This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey | Share The Word

Whispers of Fear in the Ear

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

When I was younger, I didn’t have many fears. I was like the kid in the photo with the courage to do anything but some things I did may not have been so smart. Now that I’ve reached a certain age, it’s like being a kid again but with better judgment. I may be over the hill, but fix’n to pick up speed!

David needed speed for the situation he faced in Psalm 54. He was on the run from Saul who was trying to kill him. David was surrounded and went to God for help. It’s the same for us today as sometimes it seems the enemy surrounds us and we hear whispers of fear in the ear.

The thing to do is go to God for help. The whispers of fear in the ear are a lie. Boldly step ahead because God is bigger than fear. He will give courage and judgment to make the best decision going forward.

Index of devotionals

Posted in Courage, Thoughts From Devotional | Tagged Bible Study, Challenges, Courage, Experience, Fear, Freedom, Judgment, Prayer, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 03-17-2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Listen and Follow that points out that it takes no effort for our bad habits like a lack of focus, discipline, faith, etc. to zap our energy so the bad habits set in. We become separated from God.

There is a way to reconnect! Listen to the song Christ in Me by Jeremy Camp and remember that because of Christ in us, we are just one step away from being recharged to do the amazing. This day with God, have the desire to listen and make the decision to follow God’s Plan for Us.

Posted in Poems | Tagged Effort, Faith, Focus, Guidance, Hope, Listen, Love, Music, poem, Praise, victory, Worship | 1 Comment

I Take Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
   For in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
   Until the disaster has passed. – Psalm 57:1

A thought from “The Shadow of His Wings” is that there are times when we need to take refuge in the shadow of God’s wings. Then we can evaluate and choose the way to go. As long as we choose the prompting of the Spirit, there is liberty and ultimate victory. There is mercy that removes worry as we make our request and are blessed.

Stand today in your Savior’s Shadow like the song by Blake Shelton. Take the following words as yours today and repeat them throughout the day.

The enemy is trying to break me
But today I’m set free
As I get down on a knee
Confident that Jesus will not forsake me
Because grace sets me free

Index of devotionals

Posted in Devotionals, Purpose | Tagged Blessings, Devotional, Liberty, Praise, Purpose, spirituality, victory, Worship | 1 Comment

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 teeth are spears and arrows. Whose tongues are like sharp swords!

There are times when all of us need to take refuge in the shadow of God’s wings. Then we can evaluate and choose the way to go. As long as we follow the prompting of Holy Spirit, there is liberty and ultimate victory. There is mercy without worry as we make our request and are blessed.

God’s love is so great that it reaches from heaven and His faithfulness reaches down from the skies to earth. He will rescue us in the hard times of life so let us go to Him in prayer. Prepare our heart by setting aside a quiet time for Bible study and prayer. This will build goodness within and influence those around us.

This day with God, trust that everything works out for those who are called according to His plan. Ask for God to fulfill His purpose for you and begin to throw yourself into it. When you are bound by a purpose, you keep going and have the will to stay the course. Here is a link to God’s Plan for Us that will help to keep you on course to spiritual success.

Lord … You are with us always and will never abandon us in our time of struggle. We continue to read Your Word, pause, reflect, and evaluate as we step ahead along Your path. You came with this simple request: repent … ask for forgiveness … be blessed. We are aligned with your plan for us and have chosen the way in which the light of the Spirit shines ahead to direct our steps. Amen

Posted in Bible Study, Purpose | Tagged Bible Study, Blessings, Liberty, Praise, Prayer, Purpose, spirituality, victory | 3 Comments

Trust In The One That Can Carry Us

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10

As explained in “A Time to Reflect” David was going through difficulty and wrote the poem in Psalm 56. In the poem, we learn that God was gracious to David and eventually He was able to escape to the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1).

David’s response was to praise God and this day, you can respond the same way. Never get discouraged for opportunity often comes disguised as difficulty. Keep thoughts of God’s compassion in mind. Like the song Carry Me by Josh Wilson, pray to the ONE that can calm the water and trust his power to carry you to solid ground.