Tweet This ~

I’ve a message,
that I’ll be texting
to all my friends
my faith I’ll be flexing.

I will make it quick,
maybe just tweet it
I know the words
in the criteria will fit.

I will make it fast,
just a few characters
my message will meet
all the parameters.

It won’t take too long,
to tweet or text if off
some will understand it
other’s may just scoff.

It’s really quite simple,
this message I will send
Jesus loves you
and died to be your friend!

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John 15:13

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

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

He Restores My Joy ~

He restores my soul,
from the daily fatigue
He repairs my nerves
my fears, He relieves.

He restores my heart,
from its heaviness
He removes the pain
the hurt, the weariness.

He restores my faith,
when weakness sets in
He resets my trust
to follow after Him.

He restores my belief,
when there is doubt
He reinstates in my life
what His truth is about.

He restores my joy,
of a future sighting
He returns my watch
for that eye twinkling!

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Psalm 51:12

“Restore unto me the joy
of thy salvation; and uphold
me with thy free spirit.”

King James Version
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Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

United ~

When God teaches you,
the truth He will show
and the things of His will
you will want to know.

When God in His Word,
begins to guide you
you’ll want godly conduct
in the things that you do.

When God teaches you,
how to walk on His way
you will choose carefully
the things that you say.

When God gives directions,
to the Cross it will lead
there you’ll find Jesus
and the grace to be freed.

When God teaches you,
of His power and might  . . .
He’ll fill you with holy fear
and your hearts will unite!

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Psalm 86.11

Teach me thy way, O Lord;
I will walk in thy truth:
unite my heart to fear thy name.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

Faith Is Empowering ~

Faith is hope,
faith is love
faith is believing
in God above.

Faith is peace,
faith is rest
faith is believing
God’s plans are the best.

Faith is joy,
faith is gladness
faith is believing
God is our happiness.

Faith is trusting,
faith is relying
faith is believing
God’s love is undying.

Faith is active,
faith is lively
faith is believing
God’s power is mighty.

Faith is comforting,
faith is healing
faith is believing
God hears our weeping.

Faith is wise,
faith is meek
faith is believing
God’s face we can seek.

Faith is empowering,
faith is unfailing
faith is believing
God for our everything.

Faith is brave,
faith is fearless
faith is believing
God is our stillness.

Faith is hope,
faith is life-saving
faith is believing . . .
heaven is awaiting!

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1 Corinthians 2:5

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

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

God Knows Our Potential ~

God knows our potential,
before we even do
to our capabilities
He has a pristine view.

God sees our weakness,
He knows our every fear
He understands we need
the way to be made clear.

God sees our strengths,
He knows our abilities
He has eternal insight
into all our possibilities.

God sees our doubt,
He knows we’re human
He knows we need His might
to get us up and movin’.

God knows our potential,
He sees what we’re made of
He knows all we need is . . .
His guidance from above!

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Judges 6:12-14

And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him,
and said unto him, The Lord is with thee,
thou mighty man of valour.

And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord,
if the Lord be with us, why then is all
this befallen us? and where be all his
miracles which our fathers told us of,
saying, Did not the Lord bring us up
from Egypt? but now the Lord hath
forsaken us, and delivered us into
the hands of the Midianites.

And the Lord looked upon him, and said,
Go in this thy might, and thou shalt
save Israel from the hand of the
Midianites: have not I sent thee?”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2017
Deborah Ann Belka

Guidance Please ~

Lord, I need Your guidance,
I need to know Your will
I need You to show me
how to trust, when to be still.

I need sharp receptors,
that will always hear
Your voice of wisdom
whispering in my ear.

I need clear lenses,
that will always see
the path and the way
You’ve laid out for me

I need keen awareness,
that will always edify
the light in Your Word
so the truth, I’ll abide by.

Lord, I need You to guide,
I need You to lead . . .
I need You to show me
when to go, how to heed!

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Psalm 25:5

“Lead me in thy truth,
and teach me: for thou
art the God of my salvation;
on thee do I wait all the day.”

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

Gracious Words ~

 

Lord, let my words be gracious,
seasoned with kindness
let them be spoken . . .
with pure divine guidance.

Let them be influenced,
by the life, You once led
let them be compassionate
like the words, You once said.

Let them bring You glory,
let them shine of Your light
let them be filled with . . .
the Holy Spirit’s might.

Let them build others up,
not take someone down
let them be courteous
always spiritually sound.

Lord, let my words be gracious,
seasoned with truth and love
let my words be something
that You will be proud of!

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Colossians 4:6

“Let your speech be always with grace,
seasoned with salt, that ye may know
how ye ought to answer every man.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

My Inspiration ~

Lord, when I study the Word,
I’m filled with inspiration
for it opens up to me . . .
thought for contemplation.

I see that You desire,
for me, to seek Your will
I can see my objective
is learning to be still.

I see You have a purpose,
for me, so many plans
I see that I must leave
everything in Your hands.

I see that You aim,
to renew me each day
I see that I must seek
the truth, light and way.

I see that You endeavor,
for me, to finish the race
I see that I need to grow
daily in Your love and grace!

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2 Timothy 3:16-17

” All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

I Will Praise God’s Word ~

I will praise God’s Word,
for its powerful and true
in God’s Word, I will trust
in everything I do.

I will behold its wisdom,
it will be my guiding light
the lamp that directs me
whether it be, day or night.

I will praise God’s Word,
I will hold it in high regard
for it will not let me down
its truth, I will not discard.

I will cling to its promise,
to give me, mighty power
I will claim its strength
my every waking hour.

I will praise God’s Word,
for it’s in God, I  believe
other gospels will only  . . .
mislead and deceive!

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Psalm 56:10

“In God will I praise his word:
in the Lord will I praise his word.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 7.30.14

A Battle to Fight ~

Today I am getting ready,
for there is a battle to fight
and I am going to be suited
in the power of Jesus’ might.

I am going to be putting on,
the girdle of truth and grace
then I will be able to look . . .
Satan right in his ugly face.

When the devil looks at me,
he’ll wonder just who I am
but soon he will figure out
I am a child of the Lamb.

I know Satan will tempt me,
it’s become a daily thing
but onto my Lord and Savior
my flesh is going to cling!

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Romans 13:14

“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ,
and make not provision for the flesh,
to fulfil the lusts thereof.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus Is ~

Jesus is . . .
my eternal Friend
the Deliverer of my soul
the One who completes me
the One who makes me whole.

Jesus is . . .
my Redeemer
the Forgiver of my wrongs
the One who blesses me
the One who keeps me strong.

Jesus is . . .
my Helper
the Comforter of my heart
the One who I always turn to
the One who’ll never depart.

Jesus is . . .
my Shepherd
the Light in which I see
the One whose Word is Truth
the One who leads and guides me.

Jesus is . . .
my Healer
the  Hope living inside me
the One who perfects me
the One whose image, I pray to be.

Jesus is . . .
my Savior
the Risen Lord and my King
the One who promises to everyone
I will make new all things!

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Revelation 21:5
King James Version

“And he that sat upon the throne said,
Behold, I make all things new.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The Rest of My Days ~

Lord, Your grace I will carry,
all the days of my life
Your mercies will take me
through all of my worldly strife.

Your faithfulness exceeds,
my every dream
Your goodness flows in me
like a mountain stream.

Your truthfulness shines,
like a beacon in the night
Your Word consumes me
with its wondrous, glorious light.

Lord, Your love for me,
is constant and true . . .
for the rest of my days
I will call ~ only on You!

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Psalm 116:1-2
King James Version

“I love the Lord, because he hath heard
my voice and my supplications.
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me,
therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

The One True Light ~

Sometimes it’s impossible,
to keep the lights on inside
when there’s so much darkness
lurking on the outside.

Sometimes the truth,
doesn’t shine so very bright
when there’s so much gloom
that clouds up the sight.

Sometimes in the shadows,
the way seems to disappear
when there’s so much dread
lurking close and near.

But, the One True Light,
is always on ~ inside of us
when there’s so much doubt
in Jesus we can always trust!

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John 1:8-9
King James Version

“He was not that Light,
but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
That was the true Light, which lighteth
every man that cometh into the world.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

My Father Knows Best ~

My Father knows best,
He has all the answers
whenever I’m in doubt
I look to His standards.

In them, I always find,
His truths and His way
I know I’ll be blessed
when I do as they say.

My Father knows best,
He makes no mistakes
whenever in disbelief
faith in me, He creates.

In His Word I find,
direction for holy living
divine daily guidance
for everyday surviving.

My Father knows best,
I trust Him for all things
He leads me the right way
in whatever life brings!

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Psalm 107:7
King James Version

“And he led them forth by the right way,
that they might go to a city of habitation.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Just Like Peter!

Lord, how many times have I denied You,
unlike Peter, I know of more than three
yet, just like Peter all I really wanted
was to follow and go along with Thee.

Lord, how many times did I reject,
the promises I found in Your Word
for, when faced with life’s impossibilities
I acted as if these truths, I never heard.

Lord, how many times did I refuse,
the path You had laid out for me
for, when my selfish pride took control
Your plans I didn’t want to see.

Lord, how many times did I decline,
Your mercy and endless grace
for, when I found  true contentment
it wasn’t You, who I embraced.

Lord, how many times have I denied,
too many to count, I do fear
that is why today I offer You . . .
my repentant, regretful tears!

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Matthew 26:75
King James Version 

“And Peter remembered the word of Jesus,
which said unto him, Before the cock crow,
thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out,
and wept bitterly.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Stand Firm ~

Stand firm,
don’t you budge
don’t let Satan’s lies
give you a nudge.

Stand tall,
lofty, mighty high
lest to the world
you comply.

Stand solid,
on the Lord your Rock
or else you’ll be in
for quite a shock.

Stand fast,
do not deviate
lest you miss
the narrow gate.

Stand up,
to your enemy
let the Gospel truth
be your remedy.

Stand firm,
when things get hard
stay strong ~ let Jesus
be your guard!

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1 Corinthians 16:13
King James Version

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,
quit you like men, be strong.

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Captured Thoughts

Capture my thoughts Lord,
free me in the truth
let me follow Thy Word
as in the days of my youth.

With childlike faith,
take into custody my mind
keep me close to You
so Your ways I can find.

Control and restrain me,
release me not from Thy hold
may my heart for You
not turn luke-warm or cold.

Let me not be disillusioned,
by the wisdom of man
seize upon my belief
show me Your perfect plan.

Capture my thoughts Lord,
be in complete control
I give to You my life . . .
let not man conquer my soul!

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2 Corinthians 10:5
King James Version

“Casting down imaginations,
and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity
every thought to the obedience of Christ;”

Copyright
Deborah Ann Belka

Beyond the Cross ~

Beyond the cross,
is a glorious view
for in Jesus’ death
all things are new.

New beginnings,
fresh clean starts
eternal hope
to fill our hearts.

Beyond the cross,
the truth we find
the love of God
for all mankind.

Light and love,
fills in the dark
exposes sin
raw and stark.

Beyond the cross,
there are no fears
no death, no pain
no more tears.

Despair will end,
suffering will cease
there will only be
everlasting peace.

Beyond the cross,
hope springs anew
all because Jesus
died for you!

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Hebrews 12:2
King James Version

“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.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

S. O. S. ~

Save us ~ Oh Lord,
Save Our Souls, in every storm
save us from the darkness
let Your light, heal and transform.

Save us from our enemy,
save our hearts, for only You
save us from temptation
let Your way, bring us through.

Save us from all danger,
save our minds, when in stress
save us from being weary
let Your love, be our compass.

Save us ~ Oh Lord,
save our heart, soul, and mind
save us from every storm
so Your peace, we can find!

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Philippians 4:7
King James Version

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

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Hold On To The Truth ~

Jesus didn’t say to go out in fear,
or to fret throughout our day
He didn’t say to sit and worry
or to follow the anxious way.

He didn’t say to lay our treasures,
in what this world has to offer
He didn’t say to hide our riches
or save them in a banker’s coffer.

He didn’t say He wouldn’t be there,
or that we would be all alone
He didn’t say He didn’t care
or that we’d be left on our own.

He didn’t say to seek after lust,
or to have eyes like the greedy
He didn’t say we would lack
be deprived, or poor, or needy.

But, Satan loves to turn,
Jesus’ words all around . . .
we must hold on to the truth
not the lies he uses to confound!

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John 8:44
King James Version

When he speaketh a lie,
he speaketh of his own:
for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Where There is Love ~

Where there is light,
there is love
where there is hope
there is love
where there is truth
there is love
where there is faith
there is love
where there is trust
there is love . . .

Where there is joy
there is love
where there is happiness
there is love
where there is goodness
there is love
where there is gentleness
there is love
where there is kindness
there is love . . .

Where there is forgiveness
there is love
where there is grace
there is love
where there is mercy
there is love
where there is peace
there is love
where there’s a cross
you’ll see God’s love . .

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John 3:16
King James Version

“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.”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

A Thread of Faith ~

It only takes a thread of faith,
to keep you from unraveling
it only takes one strand of trust
so God can do some dazzling.

It only takes one single cord,
to have patience in all things
it only takes a fiber of hope
to see the strength God brings.

It only takes a wisp of conviction,
to believe in what you can’t see
it only takes a little string of truth
to see how great God can be.

It only takes a remnant of belief,
and a willingness to pray
it only takes one heartfelt cry
for God to save the day.

It only takes a thread of faith,
to weave your salvation story
it only takes one strand of trust
for God to have all the glory!

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Joshua 2:18
King James Version

“Behold, when we come
into the land,
thou shalt bind
this line of scarlet thread
in the window which
thou didst let us down by:

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka