Author Archives: Mark Shields

Desire the Best Way

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

May He grant your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans! – Psalm 20:4  Within the post “The Bad Mood Breaker” are thoughts from the study of Psalms 39. David experienced prolonged difficulty. He was silent, became more distressed, life … Continue reading →

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The Bad Mood Breaker

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

The affliction described in Psalms 39 strikes David very deeply. There was guilt after seducing the wife of his most loyal soldier and then arranging to have this soldier killed. The guilt for David was heavy on his heart and … Continue reading →

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Joyful In Hope

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12  In the post “Hope for Better Tomorrow”, David prayed in a dark time of difficulty and this provided the light needed to illuminate the path. You can … Continue reading →

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Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

Recorded in Psalms 38 is the desperate situation David was going through. David was in a state of sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 38-41

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

We can change our outlook from being downcast to great joy by simply beginning our day with prayer and offering praises to our Lord. The mission of this blog is to offer opportunities to do just that along with ideas … Continue reading →

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