Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Patience During Difficulty

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Facing the enemy Who provides only strife And sets me back With hardships in life. I never give up Or become complacent But just inspired And always patient. I keep on praying And keep being spurred As I keep on … 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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Our Responsibility in Kingdom Building

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Continue this journey Step by faithful step And determine How you can help. Find your assignment In kingdom building For God’s glory In soul winning. To accomplish Amazing feats, Discover this gift And fill the seats. The Lord is inside … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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