Tag Archives: Sacrifice

Along the Way with Power to Fulfill Your Purpose

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Your future will be Better than the past Praying each day And set free at last. With baptism, There is no delay In being united Into the Way. Where efficiency Is on display As you follow This certain Way. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Purpose | Tagged Baptism, Cross, Grace, Love, Photo, Poetry, Power, Prayer, Purpose, Sacrifice, Salvation | 2 Comments

Refreshment and Energy

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Begin each day Asking what to do Accepting His love And starting anew For the race of life Like a long distance run Requires momentum For it to be done So use inspiration Learned from history Of Christ’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Bible Study, Effort, Energy, Holy, Prayer, Purpose, Refreshment, Sacrifice, Victory | 1 Comment

The Way of the Gospel

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

Good News for all In meeting the covenant Is the sacrifice of Christ Who paid the ultimate! Becoming the temple Martyr at the altar; Meeting the sacrifice To God the Father. Making things easier In following the Way Because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Victory | Tagged Accomplishments, Expectations, Good News, Gospel, Holiness, Poetry, Sacrifice, Victory | 1 Comment

Clean and Pure

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Mark Shields

Like the snow covers The rough ground created, God’s grace covers so we Are exonerated. There may be setbacks But with God’s provision, There are no limitations To our grand vision. Because of Jesus, We have a clean slate And … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Desire, Faith, Grace, Poetry, Prayer, Sacrifice | 1 Comment

Precious Blood of Jesus

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Blood has importance In supporting life So God choose it For His people to thrive. For atonement, He was sacrificed As blood was shed By Jesus Christ Through this sacrifice, We overcome shame And are linked to power That brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Initiative, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Atonement, Blood, Cross, Initiative, Life, Poetry, Prayer, Sacrifice | 2 Comments

Survivor Hour by Hour

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

We don’t have to wait another moment before starting to run the race with the pace of a world class athlete. All we have to do is confess to be blessed. Because of Jesus, we have privileged access to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Music, Poems, Poetry, Praise | Tagged Atonement, Instructions, Love, Music, Obedience, Passion, perseverance, Poetry, Praise, Sacrifice, Savior | 1 Comment

Keep Pace with Grace

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Covering the rough ground Nothing to hinder With a charming layer The first snow of winter. As though the rough spots Are covered with grace To easily run And finish the race. Because Jesus Christ Is our main acquaintance We … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Difficulty, Endurance, Future, Grace, health, Sacrifice, Tags: Poetry | 1 Comment

The Best Part of My Day

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

The secular world Offers illusion Filling the void With confusion. But paying attention To the Lord fills the void Of human existence So greatness is employed. Today my friend, There is a reason To be in a good mood For … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Courage, Focus, Forgiveness, Greatness, Poetry, Prayer, Relationship, Sacrifice, Transformation | 2 Comments

Build a Life with High Standards

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

For a sky scrapper To be constructed, A plan is made And work is conducted. The plan of architects And engineers Are followed in detail Which can take years. It’s the same in life; Build with a plan And little … Continue reading →