What Jesus Can Do ~

There is not a fear,
that Jesus can’t conquer
there’s not an enemy
that He can’t capture.

There is not a problem,
that Jesus can’t correct
there is not a life . . .
with whom He can’t connect.

There is not a burden,
that Jesus can’t lift
there is not a load
that He can’t shift.

There is not a need,
that Jesus can’t provide
there is not a sea
that He cannot divide.

There is not a heavy heart,
that Jesus can’t make light
there is not a sin . . .
that He can’t make right.

There is not a moment,
that Jesus isn’t there
there is not one soul . . .
for which He doesn’t care!

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Mark 10:27

And Jesus looking upon them saith,
With men it is impossible,
but not with God: for with God all
things are possible.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Help My Unbelief ~

Lord, if in me You see,
my faith lacking . . .
if my belief in You
You see slacking.

Help me to rise above,
my fears and doubt
so that we together
can work my faith out.

Lord, if in me You find,
unbelief starting
if my trust in You
starts in me failing.

Help me to believe,
all things are possible
to a God where nothing
to Him is impossible.

Lord, if You ever see me,
not believing in You
help my unbelief . . .
like only You can do!

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Mark 9:23-24

Jesus said unto him,
If thou canst believe,
all things are possible
to him that believeth.

And straightway the father
of the child cried out,
and said with tears, Lord,
I believe;
help thou mine unbelief.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Your Joy Tank ~

When your joy tank,
starts running low
here are some thoughts
to help make it flow . . .

When you are troubled,
and your feeling drained
count it all for joy . . .
and more will be gained.

When you are weary,
and your joy is gone
rejoice in the Lord . . .
and more will be drawn.

When you are weepy,
and for joy your’re yearning
remember more will come . . .
first thing in the morning.

When your joy tank . . .
starts reading empty
remember God has for you
a supply of it ~ plenty!

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Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.

James 1:2

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

Psalm 30:5

For his anger endureth but a moment;
in his favour is life: weeping may endure
for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Waves Of Fear ~

Lord, keep me safe,
keep me afloat
for I sense a leak . . .
in this rickety old boat.

The water is rising,
I’m in over my head
I can feel it taking on
my anxiety and dread.

Lord, I am not ready,
to give up this ship
but, off of it I fear . . .
I am going to soon slip.

Protect me Lord Jesus,
from these waves of fear
I give to You the helm
so over them You can steer.

Lord, keep me safe and secure,
keep me anchored to You
for, I know there isn’t anything
we can’t together get through!

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Psalm 107:29

He maketh the storm a calm,
so that the waves thereof are still.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Mop and A Broom In Every Room ~

I wander through my mind,
go from room to room
and in each one I find
a mop and a broom.

In the room of rebellion,
with all its dirt and grime
I sweep away all my sins
He washes away the slime.

In the room of panic,
with all its anxious fears
I sweep away my concerns
He washes away my tears.

In the room of sorrow,
with all the loss I’ve known
I sweep away my grief
He washes away my groan.

In the room of anguish,
with all its hurt and pain
I sweep away my faults
He washes away the stain.

In the room of doubt,
with every regret and qualm
I sweep away my disbelief
He washes me in His calm!

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Psalm 51:2

“Wash me throughly
from mine iniquity,
and cleanse me
from my sin.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Did You Smile Today ~

Did you smile today,
through you have trouble
or did you let fear
burst your happy bubble?

Did you laugh today,
did you go hehe
or did your cares
only cause you worry?

Did you grin today,
through your distress
or did your doubt
your joy suppress?

Did you giggle today,
did you let out a chuckle
or with having patience
did you struggle?

Did you smile today,
as your faith was tried
did you count it all for joy
even though not dry eyed?

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James 1:2-3

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

Knowing this, that the trying
of your faith worketh patience.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Be Not Anxious For Anything ~

Be not anxious,
for anything . . .
instead pray about
all and everything.

For worry will get you,
no where at all
but, peace you will get
when on Jesus you call.

Be not troubled,
about whatever
for nothing on this earth
will last forever.

For sufficient is today,
are all the issues
so why let tomorrow
bring to you the blues.

Be not anxious,
instead be prayerful
about everything . .
so not to be careful!

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Philippians 4:6

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

Matthew 6:34

 Take therefore no thought
for the morrow: for the morrow
shall take thought for the things
of itself. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

A Joyful Heart ~

A joyful heart,
is a good thing . . .
when life’s hardships
begin to burn and sting.

It will lift you up,
when you are down
it’ll help you to mend
heal and rebound.

A joyful heart,
is a good feature
it is one of life’s
adversity teachers.

It will show you how,
to rejoice and sing
when tests and trials
to you life brings.

A joyful heart,
is a cure all . . .
when you let praise
from your lips fall!

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James 1:2-3

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

Knowing this, that the
trying of your faith
worketh patience.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always:
and again I say, Rejoice.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Give Me Grace Lord ~

Give me grace Lord,
when all is going right
give me more of it . . .
when up against a fight.

Give me grace Lord,
when the sunshine is out
give me more of it . . .
when there’s clouds of doubt.

Give me grace Lord,
when it’s time to sing
give me more of it . . .
when life begins to sting.

Give me grace Lord,
when I’m happy as a lark
give me more of it . . . .
when all is looking dark.

Give me grace Lord,
when I am sitting pretty
give me more of it . . .
when life becomes gritty.

Give me grace Lord,
amble and sufficient
for I know it will be . . .
perfect and efficient!

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2 Corinthians 12:9a

And he said unto me,
My grace is sufficient for thee:
for my strength is made perfect
in weakness.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Draw To God Near ~

When my heart pounds,
with anxiety and fear
it only calms down . .
as I draw to God near.

For the closer I get,
to where He is . . .
I am reminded
my dread is all His.

When my nerves jitter,
with doubt and worry
they only ease up . . .
when with God I tarry.

For the more time,
with Him I spend
I can see His light
just around the bend.

When my I am feeling,
shaky and dismayed
to God I close in . . .
so not to be afraid!

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Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea,
I will help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand
of my righteousness.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

I Call On God’s Name ~

I know God’s name,
I call it out . . .
whenever I’m faced
with worry or doubt.

He hears my cries,
He sees my tears . . .
my faith in Him
eases my fears.

I know God’s promise,
I hold on to it . . .
He’ll not forsake me
calms down my spirit.

He is my refuge,
my stronger tower . . .
I lean on Him
for strength and power.

I know God’s name,
I am not afraid . . .
for my trust in Him
leaves me not dismayed!

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Psalm 9:10

And they that know thy name
will put their trust in thee:
for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken
them that seek thee.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord
is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth
into it, and is safe.

Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the Lord Jehovah is my strength
and my song; he also is become
my salvation.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings ~02.05.22~

Psalm 94:19

Good Morning Quote ~06.01.21~

Sticky Note From God ~11.08.20~

Proverbs 12:25

Fraught With Worry ~

Often we find our hearts,
are fraught with worry
our thoughts turn into . . .
a nervous, swirling flurry.

We fret and we fuss,
over what we can’t control
until fear becomes . . .
embedded into our soul.

Often we find our minds,
are overwhelmed by dread
our thinking gets clouded . . .
by the anxiety in our head.

We get so caught up in,
our fearful trepidation
until fear’s spiny fingers . . .
takes over our circulation.

Often we find our hearts,
letting worry into our mind
keeping us from God’s peace
to discover or to find!

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Philippians 4:6-7

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

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

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Good Morning Quote ~08.12.20~

 

 

Heavy On My Mind ~

When my cares,
on me weigh . . .
that’s when to God
I kneel and pray.

For when they stay,
heavy on my mind
there is no peace
that I can find.

When my worries,
creep into my life
that’s when I cast
onto Jesus my strife.

For when they linger,
in my thoughts
they leave me weary
and oh, so fraught.

When my concerns,
weigh me down
I turn to God
for a heart sound.

For I know no other,
thing for me to do
but cast my cares . . .
Lord onto You!

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1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care
upon him;
for he careth for you.

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Afternoon Ponderings~06.10.19

Let Jesus Fight For You ~

Jesus will fight for you,
just give Him your battle
He knows without Him
you’re weak and fragile.

All you have to do,
is pass your cares along
then wait and be still
till He makes you strong.

Jesus will fight for you,
all you have to do is ask
then all of your troubles
onto Him you must cast.

Soon you will have,
peace filling your heart
keeping your mind
from unraveling apart.

Jesus will fight for you,
on this you can be sure
for the battle is His . . .
not yours alone to endure!

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Exodus 14:14

“The Lord shall fight for you,
and ye shall hold your peace.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

 

Hopelessly Impossible ~

Got a huge problem,
don’t know what to do
no finger nails left . . .
on which to chew?

Pulling your hair,
biting your lip
beginning to lose . . .
on life your grip?

Well don’t you let,
what you can’t do
take away what God
has planned for you.

For, what to you is,
hopelessly impossible
with God it is . . .
effortlessly possible.

So turn your problem,
over to His care . . .
for, there’s no concern
He’s not willing to bear!

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Mark 10:27

“And Jesus looking upon them saith,
With men it is impossible,
but not with God:
for with God
all things are possible.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Jesus, My Calm ~

Lord, thank You for being,
my calm before the storm
for bringing me peace . . .
before it starts to form.

For, I never know,
when one I’ll go through
and when I do . . .
I want it to be with You.

Lord, thank You for going,
into the storm with me
there’s no one else
with whom I’d rather be.

For, only You can still,
my fears that fall and crest
and provide for me
an anchor on which to rest.

Lord, thank You for being,
my calm after the storm
for bringing me back to . . .
a place safe and warm!

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Luke 8:24

“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”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Cling ~

Cling
when you’re heart
is broken
Cling
when no words
can be spoken.

Cling
when you’re downcast
and depressed
Cling
when you’re troubled
and harassed.

Cling
when you’re stricken
and afflicted
Cling
when you’re confused
and conflicted.

Cling
when you’re defeated
and overburdened
Cling
when you’re weak
and disheartened.

Cling
when you’re worried
and tormented
Cling
when you’re restless
and discontented.

Cling
when you’re feeling
sad and blue
Cling
when you don’t know . . .
what else to do!

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Joshua 23:8

“But cleave unto the Lord your God,
as ye have done unto this day.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

May God’s Peace Rule ~

May God’s peace,
rule your mind today
may to its quieting lull
your heart give way.

May you experience,
God’s tranquility
may it fill you with
grace and humility.

May you relish,
the settled quietness
may you soak up
the sedated peacefulness.

May you encounter,
God’s perfect stillness
may you receive
His stilling calmness.

May the peace of God,
ease your worried mind
may in your heart
His serenity you find!

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Philippians 4:7

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

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Deborah Ann Belka

A Trembling Mess ~

I use to be,
panic-stricken
I once was
fear driven.

But then Jesus,
said to me
don’t be afraid
by what you see.

I use to be,
a big worry wart
I once was
anxiety’s transport.

But then Jesus,
took my cares
said they were His
alone to bear.

I use to be,
a trembling mess
but then Jesus carried
away all my distress!

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2 Timothy 1:7

“For God hath not given us
the spirit of fear;
but of power,
and of love,
and of a sound mind.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

I’m Never Alone ~

I once thought,
I could do it alone
but, then I invited Jesus
to come into my home.

Now He resides,
inside of these walls
He’s always around
when His name I call.

His very presence,
gives me such peace
for, on Him my worries
I am free to release.

He brings me comfort,
just knowing He’s here
He fills my heart and soul
with joy and good cheer.

I once thought,
I’d be left on my own
but since I found Jesus
I am never alone!

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Ephesians 3:17

“That Christ may dwell
in your hearts by faith;

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Give God Your Worries ~

Some people worry,
about anything
some get anxious
over everything.

Some wrestle daily,
with their troubles
some nightly fight
with their struggles.

But, those who wait,
on the Lord are still
the worries they have
their peace cannot steal.

They cast their anxiety,
onto Jesus each day
they don’t fret about
things coming their way.

Some people worry,
about anything
but, those who trust God
give Him their everything!

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Philippians 4:7

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

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Deborah Ann Belka

There’s Nothing God Can’t Do ~

There is nothing too hard,
for God to do . . .
there isn’t anything
He can’t perform  for you.

There isn’t a place too tight,
God can’t get you out of
there isn’t a problem so deep
He can’t help you rise above.

There isn’t a relationship,
God can’t save and heal
there isn’t a broken heart
He can’t make again to feel.

There isn’t a single fear,
God can’t make go away
there isn’t one little doubt
He can’t begin to sway.

There isn’t a spiritual crisis,
God can’t alleviate
there isn’t a physical issue
He can’t regenerate.

Nothing is too hard for God,
there’s not anything He can’t do
all He needs to have . . .
is faith and trust from you!

~~~~~~~~~

Genesis 18:14

“Is any thing too hard for the Lord?
At the time appointed I will return
unto thee, according to the time
of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

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Deborah Ann Belka~

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

Tunneling Through ~

When up to your ears,
with problems and fear
before they swallow you up
ask God to draw you near.

Ask Him to give you,
the courage you need
so from fear’s sinkhole
you can be freed.

When life gets too hard,
to make your way though
before you start to panic
ask God what you should do.

He’ll give you the strength,
to burrow your way out
and keep you from getting
buried in fear and doubt.

When worry buries you,
up to your ears . . .
let Jesus help you tunnel
through all your fears!

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Hebrews 13:6

“So that we may boldly say,
The Lord is my helper,
and I will not fear what
man shall do unto me.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

Cast Your Cares Upon Jesus ~

Cast your cares onto Jesus,
direct your soul His way
give Him all your worries
find true peace for the day.

Hold and keep not a burden,
let Him ease the strain
give Him all of your fears
and His peace you will gain.

Cast your concerns onto Him,
your every want and need
to His leading and guiding
let your heart be willing to cede.

Grasp and hold onto Jesus,
let not pride get in your way
for Satan is alive and well
and wants to ruin your day.

Cast your cares onto Jesus,
is something you must do
for Jesus has promised . . .
to take your cares from you!

~~~~~~~~~~

1 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

When Life’s Not Fair ~

When things in life,
are just not fair . . .
and you feel you have
way too much to bear.

That’s when you need,
more of God’s grace
to help you through
the dilemmas you face.

When bad things happen,
though you are good
and you don’t understand
why they ever should.

That’s when you need,
more of God’s mercy
so you can trust Him on
your uncertain journey.

When God doesn’t meet,
your expectations
when you become full
of doubt and questions.

That’s when you need,
to put your life in His hands
and pray He’ll reveal . . .
the purpose behind His plans!

~~~~~~~~~

James 1:12

“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.”

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Deborah Ann Belka

A Verse A Day ~

A Verse a day,
will keep the devil away
a Word or two
will help restore and renew.

A Scripture thought,
will help when distraught
a Bible study plan
will lead and command.

A Verse a day,
will keep fear at bay
a Word or two
will power you through.

A Scripture learned,
will help when concerned
a Bible nearby
will keep Jesus close by.

A Verse a day,
is a daily must . . .
for it will direct you
in God, to always trust!

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Psalm 119:105

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”

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Deborah Ann Belka