
Tag Archives: Praise & Worship
Heavenly Places ~

Heavenly places,
blessing galore
because to Jesus
we opened the door.
Predestined to go,
and be with the saints
entering in through
pearly white gates.
Heavenly beings,
just passing through
for our hearts hold
an eternal view.
Song and laughter,
praise and singing
for His redeemed
are the joys awaiting.
Heavenly places,
the end to strife
a blessed hope
of everlasting life!
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Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who hath blessed us with
all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ:
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
To Be Glory Worthy ~

My life was made to praise You,
to lift You up with song . . .
my soul was made to worship You
to glorify You all the day long.
My mind was made to seek You,
to claim Your perfect peace
my heart was made to find You
so my love for You I’d release.
My ears were made to hear You,
Your quiet voice to listen for
my eyes were made to see You
waiting for me at the Door.
My feet were made to follow You,
to walk in Your very steps
my legs were made to pursue You
and obey Your righteous concepts.
My mouth was made to declare You,
as my Savior, Lord and King
my lips were made to confess You
and the joy You’re going to bring.
My life was made to please You,
to be glory worthy . . .
my soul was made to share
Your favor, grace and mercy!
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That ye would walk
worthy of God,
who hath called you
unto his kingdom and glory.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2011 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
I’ll Send to God My Praise ~
I’ll praise God when I’m happy,
I’ll praise Him when I’m sad
I’ll praise God when things go right
I’ll praise Him when they are bad.
I’ll praise God when I’m in pain,
I’ll praise Him when I’m not
I’ll praise Him when I’m elated
I’ll praise Him when I’m fraught.
I’ll praise God when I’m strong,
I’ll praise Him when I’m weak
I’ll praise God when I’m sturdy
I’ll praise Him when I’m meek
I’ll praise God with a smile,
I praise Him through my tears
I’ll praise God when I’m hopeful
I’ll praise Him despite my fears.
I’ll praise God while I’m here,
I’ll praise Him until the end
as long as I have life and breath
my praise to God I will send!
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Let my mouth be filled with thy praise
and with thy honour all the day.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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
Public Domain
Copyright 2012 Revised 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
I Thank You God ~
I thank You God,
for Your Son
how He made me
with Him one.
I am thankful,
for the grace given
so that this sinner
could be forgiven.
I thank You God,
for being fair and just
so that in You
I may forever trust.
I am grateful,
to You I can pray
so that I can know
the Truth and Way.
I thank you God,
for mercy evermore
how You always have
for me more in store!
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O give thanks
unto the God of heaven:
for his mercy
endureth for ever.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka
On The Keyboard of My Soul ~
If I could tune the keys,
of my soul and heart
on each ivory my praise
to God I would impart.
I would run my fingers,
across the keyboard
and sing my hallelujahs
to my Savior and my Lord.
If I could adjust the strings,
of my mind and spirit
the tension would release
to God a grateful lyric.
I would push the pedal down,
on His undying love for me
and sing about the hope
upon each ebony key.
If I could tune the keys,
and adjust my heart strings
on the keyboard of my soul
my ongoing praise I’d sing!
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Speaking to yourselves in psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your
heart to the Lord;
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2019
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
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka
Morning Praise ~
When the morning comes,
as the sun rises above
sing your praise to the Lord
for His mercy and His love.
Let Him know you’ll need,
the strength of His power
right upon the start
of your waking hour.
When the new day breaks,
as the sun shows its bright face
thank and praise the Lord
for His life-saving grace.
Let Him know how much,
you count on Him to be
a refuge and a defense
for the day ahead of thee.
When the morning dew,
catches its first beam of light
let your praises to the Lord
fill you with His holy might!
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“But I will sing of thy power;
yea, I will sing aloud of thy
mercy in the morning:
for thou hast been my
defence and refuge in
the day of my trouble.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka