Category Archives: Poems

Courage to Step Ahead

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

You may be facing some challenges … going into unknown territory along your path. Make the poem below your declaration to take on challenges you face as you step ahead. For courage to face The battles I take on, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Poems, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Prayer, Victory, Courage, Plan, Poetry, History, Leader, Photo | 1 Comment

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

The Boomerang Effect

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in Judges 9 is that there can be a negative boomerang effect for unkind and selfish desires so we constantly need to ask ourselves if we are following God’s Word or if we have our own … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Efficient, Kindness, Legacy, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Productive | 2 Comments

Coming Together

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

On Dec. 21, 2020 we had the convergence or coming together of Jupiter and Saturn. These planets looked as though they merged together and were closer to each other than they had been in 800 years to form a bright … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Victory | Tagged Fame, Glory, Humility, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Teamwork, Victory | 2 Comments

Productive And Efficient

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images In Judges 7 , God gave Gideon a plan that was productive and efficient. The poem below is inspired by that plan. Make it an affirmation for you as you go about your day. God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Wisdom | Tagged Courage, Enthusiasm, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Imagination, leadership, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Strategy, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Step Ahead with Faith

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Gideon gives us all a good example to follow. The poem below is about how he took a stand against idol worship. We can all be inspired by this great character of the Bible. Make the poem below an affirmation … Continue reading →

Posted in Initiative, Photos, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Prayer, Faith, Holy Spirit, Poetry, Guidance, Initiative, Possibilities, Photo | 2 Comments

He Prepares the Way

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Great things can be done With God’s great help For He prepares the way And promises are kept. Those against us Don’t stand a chance For He prepares the way And rules the expanse. God is our strength As the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Strength | Tagged Lessons, Photo, Poem, Possibilities, Prayer, Strengths, Teamwork | 5 Comments

The Roadmap to Victory

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Make the poem below your own today and every day forward my friend! I look back at history, See people winning, See people loosing, And then I start grinning. For there is a common Denominator And that is God providing … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Purpose | Tagged Courage, leadership, Photo, Poem, Prayer, Purpose, Success, Victory, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Way I’m Guided

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Thankful for the path provided That leads the way; The way I’m guided Each and every day. Thankful for the path provided And the Spirit of power; The way I’m guided Through each and every hour. Thankful for the path … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Amazing, Destiny, Focus, leadership, Photo, Poetry, Praise, Prayer | 2 Comments

Line Up with the Plan

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

Leave nothing unfinished And do things haphazard But always be reaching For the high standard. If something’s not right, You have to admit it, Start all over, Set out to fix it. There is no compromise With the enemy For … Continue reading →