Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

One Common Thread Binds Us

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord gives grace to all That’s always flowing Like a rolling stream That keeps on going.   Motivating all, His treasure does increase To care for each other And live in peace.   Affecting our thoughts About God’s wonders … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Benefits of Discipline

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Mark Shields

It takes skilled people; Not whippersnappers With disciplined skills To build sky scrapers.   Every single day Giving it their best try As the structure Reaches way up high.   Little things become big  And in the same way, Read … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

True Value

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

His sacrifice On the rugged cross Did what the law couldn’t And there is gain not loss.   A treasure forever That is spiritual With true value And not perishable.   Taking away my debt I begin again With unlimited … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Enlightenment

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

We all look forwardTo a worldly promiseOf a great futureBut let’s be honest. The world has a wayOf finding a fault,Opening a woundAnd adding in salt. But enlightenmentGives sight to the blindWith a Godly promiseBranded in our mind. Like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Step Ahead of Competition | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Impacting Lives

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

Tricked by deceitfulness Through bad information Overloading my thoughts With much hesitation. My day starts out Disordered or cruddy Until I get with God For a time of study. To empty the past That’s been weighing To lighten the load … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Harness the Power of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Mark Shields

Life is short so set sail On your destination Going afar With determination. Always dreaming big With affirmation Toward aspirations Using imagination. Like the great power Of the wind The Holy Spirit gives Power to ascend. To think farther Beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Covered Like a Blanket of Snow

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

Our bodies are the place Where God dwells inside As the Holy Spirit Resides and guides. For the Holy Spirit Will give great power Bringing new energy Each and every hour. As life takes a toll, Our bodies become frail … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Clean Food for the Soul

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Taking care of the Physical body And spiritual body By being Godly. Daily praying For miracles By planting the seeds Of God’s principles. A negative thought Is gone as we clear it And are watered With the Spirit. Less of … Continue reading →

Posted in Physical and Mental Health, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Treasures of Transformation

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

  Treasures of transformation Found in the Bible And sharing with all How to be a disciple! Disciplined from His Word Being obedient, Helpful, gentle, peaceful, And considerate. Grace from God transforms To deactivate Disobedience, Envy and hate. One is … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Poems, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment