Category Archives: Devotionals

I Take Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, For in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings Until the disaster has passed. – Psalm 57:1 A thought from “The Shadow of … Continue reading →

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Trust In The One That Can Carry Us

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10 As explained in “A Time to Reflect” David was … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Brought out in “Trust in the Lord” was the poise of David when oppressed, in fear, … Continue reading →

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Take Courage in the Fight

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you. – Deuteronomy 1:29 From the post “Scary Situations”, noted was that there are times when it seems the challenge … Continue reading →

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Keep Running Your Race

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

We are hamstrung in this world at times. Hobbled by situations but a thought from reading Psalm 52 is that the heart of God is for the righteous and the reward belongs to them. Anyone who deceives or lies to … Continue reading →