Category Archives: Courage

Step Ahead with Confidence

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Acting in faith, Fears subsided Because for the Lord I have decided. Courage is needed To form the battle lines Against the people Who put me through hard times. Going to the Lord In prayer is a must And planning … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Storms of anxiety, Storms of sorrow, Will be calmed with A better tomorrow. Replaced with faith As confidence grows Because He’s with you And always knows. So step ahead my friend And be of good cheer For He’s in your … Continue reading →

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The Future is in His Hands

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Courageously Making a difference Stirring up the Truth’s Significance. Set apart from the norm There is affirmation With tremendous faith And determination. Removing obstacles With super strength Facing them one by one With God at arm’s length. Patiently waiting Knowing … Continue reading →

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Rock Solid Over Time

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

God is like a mountain Standing rock solid With pronounced wisdom And vast knowledge. Be confident, Step ahead with passion To do more than Ever imagined. A courageous vision To make what was thought Impossible And give it a shot! … Continue reading →

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence in engineers and a production … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

You seek to go further To places not dreamed of yet With a hope … a wish And willing to sweat. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you have unique Talents … abilities … Continue reading →

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Think Big

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Mark Shields

A seed was planted A long time ago And during the spring A flower did grow. Over the years More flowers grew Until one day I saw this view. Image Source The moral is To always dream And have a … Continue reading →

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Boldly Step Ahead

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Angels will help Boldly step ahead. On this spiritual journey Being daily fed. Learning new things About God and self. Refusing mediocrity; Into the Word we delve. Getting ready for the challenge Of each and every day By going to … Continue reading →

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No Need to Fear

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

It has been made very clear There is no need to fear For God is our shield; His power has been revealed. The power is in His Word; The future no longer blurred; He is our great reward And our … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God encourages through The power of His Word And His Word gives a vision Which to you is transferred. This vision helps make decisions So take up bravery For God is your shield To lead you to victory. Be where … Continue reading →

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