Tag Archives: Difficulty

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

Desolation to Restoration

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mark Shields

Difficult days faced Going from desolation But things fall in place To restoration Because of the Savior I learn His ways To change behavior To give Him praise As I pray for help You will carry me To … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Difficulty, Enthusiasm, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life, New Year, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, Savior, Sunset, Truth | 1 Comment

Food for the Soul

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking in food That is good for the soul, Makes us whole, Keeps God in control. Enthusiastically Taking in goodness, Striving for excellence With a cheerfulness. That overflows In our actions To fulfill a purpose Without distractions. Since Adam and … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, Photos, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Desire, Difficulty, Enthusiasm, Eternity, Grace, health, Poetry, Prayer, Salvation | 1 Comment

Keep Pace with Grace

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Covering the rough ground Nothing to hinder With a charming layer The first snow of winter. As though the rough spots Are covered with grace To easily run And finish the race. Because Jesus Christ Is our main acquaintance We … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Difficulty, Endurance, Future, Grace, health, Sacrifice, Tags: Poetry | 1 Comment

Honest Abe’s Birthday

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Mark Shields

Born into poverty, Self-educated, The best ever Some have stated. Facing challenges With great patience Through the toughest times Being gracious. Keeping justice rolling And building steam As righteousness like An ever-flowing stream. With integrity To repair what is broken … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Difficulty, Equality, Graciousness, Integrity, Justice, Liberty, Poetry, Repair | Leave a comment

Promises

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

You have a part; a part to play If having difficulty, believe it will be okay. Receive the hope; a clearer picture to a future victory told in the Scripture. Stay on track, go the direction, play your part, seek … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Believer, Decisions, Difficulty, Hope, Life, Scripture, Soul, Truth, Victory | 7 Comments

Stepping Ahead with Faith

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

Step ahead into the future To build a better nation Step ahead with faith With no hesitation The lack of faith Gets one off track We may face difficulties But know God has our back He calls us to step … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Poems | Tagged Courage, Difficulty, Doubts, Exploration, Faith, Fears, Fellowship, God, Lord, Mission, Strength, Thankfulness, Trust, Worship | 6 Comments

Overcomers

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Don’t believe in defeat The future is not bleak Nothing is impossible For with God, all is possible Let us be touched with divine power And never ever cower For greatness is released And His favor is increased In every … Continue reading →