Everyday Striving ~

Everyday we need to strive,
to be more Christ like
everyday we need to tell
the old-man to take a hike.

Everyday we must pick up,
our cross and carry it . . .
everyday we need to seek
strength from the Holy Spirit.

Everyday we need to show,
everyone love and grace
everyday we need to help
the lost to enter the race.

Everyday we need to share,
the Gospel of salvation
everyday we need to tell
about the road to redemption.

Everyday we need to strive,
to be like Jesus was . . .
by picking up our cross
and promote for Him our cause!

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Luke 9:23

And he said to them all,
If any man will come after me,
let him deny himself, and take
up his cross daily, and follow me.

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Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Eternal Assurance ~

God’s love never fails,
it never fades or pales
that is our assurance
our eternal insurance.

Our soul He’ll protect,
our heart He’ll perfect
this is His assurance
when hope we impart.

He’s the light in our lamp,
redemption’s seal and stamp
the assurance of His power
no matter the day or hour.

He is the grace in our cup,
when on His Word we sup
the assurance from Him
that makes our faith grow.

God love never fails,
it never fades or pales
this is the assurance
to all who have endurance!

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1 Thessalonians 1:5

“For our gospel came not
unto you in word only,
but also in power,
and in the Holy Ghost,
and in much assurance;
as ye know what manner
of men we were among
you for your sake.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note To God ~04.28.23~

Psalm 71:23

Some People Needlessly Worry ~

Some people needlessly worry,
they perspire and fret
for their past sins . . .
they still stew and sweat.

They wonder if they are,
really saved at all
even after they received
salvation’s saving call.

Some people need to have,
assurance every day
that the debt for their sins
Jesus willingly died to pay.

They are not yet convinced,
though they have repented
that for their past sins . . .
they needn’t be tormented.

Some people needlessly worry,
when they should embrace
investing all their faith . . .
into Jesus’ saving grace!

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1 John 5:11-13

And this is the record,
that God hath given to us
eternal life, and this life
is in his Son.

He that hath the Son hath life;
and he that hath not the Son
of God hath not life.

These things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the
Son of God; that ye may know that
ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God.

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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

I’ve Been Redeemed ~

I have been redeemed
not with silver or gold
but with a lively hope
taking on my heart a hold.

I had nothing to give,
only my faith in His grace
for Jesus took upon Himself
the penalty in my place.

I have been redeemed,
no longer am I culpable
all because Jesus saw . . .
me as being lovable.

It’s a one time payment,
Jesus made for me
for only by His blood
was I able to be set free.

I have been redeemed,
Jesus my sins bought
for the lamb of God . . .
willingly took my spot!

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1 Peter 1:18-19

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were
not redeemed with corruptible things,
as silver and gold, from your vain
conversation received by tradition
from your fathers;

But with the precious blood of Christ,
as of a lamb without blemish
and without spot:

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~04.11.22~

New Life ~

I see new life,
I see it springing
I can hear the song
it is singing.

Song’s of salvation,
coming alive
with words that restore
heal and revive.

I see new life,
I see it growing
I can attest
rebirth it’s bringing.

Former things no more,
now from death to life
gone is the old
no more eternal strife.

Upon Calvary’s cross,
a new life I see . . .
all because Jesus
died for you and for me!

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Romans 6:11

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves
to be dead indeed unto sin,
but alive unto God through
Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Blessings Spiritual ~

In Christ we were given,
blessings spiritual . . .
everlasting, unceasing
and imperishable.

Heavenly comforts,
for those blameless
who came to His light
out of the darkness.

In Christ we were given,
a heavenly destination
for His Father’s pleasure
through our adoption.

To the praise of His glory,
upon the world’s foundation
He freely predetermined
our eternal salvation.

In Christ we were given,
the blessing of redemption . . .
through the riches of His grace
upon His ascension!

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Ephesians 1:3-6

Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ:

According as he hath chosen us
in him before the foundation of
the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love:

Having predestinated us unto
the adoption of children by
Jesus Christ to himself, according
to the good pleasure of his will,

To the praise of the glory of his grace,
wherein he hath made us accepted
in the beloved.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Good Pleasure ~

Father, when I consider,
the good pleasure of Your will
it causes me to pause . . .
to be quiet and be still.

For out of Your goodness,
You sent Your beloved son
to offer redemption
to each and everyone.

Jesus, when I consider,
the richness of Your grace
it causes me to reflect
so Your life I can embrace.

For You came to fulfill,
Your Father’s adoption plan
gave up Your very own life
for all the children of man.

Father when I consider,
the depth of Your good pleasure
I see how much You love us all
without limits or measure!

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Philippians 2:13

For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and to do
of his good pleasure.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

God’s Love For You ~

God’s love for you,
is intense . . .
it is everlasting
it is immense.

For each soul,
He does cherish
He would have . . .
not one to perish.

God’s love for you,
is unconditional . . .
it is by design
divinely integral.

For in the womb,
He knew your frame
and in His book . . .
He wrote your name.

God’s love for you,
is fiercely extreme . . .
for your very soul
Jesus came to redeem!

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Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord hath appeared
of old unto me, saying,
Yea, I have loved thee
with an everlasting love:
therefore with lovingkindness
have I drawn thee.

King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Our All in All ~

In Christ,
a new creation
through Him
our salvation.

In Jesus,
a new beginning
through Him
comes forgiving.

In Christ,
our peace
through Him
sin’s release.

In God’s Son,
our redemption
through Him
our election.

In Christ Jesus,
our All in All
we’re all saved. . .
from the fall!

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Colossians 3:11

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,
circumcision nor uncircumcision,
Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free:
but Christ is all, and in all.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~04.04.20~

1 Timothy 1:10-11

Good Morning Quote ~03.21.20

Afternoon Ponderings ~01.22.20~

Romans 12:2

Through Life’s Trials ~

Through life’s many trials,
there can be no denials
for those who in God trust
well knowing He is just.

Victory we can claim,
when we call upon His name
though tested are we still
we yet seek to know His will.

Through life’s tribulations,
come various temptations
for those with a Savior
redeemed by grace and favor.

Victorious we can be,
for God helps us to see
the evil in the darkness
so to flee its wickedness.

Through life’s many upsets,
there can be no regrets . . .
for those who Jesus believe
satan cannot deceive!

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1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

King James Version
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Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

We All Need A Savior ~

We all need the blood,
to wash away our sin
we all need cleansing
from the grime within.

We all need forgiveness,
for the evil we’ve done
we all need the grace
of God’s begotten Son.

We all need to confess,
Jesus is our Savior
we all need to believe
He’s the gift of God’s favor.

We all need a heart,
trusting and believing
we all need a peace
eternal and unending.

We all need salvation,
if God were going to see
we all need Jesus . . .
to set our souls free!

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Romans 10:9

“That if thou shalt confess
with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine
heart that God hath raised him
from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

King James Version
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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Guilty Sinners ~

Guilty sinners,
deserving disgrace
instead are saved
by Jesus’ grace.

Worthy of hell,
its perishing heat
instead their Savior
in heaven will meet.

Guilty sinners,
not meriting favor
instead eternity
they will savor.

Worthy of humiliation,
for their sin
instead the crown of life
they will win.

Guilty sinners,
saved by Jesus’ grace
for He was cursed
in their place!

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Romans 3:23

“For all have sinned,
and come short of
the glory of God;”

Galatians 3:13

“Christ hath redeemed us from
the curse of the law, being
made a curse for us: for it
is written,
Cursed is every one
that hangeth on a tree:”

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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

His Stripes ~

His stripes,
my forgiven sin
His chastisement
my peace within.

His wounds,
my transgression
His death
my redemption.

His bruising,
my iniquity
His crown
my victory.

His sorrow,
my corruption
His grief
my adoption.

His stripes,
my healing
His Spirit
my sealing!

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Isaiah 53:4-5

“Surely he hath borne our griefs,
and carried our sorrows:
yet we did esteem him stricken,
smitten of God, and afflicted.

“But he was wounded
for our transgressions,
he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace
was upon him;
and with his stripes
we are healed.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note From God 08.29.17

God Knows My Frame ~

Lord, You know my frame,
each fragile part
you know my soul
you know my heart.

To You I’m transparent,
You look right through me
no matter what I do
I know that You can see.

Lord, You know my stature,
every single detail
You know when I breathe in
You know when I exhale.

You known I’m human,
You know I’m but dust
You know my possessions
will only turn to rust.

Lord, You know my frame,
my sinful condition
it’s only through Your grace
I can find redemption!

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Psalm 103:14

“For he knoweth
our frame;
he remembereth
that we are dust.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

God of Our Strength ~

God of our strength,
God of our hope
give us each day
Your power to cope.

Give us the wisdom,
give us perseverance
help us to keep running
with faith and assurance.

God of our salvation,
God of our redemption
give us the boldness
when facing rejection.

Give us the courage,
give us the fortitude
help us to reflect You
in our daily attitude.

God of our strength,
God of our enlightenment
we need Your power  . . .
in today’s environment!

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Job 12:13

“With him is wisdom and strength,
he hath counsel and understanding.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

The Assurances of Salvation ~

The assurances of salvation,
are something to behold
for all through the Bible
before our eyes they unfold.

We have the declaration,
of God’s unfailing love
we have confirmed access to
His merciful throne above.

We have the eternal pledge,
of adoption and acceptance
we’re given the guarantee
we will see His holy presence.

We have the security,
of forgiveness and election
though Jesus we’re promised
justification and redemption.

We have the certainty,
soon Jesus will return
when Satan and all evilness
in hell, will forever burn.

We have the assurance,
of an everlasting inheritance
of a future hope and glory
in a joyful, peaceful residence!

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Jonah 2.9

” Salvation is of the Lord.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

The Best Love Story ~

A love story not written,
with ink from a pen
but dripping with blood
to release all from sin.

The scarlet thread of love,
woven throughout history
reveals to all the world
salvation’s true mystery.

The design of redemption,
was always in God’s plan
it was the only way to show
His mercy, to all of man.

For, God knew our souls,
needed true deliverance
so His sent His Son, Jesus
to atone, for our ignorance.

Grace mixed with blood,
the day those nails were driven
making the death of Jesus . . .
the best love story ever written!

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John 3:16

“For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have
everlasting life.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Oh, The Precious Blood ~

Oh, the precious blood of Jesus,
grace flowing from His brow
seeps with our salvation
God’s atonement for us now.

Oh, the precious blood of Jesus,
love pouring from His heart
trickles of blessed assurance
only God’s mercy can impart.

Oh, the precious blood of Jesus,
redemption running free
droplets of His forgiveness
reconciliation for you and me.

Oh, the precious blood of Jesus,
justification pours from within
each drip that is brought forth
covers each and every sin

Oh, the precious blood of Jesus,
God’s spotless Lamb of grace
gave His life so we may live
if His sacrifice ~ we’d embrace!

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Romans 5:9
King James Version

“Much more then, being now justified by his blood,
we shall be saved from wrath through him.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

By Grace Alone

By grace alone,
not of me . . .
in Christ through faith
is why I’m free.

By grace alone,
not of my hand
so I humbly receive
redemption’s plan.

By grace alone,
not of my deed
the Word is sufficient
for want and need.

By grace alone,
not of my thought
God and favor
cannot be bought.

By grace alone,
not of my doing
a gift in measure
worth my pursuing.

By grace alone,
not of me . . .
justification epitomized
on the cross of Calvary!

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Ephesians 2:8
King James Version

“For by grace
you have been saved
through faith,
and that not of yourselves;
it is the gift of God.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka