Tag Archives: Peace

The Best Gift

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift of a Savior Born in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Gift, Love, Peace, Savior | 2 Comments

Accept and Be Helped

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Focused on what We each can do Accepting His help To get us through. Saying yes to the ONE With the solution Into an amazing future Of devolution. Towards tomorrow In which the impossible Is facilitated Towards the possible. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Strength | Tagged Calmness, Parable, Peace, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Strength, Vineyard | 2 Comments

Step Ahead with Confidence

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Acting in faith, Fears subsided Because for the Lord I have decided. Courage is needed To form the battle lines Against the people Who put me through hard times. Going to the Lord In prayer is a must And planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Confidence, Courage, Endurance, Faith, Peace, Photo, Planning, Poetry, Prayer, Preparation | 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

Refreshment for the Body and Soul

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

In life, there’s always a new challenge so instead of taking the credit for great accomplishments, give credit to God. Take inspiration from the song I Surrender All by Oslo Gospel Choir and surrender all so that God is in … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Poems, Poetry | Tagged health, Honor, Inspiration, Joy, Music, Obedience, Peace, Poetry, Praise | 3 Comments

Stepping Ahead to Hebrews

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Be nourished by the gospel; Applying what you learn By following Jesus At each and every turn. Be an example to others And develop strengths carefully By determining your main purpose That fulfills your destiny Be an overcomer; Endure difficulty … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Photos, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Destiny, Faith, Focus, Momentum, Overcomer, Peace, Poetry, Purpose, Reward, Teamwork, Victory | 3 Comments

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 Care, Diversity, Grace, Holy Spirit, Peace, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose, Salvation, Unity | 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 Cross, Discipline, Faith, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Life, Love, Peace, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Blessing, Joy, Optimism, Peace, Poetry, Praise, righteousness, Victory | 1 Comment

Accept and Be Helped

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Mark Shields

Accept what God is telling you in the song You Say by Lauren Daigle. Many may want to bring you down in this world but God holds you in His arms and says you are AWESOME so trust in what … Continue reading →