Raise My Hands In Praise ~

Some days I want to stand,
on top of the highest hill . . .
raise my hands to the Lord
and tell Him how I feel.

I want to shout out my love,
hear His echo back at me . . .
I want to close my eyes tight
hoping His face I might see.

Some days I want to be alone,
on the tallest mountain top
sing my praises to the Lord
never wishing for them to stop.

I want to show my gratitude,
my heartfelt appreciation
I want to cry out to Him
my thanks for His salvation.

Some days I want to stand,
and soak in all of His peace . . .
and raise my hands upwards
as my praise to Him I release!

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Psalm 57:7

“My heart is fixed,
O God, my heart is fixed
I will sing and give praise.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Fruit Of My Lips ~

May the fruit of my lips,
produce bountiful praise
to God for His faithfulness
and His wondrous ways.

May my lips create music,
generate songs to sing
making a joyful noise
honoring my eternal King.

May the fruit of my lips,
deliver my thankfulness
with hearty hallelujahs
showing my gratefulness.

May my lips dance about,
jump with joy and delight
expressing to the world
the hope found in His light.

May the fruit of my lips,
produce bountiful praise
may my gratitude to God
I never stop to raise!

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Psalm 51:15

“O Lord, open thou my lips;
and my mouth shall shew
forth thy praise.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2022
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Sing To God Your Praise ~

O, sing of God’s goodness,
sing of His grace . . .
sing about His mercies
for all to embrace.

Sing in the morning,
sing into the night
sing of God’s wonder
sing of His saving light.

Sing to God’s honor,
sing of His name
sing how forever
He’s always the same.

Sing in the storm,
sing in the calm
sing about His peace
sing of His healing balm.

Give God His glory,
give Him your praise
O, sing of the Savior
for you He has raised!

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Psalm 96:1-3

“O sing
unto the Lord a new song:
sing unto the Lord,all the earth.
Sing unto the Lord,bless his name;
shew forth his salvation
from day to day.
Declare his glory among
the heathen, his wonders
among all people.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

The Voices of Thanksgiving ~

May the voice of thanksgiving,
be heard joyfully today . . .
may words of our gratefulness
be sung merrily as we pray.

May our heartfelt thoughts,
offer God His due praise
may our indebtedness
to Him we constantly raise.

May the voice of gratitude,
be heard loud and clear
may our humble thanks
be detected by every ear.

May our praise reflect,
words of our gratification
may God hear and see
our sincere appreciation.

May the voice of thanksgiving,
be our joyful noise today . . .
may our words of gratitude
be heard by God everyday!

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Psalm 66:1

“Make a joyful noise unto God,
all ye lands:”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

 

Snippet of The Day 10.16.17

From the Poem:  Sing

Every Living Thing ~

One day the heavens,
will begin to sing . . .
their praises to God
along with every living thing.

One day every nation,
and all the people of
will worship their Creator
for His mercy, grace and  love.

One day all the sheep,
will jubilantly sing their praise
to God their Father
for the Son He did raise.

One day the meek and needy,
will stand with the strong
and sing their praises
to God all the day long.

One day everything,
moving or breathing . . .
to Jesus their Savior
will their praise sing !

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Revelation 5:13

“And every creature
which is in heaven,
and on the earth,
and under the earth,
and such as are in the sea,
and all that are in them,
heard I saying, Blessing,
and honour, and glory,
and power, be unto him
that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the Lamb
for ever and ever.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

The Voice of Thanksgiving ~

May the voice of thanksgiving,
be heard joyfully today . . .
may words of gratefulness
be sung heartily as we pray.

May our heartfelt thoughts,
offer God His due praise
may we be grateful
as our thanks to Him we raise.

May the voice of gratitude,
be heard loud and clear
may our humble thanks
be detected by every ear.

May our praise be sung,
at our dinner table today
may our thanks transcend
beyond Thanksgiving Day.

May the voice of thanksgiving,
be our joyful noise today . . .
may our words of gratitude
be heard by God everyday!

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Psalm 66:1

“Make a joyful noise unto God,
all ye lands:”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

~ Have a very Blessed Thanksgiving ~

Snippet of The Day 11.21.16

From the Poem:  Sing, My Soul, Sing

Singing In The Rain ~

Today, there is a storm
but, I’m still going to sing
no matter how much rain
on my life it may bring.

I will leap and I will jump,
though each and every puddle
for under my Father’s wings
I will securely huddle.

If lightning were to strike,
my Father will protect me
if the thunder comes to roar
under His wings I’ll safely be.

No matter how hard it pours,
or how sizeable the drops
in my Father’s shadow
I will stay until it stops.

Today, on me it’s raining,
but, I am still going to sing
because I know I am safe  . . .
under His Almighty wings!

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Psalm 63:7

“Because thou hast been my help,
therefore in the shadow of thy
wings will I rejoice.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Sing ~

Sing in the morning,
sing in the night
sing of salvation’s
magnificent light.

Sing in the storm,
sing in the calm
sing of salvation’s
restoring balm.

Sing in the evening,
sing in the day
sing of salvation’s
new life and way.

Sing in the sunshine,
sing in the rain
sing of salvation’s
healing of pain.

Sing in the morning,
sing in the night
sing of salvation’s
power and might.

Sing all God’s people,
sing to the Lord
sing of the glory
of your future reward!

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Psalm 96:1

“O sing unto the Lord a new song:
sing unto the Lord, all the earth.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

The Path of Praise ~

The path of praise is paved,
with songs of joyousness
glorious hallelujahs
sung with thankfulness.

Praise fills the hearts,
of those who seek the Lord
they sing salvation’s song
with gratitude in each chord.

Trusting voices raise offerings,
of praise and adoration
to their almighty God
they sing their admiration.

Faithful lips sing the words,
of devotion to their Savior
praising and thanking Him
for His grace and favor.

The path of praise is paved,
with hallelujahs galore
filled with joyous thankfulness
to the One who they adore!

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Psalm 135:1
King James Version

“Praise ye the Lord.
Praise ye the name of the Lord;
praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Fruit of My Lips ~

May the fruit of my lips,
produce many a praise
to God for His faithfulness
and His wondrous ways.

May my lips create music,
generate songs to sing
making a joyful noise
honoring my eternal King.

May the fruit of my lips,
deliver my thankfulness
with hearty hallelujahs
showing my gratefulness.

May my lips dance about,
jump with joy and delight
expressing to the world
hope found in His light.

May the fruit of my lips,
produce many a praise
may my gratitude to God
I forever raise!

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Psalm 51:15
King James Version

“O Lord, open thou my lips;
and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

My Song of Trust ~

There is a song,
rising up in me
it’s full of joy
happiness and glee.

It’s melody,
is one that I hum
and on my heart stings
I can feel it strum.

My two hands,
can’t seem to stay still
they rise and clap
with the gladness I feel.

My arms lift up,
as I feel God’s power flow
and in my soul
I sense His Spirit’s glow.

My song is Jesus,
and every day I sing
my praises to Him
for the hope, He brings.

So, rise up with me,
let all your troubles go
sing my song of trust
and His joy you will know!

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Isaiah 55:12
King James Version

“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth
with peace: the mountains and the hills shall
break forth before you into singing, and all
the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Sing to Me Lord, Jesus ~

Today is a new day,
yesterday is gone
tomorrow He promises
He’ll bring a new song.

Sing to me Lord Jesus,
sing to my soul
songs that enlighten
songs which console.

Sing of Your coming,
sweet music to my ears
sing of forgiveness
the drying of tears.

Sing, oh my Lord Jesus,
songs that will save
sing about the new life
You so lovingly gave.

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Sing with the Lord Jesus,
the song of His love
sing of His compassion
flowing down from above.

Lift up your voices,
be a voice in His choir
sing until every lost soul
burns with heaven’s desire.

Lift up your voices,
rise up and sing . . .
rejoice in the new song
He’s coming to bring!

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Psalm 33:3
King James Version

“Sing unto him a new song;
play skilfully with a loud noise.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

His Instrument ~

Lord I am Your instrument,
play me as You will . . .
keep me in tune to You Lord
give me a musician’s skill.

Let my heart honor Thee,
with songs and melodies
let my soul worship Thee
while I bow on my knees.

May my ears hear the tone,
of the love in Your voice
may You compose in my mouth
the words that bring rejoice.

May my tongue confess,
the song of Your salvation
conduct in me an orchestra
that brings Your heart elation.

Give me the voice of an angel,
to sing of heavenly things
so I may resonate the peace
Your mercy and grace brings.

Lord I am Your instrument,
play me as You will . . .
strum my heart-strings
so my song will never still!

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Psalm 111:1

“Praise ye the Lord.
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright,
and in the congregation”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Sing Your Praise ~

O sing of God’s goodness,
sing of His grace
sing about His mercies
for all to embrace.

Give God the glory,
give Him your praise
sing of the Savior
for you He raised.

Sing in your car,
sing in your home
sing in your shower
sing on the phone.

Sing in the morning,
sing in the night
sing of God’s wonder
sing of His light.

O sing to God’s honor,
sing of His name
today, tomorrow, forever
He’s always the same.

Sing while you work,
sing while you play
sing in the evening
sing through the day.

Sing in the storm,
sing in the calm
sing about His peace
sing of His healing balm.

O sing of God’s goodness,
sing ~ go ahead and sing
sing of His mercies
and the love He brings.

Give God the glory,
make Him your song
sing about your Savior
all the day long!

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Psalm 96:1-3
King James Version

“O sing
unto the Lord a new song:
sing unto the Lord,
all the earth. Sing unto the Lord,
bless his name;
shew forth his salvation
from day to day.
Declare his glory among
the heathen, his wonders
among all people.

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

A Song of Joy ~

There is a song,
rising up in me
it’s full of joy
happiness and glee.

It’s melody,
is one that I hum
upon my heart strings
I can feel it strum.

My two hands,
can’t stay still
they rise high
to the tune I feel.

My arms lift up,
as His power grows
in my soul
His Spirit glows.

My song is Jesus,
every day I sing
my praises to Him
for everything.

So, rise up with me,
let your troubles go
sing my song of trust
and let your praise flow!

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Psalm 28:7
King James Version

“The Lord is my strength
and my shield;
my heart trusted in him,
and I am helped:
therefore my heart
greatly rejoiceth;
and with my song
will I praise him”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Oh, Sing My Soul Sing ~

Sing, oh my soul,
get down on your knees
sing songs of praises
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing of His goodness,
His faithfulness too
sing of His kindness
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing of His mercy,
lift your arms in the air
sing of His compassion
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing of His grace,
His forgiveness true
sing of His salvation
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing of His love,
lift up your voice
sing of His splendor
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing of His wonder,
sing for His delight
sing of His glory
oh, sing my soul, sing.

Sing, oh my soul,
get down on your knees
lift up your voice
oh, sing my soul, sing!

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Psalm 7:17
King James Version

“I will praise the LORD according to His
righteousness, and will sing praise to the
name of the Lord Most High.”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka

Singing My Praise ~

Sometimes I want to stand,
on the highest hill . . .
raise my hands to the Lord
so I can tell Him how I feel.

I want to shout out my love,
hear His echo back at me
I want to close my eyes tight
until His face is all I see.

Sometimes I want to be alone,
on the tallest mountain top
sing my praises to the Lord
never wishing for them to stop.

I want to show my gratefulness,
with a standing ovation
I want to shout out my thanks
so He’ll know my appreciation.

Sometimes I want to stand,
and soak in His peace . . .
I want to raise my hands upwards
and my praise just release!

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Psalm 57:7
King James Version

“My heart is fixed,
O God, my heart is fixed
I will sing and give praise.”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka