Test Me Lord ~

Test me Lord,
let me prove to You
that my faith . . .
will keep shining through.

Search me Lord,
look deep down inside
remove any doubt
what’s left of my pride.

Try me Lord,
let me show to You
that I will keep trusting
regardless of what You do.

Pursue me Lord,
teach me perseverance
give me the patience
no matter the experience.

Test me Lord,
examine all my ways
let me prove to You . . .
I trust You with all my days!

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James 1:2-3
King James Version

“My brethren, count it all joy when
ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

When Fire Tested ~

Going through the fire,
things getting too hot
tried beyond your patience
stomach tied in a knot?

Flames have you jumping,
can’t stand the heat
feeling the dread
that comes with defeat?

Well, don’t let the smoke,
conceal what God is doing
for the fire in your bones
is God’s way of pursuing.

Those flames that you feel,
are meant to purge
impurities out of your life
till you and God merge.

So, when being fire tested,
and it’s starts getting hot
you’re just turning to gold
in God’s refining pot!

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Job 23:10
King James Version

“But he knoweth the way that I take:
when he hath tried me,
I shall come forth as gold.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah An Belka

Count it All for Joy ~

Count it all for joy,
each trial you go through
give them not a second thought
then watch what God will do.

Count it all for joy,
when tested for your belief
patience will be your reward
and His peace your relief.

Count it all for joy,
as He performs His work you
let His perfection complete
and make you someone new.

Count it all for joy,
lest you be tossed about
seek by faith all your needs
and in God never doubt.

Count it all for joy,
for His wisdom is your gain
ask believing without fear
and in your life He will reign.

Count it all for joy,
no matter your despair
let His love fill you up
and your life He’ll repair!

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James 1:2-3
King James Version

“My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall
into divers temptations;
Knowing this,
that the trying of your faith
 worketh patience.”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka