Tag Archives: Guidance

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

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 Faith, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Initiative, Photo, Poetry, Possibilities, Prayer | 2 Comments

Loving God and Neighbor

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

To love the Lord With all my heart And my neighbor Each day I start. Is a commandment Of most importance And brings to life Great significance. Each and every day I will always embrace To expand my faith And … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Faith, Family, Guidance, Hope, Love, Neighbors, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Relationships | 2 Comments

Mining for Valuable Resources

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Fulfilling promises Of long-range aims, God works in the background And always reigns. So put your thoughts Upon the Word And follow the prompting The Spirit has stirred. To be led to a place Where things do flourish Because His … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Thoughts | Tagged Adversity, Advice, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Guidance, Instructions, Poetry, Prayer, Thoughts | 2 Comments

Guided By His Word

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord guides us today And things fall into place With the spoken word That we love to embrace. Lessons are given From the Bible That sink into the heart And make us able. Instructions are given As we follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Advice, Decisions, Grace, Guidance, Insight, Poem, Prayer, Savior, Spirit | 2 Comments

Road to Somewhere

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

Some go full steam ahead But toward things That don’t matter Like the world brings. The road to nowhere Which is meaningless Instead of the road That redeems us. We have chosen To step ahead Down the road To freedom … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Purpose | Tagged Freedom, Guidance, Mission, Plan, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose, Redemption, Vision | 2 Comments

Make the Choice of Truth

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

The step to salvation, Making the choice of Truth Where grace covers wrong Made in one’s youth. The Way of the past Was not okay But this new way today Is to seek Him and pray. To speak up, be … Continue reading →

Posted in Initiative, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Choices, Faith, Grace, Guidance, Poetry, Pray, Provision, Salvation, Truth | 1 Comment

New Year Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

I arise today through a mighty strength The strength of the trinity A strength that guides me A strength that encourages me You are above me You are within me You are before me You are below me I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Strength, Teamwork | Tagged Encouragement, Guidance, Inspiration, Overcome, Plans, Power, Promises, Strength, Success, Teamwork | 1 Comment

Higher Ground

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

The photo below is of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay while on road tour around the lake. Like Lake Tahoe stores up water, we can store up God’s advice for life. Like Lake Tahoe Stores up water, We can … Continue reading →