Category Archives: Controlled Attention

Listen and Follow

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Sometimes bad habits compete with God because they require the least effort. It’s easy to have the bad habits but the good ones, like knowing God requires something from us – the desire to listen and a decision to follow. … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Effort, Faith, Focus, Guidance, Hope, Listen, Love, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Victory | 2 Comments

Victorious Finish

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

Distress, betrayal, And all one can bear With wars and famines Warning me to prepare. I need endurance To make it through And more focus On what I need to do. Because of the promise I’m consistent, Optimistic, And persistent. … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry, Rewards, Victory | Tagged Awareness, Difficulty, Endurance, Hope, Persistence, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Preparation, Reward, Victory | 2 Comments

The Decision to Follow

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

Put on your shoes And walk without excuse Getting rid of the blues By sharing the Good News. Understanding the call, Willing to install Without any regrets Vast spiritual assets. Meeting with people At the steeple Or social distancing But … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Art, Decision, Disciples, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Music, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 2 Comments

Detailed Instructions

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like attention was given To the Tent of Meeting, Attend to what is important With reason for proceeding. With tremendous detail And great teamwork With each person Remaining alert. Focused on how to Use His power Rather than on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Detail, Focus, Photo, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, St Paul Cathedral, Teamwork, Tent of Meeting | 3 Comments

The Less Traveled Road

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Mark Shields

The Ten Commandments We pay attention Giving common sense Comprehension. Finding priority As we do life together Helping rather than hurting One another. A society That follows these commands Steps ahead with faith And hope in His hands. With the … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Culture, Devotion, Focus, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, society, Ten Commandments | 2 Comments

Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect on your life, At essential … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems | Tagged Concentration, Dreams, Focus, Life, Poetry, Purpose, Vision | 1 Comment

One Common Link

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Mark Shields

Like oil mixed with water, Winter and silk, Pizza and weight loss Or vinegar with milk The world has idols Worshiped in wickedness That do not mix well With righteousness. But a common link Is the Holy Spirit And paradise … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Good Common Sense, Poems | Tagged Challenge, Faith, Focus, leadership, Poetry | 1 Comment

Trust is a Must

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Pray and be patient, Praise God and say wow! No need to rush And want things now. Society is impatient With technology today, Expecting immediate satisfaction To come its way. Desiring the latest and greatest With a few clicks of … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems | Tagged Decisions, Freedom, God, History, Inspiration, Memories, Park, Patience, Praise, Prayer, Seasons, Soul, Trust, Vision, Worship | 4 Comments

Keep our Eyes on the Lord

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

History tells us of societies Going in the wrong direction Trying to make it on their own Losing a spiritual connection The thinking is no need for God To build things on their own Tower of Babel comes to mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Genesis | Tagged Accomplishment, God, Government, Humanity, Language, Secularism, society, Tower of Babel | 2 Comments

Enthusiastically Looking Ahead to the Victory

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

Attention on Heaven Seeing the jubilation With Christ forever No more frustration Just focus on praise and worship Lots to look forward to He’s in control of the future He given a purpose for you He gives a lift A … Continue reading →