I Rejoice In Hope ~

I rejoice in hope,
patient when need be
I pray and I pray . .
for things I can’t see.

I am still as I wait,
for God to answer me
for I know anxious . . .
is something not to be.

I get renewed,
each new day I live
I can count on God
His strength to give.

I grow not weary,
for I have eagle wings
to mount and rise
above difficult things.

I rejoice in hope,
I am anxious for not
I put my trust in God . . .
so not to be distraught!

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Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope;
patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer;.

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for that
we see not, then do we
with patience wait for it.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings
as eagles; they shall run, and not
be weary; and they shall walk,
and not faint.

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Cheerful Heart ~

A cheerful heart,
will bring others joy
when in conversations
happiness we employ.

For our cheerfulness,
will bring them hope
so when facing a trial
they’ll be able to cope.

A joyful spirit,
rises above all things
no matter what life
may choose to bring.

For a happy attitude,
knows how to rejoice
and it knows gladness
is its own choice.

A cheerful heart,
is full of joy and glee
for it knows its delight
Lord, is found in Thee!

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James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers
temptations;

Psalm 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord:
and he shall give thee the desires
of thine heart.

Galatians 5.22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.

King James Version
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Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~12.25.21~

Zechariah 9:9

God Has His Eyes On You ~

God has His eyes on you,
it delights Him to find
sheep who trust in Him
with whole heart and mind.

He’s always watching you,
He never loses sight of
those who delight in Him
and rejoice in His love.

God searches you out,
knows just where you are
from Him He won’t let you
get too distant or far.

If you should wander off,
He will look far and wide
for, there is not a sheep
who from Him can hide.

God is always tending,
to His sheep’s whereabouts
if one should get lost . . .
He will go scout them out!

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Ezekiel 34:11

For thus saith the Lord God;
Behold, I, even I, will both
search my sheep,
and seek them out.

King James Version
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Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Faith Invincible ~

Faith Invincible,
is a faith strong
it rejoices even when
things go wrong.

It is unbeatable,
nothing tears it down
it rejoices even when . . .
troubles come around.

Faith invincible,
is a faith robust
for it knows in God
to always put its trust.

It is unstoppable,
when satan attacks
it is indestructible
for hope it never lacks.

Faith invincible,
is a faith durable
it rejoices in all things . . .
for it is unmovable!

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James 1:3

Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.

King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sticky Note From God ~03.04.18~

I Trust ~

I trust in God,
His mercy for me
my hope is in . . .
what I can’t see.

My faith is set,
on things above
my heart rests
on eternal love.

I rely on God,
for what is good
my soul rejoices
just as it should.

My future’s solid,
on the Rock I stand
by faith I hold on
to His mighty hand.

I trust in God,
hope in things to come
my soul’s destined . . .
to enter His kingdom!

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Psalm 7:1

“O Lord my God,
in thee do I put my trust;”

King James Version
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Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Joy in Suffering?

How could there be joy in suffering,
what good can come from pain?
How can there be rejoicing,
when there’s only loss, and not gain?

How could there be thanksgiving,
what good can come from tribulation?
How can there be gratefulness,
when there’s only deep affliction?

How could there be praise,
what good can come from misery?
How can there be worship,
when there’s no longer liberty?

How could there be gladness,
what good can come from persecution?
How can there be happiness,
when there’s some facing execution?

How could there be joy in suffering,
what good can come from all this pain?
Ah, is it because we believe . . .
one day, Jesus will come to reign?

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1 Peter 1:6-7

“Wherein ye greatly rejoice,
though now for a season,
if need be, ye are in heaviness
through manifold temptations:

That the trial of your faith,
being much more precious
 than of gold that perisheth,
though it be tried with fire,
might be found unto praise
and honour and glory at the
appearing of Jesus Christ:”

King James Version
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A Prodigal Child ~

A hope renewed,
a joy emerges
when sin from soul
the Light purges.

The heart rejoices,
an answered prayer
no longer caught
in Satan’s snare.

A hope renewed,
a life forever changed
a prodigal child
no longer estranged.

A mind transformed,
the spirit set free
out from the darkness
comes a joyous glee.

A hope renewed,
a faith restored
a wandering one
now follows the Lord!

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Luke 15:24
King James Version

“For this my son was dead,
and is alive again;
he was lost, and is found.
And they began to be merry.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Rejoice This Christmas Day

Unto us a Son was given,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
a gift from God to you and I
the Truth, the Light, the Way.

To the world a Savior’s born,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
He fills the soul’s hunger pain
the Bread, the Life, the Way.

To every heart bound in sin,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
the gift of grace will set you free
the Christ, the Lord, the Way.

To thirsty souls everywhere,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
drink from the Fountain of Life
the Grace, the Mercy, the Way.

To all those who are heavy-laden,
~ Rejoice this CHRISTmas day ~
for He is the Prince of our Peace
the Door, the Lamb, the Way.

Rejoice on this CHRISTmas day,
your Lord and Savior is here
rejoice, I say again rejoice
let His birth bring your heart cheer.

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Luke 2:11
King James Version

“For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”

 Merry CHRISTmas Everyone!

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Where’s The Joy ~

There are too many Christians,
with long and mopey faces
who go around as if . . .
they don’t know about God’s graces.

When you meet them on the street,
they are always looking down
they walk as if . . .
they don’t carry God’s joy around.

Their smiles are thin and forced,
their eyes are dull and gray
their faces look as if . . .
they haven’t rejoiced a single day.

When you sit and talk to them,
their voices are low and depressed
they speak as if . . .
their happiness has been suppressed.

They can’t seem to understand,
the joy that you feel
they think as if . . .
you took some kind of a happy pill.

But as Christians ~ we’re to be joyful,
no matter what comes our way
for we know there are no “ifs” about
the One who strengthens us each day!

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Nehemiah 8:10
King James Version

“For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Rejoice, I Say Rejoice!

Rejoice, I say rejoice,
in everything have hope
don’t just sit around
lest you turn into a mope.

See how content I am,
see that look on my face
that’s the look of patience
for I’m resting in God’s grace.

I know the importance,
to pray about everything
so I don’t worry about
what tomorrow’s gonna bring.

Rejoice, I say rejoice,
be patient in all tribulation
pray to the Lord of your hope
and join me in my jubilation!

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Romans 12:12
King James Version

“Rejoicing in hope;
patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer;”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka