Tag Archives: Thoughts

The Way to the Light

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

Releasing a bad past So it begins to fade And following the Light As decisions are made. Take inspiration from the song The Way by Jeremy Camp for your journey today because Jesus is the Way. Do not follow plans … Continue reading →

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Synergize

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Each day you arise, Work as a team To synergize And accomplish the dream. Inch by inch, everything is a cinch because we are energized with the Holy Spirit. Step ahead step by step on the path today with praise … Continue reading →

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Sunset on the Year

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

With a hope … a wish, The year begins to sunset So aspire to go further To places not dreamed of yet. All that is required Is a mission A clear vision With ambition. For you have unique Talents … … 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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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 →

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Forever

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

To handle strife, Build your life On solid principles That are invincible. If thrown into fire And things look dire, You can keep pace And finish the race. There may be pressure But it becomes lesser Since there’s a path … 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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Mining for Valuable Resources

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Fulfilling promises Of long-range aims, God works in the background And always reigns. So put your thoughts Upon the Word And follow the prompting The Spirit has stirred. To be led to a place Where things do flourish Because His … Continue reading →

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Trust in Divine Power

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

There are advantages Meeting in this hour For God fills us With divine power. There are steps to take Toward success today As we read the word And as we pray. Security today With God’s mighty arm Protected always From … Continue reading →

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Organized for Victory

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like a playbook for a football team or musical notes for a marching band, God’s Word helps us stay organized to win at life as we study together and as the Holy Spirit helps us apply what we are told … Continue reading →

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