Fragile ~

God won’t give to you,
anything you can’t do
He’ll not send you troubles
He can’t help you get through.

There will be many storms,
that will come your way
but, He’ll give you strength
whenever to Him you pray.

There will be heartaches,
sadness, anguish and grief
but, He’ll bring you comfort
give your heart rest and relief.

There will be setbacks,
delays, holdups and regrets
but, He’ll stay close to you
through all defeats and upsets.

There will be long days,
nights, weeks and even years
but, He will deliver you
from every one of your fears.

God will not leave you,
He knows you’re too fragile
He will give you His strength
so your troubles you can handle!

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Thessalonians 5:24
King James Version

“Faithful is he that calleth you,
who also will do it.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Driven and Tossed ~

In whom do you trust,
to whom do you turn
when driven and tossed
by the winds of concern?

In whom do you put your faith,
whom do you draw near
when driven and tossed
by the waves of relentless fear?

To whom do you confide in,
to whom do you believe
when driven and tossed
to whom will you cleave?

In whom will you focus on,
who will bring you relief
when driven and tossed
by double-minded belief?

In whose boat will you stay in,
who will bail you out
when driven and tossed
by the stormy sea of doubt?

In whom do you trust,
to make the winds cease?
Only unwavering faith in Jesus . . .
will bring you true peace!

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James 1:6
King James Version

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.
For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea
driven with the wind and tossed.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus Is Always There!

Through all the pain and sorrow,
the ones we own, the ones we borrow
the ones we make, the ones we bear
Jesus is always there!

Within all the grief of our tears,
the ones of love, the ones of fears
the ones we cause, the ones we share
Jesus is always there!

During all the trials and tribulations
the ones of hope, the ones of frustrations
the ones we conceal, the ones we declare
Jesus is always there!

In all the uncertainties that lay ahead,
the ones we know, the ones we dread
the ones we risk, the ones we dare
Jesus is always there!

Throughout the storms of this life,
the ones of calm, the ones of strife
the ones we cede, the ones we fare
Jesus is always there!

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Hebrews 13:5
King James Version

“Let your conversation be without
covetousness; and be content with such things
as ye have: for he hath said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Storms Are A Part of Life ~

Storms are a part of life,
it’s just the way it goes . . .
often we find ourselves tossed
by the direction the wind blows.

Some storms come out of nowhere,
they seem to blind-side us
causing us to doubt
complain, protest and fuss.

Sometimes we are given a warning,
that a disturbance is on its way
so we try to put everything in order
before it crashes down on our day.

Others comes when all seems calm,
at times waking us from our sleep
arousing in us dread and fear
as we crumble into a quivering heap.

Some storms are like a tornado,
leaving devastation in its path
we shake and tremble thinking
this is God’s almighty wrath.

Storms are part of life,
it’s just the way it goes . . .
but, my friend keep trusting God
for He controls ~ how the wind blows.

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Luke 8:24-25

“And they came to him, and awoke him,
saying, Master, master, we perish.
Then he arose, and rebuked the wind
and the raging of the water:
and they ceased, and there was a calm.

And he said unto them,
Where is your faith?
And they being afraid wondered,
saying one to another,
What manner of man is this!
for he commandeth even the
winds and water, and they obey him.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Victory’s Crown ~

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On the troubled sea,
blinded by wind and foam
my heart is set to sail . . .
towards my eternal home.

The rise of each crashing wave,
tests my faith once more
but, I’m determined to ride them out
till I land on heavens shore.

The raging swells I will fight,
I’ll not give up on Thee
for my soul is anchored to the One
with whom I am meant to be.

Every gust of the angry wind,
seeks to take me down
but, I will stand up to their wrath
till I receive victories crown.

Though the seas are troubled,
and have their sights out for me
I’ll endure each battering wave
for my sails Lord are set on Thee!

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James 1:12
King James Version

“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.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

You’re Not Alone ~

You’re not alone,
Jesus is with you always
no matter your load
He’ll show you His ways.

The storms they will calm,
if Jesus you anchor to
for He has promised
He’ll never leave you.

Be of good courage,
forsaken you’ll not be
when enduring trials
know Jesus is with thee.

Do not let your doubt,
take away His peace
the winds now blowing
He’ll soon cause to cease.

You’re not alone,
Jesus is right there
and He wants from you
your every care!

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Hebrews 13:5b
King James Version

“For he hath said,
I will never leave thee,
nor forsake thee.”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka