father in heaven,
I know You are there
for, I believe You listen
to my every prayer.

I can hear Your voice,
speaking softly to me
words of eternal grace
love and tender mercy.

Oh, my Father in heaven,
I know you are there
I believe and trust You
no matter my despair.

For, You are my Rock,
my Shield, my Fortress
my love for You  . . .
I will ~ always confess!

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Psalm 18:1

“I will love thee,
O Lord, my strength.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

My Heart Belongs to Jesus ~

My heart belongs to Jesus,
no one can take it away
nothing can ever tempt me
from Him, to go astray.

For, Jesus anchored Himself,
straight into my soul
giving me the strength I need
to have self-control.

My heart belongs to Jesus,
I don’t care what people say
none of their new age views
can cause it to drift or sway.

For, Jesus has given me,
peace beyond understanding
on the mighty Rock of God
firmly will I be standing.

My heart belongs to Jesus,
with Him, I am in love
and one day in paradise . . .
with Him I’ll be above!

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Psalm 62:7

“In God is my salvation and my glory:
the rock of my strength,
and my refuge, is in God.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

God of My Comfort ~

Oh, God of my comfort,
lifter of my weary head . . .
thank You, for keeping me
in Your loving stead.

Oh, my Sun, my Shield,
protector of my heart . . .
thank You, for the strength
You daily impart.

Oh, my Retreat, my Refuge,
defender of my life . . .
thank You, for overcoming
all of my strife.

Oh, my Peace, my Rest,
healer of my thought . . .
thank You, for the calm
that for me You bought.

Oh, my Shepherd, my Rock,
keeper of my soul . . .
thank You, for making me
by Your stripes whole!

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Psalm 119:76

“Let, I pray thee,
thy merciful kindness
be for my comfort,
according to thy word
unto thy servant.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

I Call Him my Lord ~

I call Him my Lord,
for, in my heart He lives
I call Him my Savior
for, my sins He forgives.

I call Him my Comforter,
my forever Friend
I call my Protector
my Refuge to the end.

I call Him my King,
for, in my life He reigns
I call Him my Husband
for, He will come again.

I call Him my Rock,
my Resting Place
I call Him my Restorer
the Stone of my Grace.

I call Him my Teacher,
for, He Lights up my Way
I call my Shepherd
for, He leads me every day.

I call Him Glorious,
Wonderful, Faithful and True
I call Him my Example . . .
in everything I do!

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John 13:13

“Ye call me Master and Lord:
and ye say well; for so I am.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

I Will Not Be Shaken ~

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!

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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 Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Anchor, My Hope ~

Lord, tether me to the Anchor,
where I can put my trust
tie me tightly to the Rock
so my faith won’t get crushed.

Securely fasten me,
to the reason for my hope
may the fibers of Your grace
be the strength to help me cope.

Lord, tether me to the Anchor,
who will hear my daily prayers
to the One who will shelter me
while taking away my cares.

Bring me safely to the shore,
when floating out to sea
let the Holy Spirit direct
and constantly guide me.

Lord, tether me to the Anchor,
the Savior of my soul
give to Him in my life . . .
complete power and control!

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Hebrews 6:19

“Which hope we have
as an anchor of the soul,
 both sure and stedfast”

King James Version
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Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 7.8.14

Mercy Anew ~

Lord, You are my Rock,
my only safe harbor
in You, I can find rest
under mercy’s arbor.

Your great faithfulness,
shall never leave me
Your compassion comes
with this one guarantee . . .

When I rise in the morning,
You’ll always be there
with merciful hands
to take upon my cares.

You will be my hope,
as the sun appears
collecting in Your bottle
all of my nightly tears.

Lord, You are my portion,
I claim my stake in You
as I quietly seek . . .
Your mercy anew!

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Lamentations 3:22-25
King James Version

“It is of the Lord’s mercies
that we are not consumed,
because his compassion’s fail not.

They are new every morning:
great is thy faithfulness.

The Lord is my portion,
saith my soul;
therefore will I hope in him.

The Lord is good unto them
that wait for him,
to the soul that seeketh him.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Salvation, My Peace

I wait for the stillness,
as I silently pray
I wait for the Lord
to come and enter my day.

I expect Him to draw near,
and bring me His strength
I expect Him to go with me
the full course and length.

I depend on my God,
to give me His lasting power
I depend on Him to help me
no matter the hour.

I trust in my Rock,
to defend and protect me
I trust He is my shelter
from every storm at sea.

I believe He is my Lord,
my salvation, my peace
I believe He is right here
standing within my reach.

I know that alone,
He is all that I need
I know He will guide me
and His Spirit will lead!

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Psalm 62:5
King James Version

“My soul, wait silently for God alone,
For my expectation is from Him.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka