Tag Archives: Journey

Awesome Wonder

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Insults and mocking But purpose fulfilled Upon the cross When Jesus was killed So if facing hard times Don’t get downcast But keep the faith And forget the past. Be inspired by Jesus Withstanding misery To provide all The final … 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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Setting Out Along the Journey

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

Complacency And lack of effort Like wondering In a desert. So let us get away From this desolate zone And trust God when The future is not known. To explore, dream, And discover new ways To be at our best … Continue reading →

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Truth and Power

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

False doctrine taught For personal wealth Instead of the TRUTH For spiritual health Those who deceive With own interest in mind Gain for themselves but Leave others behind The TRUTH of the Word Gives direction in life The power to … Continue reading →

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Boldly Step Ahead

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Angels will help Boldly step ahead. On this spiritual journey Being daily fed. Learning new things About God and self. Refusing mediocrity; Into the Word we delve. Getting ready for the challenge Of each and every day By going to … Continue reading →

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Faith For Everyday Living

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

      You may not always be prepared For what life may bring your way. All you can do is step ahead With faith for every day. God will pull you through In a time of despair or doubt. … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

Lots of dreams And many extremes; Lots of big thoughts But stomach in knots. Praying and fasting, Thoughts on the everlasting. Going humbly toward; Being one with the Lord. Being touched by Christ, Influenced to the highest, Supernatural manifestation, Is … Continue reading →

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Rock Solid Thinking

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

Christ will return to rule So don’t go out and be a fool. Only God has all the answers; Use them as your anchors. Be dependent on Him; Without Him, things are grim. Ask the questions, Learn the lessons. So … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Will

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I have been studying Psalm 115-119 and writing posts at the This Day with God devotional. The Psalmist writes about the problem society was having with idols. During his time, the people would rather worship … Continue reading →

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Tools for the Journey

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

Life is a journey. The Holy Spirit helps us to develop the tools needed for this journey. The notes taken from sermons, Bible lessons, or our daily scripture readings are the equipment and tools we need to pack. One way … Continue reading →

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