Category Archives: Purpose

In The Shadow Of His Wings

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

The inspiration for Psalm 57 is David running from Saul and escaping into the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). David uses the image of being in the shadow of God’s wings. The images of David’s enemies include lions whose … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 02-03-2023

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Roadmap to Victory which gives examples of how victories were gained. The greatest attribute of those that gained victories was that they let God lead them. … Continue reading →

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The Lord Brings Victory

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In “Pathway to Our Purpose”, noted was that God gave David victory wherever he went. This day with God, you are given a victory too … Continue reading →

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Pathway to Our Purpose

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

As we read God’s Word, thoughts are given, ideas are brought out, and a pathway to our purpose removes any doubt about victory. In the previous passage, David prayed after he found out God gave him a purpose. That purpose … Continue reading →

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Created for Good Works

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. –  Ephesians 2:10 Within “Praise for this Day”, the thought was that we are made to be with God … Continue reading →

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