When I Consider the Lilies ~

When I consider the lilies
I stop fretting . . .
over the cares of my life
for when I think of the lilies
I stop worrying . . .
about what causes me strife.

When I consider the lilies,
I stop fussing . . .
over my wants and needs
for when I think of the lilies
I start trusting . . .
and I get down on my knees.

When I consider the lilies,
I am thankful . . .
God will hear my plea
for when I think of the lilies
I just know . . .
Jesus will take care of me!

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Matthew 6:28-29
King James Version

“And why take ye thought for raiment?
Consider the lilies of the field,
how they grow; they toil not,
neither do they spin:
And yet I say unto you,
That even Solomon
in all his glory was not
arrayed like one of these.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

The Thunderbolt of Fear ~

The thunderbolt of fear,
frightens and horrifies
until panic sets in
and the soul it terrifies.

It moves ever quickly,
through our worried minds
then it settles in
when our weakness it finds.

Fears jolting boom,
is felt deep in the heart
then the resounding dread
in our soul beings to start.

It freezes and it seizes,
our feet to the floor
as soon as we hear
it’s rumbling, cracking roar.

But fear can be conquered,
when at first you hear it’s clap
if you take your worries . . .
and lay them in God’s lap!

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Psalm 56:3
King James Version

“What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

From Anxiety to Peace ~

Be anxious for nothing,
let not anything cause you dread
let go of the worry
that is filling up in your head.

Be concerned for not a thing,
let Jesus take your every care
let go of all that you fear
and your anxiety He will bear.

Be nervous for naught,
let not your problems stress you out
let go of all your tension
and give Jesus your every doubt.

Be not burdened for anything,
let your troubles not cause alarm
let go of that heavy load
and place it in Jesus’ awaiting arms.

For when we’re overly anxious,
when we’re excessively concerned
our faith and trust we push away
and His peace we leave unturned!

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Philippians 4:6
King James Version

“Be anxious for nothing”

Copyright 2012
Deborah Ann Belka