Category Archives: Overcome Difficulty

Comforted

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. – Isaiah 49:13  Even if having a tough day, you can go to the Lord in prayer for comfort. You can start fresh with a new perspective … Continue reading →

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Desolation to Restoration

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Paul and Timothy are writing to the church at Corinth about God giving comfort during trials of life. Ever since original sin going back to the time of Adam and Eve, the human race has … Continue reading →

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Desolation to Restoration

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Facing difficulty In a desolate place But you can meet It face to face. From desolation With so much strife To a place of joy And peace in life. There may be mistakes Along the…

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Celebrate Answered Prayers

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy on His afflicted. – Isaiah 49:13 After studying Psalms 40, a take away as written about in the post “Requests Fulfilled” was that the storms of life came upon David … Continue reading →

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Requests Fulfilled

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

In the two previous psalms, David had experienced prolonged difficulty with sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin and goes to God in prayer. The … Continue reading →

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