Looking Unto Jesus ~

As troubles come,
as they most surely will
when the road ahead of you
looks all up hill.

When you are at a loss,
as to what to do
and you’ve no answers
not even a clue.

Look unto Jesus,
He knows how high the climb
He’ll help you over it
in His perfect time.

As hardships come,
as they seem to do
when they start to get
the very best of you.

When the pit you’re in,
is beyond waist deep
and all your cares
make you want to weep.

Look unto Jesus,
He will never let you sink
He is not as far away
as you may think.

As burdens come,
as they begin to occur
and in your mind
everything’s a big blur.

When nothing seems,
to make much sense
and you start to feel
nervous and tense.

Look unto Jesus,
He’ll give to you a new sight
and you’ll start to see . . .
everything through His light!

~~~~~~~~

Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto Jesus
the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before
him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and is set down at the right
hand of the throne of God.

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2012 Revised 2020
Deborah Ann Belka

Good Morning Quote ~04.11.19~

Get Unpacking ~

When old baggage,
drags you down
you needn’t keep
carrying it around.

Pack it all up,
right away
give it to Jesus
without delay.

When feeling heavy,
from burden’s laden
and your back  . . .
you can’t straighten.

Unpack your load,
into Jesus’s hand
and you will again
unladen stand.

When old baggage,
has you feeling tired and beat
get unpacking now . . .
and leave all at Jesus’ feet!

~~~~~~~~

Philippians 3:13-14

” Brethren, I count not myself
to have apprehended:
but this one thing I do,
forgetting those things
which are behind, and
reaching forth unto those
things which are before,

I press toward the mark
for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Copyright 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

Be Anxious For Naught ~

Be anxious for naught,
let nothing cause you dread
let go of that worry
filling up in your head.

Be concerned for zilch,
let Jesus take your care
let go of all that you fear
so your anxiety He can bear.

Be nervous for nada,
let Jesus have your doubt
let go of those problems
that are stressing you out.

Be burdened for zip,
let your troubles not alarm
let go of that heavy load
place it all in Jesus’ arms.

Be anxious for nothing,
is Jesus’ command to us
His peace He wants to give . . .
if we’d just let go and trust!

~~~~~~~~~

Philippians 4:6

“Be anxious for nothing”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2012 Revised 2019
Deborah Ann Belka

We All Face Trials ~

We all face trials,
of many different kinds
some attack our bodies
others beset our minds.

Some assault our faith,
causing us to doubt
some assail our trust
tossing us all about.

We all have troubles,
just different situations
we all have suffered . . .
from diverse temptations.

Some know the results,
of falling for Satan’s lies
other’s feel the effects
of sin and compromise.

We all face trials,
hardships of all kinds
but, we won’t be defeated
if we let joy fill out minds!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

James 1:2

“My brethren, count it all joy
when ye fall into divers temptations;

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Another One of Those Days ~

Ever have,
one of those days . . .
you know the kind I mean
when you feel in a haze?

Nothing goes right,
from when you awaken
you feel heavily loaded
burdened and down laden.

Ever have,
one of those days . . .
where by the hour
you feel in a daze?

No matter what you do,
your bubble gets burst
everything goes . . .
from bad to worse.

Ever have,
one of those days . . .
well you can shake free of them
by giving God your praise!

~~~~~~~~

Acts 16:25-27

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed,
and sang praises unto God:
and the prisoners heard them.

And suddenly there was a great earthquake,
so that the foundations of the prison were shaken:
and immediately all the doors were opened,
and every one’s bands were loosed.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Every Day Hope ~

Every day I find myself,
in the need for more hope
so I turn to my Bible . . .
for insights to help me cope.

Without its encouragement,
I know I would faint away
for tomorrow will surely bring . . .
more troubles than today.

Whenever I am struggling,
with what I should do . . .
I turn to the Scriptures
till my confidence grows anew.

The Bible persuades me,
to trust with all my heart
I gain security in knowing
Jesus from me, will never part.

Every day I find myself,
learning how to daily cope . . .
for each day I read all about
the reasons behind my hope!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Jeremiah 17:7

” Blessed is the man that trusteth
in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Letting God Do ~

Sometimes letting go,
isn’t so easy to do . . .
especially when worry
has a tight hold on you.

But God wants from us,
every troubling little thing
all that we can’t handle
so His power He can bring.

Sometimes letting go,
to us, doesn’t seem best
but if we’re to hang on
we’ll never find any rest.

For God wants to relieve,
the weight of our care
and learn to trust Jesus
so our burdens He’ll bear.

It’s not easy letting go,
letting God do instead
but if we do and believe . . .
His peace will start to spread!

~~~~~~~~~~~

John 14:14

“Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

How Much Longer ~

Troubles, troubles, troubles . . .
they are everywhere
anxieties, hardships, burdens
all kinds of different cares.

Sorrows, sorrows, sorrows . . .
so much pain and distress
grief, misery, suffering
all kinds of different stress.

Tears, tears, tears . . .
so many are being shed
persecution, torment, anguish
all kinds of different dread.

Wars, wars, wars . . .
at home and abroad
murders, slaughters, executions
all kinds of different squads

Troubles, sorrows, tears, wars . . .
when will it all come to an end
how much longer heavenly Father
till Jesus, You finally send?

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Matthew 25:13

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither
the day nor the hour wherein the
Son of man cometh.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

One-Step- At-A-Time ~

It’s a daily thing,
this Christian walk
it’s a one-step-at-a-time
this Christian walk.

It’s a journey,
at times a troublesome one
it’s a battle
with Satan that must be won.

It’s a voyage,
one storm right after another
it’s a struggle
to keep our faith from going under.

It’s a passage,
from the darkness into the light
it’s an encounter
needing all our strength and might.

It’s an expedition,
with our very own cross to bear
it’s a fight
not to buckle under from our care.

It’s a daily thing,
this Christian walk
it’s a one-step-at-a-time
to walk this Christian walk!

~~~~~~~~~~~

John 16:33

“These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye
might have peace. In the
world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

God Is In The Midst ~

My God He is in the midst,
I shall not be moved . . .
He is always at my side
this He has always proved.

For, He is my sure refuge,
He has kept me safe
in Him, I have placed
every ounce, of my faith.

My God, is in the midst,
though, my troubles soar
in Him I shall rise . . .
above their anxious roar.

For, He is my helper,
ever-present, ever-near
I call upon His name . . .
to calm my every fear.

My God, He is in the midst,
continually He has proved
nothing that life brings me
shall cause me to be moved!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 46:5

“God is in the midst of her;
she shall not be moved: God shall help her,
and that right early”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Troubled Waters ~

I’ve been through troubled waters,
in the turbulence of my mind
I’ve been tossed and shaken
by violent winds of every kind.

I’ve been blown from here to there,
in this whirlwind called life . . .
I’ve been in the many storms
that have only caused me strife.

I’ve been through tumultuous times,
they were long as they were hard
I’ve been through mind twisters
that should have left me scarred.

I’ve been in deep dark waters,
with no sure way to get out
I’ve been in Satan’s cesspool
filled with fear and doubt.

I’ve been through troubled waters,
of every type and every kind . . .
but, Jesus has been the bridge
guarding my heart and mind!

~~~~~~~~~

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Beauty For Ashes ~

Is your heart heavy,
are you in pain
do your troubles . . .
fall like acid rain?

Are you in mourning,
is your heart broken
do you feel as if . . .
time has been frozen?

Are you in despair,
haven’t a notion
are you just going . . .
through the motions?

Do you feel hopeless,
times hitting you hard
has anguish left you . . .
despondent and scarred.

Well don’t you give up,
don’t fall into a heap
joy will come after
all the tears you weep.

God’s making something,
beautiful out of you . . .
just give Him your cares
and all things He’ll make new!

~~~~~~~

Isaiah 61:3
King James Version

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,
to give unto them beauty for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
that they might be called trees of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Life’s Burdens ~

When difficulties come at you,
and troubles are all around
when worried about life’s burdens
and their hurdles you can’t bound.

That’s when you need to take a grip,
hold on to God’s righteous hand
for, Jesus won’t let you fall
and in His strength you will stand.

When problems can’t be solved,
and you have nowhere else to turn
when others try to help you out
but your fears they can’t discern.

That’s when you need to take hold,
of God’s mighty right hand
for, Jesus won’t let you down
all your anxieties He’ll understand.

When life hands you a lemon,
but you don’t like lemonade . . .
when all those around you
fail to come to your aid.

That’s when you need to give up,
and rest in His loving hands
for, Jesus wants you to grasp
He has for you, His own plans!

~~~~~~~

Isaiah 41:10
King James Version

“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Burden Bearer ~

I got me many worries,
an awful lot of cares
but on my soul
they don’t wear and tear.

Problems that come my way,
I simply toss aside
in my mind
I don’t let them reside.

When I’m in a predicament,
I lose not one single hair
on my heart
they don’t give me a scare.

Everything that bothers me,
I give to my Burden Bearer
for, Jesus promised me . . .
He’d be my trouble sharer!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 55:22
King James Version

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Temporary Troubles ~

Though they may be temporary,
my troubles still do weigh . . .
on my heart, they are heavy
on my soul, they yet prey.

When God needs my attention,
I feel  like I’m on fire
but, He is only testing my faith
and the depth of my desire.

So, He puts me in the furnace,
to refine me like gold
He uses the potter’s wheel
so His image He can mold.

He uses His Word as a bridle,
to keep me on the straight path
He prunes and He trims
so I may never know His wrath.

He places me in dark valleys,
to see the world’s wickedness
He puts me in arid places
so I’ll thirst after righteousness.

Though they may be temporary,
my troubles still do weigh . . .
but, I know they will bring me
into a glorious new day!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

2 Corinthians 4:17
King James Version

“For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
 worketh for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory;”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Troubled Waters ~

Troubled waters lie ahead,
blinding wind and foam
but my heart is set to sail
right into my eternal home.

Every crashing wave,
tests my faith once more
but I will ride each one out
till I reach heaven’s shore.

The swells rise and fall,
causing me to be fearsome
but I will fight them off
till I enter God’s kingdom.

Each burst of angry wind,
seeks to take me down
but I’ll stand up to its rage
till I wear victory’s crown.

My troubles keep mounting,
but they’ll not take over me
for, Jesus will calm the waters
till together ~ we can be!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Mark 4:39
King James Version

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind,
and said unto the sea, Peace, be still.
And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

You Can Climb Your Mountain ~

I’ve climbed that mountain,
I’ve been to the top
I saw the valley below
I saw how far the drop.

I made it anyway,
I was able to overcome
all the obstacles before me
I was able to overrun.

I didn’t do it alone,
God was with me all the way
He gave me  the power
for which I praise Him today.

You can climb your mountain,
you too can reach the peak
just take Jesus with you
so to be strong and not weak!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2 Corinthians 12:10
King James Version

“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities,
in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions,
in distresses for Christ’s sake:
for when I am weak, then am I strong.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Our Burden Bearer ~

Lord, our burden bearer,
take from us our care
take away the heaviness
our tired hearts wear.

Take from us our weariness,
take from us our trouble
take away the listlessness
our tired souls battle.

Take from us our load,
take from us the heavy weight
take away the problems
on our tired minds that grate.

Take from us our pain,
take from us the deep ache
take away all the sorrow
and heal our heartbreak!

~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 55:22
King James Version

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Crying out to God ~

Sometimes, I cry out to God,
when being pushed to my limit
I pray asking Him to bring me
the full strength of His Spirit.

Whenever I am frighten,
when I’m knee-deep in my fears
I cry out for His light to shine
till the darkness disappears.

When my troubles hang on,
when they won’t let go of me
I cry out for His mighty power
so I can make Satan flee.

When illness comes my way,
when the pain keeps on growing
I cry out for His healing touch
in my life to keep flowing.

When sad and depressed,
when I become withdrawn
I cry out for His help
to keep on, pressing on.

Crying out to God,
is so natural to do . . .
for when it becomes a habit
prayer becomes a part of you!

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Philippians 4:6
King James Version

“Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known unto God.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Till the Clouds Blow Away ~

Yesterday it was cloudy,
my vision was not clear
and in the gloominess
I only saw what I fear.

Everything was blurred,
nothing made much sense
my troubles looked so huge
oh, so ever immense.

With clouds of doubt all around,
the unknown was looking dim
and I knew I just needed . . .
to continue to trust in Him.

For what I cannot discern,
when I am in the dark
Jesus will show me in His time
and His light He will impart.

Yesterday it was cloudy,
tomorrow may be a sunny day
but for now I’m trusting Jesus
till the clouds blow away!

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Psalm 77:20
King James Version

“Thou leddest thy people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Hold On ~

Hold on tight,
hang onto that rope . . .
trust and believe
there is always hope.

For when you get to the end,
there’s only one place to go
so just pour out your heart
let your troubles God know.

Hold on tight,
don’t loose your grip . . .
trust and believe
and into God’s arm slip.

For He is waiting,
to carry your cares
when you give them over
to Him in your prayers.

So when you are ready,
to let go ~ and let Him
grab onto Jesus’ hand
your hope is therein!

~~~~~~~~~~

Hebrews 3:6
King James Version

“But Christ as a son over his own house;
whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence
and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Tears to Cheers ~

When trials come at you,
from every source and way
when they sleep with you at night
and awaken with you each day.

When they come out of nowhere,
attacking you from all sides
laying their angry claws into you
shredding you apart inside.

That is when you need to go,
to the One who truly cares
to the One who promises . . .
that our burdens, He will bear.

Jesus, will take your troubles,
your worries, He will lessen
and the dilemma you are in
will become an everlasting lesson.

So, next time your trials,
have you wallowing in tears
give them all to Jesus . . .
and He’ll bring your heart cheer.

~~~~~~~~~~~

John 16:33
King James Version

“These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Until God Answers ~

When you don’t know what to do,
and His answers haven’t come to you
when you’re feeling down and out
and you’re anxious and full of doubt.

That’s the time you need to look,
for His promises in the Good Book
you’ll find the remedy for your needs
when to His Word your spirit heeds.

When your troubles take over you,
and worry surrounds all you do
when you’re down and feeling sad
and your fears just mount and add.

That’s the time you need to pray,
asking the Lord to lead the way
He’ll lead you down the right path
so His will for you, you will know.

 When waiting for answers to your prayers,
remember that God has all your cares
for He’ll never take His eyes off you
so trust in Him no matter what you do!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 32:8
King James Version

“I will instruct thee and teach thee
in the way which thou shalt go:
I will guide thee with mine eye.”

Copyright 2014

A Thousand Anxieties ~

A thousand anxieties,
more than a million prayers
for the relief from our pain
the weight of our cares.

A thousand worries,
too many fears to number
so many disturbing thoughts
robbing us of our  slumber.

A thousand burdens,
some too heavy to bear
a multitude of troubles
leave their wear and tear.

A thousand concerns,
a million more to come
but with faith in Jesus
we shall overcome!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Philippians 4:13
King James Version

“I can do all things
through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Bundle Up Your Burdens ~

 The pressures of life,
weigh heavy on the soul
when we don’t let God . . .
have complete control.

His timing is perfect,
His ways always pure
and for our anxiety
He has the only cure.

We need to draw on,
the power of His might
we need to believe
He’ll lead with His light.

For in His saving light,
there’s a peace that eases
when we come to realize
He does what He so pleases.

So bundle up your burdens,
place them in Gods hands
then find rest in knowing . . .
all is well with His plans!

~~~~~~~~~~

1 Corinthians 2:5
King James Version

“That your faith should
not stand in the wisdom of men,
but in the power of God.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

All Because ~

In this life, there will be troubles,
trials and tribulations too
in this world, we will be hated
all because ~ Lord, we love You.

In this life, there will be heartache,
seasons of tears, reasons to grieve
in this world, we will be detested
all because ~ in You we believe.

In this life, there will be hardships,
difficulties, struggles and defeat
in this world, we will be disliked
all because ~ You make us complete.

In this life, we will have problems,
battles, fights with the impossible
in this world, we will not be liked
all because ~ in You all is possible.

In this life, things won’t be easy,
but as Christians we’ll make it through
in this world, we’ll not have favor
all because ~ Lord, we trust in You !

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Acts 14:22
King James Version

“Confirming the souls of the disciples,
and exhorting them to continue in the faith,
and that we must through much tribulation
to enter into the kingdom of God.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

When All You Have Left is Jesus ~

When all you have left is anguish,
when there’s nothing more you can do
and all of your pain and suffering
has taken the very best from you.

When your trials turn to tribulations,
when they start to overburden you
and the measure of your troubles
you can no longer alone get through.

When your misery turns to despair,
when you feel a hopelessness inside
and another raging, internal storm
you don’t have the strength to ride.

When all you have left is Jesus,
when you finally come to your knees
and you give Him all your hardships
you’ll find He’ll fulfill all your needs.

For Jesus is our Friend and Savior,
and He will never disappoint
He is always there to help us . . .
before we reach our breaking point!

~~~~~~~~

John 15:13
King James Version

“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Victory’s Crown ~

~

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!

~~~~~~~~~~~

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

The Light of My Salvation ~

The Lord is my strength,
without Him, I can do nothing
with Him, all is possible
for I trust Him, in everything.

Though my troubles are many,
my hope is in His light
His salvation brings me peace
takes my fear from the night.

I will trust in my Lord,
no matter what life brings
for I know He’s in control
of every single thing.

I know I can count on,
my Lord guiding me
and through every trial
with me, He’ll always be.

The Lord is my strength,
I am fearful for nothing
as long as He is with me
I’m ready for anything!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 27:1
King James Version

“The Lord is the light
and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka

 

Renewed Day by Day ~

I would have lost heart,
given up on spiritual things
I would have wasted away
from all the troubles life brings.

I would have passed out,
lost my faith and my hope
I would have lost count
and just thrown in the rope.

I would have sunk under,
the pressure of my fears
I would have called it quits
amidst all of my tears.

I would have been crushed,
under the weight of my load
I would have gotten off
on the narrow traveled road.

I would have lost heart,
if each day I wasn’t renewed
I would have given up Lord . . .
but I kept my eyes on You!

~~~~~~~~

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
King James Version

“Therefore we do not lose heart.
Though outwardly we are
wasting away,yet inwardly 
we are being renewed day by day.
For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment, is 
working for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory,
while we do not look 
at the things which are seen,
but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen
are temporary,
but the things which are not seen
are eternal.”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka