Tag Archives: Devotion

Guardrails

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

There are rules we live by And they are our guardrails; Found in His Word And lighting our trails. These rules give us God’s design for living; Blessing those who Constantly are seeking. They lead us together Holding each other’s … Continue reading →

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Act of Devotion

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Mark Shields

Press on during dark times And get closer to the Lord Rather than on worldly pleasures That keep you off guard. Giving a little extra Changes everything So dig a little further Into what faith does bring. An extra hour … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Mindset

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

Push for ideas You believe in And keep on going With strength from within. Don’t let critiques Snuff out the thrill; Enthusiastically Use your skill. Don’t let worry Keep holding you back; Embrace God’s wonder To keep you on track. … Continue reading →

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Fighting For You

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Deadline approaching; Project coming due; No need to panic; God can get you through. All it ever takes Is full allegiance To His flawless way And Omnipresence. Giving victories! More than all the grains Of sand on the earth For … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Jesus made community personal By selecting twelve to be confidants. To bond together as His apostles And share the grace He grants. Jesus made Himself available; Always a part of a community So that when two or more gather, He … Continue reading →

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The Things of God

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Many times the things We think look good End up not so good And such a falsehood. Then things we don’t Think will be good End up being good When truly understood. If the things of God Are what is … Continue reading →

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Devotion

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

Make evident your devotion In all your daily activities; Having fun each and every day, Joining in on all the festivities. The Spirit of God Is in your heart So continue to be devoted From the very start. Beginning each … Continue reading →

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Devotion Puts Excellence in Motion

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

Continue to go forward and always have devotion to the Lord’s steady Way that puts excellence in motion. If life gets discouraging, keep looking forward and receive inspiration daily from His Word. Make a big impression by doing what one … Continue reading →

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Good Works

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

Following the example of Christ Loving God and then our neighbor Being determined yet patient Continuing to put in the labor Praying for devotion to the purpose And how to contribute to this aim A purpose greater than self For … Continue reading →

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