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!

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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.

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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!

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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

Rejoice, I Say Rejoice!

Rejoice, I say rejoice,
in everything have hope
don’t just sit around
lest you turn into a mope.

See how content I am,
see that look on my face
that’s the look of patience
for I’m resting in God’s grace.

I know the importance,
to pray about everything
so I don’t worry about
what tomorrow’s gonna bring.

Rejoice, I say rejoice,
be patient in all tribulation
pray to the Lord of your hope
and join me in my jubilation!

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Romans 12:12
King James Version

“Rejoicing in hope;
patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer;”

Copyright 2013
Deborah Ann Belka

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