If God ~

If for us God has plans,
if He knows our future
why don’t we believe
and trust Him sooner?

If He has for us good things,
if He provides our needs
why don’t we follow Him
regardless of where He leads?

If God gives us joy,
if He fills us with peace
why doesn’t our faith in Him
continue to increase?

If He provides our strength
if He equips us with power
why then does our hope
turn so often sour?

If we trust and believe,
God plans and not our own
to His guidance we’d be . . .
more spiritually prone!

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Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.

Romans 15:13

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.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

Joy Entered The World ~

Joy entered the world,
Truth found its way in
Grace penetrated through
all barrier’s of sin.

Love came down from heaven,
a Father’s Gift revealed
Light infiltrated into hearts
by His stripes they’re now healed.

The Way emergencies,
Jesse’s Branch shoots forth
a Savior materializes
out of a Virgin’s birth.

Peace broke though,
Flesh took on form
God’s Mercy establishes
Salvation’s only platform.

Hope descended,
God’s Favor comes to Rest
Eternal Life in His Son
finally manifests.

Joy entered the world,
a Messiah to all is born
tis why we celebrate  . . .
on this CHRISTmas morn!

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John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh,
and dwelt among us, (and we
beheld his glory, the glory
as of the only begotten
of the Father,)
full of grace and truth.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

The Joy Of The Season ~

This season may your joy,
be seen and heard
may your eternal hope
in others be stirred.

May you offer to all,
peace and good cheer
may your delight
be made loud and clear.

This season may your joy,
cause you jubilation
may you share with all
God’s gift of salvation.

May you be filled,
with gladness and mirth
may you tell everyone
all about Jesus’ birth.

This season may your joy,
by all be observed . . .
may your elation
not be at all reserved!

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Romans 15:13

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.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Afternoon Ponderings ~12.10.19~

Onward Pressing ~

When your life,
is but a mess
when bombarded
by all the stress.

Let God have,
the weightiness
so He can take
the heaviness.

When your life,
is upside down
when each day
is a letdown.

Let Jesus take,
your despair
so He can have
all your care.

When your life,
has you stressing
into Jesus keep . . .
onward pressing!

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Romans 15:13

“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.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

The God Of Hope ~

May the hope of God,
be your heart’s reasoning
to keep your trust
from ever weakening.

May the joy of believing,
be to you palpable
to keep your faith
in all things intangible.

May the peace of God,
be  your soul’s solace
to keep your confidence
secure and flawless.

May the power of God,
in your mind abound
so your every thought
be righteous and sound.

May God’s hope, joy and peace,
be your life’s premise
so you may be full of . . .
the Holy Spirit’s presence!

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Romans 15:13

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.

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Consider the Joy ~

Consider the Joy,
that today brings
consider the gladness
above all other things.

Consider the Hope,
mingling with Love
consider the Glory
that came from above.

Consider the Rest,
the promise of Peace
consider the Praise
never to cease.

Consider the Babe,
the Messiah the King
consider the justice
that He will bring.

Consider the Life,
the Truth and Way
consider these things
every single day!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Hope For The Future ~

Hope for the future,
and for now and today
comes when God’s plans
we follow and obey.

Hope brimming with joy,
and of peacefulness
comes when we walk
a life of faithfulness.

Hope filled with trust,
and blessed assurance
comes when we live
a life full of pureness.

Hope heart stilling,
and mind calming
comes when into sin
we keep from falling.

Hope for the future,
is our hope for the day
for we know to follow . . .
the Life, Truth and Way!

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Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts
that I think toward you,
saith the Lord, thoughts
of peace, and not of evil,
to give you an expected end.”

Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

CHRISTmas Is Coming ~

CHRISTmas is coming,
I can feel the stress
the joy of the season
is becoming less and less.

I can see the crankiness,
impatience and frustration
saying Merry CHRISTmas
only brings more irritation.

CHRISTmas is coming,
I can feel the strain
the hope of the season
is going down the drain.

I can sense the pressure,
the tension and weariness
tidings of peaceful cheer
are met with dreariness.

CHRISTmas is coming,
but, through the stress I’ll cope
for the season still fills me . . .
with joy, peace and hope!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus’ Promise To Us ~

Holy Spirit,
Jesus’ promise to us
may in Your strength
we learn to always trust.

You are our adviser,
our staunch advocate
our fears You help
to fully dissipate.

Holy Spirit,
our soul’s Comforter
may Your power
we fall under.

You bring us hope,
fill us with grace
the joy of our salvation
in You we embrace.

Holy Spirit,
our ever-present Helper
may we always have
Your mighty temper!

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Romans 15:13

“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.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

A Joy Jump ~

Some Christians,
seem to be grumpy
fussy and sulky
and a little bit crabby.

They seldom smile,
or say something nice
it’s as if their hope . . .
has turned dry as ice.

Some Christians,
seem to be uptight
I can hardly see
a flicker of light.

They barely laugh,
seldom do they grin
it’s as if their peace . . .
took one on the chin.

Oh, Lord if You see,
me being a grump
give my heart . . .
an eternal joy jump!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Back to The Basics ~

In a spiritual slump,
can’t get over the hurdle
your zeal and zest for Jesus
has all but fizzled and curdled?

Going to church each Sunday,
but getting nothing out of it
living the Way and Life
no longer a perfect fit?

Well, it’s time to get back,
to the basics of faith . . .
quit doing the opposite
of what the Bible saith.

You need to be confident,
in the God you trust . . .
keep your nose in the Word
your eyes off worldly lust.

You need to hold on to,
your hope with assurance
continue running the race . . .
with strength and endurance.

You need to reclaim your joy,
recoup your inner peace
recapture your first love . . .
then your faith will increase!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

It’s All About Believing ~

It’s not about who,
got us to the starting line
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus is the One True Vine.

It’s not about what,
we were doing before
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus came to restore.

It’s not about when,
we decided to join in
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus died for our sin.

It’s not about where,
we got the Good Word
it’s about believing . . .
in the truth we heard.

It’s not about why,
we decided to trust
it’s about believing . . .
Jesus lives inside of us.

It’s not about how,
we got into the race
it’s about believing . . .
in mercy, love and grace.

It’s not about you,
and it’s not about me
it’s about believing . . . .
in what we cannot see!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

CHRISTmas Hope ~

May the hope of Christmas,
rest upon you, tenderly
may the light Jesus brings
shine upon you, warmly.

May the hope of Christmas,
greet you, affectionately
may the way Jesus brings
you walk, compassionately.

May the hope of Christmas,
fill you with peace, quietly
may the truth Jesus brings
reflect in you, lovingly.

May the hope of Christmas,
you hold onto, caringly
may the love Jesus brings
you pass along, kindheartedly.

May the hope of Christmas,
fill you with joy, exceedingly
may the birth of Jesus . . .
shape your life, eternally.

May the hope of Christmas,
you share with the faithless
may the light Jesus brings
reveal to all, His greatness!

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Romans 15:13

“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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Hope Holds ~

He fills me with joy,
I overflow with His peace
my happiness in Jesus
well, how could it cease?

For, I am submerged,
in His mighty power
my hope presses through
the darkest of hours.

He saturates me,
with eager anticipation
for the day of His return
I’m drenched in elation.

I am full to the brim,
with peace, joy and love
oh, what bliss my hope holds
when I join Jesus above!

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Romans 15:13
King James Version

‘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.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Joy of Knowing Jesus ~

There’s nothing quite like,
the joy of knowing Jesus
how in every circumstance
He is always with us.

No matter the situation,
Jesus is always there
our happiness is in knowing
our burdens He will bear.

In times of want and need,
whatever be our condition
our gladness is in knowing
He’ll supply each provision.

When feeling overwhelmed,
by so many troubling things
our peace comes from knowing
the joy ~ Jesus brings!

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Romans 15:13
King James Version

“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.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Blessings of the Season ~

May the blessing of joy abide in you,
and your delight in the Lord be for real
may the happiness that dwells inside you
bring others to know God’s perfect will.

May the blessing of peace rest upon you,
and your calm a witness to your belief
may those you greet see the Spirit’s stillness
so they too, will want God’s eternal relief.

May the blessing of love flow through you,
and your adoration for God shine bright
may the praise you have, be heard by all
so they too, can know of God’s saving light.

May the blessing of eternal hope fill you,
and your message of faith be loud and clear
may the truth that lives in your heart
bring others to see their Savior is here.

May the joy, peace, and love of God,
and the hope of the season . . .
be what you share and give to others
in this age of reason!

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Romans 15:13
King James Version

“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.”

Copyright 2013

Deborah Ann Belka

Our Hope ~ Our Joy ~ Our Peace ~

May the God of our eternal hope,
fill you with endless love and peace
may you find your true happiness
for He is right within your reach.

May His joy descend around you,
like a beam falling from the sun
may you be bathed in the serenity
of the love from His begotten Son.

May His hope fill you to the brim,
with everlasting gladness and delight
may you join paradise’s jubilation
and come to know His saving light.

May you know the calm of His grace,
and the abounding sense of bliss
may you give your heart to Jesus
so heaven you’ll not miss.

May Jesus fill you with His strength,
and with the Holy Spirit’s power
may you come to know the truth
and accept His love for you this hour!

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Romans 15:13
King James Version

“Now may the God of
hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing,
that you may abound in hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka