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My On Going Devotion ~
Lord, may all my days,
I give You praise
may my thanks
to You I raise.
May for all things,
my thanks I give
may it be for You
that I should live.
May all the time,
I worship You
may I be grateful
for all You do.
May my devotion,
be in my attitude
may to You it be
one of gratitude.
Lord, may each new day,
my praise to You I sing
may the fruit of my lips
to You thanksgiving bring!
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By him therefore let us offer
the sacrifice of praise to God
continually, that is, the fruit of
our lips giving thanks to his name.
King James Version
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Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
Fur Trader, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Lingayen Gulf | January 1945
The USS Louisville is struck by a kamikaze Yokosuka D4Y at the Battle of Lingayen Gulf, 6 January 1945
On 2 January, the US carrier, USSOmmaney Bay, was severely damaged by a kamikaze aircraft and would later need to be scuttled. Three days later, the cruiser, USSColumbia, was also damaged when she was hit by 2 of the Japanese suicide planes. US shipping received relentless kamikaze strikes that cost the Navy more than 1000 men due to those 30 hits.
Beginning on 6 January, a heavy naval and air bombardment of suspected Japanese defenses on Lingayen began. Aircraft and naval artillery bombardment of the soon-to-be landing areas occurred, with kamikazes attacking again on the 7th.
USS Columbia, hit by kamikaze
On the 8th, it was observed that in the town of Lingayen, as a response to the prelanding shelling, Filipinos had begun to form a parade…
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Alpine Divine
As we approached Thun yesterday the skies were grey and it was chilly. Incredible to think that just one twenty minute bus minute away from there and we were above the clouds surrounded by sunshine and walking in the snow. The scenery was beautiful and we found the perfect spot beneath a tree to have our packet lunch whereupon I wrote!
Heiligenschwendi
We found the perfect sunny spot beneath an ancient tree
and watched our packet soup get hot, pure nature, you and me
The kindly trunk, a comfy bunk into which I reclined
A peacefulness quite fit for monks towards our lunch inclined
Oh mountain air, I’m so aware of energetic clearing
You’re beautiful beyond compare, enchanting and endearing
Look for the good, untie the knots, simplicity’s the key
The message in that sunny spot beneath the ancient tree
I Pray Your Today ~
I pray your today,
will be a victorious
I pray it will not be
in vain or laborious.
I pray it will be,
one serenity filled
I pray your heart
in trust will be stilled.
I pray your faith,
grows abundantly
I pray God’s Word
you follow hungrily.
I pray your hope,
keeps you in the fight
I pray you reflect
the salvation of His Light.
I pray your today,
will be a faithful one
I pray you will be courageous
so your crown can be won!
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But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For whatsoever is born
of God overcometh the world:
and this is the victory that
overcometh the world,
even our faith.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
The Big Nasty Sea Monster
It was a very quiet afternoon in a small beach town. I was taking a little walk near the beach. I looked out and saw Holly, a very beautiful red-haired lady wearing her flowery dress taking a leisurely walk along the beach. I began to approach her, but in a quick flash, a big nasty sea monster jumped out at Holly, and he was about to eat her. Holly screamed out in total chaotic fear.
“What are you doing?” I arrived just in time as his mouth surrounded her.
He glanced back. “I am the big nasty sea monster. I eat people. She is a person. Therefore, I am eating her.”
Holly cried as he turned to eat her.
“Now why do you want to eat a very nice beautiful lady like her?” I asked the big nasty sea monster.
He turned at me again. “Why is it your business?” He growled. “I am eating her.”
Holly was terrified as he quickly opened his month to swallow her.
Later that night, the moon was shining on the beach. Holly was sitting on a lawn chair next to a table drifting her toes through the sand. I came out to her from a nearby grill carrying a very large plate.
“Mmmmmm! Smells good,” she glistened. “What are the choices for tonight?”
I set the plate down in from of her. “We have many choices,” I said. “We have Sea monster roast, sea monster a la king, sea monster dumplings, roast of sea monster, barbecue sea monster, southern fried sea monster, cream of sea monster soup and sea monster on a stick.”
We ate well that night. We reminisced about that sea monster. He was big, he was hasty, he was bad, he was horrifying, and, most important of all, he was very delicious.
Frontier Home, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Down In The Valley ~
Lord, You have me in this valley,
for reason that are unknown . . .
but, I know deep in my heart
I am not down here all alone.
For, I know You are with me,
every step of the way . . .
and I know deep in my soul
there will come a better day.
Lord, I don’t know how long,
in this valley I will be . . .
but, I am prepared to stay
as long as Your here with me.
For, You have always promised,
from me You would never leave
and I know deep in my spirit
these words I now must believe.
Lord, I thank You for this valley,
though it has me feeling low
but, I know I am down here . . .
so my faith in You can grow!
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“Grow in grace,
and in the knowledge…
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Set Apart For Jesus ~
Set apart because,
He first loved us . . .
are those who have
in God faith and trust.
A life separated,
from worldly ways
devoted to Jesus
for all our days.
His Spirit within us,
now with Him we abide
no longer is there
an emptiness inside.
A life to God submitted,
holy and consecrated
now understand why
they were even created.
Set apart all because,
we were first loved . . .
now we are the children
of the One who’s Beloved!
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We love him,
because he
first loved us.
And lo a voice from heaven,
saying, This is my beloved Son,
in whom I am well pleased.
King James Version
Public Domain
Copyright 2022
Deborah Ann Belka
~ to GOD be the GLORY ~
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