denisebalog…Grace filled devotionals. – The beauty of Jesus illuminated in Scripture, Photography, Poems and the Hebrew Alphabet Word Pictures

Oh, You Winter Winds

The winter winds

Blew far too soon.

Whatever happened

To the light of June?

Plans ahead,

Long afternoons,

Sunshine warmth,

Breezy-tunes.

Blow, oh you Winter winds!

The Lord is faithful,

This I know,

To tuck away

The cold dark gray

To hear June’s song,

Another day.

“Sing to the Lord

Bless His name;

Proclaim the good news of His

Salvation from day to day.

Let the field be joyful,

And all that is in it.

Then all the trees of the

Woods will rejoice

Before the Lord.”

Psalm 96: 2, & 12 NKJV

Dedicated to my family and friends up north, who are experiencing a major snow storm, are waiting to hear June’s song again. 🙏🕊️

Denise

Photo captures by denisebalogc2026

Love’s Access

“Access – through the veil,

Entry – to Your love so real,

Open – to hear Your voice of love,

Welcomed – the secret place of the Dove.”

“Oh my Dove, in the clefts of the Rock, in the secret places of the cliff,

Let me see Your face,

Let me hear Your voice,

For Your voice is sweet,

And Your face is lovely.”

Song of Solomon 2:14 NKJV

“Thank You Father for Your Son, Jesus, through Him and His precious Blood, I have all access to You❤️

My inheritance stored and sealed with the promise of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Poem and prayer by dbalogc 2026

Photos by WordPress Free Images

Good News They Bring

Rushing winds

Under moon-lit sky.

God of all the universe

Stirs heaven on high.

Mighty angels,

Good news they bring;

“Glory, Glory, Glory,

To the coming of our King!”

“And it will be said in that day;

“Behold, this is our God;

We have waited for Him,

And He will save us.

This is the LORD;

We have waited for Him;

We will be glad and rejoice in

His salvation.”

Isaiah 25:9 NKJT

Poem and photos by dbalogc2025

The Valley

-Its the going through

Where I trust in You.-

“I stand silently to listen

For the One I love,

Waiting as long as it takes

For the Lord

To rescue me.”

Psalm 62:1 TPT

In this season of light, in the midst of a trying life season of care-giving and decisions, even when it doesn’t “feel” very lightful and bright, I’m learning to lean in to trusting God who has always been faithful.

He tenderly meets me each day with love and reassurance. His Word promises He is with my family and I as we walk through another day, and I’m trusting Him to keep His promise.

Photos captured in “the wilderness” and as our guide shared, “death valley”, mentioned in the Psalms, Israel 2011 pilgrimage.

Thankful for this safe place to share my heart and life-journey days.

Denise

Unshakable Rock

Ask, Seek and Knock;

Built on the Rock.

Seek My face,

From “the cleft of the Rock”

The wind blew,

The fire burn,

The floods will pour and rise,

Founded on the Rock,

Nothing takes Him by surprise.”

“Ask, Seek and Knock,”

I heard my Savior say to me.

I’ll surround you “as with a shield,”

Continue to follow Me.

“My soul,

Wait silently

For God alone,

For my expectation

Is from Him.

He only is my Rock

And my salvation;

My defense;

I shall not be moved.”

Psalm 62:5-6

Scripture referenced, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:25, Exodus 33:21, and Psalm 5:12.

Poem by dbalogc2025

Photos captured on pilgrimages to Israel 2011 and 2014. Ceasarea, Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea.

Glory Sky!

Rushing wind under moon lite sky;

God of all the universe stirs heaven on high.

Mighty angels,

Good news they bring;

Glory, Glory, Glory,

To the coming of our King!

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields , keeping watch over their flocks by night.

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.””

Luke 2:8-10 NKJV

Poem by dbalog c2025

Photos by dbalogc 2025

Glorious Sunrise

Splendor-light,

Our God’s heart;

Mercifully tender.

“The splendor-light of heaven’s glorious sunrise is about to break upon us in Holy visitation, all because the merciful heart of our God is so very tender.” Luke 1:78 TPT

Photo by WordPress Free Photo Library

Feature photograph by dbalogc2025

Verse by dbalogc2025

On Golden-Wings

Paint the sky

With ribbons of blue!

Puffy-white clouds,

All praising You!

Golden-winged rays,

To light up the day;

Perfect in You,

As Your order our ways.”

“The steps of a (good) man are ordered by the LORD;

And He delights in his ways.

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;

For the LORD upholds him with His hand.”

Psalm 37:23-24 NKJV

Poem by dbalogc2025

Photograph by dbalogc2025

Glowing Peace

Christmas closer every day;

Sing-song carols jingle-way.

But in the midst of

Come-and-go,

Let my heart seek

The Son,

Who causes

The stars to glow.

“To give light to those who sit in darkness

And the shadow of death,

To guide our feet

Into the way of peace.”

Luke 1:79 NKJV

Poem and photos by debalogc2025

December First

December 1st.

The first time to

Experience Christmas;

The first time to see

Snow glisten.

The first time the

Air is clear

The first time the

Ear to hear.

“Lord, let December be like

The first time

My heart did listen.”

“Your words were found,

And I ate them,

And Your Word was to me the

Joy and rejoicing

Of my heart;

For I am called by

Your name.”

Jeremiah 15:16 NKJV

“Did not our hearts

Burn within us

While He talked with us ..

And while He open the Scriptures to us?

Luke 24:32

Prayer Poem and photos by dbalogc2025

Lead On

“Every right turn,

Would have been wrong;

If not for Your Word,

Leading me on.”

“This is the way, walk in it,”

Whenever you turn to right hand

Or whenever you turn to the left.”

Isaiah 30:21 NKJV

“Your Word is a lamp to my feet

And a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105 NKJV

Poem by dbalog c2025

Photos by dbalogc

Safety’s Path

Thank you, Lord,

For the good nights sleep.

Forgive me my trespasses;

You know them deep.

Let this time by a pleasure to You;

For You alone,

Know my heart as You do.

Keep me steady,

On safety’s path;

For I choose for You to lead,

No looking back.”

“The Lord is my Shepherd;

I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul;

He leads me in the paths

Of Righteousness

For His name’s sake.”

Psalm 23:1-2 NKJV

Poem by dbalogc2025

Photo captures by dbalog

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