Be Still & Know ~

Stop what you’re doing,
I want you to be awed
be still and know
that I am your God.

Quit trying,
let Me take care of you
quit stumbling
I know just what to do.

Quick fretting,
let Me work this out
quit worrying
give Me all your doubt.

Quit panicking,
I have your back
quit struggling
I know your lack.

Quit resisting,
your life is in My hand
quit refusing
your days I have planned.

Be still . . .
and know I am God
stop what you’re doing
and in Me be awed!

~~~~~~~~

Psalm 46:10

“Be still,
and know
that I am God” 

King James Bible
Public Domain

Copyright 2013 Revised 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

to GOD be the GLORY!

Good Morning Quote ~07.11.20~

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

Good Morning Quote ~04.18.18~

Good Morning Quote ~02.12.18~

Afternoon Ponderings~02.09.18~

Prayer Make’s a Difference ~

When our prayers,
get no response . . .
in prayer we need
to remain ensconced.

We mustn’t ever give up,
or from prayers bail out
they’ll make a difference
if we have no doubt.

We cannot lose heart,
in prayer we must persist
then fear and worry
we’ll be able to resist.

We mustn’t be weary,
or faint in our prayers
we need to remember
Jesus wants our cares.

When with our prayers,
God is slow to respond
expect an answer . . .
though it be prolonged!

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Luke 18:1

“And he spake a parable
unto them to this end,
that men ought always
to pray, and not to faint;”

King James Version
By Public Domain

Copyright 2016
Deborah Ann Belka

I’ve Got Courage ~

Lord, I’m not focusing,
in on my fear . . .
instead I’ll center on
knowing You are near.

I’m going to be strong,
instead of being fretful
I’m going to have faith
bold and not fearful.

Lord, I’m going to be calm,
instead of being anxious
in You, I’ll stay relaxed
not jittery or nervous.

I’m not going to be,
afraid of anything
instead I will trust
You with everything.

Lord, I’ve got me courage,
powerful and true . . .
for You have given me
strength to wait on You!

~~~~~~

Psalm 27:14

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage,
 and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the Lord.

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Let God’s Peace Repair ~

 

Do not be anxious,
do not let worry eat away
rather let the love of Jesus
bring calm to you today.

Do not be restless,
do not let fear consume you
rather in everything in prayer
ask God what you need to do.

Do not be fretful,
do not let nerves wear and tear
rather with praise and thanksgiving
give to Jesus your every care.

Do not be worried,
do not let doubt rule the day
rather with pleas and petitions
ask God to show you the way.

Do not be anxious,
do not suffer from despair
rather into your heart and mind
let God’s peace restore and repair!

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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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Go Easy on Yourself ~

 Go easy on yourself,
don’t put yourself down
don’t get depressed
or wear a big old frown.

Don’t carry that burden,
by yourself, physically
don’t take on that load
all alone, spiritually.

Go easy on yourself,
don’t stress yourself out
don’t second guess
or succumb to self-doubt.

Don’t let fear and worry,
eat away at you
don’t allow the enemy
to tell you what to do.

Go easy on yourself,
and don’t forget to pray
for Jesus promises . . .
to give you peace each day!

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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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

One of Those Days ~

Lord, it’s one of those days,
You know the kind I mean . . .
where my joy and happiness
has lost their spiritual sheen.

It’s a day filled with worry,
troubles too much to bear
a day when grief and sorrow
on my soul wear and tear.

Lord, I’m having a bad day,
I awoke right up to it
it seems all my burdens
decided to give me a fit.

It’s a day full of stress,
anxiety and weariness
a day wanting to keep me
in the pit of dreariness.

Lord, it’s one of those days,
I’ll need Your strength anew
so I can feel the joy . . .
that flows right out of You!

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Nehemiah 8:10

“For the joy of the Lord
is your strength.”

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

Recipe For Worry ~

Give Jesus an Earful ~

Whenever you are anxious,
nervous or fearful . . .
take it straight to the cross
give Jesus an earful.

Tell Him about your cares,
your every single worry
rest with Him for a while
do not be in a hurry.

Let Him know the reasons,
you feel like you do
speak with Him as if . . .
He’s right next to  you.

In your conversation,
hold nothing back
tell Him all about
the faith that you lack.

Tarry and stay with Him,
until you begin to feel
His peace and serenity
the calmness, to be still.

When you are anxious,
give Jesus an earful . .
for He doesn’t want you
to be worried or fearful!

~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and he heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2015
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 04.10.15

Make Fear Disappear ~

Life is full of apprehension,
worry, dread and fear . . .
and I know of only one way
to make them disappear.

So, whenever I’m fearful,
it’s Jesus I focus on
until my trepidation
is all but spent and gone.

For, He gives me strength,
to overcome my anxiety
whenever I give to Him
in my life first priority.

Whenever nervousness,
takes a grip on me
it’s Jesus  I focus on
until, it’s His light I see.

For, He brings clarity,
in the midst of my doubt
His light floods the dread
from my mind right out.

Life is full of apprehension,
worry, dread and fear
but, focusing in on Jesus
will make them disappear!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 27:1

” The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Do Not Worry ~

Do not worry,
it’s easy for us to say
but for the most part . . .
it’s not the chosen way.

For, we worry over things,
we cannot control
over the ones we can . . .
worry, still takes its toll.

Do not worry,
if we do, we don’t trust
that God is truly able . . .
to take care of us.

For, when we worry,
it only makes us doubt
the things impossible . . .
God can even work out.

Do not worry,
do not be dismayed
give God your weakness . . .
for His strength today!

~~~~~~~

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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note to God 10.13.14

Anxiety Free ~

So often, we succumb,
to our dread and fear
forgetting the promise
God is always near.

We often start to think,
God must be mad at us
forgetting the reason
why Jesus, we even trust.

So often we let worry,
take control of our mind
forgetting God’s peace
is ours to seek and find.

We often feel the panic,
before it even sets in
forgetting when we doubt
is just, letting Satan win.

So often, we succumb,
to worry, doubt and fear
but if we remember to pray . . .
our anxiety ~ will disappear!

~~~~~~~~~~~

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.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

What Can Steal My Joy ~

What can steal my joy,
who can take it away?
no, not chaos nor Satan
will lift it from me today.

Not pain, or sickness,
can rob the joy I feel
no, not even the grave
can my gladness steal.

Nor can stress or strife,
cause my joy to tarnish
no problem or worry
will make my joy vanish.

No hurt or heartache,
can embezzle out of me
the bliss I will feel
when Jesus I finally see.

Nothing can steal my joy,
nobody can take it away
not even grief or sorrow
will cause my joy to decay!

~~~~~~~~~

John 16:22

“And ye now therefore have sorrow:
but I will see you again,
and your heart shall rejoice,
and your joy no man taketh from you.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Worries Debut ~

When worry makes,
its debut . . .
don’t let fear
take a hold of you.

Thrust it out,
as far as it can go
so in your mind
it won’t start to grow.

Then let God,
take it from there
it’s His worry
now to bear.

He’ll come though,
just as planned
so leave your cares
in His mighty hand.

God doesn’t want,
for you to stew . . .
when worry makes
its debut!

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Isaiah 41:13

“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand,
saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Sticky Note To God 7.21.14

Go To God ~

When facing adversity,
when problems are all about
don’t try on your own
to figure them all out.

Don’t worry over them,
or guess at what to do
don’t come up with a scheme
or reason your way through

Instead ~ go to God,
trust Him with your cares
believing He will answer
the desires of your prayers.

Then walk out in faith,
and see where He will lead
sing to Him your praises
till He satisfies your need!

~~~~~~~~~~~

Psalm 9:10
King James Version

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

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Be Not Anxious ~

Be anxious for nothing,
let not worry rule the day
give your cares to the Lord
before you go your way.

For, Jesus promises,
through everything in prayer
you will find His rest when . . .
thanksgiving is also there.

Don’t get overly nervous,
don’t fuss and fret about
lest your anxiety will cast . . .
those tiny seeds of doubt.

For, Jesus knows you need,
Him to take away your fear
and a thankful heart will . . .
bring Him close and near.

Don’t let your anxiety,
rob you of your peace
instead let thankfulness . . .
be what you release!

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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

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

Worrywart ~ No More

I use to be a worrywart,
fussed over everything
nervous about the day
the trouble it would bring.

My stomach would churn,
my heart would palpitate
the anxiety that I felt
I couldn’t communicate.

I was spiritually paralyzed,
filled with fright and dread
nothing that I could do
relived the anguish in my head.

I would fret about the future
where I’d go ~ where I’d be
a road of trepidation . . .
was all that I could see.

But then one day,
it all became so very clear
I didn’t have to worry
I had nothing more to fear.

Jesus, promised He’d provide,
my every want and need
He’d sustain and supply me
if His words ~ I would heed.

So, I put my faith into action,
trusting God for each day
giving Him my tomorrows
seeking Him first, when I pray.

I’m no longer a worrywart,
I’ve got my priorities right
for there is nothing to fear
if you see things in His light!

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Matthew 6.25
King James Version

“Therefore I say unto you,
Take no thought for your life,
what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink;
nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.
Is not the life more than meat,
and the body than raiment?”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Don’t Worry . . . Trust ~

Don’t worry about tomorrow,
give no thought to what lies ahead
for, Jesus wants you to trust Him
not to live in fear and dread.

Don’t be concerned about the future,
give no thought to where you’ll be
for, Jesus wants you to go to Him
not to panic over what you can’t see.

Don’t stress  about the unfamiliar,
give no thought to what you don’t know
for, Jesus wants you to follow Him
so His plans for you, He can show.

Don’t fret about tomorrow,
give no thought in what you hear
for, Jesus wants to take care of you . . .
so there’s no need for you to fear!

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Matthew 6:25-26
King James Version

“Therefore I say unto you,
Take no thought for your life,
what ye shall eat,
or what ye shall drink;
nor yet for your body,
what ye shall put on.
Is not the life more than meat,
and the body than raiment?

Behold the fowls of the air:
for they sow not,
neither do they reap,
nor gather into barns;
yet your heavenly
Father feedeth them.
Are ye not much
better than they?”

Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka

Perfect Love ~

Love casts out all fear,
it removes every doubt
for Love that is perfect
takes all the worry out.

Love heals the heart,
it soaks up the pain
for Love that is perfect
is not given out in vain.

Love mends the mind,
it gives everlasting hope
for Love that is perfect
helps the soul to cope.

Love restores faith,
removes all the stress
for Love that is perfect
can and will only bless.

Love give us power,
it keeps us secure
for God’s love is perfect
it’s our eternal future!

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1 John 4:18
King James Version

“There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casteth out fear:
because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Fret Not!

Do not fret,
it will rob your faith from you
do not let it in your heart
nor be a force in what you do.

Do not fret,
it only causes one to doubt
trust always in the Lord
and leave all your worry out.

Do not fret,
it will only make you fear
delight instead in the Lord
and He will draw you near.

Do not fret,
it makes the soul grow ill
commit your ways to the Lord
and let Him show you His will.

Do not fret,
it will steal away your peace
rest assured in the Lord
and His calm will never cease.

Do not fret,
it will only cause you harm
let it have no place in your heart
fret not, and do not be alarmed!

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

Psalm 37:7
King James Version

“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him:”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

Be Still and Know ~

Stop what you’re doing,
I want you to be awed
be still and know
that I am your God.

Quit trying,
let Me take care of you
quit stumbling
I know just what to do.

Quick fretting,
let Me work this out
quit worrying
give Me all that doubt.

Quit panicking,
I have your front and back
quit struggling
I know what you lack.

Quit fussing,
your future is in My hand
quit complaining
your days I have planned.

Quit resisting,
you can’t do this on your own
quit defying
let My way to you be shown.

Be still . . .
and know that I am God
stop what you’re doing
and in Me ~ you’ll be awed.

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

Psalm 46:10
King James Version

” Be still, and know that I am God”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Strength for The Asking ~

In times of trouble,
remember Jesus is there
strength for the asking
hope for every care.

All the fears you have,
He will cause to cease
beneath the endless worry
lays a bounty of His peace.

His mercy and His grace,
are bestowed upon us all
He inclines His loving ear
to each distressing call.

His eyes are always on us,
He hears our every prayer
for He has made a promise
our burdens He would bear.

There’s no need to doubt,
put your anxiousness aside
rest in the knowledge
all your needs He’ll provide.

In times of trouble,
in times of pain and sorrow
He is our strength for the day
our hope for each tomorrow!

~~~~~~~~~

Matthew 6:26
King James Version

“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not,
neither do they reap, nor gather into barns;
yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.
Are ye not much better than they?”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka