Some people find it hard,
to accept they’re forgiven
and so by their shame
their faith is being driven.

They do not understand,
God forgives and forgets
and so they hold on to . . .
their remorse and regrets.

Some people find it difficult,
to accept and move on
and so to their failures
they are constantly drawn.

They do not comprehend,
the meaning of God’s grace
and so onto their past sins
they continue to embrace.

Some people need to find,
the peace of God’s favor
by giving their unrighteousness
to Christ, Jesus their Savoir!

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1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just
to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

By morning I have renamed us,

crimson wounds we’ve healed

with tender words,

a forgiveness I can believe in.

I’ve etched your voice in my

memory to not forget the glossy

Sound of wings when you speak.

In sleep your eyes orbit above

me, brilliant satellites,

so that I may dream free of

shadows.

I’ve pared us down to dark and light,

forgotten all I know of love and the

very recall of your name evokes

memories I’ve stored in the cache of

my heart.

A little Night Music

God is the God of forever,
great is His Holy name . . .
today, tomorrow, for always
His glory burns like a flame.

Clap your hands together,
lift your voice up in praise
let the power of His Spirit
set your heart for Him ablaze.

Blessed are those who trust,
who put their life in His hand
for their joy shall be complete
when before Jesus they stand.

Sing your praises to the Lord,
exalt your mighty King . . .
praise Him for the peace
He will soon one day bring.

Joy shall cover the earth,
His glory will shine like a flame
all His faithful will be in awe . . .
as they praise His Holy name!

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Psalm 47:1

“O clap your hands,
all ye people; shout unto God
with the voice of triumph.”

King James Version
by Public Domain

Copyright 2023
Deborah Ann Belka

Oh, you of little faith,
let not your fear betray
the power God’s given
to stay afloat today.

Oh, you of little trust,
don’t let doubt enter in
keep your eyes on Jesus
not on the raging wind.

Oh, you of little peace,
be not troubled or afraid
cast off your anxious view
and be you not dismayed.

Oh, you of little hope,
He will not let you sink
let your mind reflect on Him
in everything you think.

Oh, you of little faith,
Jesus will save you . . .
take a hold of His hand
and you He will rescue!

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Matthew 14:30-31

“But when he saw the wind boisterous,
he was afraid; and beginning to sink,
he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”

And immediately Jesus stretched
forth his hand, and caught him,
and said unto him, O thou of little faith,
wherefore didst thou doubt?

King James…

The battle with the enemy
will be easier to beat . . .
if we put our trust in Jesus
and leave the battle at His feet.

For we must go to Him,
and give to Him the fight
so He can lead us onward
in the power of His might.

As the battle continues,
He’ll be our strength and Rock
protecting our front and back
until the devil starts to balk.

He will provide for us a refuge,
a fortress and a safe place
He will defend and deliver us
put a hedge around our base.

The battle with the enemy,
will be easier to beat
if we just let Jesus . . .
lead us to a sound defeat!

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2 Samuel 22:2-3

“And he said, The Lord is my rock,
and my fortress, and my deliverer;
The God of my rock; in him will I trust:
he…

They are vivid,

unafraid yet gentle,

not to awaken their maker,

the guardian of dreams.

Slipping along the lunar surface

of sleep

golden pyramids rise from bonfires

only to melt like icebergs in a warming sea.

Her dreams live on like butterflies

breaking free from their chrysalis

with wings of every color.

She still needs her dreams

even as they fade.

art by Sabantha at fine art america