Monthly Archives: May 2013

Questions for Reflection – Psalm 124 – 127

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished an amazing journey through Psalm 120-123. You can read about this journey at this link. As I continue the journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 124-127. Over the next few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Give the Extra Effort

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

What type of attitudes should we have when working through problems? In yesterday’s post, the lesson was about how to respond to problems and those against us. I wrote about mercy and how Jesus forgave even those who crucified Him. … Continue reading →

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Mercy Helps

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 123, the psalmist is going through problems. In previous post a while back as I journeyed through Ezra and Nehemiah, there were plots to stop the rebuilding of God’s house and the wall around Jerusalem. Just like back … Continue reading →

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Rewards of Worship

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

In my reading and study of Psalm 122, I found that the psalmist wants to explain to us the tremendous need for a place to worship. Some of the rewards of God include joy, peace, and prosperity. A time of … Continue reading →

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Worship is Rewarding

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

Continuing my journey as I read in Psalm 122,  I see that the psalmist is ready, cheerful, and excited when going to God’s house. Jerusalem is described as packed in like a church should be in holy love and Christian … Continue reading →

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