Tag Archives: Optimism

Step Ahead with Optimism and Courage

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

I’ll follow the Way And keep the faith As I follow Jesus And escape the scathe. If trouble comes my way, I’ll maintain hope And pray to God To stay in scope. I’ll keep going even If I consider It’s … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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Negative Influences

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo – Taken while going up Mt. Haleakala on the island of Maui. It’s a dormant volcano now but when it was active, the lava from volcanic eruptions formed more than 75% of the island. Deep inside the earth, there … Continue reading →

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Praise Always

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

Deep inside the earth Is built up power Released by the volcanos That ultimately devour. Just like our past With frustration Building up inside With agitation. Causing us to react at times When our thinking Was in the wrong direction; … Continue reading →

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Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world wants to trust The wisdom of science Yet wrong assertions Cause no reliance.   The world believes Money will bless Yet it is limited And causes stress.   So reconcile to God Through Jesus Christ And live for … Continue reading →

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Eternal Paradise

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Inch by inch everything Is a cinch because Of confidence in God And what He does   Trust in the plan Live out your passion Step ahead daily Expect good to happen   Patiently fulfilling Your purpose on earth Knowing … Continue reading →

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Growing Together in Faith

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

The world has a way Of making you feel Not very good Like what’s the deal   Not quite good enough Without any skill Causing stress head ache Needing some advil   Destroys confidence With a mental drain Physical hardship … Continue reading →

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Ticket to Paradise

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

We face good times And some bad times But there’s a way To make it all okay     By receiving God’s love, The love from above His amazing grace That we now embrace   With confidence And as a … Continue reading →

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Live Out the Good Life Today

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

Living out the good life By accepting the Son And looking forward To all that can be done.   Accepting the fervent Love of our Creator, His amazing grace, And unlimited power.   Celebrating today With uplifting songs Erasing yesterday … Continue reading →

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