Monthly Archives: June 2013

Be Inspired to Overcome Difficult Circumstances

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lesson learned for me as I read Psalm 137 is how we should respond to a difficult situation? We should cheer up for there is hope for the future. We should ask God to open doors and believe they … Continue reading →

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Looking at Bad Circumstances in a Different Way

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

The Israelites experienced emotional problems during their captivity in Babylon. Not only had they been taken captive but they had been carried to a foreign land and emotionally tormented. At the time of writing Psalm 137, the exiles were in … Continue reading →

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He Loves Us

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

God knows all about us and sees value in each of us. He takes active concern in our life and mercifully prearranged a gift of love through His Son. What an example to follow and this love in action gives … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Endures Forever

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Mark Shields

Every verse of Psalm 136 ends with the words “His love endures forever” and every grand purpose of our Creator over the years has always ended with these same words in mind. His knowledge and power are demonstrated in the … Continue reading →

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God Gets Our Attention

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

As highlighted in yesterday’s post, God gets our attention in many ways. He may get our attention with a brilliant sunrise or bathe us in warm sunshine. He might shout to us in a thunderstorm or reveal His majesty in … Continue reading →