Tag Archives: Soul

Step Ahead to Easter

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

The winter no longer Cold and blistery As new growth of spring Fills us with mystery. The event of Easter took us from despair To hope as the tomb Was suddenly bare. Reminding us now Of God’s love That fills … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Holidays, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Easter, Eternity, Joy, Love, Mystery, Path, Poetry, Soul, Spring | 2 Comments

Impact the World for the Better

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

Accept the pardon, Feed the inner garden Making an impact By how we act. Humble and kind, Keeping Christ in mind, Making things happen, Being a champion. The salt of the world As the old way is hurled To meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Beauty, Faith, Garden, Humility, Inspiration, Kindness, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Soul | 2 Comments

Believe and Receive

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

There is greater Efficiency When more see The mission we see. For there is power When Jesus is in control And as we share the bounty Of food for the soul. To have compassion For all in need And then … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Rewards | Tagged Eternity, Faith, Laughter, Music, Nature, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Provision, Rewards, Soul | 2 Comments

Flourish in Blessings

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

We live in an Amazing world today With technology; We’ve come a long way. But it doesn’t work Reliable as such; Since at times it works fine Then not so much. But with the Lord there is Dependability, Capability, And … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Rewards | Tagged Abundance, Blessings, Flourish, Garden, Poetry, Prayer, Soul | 2 Comments

Encouraged by Hope

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

Like a ship at sea During a storm So is our life Facing much harm. Hope is the anchor To secure our soul To meet the main goal Of making us whole. Our hope is in Jesus, Our … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Blessed, Gospel, Hope, Persistence, Poetry, Prayer, Soul | 1 Comment

Enlightenment

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

We all look forwardTo a worldly promiseOf a great futureBut let’s be honest. The world has a wayOf finding a fault,Opening a woundAnd adding in salt. But enlightenmentGives sight to the blindWith a Godly promiseBranded in our mind. Like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry, Step Ahead of Competition | Tagged Creator, Enlightened, Flourish, Holy Spirit, Photo, Poetry, Prayer, Soul, Sunrise, Sunset, Victory | 1 Comment

The Great Physician

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Mark Shields

Plenty of gloom And so much doom Makes it hard to cope But there is hope. Let the Word soak in And then it begins As peace sets in And we win from within. For like a surgeon, Our Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Bible, Faith, Good News, Grace, health, Holiness, Inspiration, Peace, Poetry, Prayer, Soul | 1 Comment

The Way of Truth

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

Thoughts are undivided, Thankful for the path That’s provided And being guided. The way of Christ In whose name we pray And to our destiny Without delay. One act of kindness, A smile or good deed, Encouraging each other As … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Destiny, Eternity, Focus, Gospel, Poetry, Prayer, Soul, Truth | 1 Comment

Get Out There

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Mark Shields

Be intentional About growing, About feeding the soul To overflowing. Ask for God’s help To meet the objective And form a plan To be effective. At the dawn of each day, Celebrate God’s care With praise and prayer And by … Continue reading →

Posted in Initiative, Poems, Poetry | Tagged Celebration, Dawn, Feasts, Initiative, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose, Sabbath, Soul | Leave a comment

Restoration

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Mark Shields

You know about the past, You are aware Of the present And You Lord care. You care for us And in Your hands Are our challenges With all the demands. You are the ONE, The ONE we trust, The ONE … Continue reading →