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Spiritual Journey through 1 Peter 1 – 2

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in 1 Peter 1-2 and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of all possessions one can hand off to future generations are the guiding principles taught by Christ Jesus.

Written about in “Climbing Higher” is the need to spend our time on activities that provide a heart of wisdom. The value of these activities will rise over time as commodities that will be useful forever; providing a living hope and a valuable resource forever.

The post “Faith, Hope, and Love Connection emphasized the need to express faith actively by loving God and your neighbor. To see God at work in their life and give praise for strength in times of trouble. To receive God’s love and the joy in looking at better days ahead when we gain the victory to receive the everlasting reward.

A thought from the post “Run the Race to the Finish Line” is that God and the Word are related because they were from the beginning and last forever. Let us set aside time each day to read, understand, and apply God’s Word. The event that gives confidence to our faith is the death of Christ on the Cross. Then the resurrection three days afterwards and the Holy Spirit adds to our confidence which continues to build daily. These resources are made available to us each day to help us boldly run the race to the finish line.

Taking in the Word of God and sharing with the post “Desire the Word”, the thought was that the Devine virtues in the Word of God are a source of nourishment for the soul. The Word will satisfy your hunger as you take in the values of God.

The post “Step Ahead Along the Path” pointed out that there is a motive for good personal and public behavior. The motive is to give integrity to what we profess. People will then begin to see something different in us and want to have what we have. A clear path will be set so others will desire to step ahead along this path.

In the post “Bridge the Gap”, we are reminded of the unjust suffering that Jesus went through for our salvation. He is our example to follow when we contend with difficulties. Many times, we face unjust suffering for taking actions that do not fit what out of touch authorities say to do. We are controlled with regulation, censorship, or suppression.

Keep up with my spiritual journey over the next few weeks either through following this blog or the Facebook page I’ve set up at this link: This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey. Let’s share thoughts or ideas about applying our faith so we step ahead along the path to victory.

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Contending with Difficulty

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

To you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. – Philippians 1:29

Today’s song is about handling the difficulties we face by letting God carry us out of situation. We can contend with these difficulties and be sharpened with fortitude, endurance, and wisdom. The effect is growth, energy, and gained experience that enables greater depth in ministry to others.

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Bridge the Gap

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Mark Shields

Bridge that some say is the beginning of the Chrisom trail

Life is not easy with hardships, embarrassments, predicaments, and impediments but we must maintain our faith and hope to overcome. These qualities will bridge the gap over the barriers and traps of life. Just like this photo of the Waco Suspension Bridge, we can build things that bridge the gap to a brighter future. The bridge in the photo was built for commerce to cross over the Brazos River and used as a part of the Chisholm Trail as they drove cattle up to Kansas in the 1800’s. Without the bridge, it was a time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal to cross the river.

Reading today in 1 Peter 2:18-25, we are reminded that Christ went through unjust suffering, was despised, and held in low esteem. Then He was arrested and suffered on the cross for our sins. Christ became our bridge to a much brighter future. His death on the cross and resurrection became the perfect sacrifice that bridged the gap between sin and salvation.

This day with God will be amazing because even if we are experiencing difficulty, things can change by turning to God for our needs and praying for help. As we face difficulty in life, we have an example in Jesus of how we should react. To contend with difficulties so they sharpen the soul with fortitude, endurance, and wisdom. The effect is growth, energy, and gained experience that enables greater depth in ministry to others.

This day with You Lord, we have confidence that You will remove the obstacles to make the path clear. There are days when we struggle and our problems are beyond what we can solve. In the midst of our difficulty, You have entered in with grace so we will ultimately get to where we want to go. Our past is a clean slate and we have faith that the future will be bright because we have access to more power than we could even imagine.

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The Future is in His Hands

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

This day with God, build a strong faith, apply this faith, and be determined to be steered by His principles. Read this poem to inspire courage knowing the future is in His hands.

Step Ahead

Courageously
Making a difference
Stirring up the Truth’s
Significance.

Set apart from the norm
There is affirmation
With tremendous faith
And determination.

Removing obstacles
With super strength
Facing them one by one
With God at arm’s length.

Patiently waiting
Knowing He is here
For He’s got my back
And there’s no fear.

With His mystery,
Worked out are the plans
For the future 
Is in His hands.



Poem by Mark Shields – © 09-09-2021
Inspired by
“The Future is in His Hands”

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Integrity to What We Profess

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5

The post “Step Ahead Along the Path” pointed out that there is a motive for good personal and public behavior. The motive is to give integrity to what we profess.

People will then begin to see something different in us and want to have what we have. A clear path will be set so others will desire to step ahead along this path.

Being honest is the only way to clear the path as the song Truth Be Told by Matthew West says. Let us admit it for being honest is the only way to fix it.