Christ Preached ~

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more sinners  . . .
they could reach.

If Jesus’ message,
from pulpits they’d tell
less unsaved . . .
would go to hell.

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more lost sheep . . .
they could teach.

If the moral law,
they were to read
less wanderers . . .
they would breed.

If more preachers,
Christ would preach
more unbelievers . . .
may heed their speech!

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2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word;
be instant in season,
out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all
long suffering and doctrine.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

Afternoon Ponderings ~02.19.20~

Romans 6:23

 

Unrepentant ~

 

 

Unrepentant,
hearts not yielding
in sin they still
are abiding.

Unremorseful,
minds unfit
to their lusts
they commit.

Unashamed,
souls not saved
care not how
they behave.

Unabashed,
darkness driven
see no need
to be forgiven.

Unrepentant,
need not be
if they’d only let . . .
Jesus set them free!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2018
Deborah Ann Belka

All I Want for Christmas ~

I don’t want a bird sitting in my tree,
or any number of any kind of dove
I don’t want hens inside of my house
all I need, is God’s gift of eternal love.

I don’t want anyone milking anything,
or any one leaping all around
I don’t want rings of any type
all I want, is to get my victory crown.

I don’t want anything that’s swimming,
no piping or drumming crowds
I don’t want anyone dancing anywhere
all I want, is to see Jesus in the clouds.

I don’t want any pears or turtles,
nothing that is french, gold or laying
I don’t want geese, swans or maids
nor ladies or lords in my home staying.

I don’t want anything this CHRISTmas,
I don’t want to cause you buying strife
all I want from you this year . . .
is for you to invite  Jesus into your life!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is
eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

The Gift That Keeps Giving ~

You can give a gift,
without any misgiving
for, it’s the only one
that keeps on giving.

You needn’t spend,
one single dime
but, it will be a gift
that lasts a life-time.

It’s free for the giving,
so why don’t you try
giving the perfect gift
no one has to buy.

For, Jesus was born,
to save the lost
and for this to you
there is not a cost.

If you want to give a gift,
that just keeps giving
share the gift of salvation
among all who are living!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

The Weight of Sin ~

The weight of sin,
lies heavy
its high cost
is like a levy.

It will crush,
the lost soul
for hefty is
sins final toll.

Sin’s curse,
is most grave
for death is
its eternal grave.

Sin only wants,
to ensnare
it only brings
everlasting despair.

The weight of sin,
will kill us . . .
unless in Jesus
we believe and trust!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Every Day Is CHRISTmas ~

Every day is Christmas . . .
if the Gift you receive
every day is a present
if in the Gift you believe.

Every day you are offered,
the true Gift from above
every day you can decide
to accept God’s gift of love.

Every day brings new life,
if the Gift is in yours
every day is a miracle
if the Gift you’d explore.

Every day there is peace,
if you would ask the Gift in
for the Gift of eternal life . . .
will come and live within.

Every day is Christmas  . . .
if in Jesus  you believe
every day is a present
if God’s Gift you’d receive!

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Romans 6:23

” For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Have a Joyous CHRISTmas
and a
Blessed New Year!

CHRISTmas Isn’t About ~

Christmas isn’t about,
red cups without Christmas trees
nor is it concerning . . .
a saying printed on some tees.

It isn’t about black Friday,
low prices and shipping wars
nor is it regarding  . . .
keeping out of certain stores.

It isn’t about the greeting,
one uses to say hello
nor is it in relation to . . .
what wishes they bestow.

What Christmas is about,
is really pretty simple
for it isn’t about pricing . . .
a saying or some symbol.

Christmas is about,
God’s Gift of Love and Grace
and its up to everyone to decide
if Jesus,  they will embrace!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Come to The Cross ~

You who are fragile,
weary and sin-burdened
you who are frail
sad and sorrow-laden.

You who are hurting,
heartbroken and beaten
you who are feeble
crippled and weaken.

You who are wandering,
helpless and hopeless
you who are lost
destitute and homeless.

You who are troubled,
worried and anxious
you who are addicted
afflicted and nervous.

Come to the cross,
lay your weariness there
let Jesus take from you
your every single care.

Open your heart,
let His love embrace
the emptiness you feel
with His mercy and grace!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

All I Want for Christmas Is ~

All I want for Christmas is joy,
happiness, delight and glee
all I want for Christmas is . . .
Jesus’ light radiating out of me.

All I want for Christmas is hope,
faith, trust and desire
all I want for Christmas is . . .
the Holy Spirit to inspire.

All I want for Christmas is love,
adoration, worship and praise
all I want for Christmas is . . .
to set hearts for Jesus ablaze.

All I want for Christmas is peace,
calm, harmony and tranquility
all I want for Christmas is . . .
to continue in my word ministry.

All I want for Christmas is joy,
hope, faith, love and desire
all I want for Christmas is . . .
to save the lost from hell’s fire!

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Romans 6:23
King James Version

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

A Free Gift ~

There is a CHRISTmas gift,
that needs not be wrapped
a present that is free . . .
won’t leave you strapped.

You can’t find it at the mall,
nor see it on TV
there’s no place on-line
where this gift you’ll see.

It’s available all year through,
not just at CHRISTmas time
and the best thing about it
it won’t cost you a dime.

It’s a gift undeserving,
you could never earn it
but when you try it on
it will be the perfect fit.

If you’d like this gift,
ask Jesus into your life
confess to Him your sins
put an end to your strife.

For God has given to you,
the gift of eternal grace
in our Lord and Savior
and it’s yours to embrace!

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Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

King James Version
Public Domain”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

 

The Gift ~

The artist is nothing without the Gift,
no portrait would ever be so grand
all the colors would run together
without the touch, of the Master’s hand.

The musician is nothing without the Gift,
no melody would ever be sung or played
the notes would lie alone on the sheet
without the Creator’s, support and aid.

The poet is nothing without the Gift,
no prose would ever come alive
the rhyme would be dull and lifeless
without the Word, to help it to survive.

The potter is nothing without the Gift,
the clay would be without form
it would be full of lumps and clumps
without the Spirit to transform

The architect is nothing without the Gift,
no bridge would ever cross the span
the connection would not bear up
without putting His salvation in the plan.

There is no talent without the Gift,
no one would be able to vie or compete
our abilities would lie unfinished . . .
ah, but the Gift makes us complete!

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Romans 6:23
King James Version

“For the wages of sin is death;
but the Gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka