Author Archives: Mark Shields

Clear Way to Victory

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Step Ahead with boldness Going steadily Forward with certain Expectancy. In Christ Jesus, We are forever free And there is victory For you and me. As a believer We are fearless Because of the power…

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Desire the Best Way

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

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

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

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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