Execution of the Plan

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Mark Shields 
There are rules we live by 
and they are our guardrails, 
found in His Word and lighting our trails. 
these rules give us God’s design for living, 
blessing those who constantly are seeking.

Jesus says in John 8:34, “Everyone who sins is a slave to sin.”

*By the way, did you know the oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve? It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte and everything crashed.

This day with God, we are thankful that Christ offers a fix. Reading in John 8:48-59, Jesus says in verse 51 that whoever obeys His word will never see death. Unfortunately, not all believed and responded by saying that Jesus was demon-possessed.

This day with God let us not be like the non-believers, but obey Jesus’ words. Let us see the Light, let the King of glory in, and be guided by Holy Spirit. For those who apply their faith and believe in Jesus will receive the reward of eternal life.  Just like an athlete who practices to win the prize, let us gain the prize with assurance that Holy Spirit within us will power us on to the victorious finish.  

This day with God, Jesus is our quarterback as we get ready run the play. We will huddle and He will tell us the play to execute as we now pray. It’s up to us to listen so we can follow God’s plan for us and execute the play. Holy Spirit is with us to push us along to fulfill our role on the team like an enthusiastic crowd. We will run, block, and catch what is thrown our way.

This day with You Lord, help us to execute the plan. To evaluate how we are doing so we can tweak for better tomorrows. We use Your commands as guardrails and Your Word lights our trails to a brighter future. We are ready today for what is thrown our way because of Jesus for it is in His name we pray, amen.

*Short and Funny Jokes –  https://peace-truth.com/kindness-wisdom-funny-3/

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Thought From Devotional This Day 12-01-2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

After Solomon, his son Rehoboam was crowned king but as explained in 1 Kings 12:1-24, he entangled his people with the yoke of bondage instead of giving his people liberty.

Rehoboam lacked basic elements of good leadership. To take advice from the right people. Also, to empower and support those you are leading because if they are successful, then you are successful.

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Summit of Freedom

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

The action that identifies you as a disciple is holding on to the teaching of Jesus.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32

From “Begin To Be Free”, noted was that we all are slaves to sin but Christ offers freedom, so create a picture in your mind of being free.

Then be drawn towards the Light that both heals and nourishes the heart. Use songs like Healing Begins by Tenth Avenue North to gain hope upon hope until you reach the summit of freedom.

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Begin to be Free

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

Explained in John 8:31-47 is that what identifies a disciple is holding on to the teachings of Jesus and following through until achievement. Jesus says in John 8:34, “Everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” All are slaves to sin, but Christ offers freedom so create a picture in your mind of being free; be drawn towards the Light of Life. The Light will both heal and nourishes the heart.

A heart that accepts Jesus allows the healing to begin and then God is with us as Holy Spirit lives inside so there is a rebirth into freedom. Holy Spirit thinks, speaks, and leads with power and peace. Then, the heart continues to be free by undergoing changes in order to come across all that God wants us to experience. Gifting us with a purpose for the benefit of the whole body of Christ.

Like the first bloom of spring that makes a countryside eventually flourish with flowers, the future outcome for us is one of hope. We can rejoice even in a deep winter because the light dawns over the horizon to warm our hearts in this hopeful season.

Lord, we put our hope in You because of the breakthrough we gain in the Truth as we gain freedom and Holy Spirit lives in us to think, speak, and lead. You have given us a purpose to benefit the body of Christ. The things of this world may let us down but the hope we have in You never will because we are assured of victory. The Truth in Jesus sets us free to accomplish this victory. Amen.

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Following the Light

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33

The takeaway from “Light of Life” is to please God by speaking and acting like Jesus. Following the light of the world by listening to His instructions. Gaining knowledge, holiness, and joy in your soul. Being guiding along the path to an everlasting victorious finish.

Take inspiration from the song First Things First – Consumed By Fire and make the words below your declaration as you step ahead following the Light.

My desires are reversed
Seeking God’s will this day
Keeping first things first
His kingdom, not the world
As I follow the Way.

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