Tag Archives: Grace

Flowing Grace

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

We know of Samson’s physical strength but what is most astonishing is the strength he received from the Spirit of the Lord and that same spiritual power is available to us. Use this poem as an affirmation for the strength … Continue reading →

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Hearts on Fire

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Courage is like a kite As we put up a fight Resisting the wind To fly higher again. Resisting what is wrong We always stand strong And with God’s love We get high above. Standing up for the Truth We … Continue reading →

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Plus for Us

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a flowing stream Rushing … rushing Is God’s grace That keeps coming. Available to all As we work as a team With efficiency Like a well-oiled machine. Patience is needed As we work together To make what was heavy … Continue reading →

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Servant Attitude

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

Setting things right, So there is no feud Bringing to society A servant attitude. With the Holy Spirit Allowing opinions, Including thoughts, From all dominions. Starting from the outside Flowing within To meet us where we are So we always … Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

To handle strife, Build your life On solid principles That are invincible. If thrown into fire And things look dire, You can keep pace And finish the race. There may be pressure But it becomes lesser Since there’s a path … Continue reading →

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Light in Darkness

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

Discover the great strength Of God’s assistance For He’s like a lighthouse In our existence. Constantly there Providing the light To our destination Every day and night. Some days, we feel Like there is no way But then we go … Continue reading →

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The Flowing Stream of Grace

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

The flowing stream That springs from above Comes to heal the soul Out of His Love. It is called grace; The ever flowing stream That keeps going, Coming to redeem. For everyone Is important So never judge … even Inadvertent. … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Shepherds

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Shepherds keeping The flocks by night And an angel appears From the sky so bright. Saying now is the time To bring restoration And Good news for all In exultation. Without hesitation, They went to the manger To find the … Continue reading →

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From Simple to Amazing

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

Today is the first day Of the rest of your life So cut out the past Using a sharp knife. The Word of God Is the sword to use To pierce the negatives You want to lose. So organize The … Continue reading →

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Obligations

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

In Old Testament times, Words to the listener Was as binding As a signature. Not meeting commitments Meant a broken trust And the relationship Went totally bust. Today’s leaders Should be held to account In how they handle The people’s … Continue reading →

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