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Hope For Brighter Days

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui. Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative energy that is spewed up and released through volcanos.

It’s the same in life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety that spew up and come out in actions. They become your enemy but a lesson from Psalm 59 is that the more you have hope for brighter days ahead, the more your frame of mind contributes to favorable conclusions.

That’s one benefit of reading the Bible. You read about how God’s power and mercy releases negative emotions so a load is lifted as you step ahead along the journey.

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Poetry Friday 04-28-2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Refreshed Strength. We all have heard about Samson’s physical strength but what is most astonishing is the strength he received from the Spirit of the Lord and that same spiritual power is available to us.

There are a lot of things in life we regret but each day is a new day so we can forget. We can forget the past without a trace. We can accept Christ as Savior and receive grace. Live victoriously today with songs like Same Power by Jeremy Camp. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave, lives in us. This power conquers the enemy as we continue to step ahead.

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Divine Design

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” – Rev 1:8

As pointed out in “Direction and Protection”, God provides the Way we should go along with security as we walk in faith.

As surely as smoke can be blown away by wind or wax melt near fire, we can be assured of God and that He has a part to play in good things coming our way. Advantages are given to those with faith but the skeptic will be hampered.

Celebrate today the victory that Jesus brings with the song The Way by Jeremy Camp. Like the lyrics go, God’s glory shines around us because of the King of kings … the great I AM.

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Direction and Protection

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

A take away from Psalm 68:1-18 is that God’s divine design provides direction and protection as we walk in faith. As surely as smoke can be blown away by wind or wax melt near fire, we can be assured of God and that He has a part to play in good things coming our way. Advantages are given to those with faith but the skeptic will be hampered.

The probable occasion for this psalm is recorded in 2 Samuel 6:2-18 when David had some men bring the ark of God from Judah to Jerusalem. Precaution was then taken as they transported the arc of God. They took a few steps ahead and then would offer sacrifices. Much like in a parade, David expressed his zeal along the route by leaping and dancing as the arc was transported (2 Samuel 6:15).

Let us thank God in anticipation of His goodness in providing direction and protection for we can celebrate each day because Jesus provides the Way. The Light shines bright along the path and the Holy Spirit guides us to reach our destination.

This day with You Lord, we are convinced that You can do all things. Your plan of Jesus being sacrificed on the cross imparts righteousness into each of us. Because of the direction we get from Your Word and the protection You provide, we have great advantages but those without faith are hampered. Your Divine design brings victory to our future because You are on our side fighting our battles. Amen.

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Hearts On Fire Going Forward

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9

The aim for you as a follower of Christ is to always grow and never remain the same but to always be changed because the Spirit is aflame.

The main thought within “Call to Praise” is to look back on the past and remember the good things God has done. This gives enthusiasm going forward. It attracts others to walk by faith, put their hope in God, and accept God’s mercy through the loving gift of His son.

God gives us purpose and meaning so we can trust in His leading. Take inspiration from the song He Is With Us by Love & The Outcome. Sometimes it may seem as though there is an ocean in between but He is with us and we can always trust.