Category Archives: Poems

One Common Thread Binds Us

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The Lord gives grace to all That’s always flowing Like a rolling stream That keeps on going. Motivating all, His treasure does increase To care for each other And live in peace. Affecting…

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Benefits of Discipline

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It takes skilled people; Not whippersnappers With disciplined skills To build sky scrapers. Every single day Giving it their best try As the structure Reaches way up high. Little things become big And…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Cross, Discipline, Faith, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Life, Love, Peace, Photo, Poetry, Prayer | 1 Comment

Next Leg of the Relay Team

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Our faith initiates Action toward Accomplishment With help from the Lord There is peace in the Lord Knowing we belong On the relay team And nothing can go wrong Freed from what entangles…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Faith, Poetry, Prayer, Teamwork, victory | 1 Comment

Eternal Paradise

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Inch by inch everything Is a cinch because Of confidence in God And what He does Trust in the plan Live out your passion Step ahead daily Expect good to happen Patiently fulfilling…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Faith, Heaven, Optimism, Paradise, Photo, poem, Prayer, Purpose, Treasure | 2 Comments

Journey of Faith

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Peace comes by acceptance Knowing that we belong Because we have a faith That makes us grow strong With faith we step ahead And keep on going Because when times are tough There is…