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The Big Picture

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. – Revelation 22:12

In the post “Victorious Finish”, thoughts were given as to the reasons for the forewarnings of Jesus. One take away is to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic. Knowledge of what God promises gives endurance through our difficulty and we can take on the challenges with joyful awareness of God’s ability to bring a victorious finish.

This day with God, let us not pay attention to the world where disorder expands to fill the void of human failure. Instead, let us pay attention to God so there is order that fills the void with greatness. Give praise today with the song Here is Our King by David Crowder Band.

Jesus came as King of a spiritual kingdom and not an earthly kingdom. This was unexpected because the people were expecting a military ruler or king of the world. But when we accept Jesus, we get the big picture and see that a King of the spiritual realm is of greatest importance.

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Victorious Finish

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

In Mark 13:1-36, Jesus forewarns that there will be wars, earthquakes, and famines. There will be distress, betrayal, and dissention within families but then there will be a time when the Son of man begins to reign so keep on guard.

Use this forewarning to prepare for the future with endurance because we will not be surprised but ready. The Holy Spirit will direct our response with action so we will make it through and receive the reward.

If we pay attention to the reward rather than hard times, we can endure the difficulty because our mind will constantly be at work finding a solution and our hearts will act on these solutions until there is accomplishment.

So be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic. Knowledge of what God promises gives hope and we can go through each day’s activities with joyful awareness of God’s ability to bring a victorious finish.

Lord, we put our total focus on You today because with You there is power to overcome the difficulties we face. Today, we may face distractions but we can remain optimistic because You promise a reward if we maintain our attention on You . We may have difficulty but with You there is a solution to our struggles and we have endurance to finish victoriously. Amen.

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Give Praise To Those Who Give Their All

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

This day with You Lord, let our praise ever be on our lips. We live in Your light, trust in Your love, and step ahead in this life with total effort. The principles You teach in Your word never let us down and are essentials for life that are flawless. They provide treasure in heaven which is worth much more than silver or gold. Amen.

Give praise to those that give their all as Jesus gave praise to the poor widow who gave two small coins to the temple treasury. We give praise to Jesus today who gave all and died for all on the Cross. As pointed out in the song Ever Be by Aaron Shust, let the praise of the Lord ever be on our lips.

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A Place to Flourish and Bloom

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Mark Shields

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Love is life and you never fail as long as love is in your heart so desire to learn the principles of Christ, invite Him into your heart to guide your every step, and build a bridge from a place of doom to a place where you flourish and bloom.

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Our Duty and Responsibility

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

In meeting our duties and responsibilities in doing the Lord’s work, let us discover our place or function and concentrate on doing it well. Receive encouragement from this poem.

Step Ahead

It seems improbable
But not impossible
When we work together
To make it possible.

For the Lord is our strength
To fulfill our duty
And make it a thing 
Of tremendous beauty.

As we come daily
Into His presence 
At any time or any place 
Through prayer and patience.

With a tremendous 
Power to fulfill 
Duties as followers 
To meet His will. 

For through the Spirit,
We are His children
Using our gift for the 
Purpose of kingdom building.


Poem by Mark Shields – © 04-22-2021
Inspired by
“Our Duty and Responsibility”

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