Tag Archives: Salvation
God Loves The Yielding Heart ~
God loves the little sparrows,
all the flowers in the fields
He loves a repentant heart
that to Him at last yields.
He loves the morning hour,
when the sun is on the rise
He loves a searching heart
that is seeking to be wise.
God loves the daily warmth,
the cool breeze in the air
He loves the burdened heart
giving to Him all its care.
God loves the evening time,
when the sun slowly sets
He loves when a hungry heart
appetites in Him are whet.
God loves the moon shinning,
the twinkling in the sky
He loves a prayerful heart
that holds a jubilant cry.
God loves His little sparrows,
His faithful lilies of the field
He loves whatever the time . . .
hearts to Him relent and yield!
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“But yield yourselves unto God,
as those that are alive from the dead,
and your members as instruments
of righteousness unto God.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2012 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Jesus Is Waiting For You~
Jesus is waiting,
for you at the well . . .
He wants you to sit
with Him for a spell.
He knows you’re thirsty,
for your soul, He is too
He wants to give you
life from another view.
Jesus is waiting,
for you to dip down in
the water that’s living . . .
and become one with Him.
He wants you to drink,
from His love and grace
so your life of sin
you’ll no longer embrace.
Jesus is sitting,
at the well He’s waiting . . .
to forgive you of the sin
on your soul weighing!
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Jesus answered and said unto her,
If thou knewest the gift of God,
and who it is that saith to thee,
Give me to drink; thou wouldest
have asked of him, and he would
have given thee living water.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Jesus Is Enough ~
Jesus is enough,
there’s nothing you can do
Jesus is the only One
who can save you.
Jesus is enough,
He is above everything
Jesus is the one absolute
He is the sum of all things.
Jesus is enough,
no need to add or take away
Jesus is the only One
leading to the Life, Truth and Way.
Jesus is enough,
He is the One constant and true
Jesus grace is sufficient
there’s nothing more to pursue.
Jesus is enough,
everything else put aside
for no works of our labor . . .
can salvation provide!
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Neither is there salvation
in any other:
for there is none other name
under heaven given among men,
whereby we must be saved.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
The City of No Mores ~
In the City of No Mores,
is where I long to be . . .
oh, how I can hardly wait
until Jesus returns for me.
On the street of No More Tears.
we’ll never again weep or cry
for there will only be bliss
as every eye will be dry.
On the road of No More Pain,
we’ll be complete and whole
for we’ll have a new body
and a new glorified soul.
Down the path of No More Sin,
we will leap, jump and run
for our battle against satan
will be finally won.
On the way of No More Death,
there’ll be a jubilant parade
for from the devil evil-doings
we’ll never again be afraid.
In the City of No Mores,
is where we’ll spend eternity
and dwell in the mansion . . .
of No More Agony!
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“And God shall wipe away
all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow,
nor crying,
neither shall there be
any more pain:
for the former things
are passed away.”
King James Version
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Copyright 2013 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
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,
our All whose in All
because of Jesus . . .
all saved from the fall!
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Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,
circumcision nor uncircumcision,
Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free:
but Christ is all, and in all.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
The Old Man Crucified ~
Is the old man crucified,
is he nailed to the tree
have you to your past sins
finally been set him free?
For when the old man,
you finally crucify . . .
your old sinful nature
you’ll not want to satisfy.
Is your old man dead,
did he die to self and pride
have you now a heart
where Jesus can abide?
For when the new man,
you put on and wear
to the Holy Spirit wooing
you will be aware.
Is the old man truly,
in your life crucified
or has the new man . . .
been pushed aside?
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I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live;
yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:
and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by the faith
of the Son of God, who loved me,
and gave himself for me.
Knowing this, that our old man
is crucified with him, that the
body of sin might be destroyed,
that henceforth we should
not serve sin.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Are You Ready To Go ~
Are you ready to go,
with Jesus to the Cross
are you ready . . .
for that bridge to cross?
Are you ready to go,
and repent and confess
are you ready . . .
to be eternally blessed?
Are you ready to go,
deep within your heart
are you ready . . .
for a new life to start?
Are you ready to go,
into the depth of your soul
are you ready . . .
for Jesus to make you whole?
Are you ready to go,
can this bridge you get across
are you ready to be saved . . .
by the power of the Cross?
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‘For the preaching of the cross
is to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us which are saved
it is the power of God.”
King James Bible
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Copyright 2014 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
My Hope Doesn’t Disappoint ~
My hope doesn’t disappoint,
it never lets me down
it allows me to keep . . .
both heart and mind sound.
It gives me reasons,
to rejoice and to sing
it encourages me
in the storms life brings.
My hope doesn’t disappear,
it never goes away
it enables me to stay
on the narrow pathway.
It gives me confidence,
equips me for warfare
to satan and his army
it keeps me daily aware.
My hope doesn’t derail,
when trials come to test me
for Lord my hope and trust . . .
I have place in only Thee!
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Blessed is the man that trusteth
in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
A Mind Focused In On Jesus ~
A mind focused,
in on Jesus . . .
is a heart rested
on forgiveness.
For it acknowledges,
it’s once fallen state
how Jesus saved it
from damnation’s fate.
A life centered,
on the cross
is a soul aware
it was once dross.
For it recognizes,
without the resurrection
there would be no hope
for eternal salvation.
A mind focused,
on their Savior
is a heart resting on
God’s mercy and favor!
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Neither is there salvation
in any other:for there is
none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby
we must be saved.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
The Children of Knowledge ~
The children of knowledge,
walk in the Light . . .
yet everyday darkness
they still have to fight.
They wear the breastplate,
of their faith and love
to protect themselves
from wicked powers above.
The children of awareness,
are watchful and wise
they can see right through
satan’s disguises and lies.
They wear the helmet,
of eternal hope
the Word of God
is their righteous robe.
The children of Light,
walk in all of God’s ways
they do not fear . . .
the end time days!
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But let us, who are of the day,
be sober, putting on the breastplate
of faith and love; and for an helmet,
the hope of salvation.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
The Time Is Getting Short ~
The time is impending,
satan is working overtime
we need to be ready . . .
for Jesus could come anytime.
We need to be aware,
of the ticking of the clock
for the devil’s out prowling
to devour up His flock.
The time is approaching,
each day it’s getting clearer
the awaited return of Christ
is getting so much nearer.
We need to be prepared,
as the hours roll on by
for in a second we may see
the twinkling in our eye.
The time is getting short,
each day we’re getting closer
to when Jesus comes again
and we must remain sober!
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And that, knowing the time,
that now it is high time
to awake out of sleep:
for now is our salvation
nearer than when we believed.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
I Long To Dwell ~
I long to dwell,
in eternal peace . . .
where fear and death
will forever cease.
Where things are seen,
through tearless eyes
where joyous shouts
are the only cries.
I long to dwell,
on the other side
where with God
believer’s reside.
Where sorrow stops,
as mourning ends
to spend eternity
with my forever Friend.
I long to dwell,
far from this place
where tears no longer
stream down our face!
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And God shall wipe away all tears
from their eyes; and there shall
be no more death, neither sorrow,
nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain: for the former
things are passed away.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Jesus Opens Hearts ~
Jesus opens hearts,
and doors too . . .
He knows where to look
for you and you.
You cannot hide,
behind your wall
He knows your name
you’ll hear His call.
You may run,
but, He’s ahead of you
you may be unfaithful
but, His love is true.
You might wander,
and go astray
but, He will find you
again one day.
He will never, ever,
let you go
the way back to Him
He’ll gladly show.
For, He opens doors,
He’ll hear you knock
and when you return . . .
Jesus will be your Rock!
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“I am the door:
by me if any man enter in,
he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out,
and find pasture.”
Copyright 2012 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Signs Of The Times ~
Signs of the times,
everywhere you look
all once foretold . . .
in the Good Book.
Rebellion rampant,
morality unbridled
unbelievers in God
defiance entitled.
Seductive beguilers,
lovers of gratification
lust and sin loaded
reeking of corruption.
Hatred unrestrained,
ingrates thankless
pleasure seekers
unruly and godless.
Covetousness amok,
seducers worsening
all because satan . . .
is evil and deceiving!
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This know also, that in
the last days perilous
times shall come.
For men shall be lovers
of their own selves, covetous,
boasters, proud, blasphemers,
disobedient to parents,
unthankful, unholy,
Without natural affection,
trucebreakers, false accusers,
incontinent, fierce, despisers
of those that are good,
Traitors, heady, highminded,
lovers of pleasures
more than lovers of God;
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Oh, To Hear His Voice ~
Oh, to hear His voice in clarity,
confusion to come to cease
to rid our life of all anxiety
with the infusion of His peace.
To know His voice of wisdom,
all foolishness put to an end
to listen for His instructions
on life’s every path and bend.
To know His voice of counsel,
all bad advice to be banished
to oust the voice of darkness
until wickedness has vanished.
To know His voice of rest,
all fear brought to its knees
to drive out the enemy
and watch him as he flees.
To know His voice of truth,
all deception put to bed
to cast out satan’s trickery
so we can be Spirit lead.
Oh, to hear His voice in clarity,
is our Shepherd’s prayer
to rid our lives of anxiety . . .
so to find rest in His care!
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“And other sheep I have,
which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring,
and they shall hear my voice;
and there shall be one fold,
and one shepherd.”
King James Bible
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
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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Preach the word;
be instant in season,
out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all
long suffering and doctrine.
For the wages of sin is death;
but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Spirit Of Truth ~
Spirit of Truth,
come protect me
to satan lies . . .
let me not agree.
For he skews,
Your every Word
till Your Gospel
is so blurred.
Spirit of Truth,
Jesus incarnate
help me to You
the path navigate.
For the way is wide,
the crowd is deep
filling up fast
with Your lost sheep.
Spirit of Truth,
never leave me
lest from satin’s lies . . .
I too can’t flee!
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Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth,
is come, he will guide you into all truth:
for he shall not speak of himself;
but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak: and he will
shew you things to come.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Only Jesus ~
There’s no other name like Jesus,
no other One we can call on
no other person that can help us
to be to His Father drawn.
There’s no other name in heaven,
no other name given unto man
no other person who has for us
the way to salvation’s plan.
There’s no other name like Jesus,
no other One with such power
no other One we can rely on
no matter the given hour.
There’s no other name we know,
no other One that loves us
no other name that spells out
in whom we can always trust.
There is no other name that shines,
no other One has the light
no other name helping us
in the battles we fight.
There is no other name like Jesus,
no other name that we can call
no other person can save us
It’s only Jesus ~ or no one at all!
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“Neither is there salvation in any other:
for there is none other name under heaven
given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
King James Bible
Public Domain
Copyright 2013 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Perfect Vision~
Oh, if you had the insight,
that Jesus has today
you’d see how His death
prepared for all the way.
Then you’d understand,
the richness of His grace
how the steps of salvation
Jesus had to embrace.
Oh, to be enlightened,
to have the wisdom
to see through God’s eyes
with a perfect vision.
Then you’d see how glorious,
your inheritance will be
when the day in heaven
His magnificent you see.
Oh, to have eyes open,
hearts filled with His love
then all of us could spend
eternity with God above!
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But as it is written,
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the
heart of man, the things which
God hath prepared for them
that love him.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Living On The Vine ~
Living on the Vine,
takes obedience
it takes a faith
full of resilience.
It takes meekness,
zeal and devotion
it takes a life
under submission.
Living on the Vine,
takes enduring
it takes a trust
securely assuring.
It takes training,
divine direction
it takes a heart
open to instruction.
A life on the Vine,
takes faithful abiding
if good fruit . . .
it want’s to be providing!
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Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot
bear fruit of itself,
except it abide in the vine;
no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
Oh What A Privilege ~
Oh what a privilege,
to be called God’s child
oh, what a blessing
to be with Him reconciled.
Oh, what a pleasure,
to be in the Body of Christ
oh, what a benefit
to partake in His sacrifice.
Oh, what a opportunity,
to be Holy Spirit filled
oh, what a investment
on the Foundation to build.
Oh, what a reward,
to endure until the end
oh, what an opportunity
to know Jesus as our Friend.
Oh, what a privilege,
to be called God’s children
oh, what a blessing . . .
to be a part of the pilgrim!
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But as many as received him,
to them gave he power to become
the sons of God, even to them
that believe on his name:
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Working Your Way to Heaven ~
Some people they think,
because they are good
to heaven they’ll get . . .
as all nice people should.
They say their deeds,
are their sure way in
how their good acts
will atone their sin.
Some people they feel,
it’s up to them to obtain
their way into heaven
on a performance campaign.
Their credentials point to,
all of their good doings
and the actions of . . .
their own choosing.
But, Jesus I don’t believe,
there’s any acts we can do
to earn our salvation . . .
other than faith in You.
For it is by Your Life,
Your blood, grace and love
that we even can get . . .
to heaven above!
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For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that
not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
Not of works,
lest any man should boast.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
The Life And Light ~
Life and Light,
Jesus gives
new man now
in you lives.
Shame and guilt,
now of the past
when onto Him
your sins cast.
Love and Grace,
Jesus grants
old man gone
a new chance.
Pride and ego,
resides no more
once you open
to Him the door.
Faith and Trust,
replaces fear
once His Light
becomes clear!
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In him was life;
and the life was
the light of men.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
God of Great Things ~
God of great things,
Holy and True
all the universe
is tended by You.
Caring and Loving,
towards every mortal
to heaven You are
the only One portal.
Merciful and Faithful,
the Light of Salvation
Your Word brings Life
eternal redemption.
Kind and Benevolent,
Powerful and Mighty
Your Divine Righteousness
is Gloriously Almighty.
God of great things,
Holy is Your Wondrous name
may our awesome fear . . .
remain for You the same!
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For he that is mighty hath done
to me great things;
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on them
that fear him from
generation to generation.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Joy Comes On Morning’s Light ~
Joy comes,
to heart’s broken
joy returns
in words unspoken.
Joy arises,
from out of the pits
joy emerges
with strength and grit.
Joy enters,
with peace and calm
joy becomes
the soul’s healing balm.
Joy reaches,
into mind’s affected
Joy arrives
when least expected
Joy follows,
weeping nights
joy arises
on morning’s light!
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For his anger endureth but a moment;
in his favour is life: weeping may
endure for a night, but joy cometh
in the morning.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Life Is Like A Journey ~
Life is like a journey
into a vast wilderness
so often we get lost
due to our own willfulness.
But when we let God,
guide us with His Light
our pride and ego
we can wisely fight.
Life is like a journey,
into a dark abyss
so often we get stuck
and the mark we miss.
But when we trust God,
as our strength and shield
to sin and temptation
we won’t want to yield.
Life is like a journey,
into a wasteland sprawling
but we who know God . . .
into living water keep drawing!
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And the Lord shall guide thee continually,
and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make
fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a
watered garden, and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Divine Design ~
For you God has,
a divine design . . .
if you let your will
with His entwine.
Then for you His plans,
you will begin to find
as you open up to Him
your heart and mind.
For you God has,
a divine life . . .
if you give to Him
your earthly strife.
Then He will guide you,
on the narrow way
as you discover what is
His purpose each day.
For you God has,
a divine outcome . . .
as long as to satin’s lies
you don’t succumb!
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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.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
The Devil Knows ~
The devil knows,
just when to come around
he knows what to do
to shoot your faith down.
So he watches for signs,
of defeat and frustration
then fires his lies at you
to increase your vexation.
The devil knows,
your mind’s a minefield
he knows it’s his prime
spiritual battlefield.
So he looks for signals,
of apathy and weariness
then brings in his big guns
of despair and hopelessness.
The devil knows,
when the time is right
so be armed and ready . . .
to stand up and fight!
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Put on the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh
and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers
of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Do You Hear Jesus ~
Do you hear it,
do you hear the rapping
on the door to your heart
do you hear Jesus tapping?
Do you hear Him,
asking you to invite Him in
do you hear Him saying
I will forgive you of your sin?
Do you hear His plea,
to open up your soul
do you hear Him telling you
how He can make you whole?
Do you hear Him,
calling you to believe
do you hear Him stating
how His grace you’ll receive?
Do you hear Jesus,
do you hear Him asking
do you hear Him saying . . .
I am the life everlasting!
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Behold, I stand at the door,
and knock:
if any man hear my voice,
and open the door,
I will come in to him,
and will sup with him,
and he with me.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
When I Leave This World ~
When I leave this world,
joy I am going out with
for to me heaven isn’t
a illusion or a myth.
It’s as real as the sky,
the earth and the sea
I believe there’s a room
waiting just for me.
When I leave this world,
perfect peace I’ll find
for to me heaven isn’t . . .
a fallacy of my mind.
It’s as real as the grass,
the flowers and the trees
for I believe with Jesus
it’s where I’ll forever be.
When I leave this earth,
I will be in paradise
all because of Jesus’ . . .
redeeming sacrifice!
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In my Father’s house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto myself;
that where I am, there ye may be also.
But God commendeth his love
toward us, in that, while
we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Easer Of My Care ~
Lord of my comfort,
easer of my care . . .
I praise You for always
being for me there.
Through all the trials,
the concern and worry
You give me the faith
to make the journey.
Lord of my grace,
forgiver of my sin
Your perfect peace
I now have within.
Though I am weak,
you’ve made me strong
no longer are You angry
for the things I did wrong.
Lord of my life,
reliever of my fear
You give me hope . . .
just knowing You’re near!
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And in that day thou shalt say,
O Lord, I will praise thee:
though thou wast angry with me,
thine anger is turned away,
and thou comfortedst me.
King James Version
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Copyright 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
Fools For Chirst ~
Hurting CHRISTians all around,
I hear your pain, I know the sound
I see the battle that you fight . . .
being for Jesus His saving light.
I know your hurts are for real,
you cannot help how you feel
in the world you are despised
but you’re precious in God’s eyes.
In this world that takes and takes,
there’s no forgiveness for mistakes
if you believe and in God trust
in Jesus’s name you’ll be cussed.
We’re not perfect God knows this,
and the mark we’ll often miss
people can be so mean and cruel . . .
but, for Christ’s sake we’ll be a fool.
Our Lord Jesus saves us from,
the pounding beat of satan’s drum
for it is His wisdom that we seek . . .
tis why His Strong the world calls weak!
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We are fools for Christ’s sake,
but ye are wise in Christ;
we are weak, but ye are strong;
ye are honourable,
but we are despised.
King James Bible
Public Domain
Copyright 2013 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka
A Saving Ray of Light ~
Though the sun is out,
it’s as if it’s still night
for the darkness I see
permeates my sight.
No matter where I look,
I see the wickedness . . .
no matter where I go
I see satan’s evilness.
Though it’s a new day,
I’m engulfed by dread
as I watch immorality
over the universe spread.
It’s as if a dark cloud,
hangs over God’s creation
it’s as if the whole world
with satan has a fixation.
Thought the sun is out,
and it be a new day . . .
I know the Light of Jesus
still has a saving ray!
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John 12:46
I am come a light into the world,
that whosoever believeth on me
should not abide in darkness.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Redeemer Is Alive ~
My Redeemer lives,
He is alive and well
for in my heart . . .
His Spirit now dwells.
He loves me with,
such a deep affection
His death the epitome
of mercy’s perfection.
My Redeemer lives,
my faith in Him I place
He gave His life for mine
saved me with His grace.
His joy is everlasting,
it is mine now to claim
for He forgives my sin
when I call on His name.
My Redeemer lives,
He is alive in me today . . .
to His Father in Heaven
He is the true pathway!
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“In whom we have redemption
through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches
of his grace;”
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#throwbackpoem ~ Thank You For the Cross ~
Father, thank You for the Cross,
for all Jesus did for me
thank You for opening my eyes
so my fallen state I could see.
Thank You for Your mercy,
the scourging of my sin
thank You for opening my ears
to Your voice deep within.
Thank You for Your grace,
the thorns of righteousness
thank You for opening my mouth
so my evil ways I could confess.
Thank You for Your love,
the lashings of my shame
thank You for opening my heart
so I may call upon Your name.
Thank You for the sacrificial blood,
that poured out from Your Son . . .
thank You for the gift of salvation
for my soul, Christ has won!
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“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower
than the angels for the suffering of death,
crowned with glory and honour; that he by the
grace of God should taste death for every man.”
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Contemplating My Faith ~
Sometimes to myself,
I have a long talk . . .
I ponder how I’ve walked
the faithful walk.
I dwell on my hope,
with care I think about
the times I trusted God
and those full of doubt.
Sometime to myself,
I sit and meditate . . .
with fear and trembling
my faith I contemplate.
I dwell on my Savior,
all He’s done for me
how He’s given me hope
in things I want to see.
Sometimes to myself,
I have a long chit-chat . . .
knowing my salvation
I’ll always need to work at!
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Wherefore, my beloved,
as ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only,
but now much more in my absence,
work out your own salvation
with fear and trembling.
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God’s Everlasting Word ~
Your Word Oh Lord,
is everlasting . . .
after all else is gone
it’ll keep broadcasting.
For it is unending,
infinitely ageless
full of life and death
to the faith and faithless.
Your Word Oh Lord,
is unchanging . . .
after all else withers
it’ll remain unfailing.
For it is living,
endlessly unwavering
full of truth and power
to the yielded and unyielding.
Your Word Oh Lord,
is tireless . . .
after all else passes
it’ll stay ceaseless!
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But the word of the Lord
endureth for ever.
And this is the word
which by the gospel
is preached unto you.
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Deborah Ann Belka
#throwbackpoem ~ Crucified for Me ~
Crucified for me,
for my sinful self . . .
oh, how in His death
there is eternal wealth.
Jesus died for me,
so that I might live
all of my transgressions
He came to forgive.
His death is my life,
in it I became new
for in Him . . .
I am crucified too.
Dying everyday,
to the greed and lust
in the world I no longer
pledge my faith or trust.
Grace and mercy,
are now my hearts anthem
ever since Jesus became . . .
my soul’s eternal ransom!
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“I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live;
yet not I, but Christ
liveth in me:
and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by
the faith of the Son of God,
who loved me, and gave
himself for me.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
My Faith ~
My faith,
His grace
my life
His embrace.
My heart,
His Spirit
my soul
His merit.
My hope,
His light
my trust
His might.
My eyes,
His Word
My ears
His gird.
My faith,
His affection
my life
His reflection!
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Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not
of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
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The Greatest Blessing of All ~
Blessings come great,
they too come small
and we need to be . . .
thankful for them all.
They come suddenly,
they come unexpected
they come anticipated
or when unsuspected.
Blessings come many,
they too come few
and we need to be . . .
grateful for them too.
They come in the morning,
when new mercies fall
they sometimes just come
when on God’s name we call.
They come in the warmth,
they come in the gloom
they come in winter’s chill
or on summer’s bloom.
Blessings come great,
they too come small
and Jesus is the greatest . . .
blessing of them all!
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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:
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Deborah Ann Belka
A Song Of Deliverance ~
Everyone needs a song,
of deliverance . . .
everyone needs Jesus
to make a difference.
Everyone needs a victory,
over the enemy
everyone needs a fortress
that is heavenly.
Everyone needs a defense,
a rock to cling on
everyone needs Jesus
to depend upon.
Everyone needs a tower,
they can run into
everyone needs a trust
that they can pursue.
Everyone needs a song,
of their redemption. . .
everyone needs Jesus
for their salvation!
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Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the Lord Jehovah
is my strength
and my song;
he also is become
my salvation.
I will love thee, O Lord,
my strength.
The Lord is my rock,
and my fortress,
and my deliverer;
my God, my strength,
in whom I will trust;
my buckler,
and the horn of my salvation,
and my high tower.
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Deborah Ann Belka
I’ve Been Redeemed~
I’ve been liberated,
Jesus has set me free
He paid the penalty
the day He died for me.
I’ve been redeemed,
Jesus paid the ransom
to make room for me
in His Father’s mansion.
I’ve been rescued,
Jesus has delivered me
He paid the price
there upon Calvary’s tree.
I’ve been saved,
Jesus bought my freedom
one day with Him I’ll reside
in His Father’s kingdom.
I’ve been redeemed,
Jesus paid the deficit
so the hope of my salvation . . .
would be sure and definite!
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Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which according to his abundant
mercy hath begotten us again
unto a lively hope by the
resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead,
To an inheritance incorruptible,
and undefiled, and that fadeth
not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Who are kept by the power of God
through faith unto salvation ready
to be revealed in the last time.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Deliverance ~
Deliverance,
atonement for sin
forgiveness divine
new life to begin.
Cancellation of debt,
remembering no more
new heart given to all
at salvation’s Door.
Redemption,
condemnation free
peace with God
unto eternity.
Reconciliation,
rebellion’s settlement
by grace through faith
the only requisite.
Deliverance,
God’s way to deal
with sin’s affects
so Jesus all could heal!
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He sent his word,
and healed them,
and delivered them
from their destructions.
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Deborah Ann Belka
God Is Ever Mindful ~
God is ever mindful,
for each one of us He cares
He bows His ears to hear
our petitions and our prayers.
He blesses us with answers,
grants our heart’s desires
showing our delight to Him
He something He admires.
God is ever mindful,
He watches after each of us
He grants to us the faith
to believe in Him and trust.
He gives us the directions,
to live a peaceful life
He uses His own Word
to guide us away from strife.
God is ever mindful,
He blessed us with His Son
to prove His love is . . .
for each and everyone!
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The Lord hath been mindful of us:
he will bless us;
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.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Some People Think ~
Some people look down,
their angelic noses . . .
when to others they give
their saintly diagnosis.
They eagerly point out,
things once done in sin
while they boast about
their own restraint within.
Some people think,
they have done no wrong
but will happily talk about
your mistakes all day long.
They brag all about,
the good they have done
from the time they rise
to the setting of the sun.
Some people have forgotten,
we’re all sinners in God’s eyes
and if you were to tell them . . .
it would be a big surprise!
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For all have sinned,
and come short
of the glory of God;
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Without The Blood ~
Without Your blood,
Lord, we’d still be lost
without Your truth . . .
we’d still be dross.
Without Your grace,
we’d still be hopeless
without Your mercy . . .
we’d still be worthless.
Without Your atonement,
Lord, we’d still be doomed
without Your forgiveness . . .
we’d still by sin be consumed.
Without Your love,
we’d still be lifeless
without Your crucifixion
we’d still be helpless.
Lord, without Your blood,
we’d still be sinners
without Your sacrifice . . .
there’d be no crown winners!
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Neither by the blood of goats
and calves, but by his own blood
he entered in once into the
holy place, having obtained
eternal redemption for us.
Blessed is the man that
endureth temptation:
for when he is tried,
he shall receive the
crown of life, which
the Lord hath promised
to them that love him.
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Freely God Gave ~
Freely God gives,
His mercy to all
openly He hears
His name when we call.
Kindly God provides,
for our every need
richly He blesses
when His will we heed.
Gladly God renders,
His strength and power
willingly He became
our high strong tower.
Abundantly God bestows,
peace and stillness
selflessly He grants us
all of His goodness.
Lovingly God gave,
His one Son to all . . .
freely He gives grace
when on His name we call!
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He that spared not his own Son,
but delivered him up for us all,
how shall he not with him also
freely give us all things?
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The Spirit of Power ~
God has not given us,
a spirit of fear . . .
but, one of His power
to keep us to Him near.
No worry shall cause,
us to tremble or shake
not even the enemy
can author us to faint.
God has not given us,
a spirit of neglect . . .
but, one of His love
with regard and respect.
We shall speak the truth,
for in God we do trust
we care about others
because, He first loved us.
God has not given us,
a spirit of trepidation . . .
but, of a sound mind
not filled with irritation.
We are full of His peace,
there’s a calm deep inside
our tranquilly declares . . .
His Spirit is our guide.
God has given us a spirit,
not full of dread or fear . . .
but of power, love and peace
hope, gladness and good cheer!
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“For God hath not given us
the spirit of fear;
but of power, and of love,
and of a sound mind.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
His Light Bearers ~
Bible preachers, mercy teachers,
sharing with all the Good News
power keepers, soul reapers
doing our best to fill His shoes.
Love producers, peace makers,
helping those who are in need
trust imparters, faith informers
looking for His lost sheep to feed.
Hope distributors, calm givers,
paving the way with His light
God seekers, Jesus searchers
living the good and faithful fight.
Sin stoppers, temptation busters,
leading others from the gate of hell
truth tellers, one day heaven dwellers
with the greatest love story to tell.
Light bearers, problem sharers,
coming together in healing prayer
Bible holders, His soldiers
confessing Jesus because we dare!
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“That ye may be blameless
and harmless, the sons of God,
without rebuke, in the midst of
a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights
in the world.”
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Deborah Ann Belka
Laying My Treasures ~
My heart doesn’t lay,
it’s treasures on earth
for it knows one day
they’ll hold no worth.
Instead my heart places,
in God its daily trust
for I know His love for me
will never corrode or rust.
My heart doesn’t invest,
into worldly assets
for they are void of peace
riddled down with regrets.
Instead my heart’s devoted,
to the Life, Truth and Way
for I know my faith in Jesus
will not corrupt or decay.
My heart up in heaven,
lays all it holds dear . . .
for to put it here on earth
makes me shutter with fear!
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Lay not up for yourselves treasures
upon earth, where moth and rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves break
through and steal:
But lay up for
yourselves treasures in heaven,
where neither moth nor rust
doth corrupt, and where thieves
do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Love Released Me ~
Love released me,
from the mire
took my life
lifted me higher.
It picked me up,
when I was down
it stood me up
on firm ground.
Love pulled me,
out of the pit
took my heart
raised my spirit.
It hoisted me,
in faith and hope
It boosted me
in trust to cope.
Love removed,
my doubt and fear
Love came down . . .
to draw me near!
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There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made
perfect in love.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Restless ~
Restless hearts,
are everywhere
burdened down
by all their care.
Worry lines spread,
across their face
etched with the need
to find God’s grace.
Restless souls,
are all around
fear and dread
keeps them bound.
Furrowed brows,
show their vexation
oh, how they need
to find salvation.
Restless people,
restless minds . . .
oh, how they need
Jesus to find!
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But the wicked are like
the troubled sea,
when it cannot rest,
whose waters cast up
mire and dirt.
There is no peace,
saith my God,
to the wicked.
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Deborah Ann Belka
Faith Without Grace ~
Grace and faith,
a winning combination
for it is the key . . .
to eternal salvation.
You can’t have one,
with out the other
for faith without grace
your sins won’t cover.
Grace and faith,
are a reckoning source
when added together
they’re a powerful force.
For grace is the channel,
faith is the condition
without both of them
there is no redemption.
Grace and faith,
is the lone connection
and it comes from only . . .
one divine direction!
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For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not
of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
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Deborah Ann Belka
All Things Created ~
All things held together,
by God’s mighty hands
all things come together
according to His plans.
All things in heaven,
by God were fashioned
all things here on earth
He wisely sanctioned.
All things that are seen,
and all that which are not
were conceived by God
and the power of His thought.
The thrones and the rulers,
the mandates that be
were all formed and made
to give glory to Thee.
All things by God,
were created and established
so His plan for salvation . . .
could be accomplished!
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For by him were all things created,
that are in heaven,
and that are in earth,
visible and invisible,
whether they be thrones, or dominions,
or principalities, or powers:
all things were created by him,
and for him:
And he is before all things,
and by him all things consist.
And he is the head of the body,
the church: who is the beginning,
the firstborn from the dead;
that in all things he might have
the preeminence.
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Deborah Ann Belka
From Guilt to Shameless ~
Come unto Me,
rest is what I’ll give
when you ask of Me
your past to forgive.
Come let Me wash,
your sins away
from all those years
you went astray.
Come unto Me,
My burden is painless
with Me you’ll go . . .
from guilt to shameless.
Come let Me take,
your shame and disgrace
so I may free you
with My love and grace.
Come unto Me,
rest is what you’ll find
not just for your heart
but too for your mind!
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If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.
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Deborah Ann Belka
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The Reason for My Hope
I believe in God,
in all of His glorious creation
I believe He made the heavens
and the earth's foundation.I believe that man,
came from but dust
I believe it's God's image
He puts into all of us.I believe that Satan,
is the cause for our fallen state
I believe it's still his lies
he uses on us to trap and bait.I believe that man's heart,
has always been cold and callous
I believe it's full of deceit
filled with ungodly malice.I believe in Jesus,
God's only begotten Son
I believe He died and rose again
for the sins of everyone.I believe in redemption,
from our wicked, evil ways
I believe it's the blood of the Lamb
that washes our sins away.I believe in God's love,
I believe in His grace
I believe one day
God's judgement all will face.I believe in Heaven,
I also believe in hell . . .
I believe for eternity it's where
the unsaved will dwell.I believe in the hope,
Jesus imparts in me
I believe all can be saved
if these truth they'd just see!~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peter 3:15
King James Version"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
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I will not be shaken,
nothing can rattle me
not even my own death
will take me, Lord from Thee.I will not tremble,
I have nothing to fear
even if I'm all alone
God is always near.I will not waiver,
on my Rock, I will stand
if I was to stumble
in His grace I will land.I will not be moved,
nothing can take away
the love I have for Jesus
from His ways I'll not stray.I will not be shaken,
nothing will take from me
the peace, faith and hope
I have dear Lord, in Thee!~~~~~~~
Psalm 62:1-2
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God:
from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved."King James Version
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- Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 07.03.20 July 4, 2020 forHim
- #throwbackpoem: Just Chillin’ With My Lord July 3, 2020 Deborah Ann Belka
- Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 07.03.20 July 3, 2020 forHim
- Today’s Poem: We Need a Miracle July 3, 2020 Deborah Ann Belka
- Today’s Bible Verse 07.03.20 July 3, 2020 forHim
- Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 07.03.20 July 3, 2020 forHim
- Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 07.02.20 July 3, 2020 forHim
- #throwbackpoem: Give Us Peace Lord July 2, 2020 Deborah Ann Belka
- Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 07.02.20 July 2, 2020 forHim
- Today’s Poem: Examine My Heart Lord July 2, 2020 Deborah Ann Belka
~ Who I am in CHRIST ~
Who am I in Christ?
I am fearfully
and wonderfully made
I am His new creation
I am predestined
I am chosen
I am adopted
I am a son of God
I am God's child
I am a child of light
I am a child of day
I am God's bride
I am God's clay
I am God's future
I am God's hope
I am alive to God
I am destined
I am called~~~~~~~~~~~
I am loved
I am bought with a price
I am redeemed
I am set free from sin
I am joined to the Lord
I am alive by grace
I am justified
I am forgiven
I am sanctified
I am reconciled
I am transformed
I am renewed
I am made perfect
I am dead to sin~~~~~~~~~~~
I am a slave to righteousness
I am baptized with the Holy Spirit
I am a partner of Christ, Jesus
I am His temple
I am His building
I am His field
I am His branch
I am His follower
I am His fellow worker
I am His ambassador
I am the salt of the earth
I am the light of the world
I am sober-minded and watchful
I am armed
I am His warrior
I am His friend~~~~~~~~~~~
I am being trained in righteousness
I am created for good works
I am a doer of the word
I am kind
I am humble
I am meek
I am patient
I am loving
I am fruitful
I am steadfast
I am gentle
I am faithful
I am never alone
I am never hungry
I am never thirsty~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sealed for the day of redemption
I am called to eternal glory
I am the aroma of Christ to God
I am crucified with Christ
I am not ashamed
I am a sinner
I am forgiven
I am born again
and I am going to heaven!Who are you without Christ?
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~ Throughout the Old and New Testament
we can find Scriptures that let us know who we are in Jesus ~Copyright 2013
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