Tag Archives: Praise & Thanksgiving
Today’s The Day ~
Today Father,
is a brand new one
a time to be glad
for Your living Son.
A day to rejoice,
for all things new
a day to give . . .
my praise to You.
Today Father,
You have made
for me to remember
the price Jesus paid.
A day to reflect,
on His love and grace
a time before Him
my sin I need to face.
Today Father,
is the day Jesus rose
oh, how glad I am . . .
my heart He knows!
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This is the day which the Lord
hath made; we will rejoice
and be glad in it.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Happy RESURRECTION Day
Adjusting My Armor ~
Sometime my armor,
needs to be adjusted . . .
for with inattentiveness
it starts to get encrusted.
So with the Word of God,
my whole armor I lubricate
and with faithfulness
I grease up my breastplate.
Sometimes my armor,
needs fortification . . .
for I start to lose for God
my heartfelt appreciation.
So I take all the Verses,
enriched with gratitude
and enshroud my helmet
with a praise filled attitude.
Sometime my armor,
gets bent all out of shape . . .
so I apply the Gospel of Truth
so from satan I may escape.
I straighten up my shield,
with steadfast faith and trust
so when his fiery darts hit me . . .
my armor will not combust!
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Wherefore take unto you
the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all,
to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins
girt about with truth, and having
on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the
preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield
of faith, wherewith ye shall
be able to quench all the fiery
darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God:
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Daybreak ~
When in the morning,
as I first awake . . .
before the sun rises
as a new day breaks.
I thank my Father,
upon the early light
for protecting me
throughout the night.
When daybreak calls,
me out of my bed
I thank my Father
for the day ahead.
I pray for His guidance,
His shield of protection
in my break of day
sunrise reflections.
Before the sun bursts,
upon morn’s awakening
I praise my Father . . .
for today’s enlightening!
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And God said,
Let there be light:
and there was light.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Drop By Drop ~
Drop by drop,
hope drips in . . .
til goose bumps
form on my skin.
Shivers of glory,
tingles of peace
as each droplet
God releases.
Drip by drip,
hope seeps in
til my elation
forms a big grin.
Smiles of bliss,
cheers of delight
with each trickle
my soul it excites
Hope drips in,
drop by drop . . .
causing my heart
with joy to flip-flop!
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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.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Give God Your Praise ~
Give thanks to God,
no matter how you feel
give to Him your praise
as before Him you kneel.
Show Him your gratitude,
in whatever you do
no matter your situation
your praise will uplift you.
Give thanks to the Lord,
for His loving kindness
give to Him your praise
for all of His goodness.
Show Him your appreciation,
through good times and bad
no matter your circumstance
for His mercy always be glad.
Give God your thanks,
in your prayer and pleas
whether you are standing
or down on your knees!
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“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear,
though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be
carried into the midst of the sea;
though the waters thereof
roar and be troubled,
though the mountains shake
with the swelling thereof.
The Lord is my strength and my shield
my heart trusted in him, and I am helped
therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth
and with my song will I praise him.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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Before Me Lord ~
Before me Lord,
is where I will set You
before my plans . . .
Yours I will seek to do.
For I trust You Lord,
I’ll follow where You say
for in Your right hand
is where I want to stay.
Before me Lord,
I trust You will go
so the way to me
You, Yourself can show.
For You are my Rock,
nothing can move me
in Your righteous will
is where I want to be.
Before You Lord,
my praises I will sing
my tongue will rejoice
for the hope You bring!
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I have set the Lord always
before me: because he is
at my right hand,
I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad,
and my glory rejoiceth:
my flesh also shall rest in hope.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Eternally Thankful ~
Lord, may my heart be,
eternally thankful . . .
may it always to You
be forever grateful.
May it sing it’s praises,
for all that You do
may it show it’s thanks
for to You it’s always due.
Lord, may my song swell,
with my gratefulness
may it resonate loudly
of Your faithfulness.
May its lyric’s convey,
my complete devotion
may its melody express
my gratitude unbroken.
Lord, may my heart be,
filled with thanksgiving
may my praise to You . . .
always be transmitting!
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I will praise the Lord
according to his righteousness:
and will sing praise to the name
of the Lord most high.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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God, My Thanksgiving ~
God, my Thanksgiving,
my Salvation, my Song
thank You for making
my faith in You strong.
For You have shown me,
the Truth and the Way
Your mercy and grace
shine on me each day.
God, my Gratefulness,
my Gladness, my Delight
thank You for showing me
Your eternal Light.
For before You I was,
thankless and merciless
but Your love for me
now brings peace ceaseless.
God, my Thanksgiving,
my praise to you I sing . . .
for all of the blessings
to me You daily bring!
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Praise ye the Lord.
O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good: for his mercy
endureth for ever.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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As Long As I Breathe~
As long as I live,
I will be thankful . . .
to God for all things
I will be grateful.
For my salvation,
my hope, my trust
my praise to God
will not be hushed.
As long as I breathe,
I will be indebted . . .
to God my thanksgiving
will not be neglected.
For my Redeemer,
my Lord, my Savior
my praise to God
I will always savor.
As long as I have air,
I will be obliged . . .
my praise to God
will never subside!
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In God we boast
all the day long,
and praise thy name
for ever. Selah.
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
God, My Praise ~
God, my Praise,
My Hope, my Song
in my weakness
You make me strong.
Though I’m surrounded,
by earthly care
them onto Yourself
are willing to bear.
God, my Praise,
my Salvation, my Pardon
may to You my heart
never become harden.
Mercy You send me,
each day to renew
so I may worship
the goodness of You.
God, my Praise,
my Trust, my Confidence
thank You for blessing me
with Your providence!
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Oh that men would praise the Lord
for his goodness, and for his
wonderful works to the children of men!
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
A Thankful Heart ~
A thankful heart,
starts with a song
sings its gratitude
all the day long.
It knows God,
is in control
for He reigns
in its soul.
A grateful heart,
starts with praise
expresses it thanks
all of its days.
It believes God,
is its creator
it knows there is
no One greater.
A thankful heart,
sings all day long
to its God . . .
who makes it strong!
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Psalm 33:21
For our heart shall
rejoice in him,
because we have trusted
in his holy name.
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Plate of Grace ~
Come this Thanksgiving . . .
there’ll be no turkey with dressing
I’m only going to serve a plate
of gratitude for God’s blessings.
As a substitute for candied yams,
we’ll feast on His loving kindness
taste the sweetness of His favor
as we reflect on His righteousness.
There’ll be no rolls and butter,
instead, we’ll eat of the Bread of Life
with gratitude we’ll give our thanks
to Jesus for bearing our strife.
In place of mashed potatoes,
there’ll be praise piled just as high
we’ll sing our adoration
in place of having pumpkin pie.
The only beverage we will drink,
will be from the one True Vine
with humility on our lips
our thanks will be as sweet as wine.
Come this Thanksgiving . . .
there’ll be no traditional dinner
instead I’ll serve a plate of grace
to anyone who is a sinner!
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I will praise the Lord
according to his righteousness:
and will sing praise to the name
of the Lord most high.
Giving thanks always for all things
unto God and the Father in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Deborah Ann Belka
Rejoice, Rejoice In the Lord ~
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
be glad and shout out with joy
for He will uplift you . . .
and your doubts He’ll destroy.
For those who trust in the Lord,
haven’t anything to fear
because they know to them
He is always close and near.
Rejoice all who love the Lord,
with delight give Him your praise
His power and strength is yours
when the shield of faith you raise.
Stand up against the wicked one,
don’t believe in his lies
for God blesses all who trust
with a heart that is wise.
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,
and again I say rejoice . . .
lift up your jubilant praise
let God hear your joyous voice!
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“Rejoice
in the Lord alway:
[and] again
I say, Rejoice.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
I am Thankful ~
I am thankful for,
God’s love steadfast
how He lift’s me up
when I’m downcast.
I am grateful for,
God’s mercy tender
how a new life He gave
upon my surrender.
I am appreciative for,
God’s gift of a Savior
how He gave my soul
His grace and favor.
I am delighted for,
God’s holy commands
how He keeps me safe
in His mighty hands.
I am thankful for,
God’s love enduring
for the Holy Spirit’s
continuous outpouring!
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Now therefore, our God,
we thank thee, and praise
thy glorious name.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Thanksgiving Time ~
Thanksgiving time,
again is drawing near
a time to let God . . .
our gratitude hear.
But we need to go past,
just this time of the year
and make sure God always
our thanksgiving hears.
Thanksgiving time,
isn’t just for the holidays
for a grateful heart . . .
is thankful for all its days.
For no matter the season,
to God we must raise
continual offerings
of our heartfelt praise.
Thanksgiving isn’t the only time,
for us to be thankful
it is the daily fruit . . .
of those who are truly grateful!
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By him therefore let us offer
the sacrifice of praise to God
continually, that is, the fruit
of our lips giving thanks to
his name.
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Deborah Ann Belka
May I Soon Not Forget ~
Lord, may I not soon forget,
the favors You’ve granted me
nor how You made a path . . .
across my own Red Sea.
May my praises for You,
keep me humble all my days
may I not forget to walk
and follow all Your ways.
Lord, may I not complain,
nor forget Your mighty deeds
may I always acknowledge
it’s You who supplies my needs.
May my praise rise each day,
and lay upon my lips at night
may I not forget Your counsel
nor the pillars of Your light.
Lord, may I not forget,
the works of Your mighty hand
nor how a path for me . . .
You made to the promised land!
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“They soon forgat his works; they waited not
for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the
wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Bold Praise ~
I can’t carry a tune,
don’t have a great voice
but for my Savior
I still sing and rejoice.
I don’t know the melody,
haven’t got me the ear
but it doesn’t stop God
my praises to hear.
I can’t read the music,
don’t recognize the chords
but I still carry on
worshiping my Lord.
I don’t have the rhythm,
can’t understand the beat
but I keep on rejoicing
at my Savior’s feet.
I can’t carry a tune,
a note I can’t hold
but, my praise to God
is still always bold!
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Sing unto him,
sing psalms unto him:
talk ye of all his
wondrous works.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Beyond Thanksgiving’s Dinner ~
Lord, give me gratitude,
sustaining and stable
not just for the yummy food
on today’s Thanksgiving table.
Let me give my thanks,
for all of Your blessings
not just for the yams
and corn bread dressing.
Let me be thankful,
to You for all things
not just for my favorite
crispy turkey wings.
Let me be grateful,
for all You have given
not just for the silver
and fancy table linen.
Lord, let me be appreciative,
for the bounty on my plate
not just for tonight’s dinner
but for each new one I’ll create!
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Psalm 106:1
“Praise ye the Lord.
O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good:
for his mercy endureth
for ever.”
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
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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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