Tag Archives: Hope

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

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

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

Treasures in Heaven

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

The treasures of heaven Are worth a hundred times The wealth in this world In the strive for the climb. Focusing on the Son Who for all came Rather than wealth, Fortune and fame. Vast spiritual assets Of faith, hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Devotion, Encourage, Eternity, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Peace, Photo, Poetry, Relationship, Treasure | 2 Comments

Dilute What Pollutes

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

Get a good start And fill up your heart With many good thoughts To connect all the dots. Of faith, hope, and love From up above And begin to dilute Whatever pollutes. Completely clean With the unseen So put in … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Eternity, Faith, Hope, Love, Optimism, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Thoughts | 2 Comments

Life has Strains but Hope Remains

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

To the cross He was led Where His blood was shed But a better day ahead When raised from the dead. Life has its strains But hope remains Since God does care, There is repair. From high up in space … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Creator, Difficulties, Dreams, Easter, Good Friday, Hope, Vision | 3 Comments

Encouragement for the Challenges

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Working together For God’s mission As family With ambition. Brothers and sisters, Bound together By the Spirit That joins forever. Accepting that Jesus Is Lord and Savior As we step ahead With blessed favor. There for each other, That’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Applied Faith, Challenges, Encouragement, Holy Spirit, Hope, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose | 2 Comments

Sorting Out Priorities and Planning

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Rise up early Before the day begins To know priorities And seek some wins. When thoughts are clear, Concerns are sorted out, Advice is given, And there is no doubt. To plan out next steps And connect the dots Knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Art, Decision, Disciples, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Music, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 2 Comments

The Decision to Follow

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

Put on your shoes And walk without excuse Getting rid of the blues By sharing the Good News. Understanding the call, Willing to install Without any regrets Vast spiritual assets. Meeting with people At the steeple Or social distancing But … Continue reading →

Posted in Controlled Attention, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Art, Decision, Disciples, Faith, Focus, Hope, Love, Music, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 2 Comments

The Outcome of Faith

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

Bitten by sin By the snake that slivered But thanks to the Lord We’ve been delivered. Away from the enemy, He gives victory By accepting the Lord There’s liberty. Following the plan And making a stand Against the venomous Snakes … Continue reading →