Tag Archives: Reflection

Things Fall in Place Because of Grace

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

Irritated by others Going the wrong way When sometimes we Are the ones that stray. Going in circles Throughout each day Following man made rules Rather than God’s Way. Which is found in scripture And what we should embrace As … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Accomplishment, Confidence, Holy Spirit, Impact, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Reflection, Thoughts, Tradition | 4 Comments

Plentiful Harvest

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

Plant the word in your heart And follow the Son of Man With thoughts or ideas In following God’s plan. Not in the hard soil Eaten by a bird But in prepared soil So the Word is heard. Not in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Focus, Inspiration, Poetry, Prayer, Questions, Reflection | 2 Comments

Power in You

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Before there was weakness Without Christ by our side But now there is strength With power inside. We’ve accepted God’s love And reach up high To the intangibles of faith With power to apply. Integrating faith With a lifestyle By … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Relay for Life | Tagged American Cancer Society, Bible Study, Dreams, Faith, Lifestyle, Love, Peace, Prayer, Reflection, Relay for Life | 1 Comment

Reflections

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reflect with God to grow in faith but reflect on the world And thoughts become blurred. Reflect with God To know what is right Gaining a strong faith To win in your fight. Reflect with God Through daily prayer To … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Fight, Poetry, Prayer, Reflection, Spiritual Growth | 1 Comment

Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 7-8

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
Paul writes the letter of Romans to the church at Rome while in Corinth on his third missionary journey. Within this letter is a detailed explanation of the Gospel.…

Posted in Journey Through The Bible | Tagged Bible Study, Challenges, Champion, Christ, Faith, God’s Plan, Holy Spirit, Hope, leadership, Lessons, Life, Love, Prayer, Reflection, Scripture, Victory | Leave a comment

What’s Important

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

A wonderful life will result When through prayer we consult And have the discipline To seek, ask and listen. Prayerfully seeking God’s direction; Learning lessons through reflection; Planning out the future with vision; Beginning each day with a mission. Focusing … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Poems | Tagged Discipline, Experiences, Faith, God, Hope, Lesson, Life, Listen, Mission, Optimism, Planning, Prayer, Priorities, Reflection, Scripture, Vision | 2 Comments

Love Will Lead As We Proceed

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reflecting on the past; Couldn’t do it on my own; Humbly following the Lord; Great things He has shown. He can help find it; The steps to take; At solving a problem; Or bad habits to break. Study, pray, and … Continue reading →

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Comebacks After Setbacks

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

Like an enormous tree visible to you and me to the ends of the earth with great worth. A tree with beautiful leaves; underneath a soothing breeze with abundant fruit granting plenty of lute. Providing protection; a place for reflection … Continue reading →