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Discern the Best Way

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Mark Shields

This poem emphasizes the need to respect God and have discernment. The Bible is all about gaining wisdom because we are learning from the past, praying in the present, and listening for instructions toward the future.

Step Ahead

Let us consider
All ramifications
And Inquire of the Lord
For directions.

For decisions
On priority,
Using time wisely,
And acting morally.

What seems to be small
May become large
So seek to clarify
Letting God be in charge.

Staying away
From the serpent
With daily prayer
Giving discernment.

Following the truth,
Receiving grace,
Accepting the Savior
So things fall in place

Poem by Mark Shields – © 03-12-2020
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – Leviticus 10”

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The Way to Follow

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18

Knowledge from worldly endeavors can change over time. One thought from the post “Sure Way” is that the world wants to trust science but as the years go by, we find out that science made the wrong assertions that were proven incorrect. An example would be the thinking that the earth was flat.

Instead, as pointed out in the song The Way by Jeremy Camp let us grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ so we get to our desired destination. Jesus studied, listened, reflected and gave us the Way to follow.

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Sure Way

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Mark Shields

Knowledge from the Bible is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The author of Hebrews 13:9-16 advises to rely on the teachings of Christ rather than be so concerned with external religious demands that provide no benefit. Rather, be fed by God’s grace with more concern for the internals like faith, hope, and love.

To gain these internals, identify with Christ by means of sacrifices and offerings to God including daily Bible study, prayer, and relationship building that last forever. That’s what Jesus did on earth. He studied, listened, and reflected but also used His time wisely in fulfilling His purpose. We should do the same and also desire to be a good examples for others.

As noted from Family Times, we should simplify the confusing world by spending time on what is really important. Time spent on gaining knowledge from school, career, and other worldly endeavors are for temporary use but knowledge from God’s Word is permanent.

The builders of the Titanic were thought to have made a ship that could not sink but it did. A few years ago, my wife and I went to a Titanic display at the Mayborn Museum in Waco Texas. Our ticket to get in was the boarding pass below.

As you sail away on your voyage called life, make sure you get on the ship that is proven, leads you to where you want to go, and has a Captain that can see the obstacles ahead. Our growing relationship with the Lord and our service to Him will never sink but stay afloat and last forever. On top of that, our knowledge gained in the spiritual realm remains the same over time so we never have to waste our time relearning the next best way. Building up of our faith is always worthwhile, useful, constant, and available to all.

This day with You Lord, help us to follow the best way which is Your Way. Not the way of the world but the Way you provide in Your word. We set out today on our voyage of life knowing that amazing things will happen because we are following Your Way, believing, and obeying. Amen.

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Inspiring to Tangible Actions

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28

The post “Unshakeable Kingdom” points out that Christians are a part of an unshakable Kingdom and no matter what happens here on earth, our future is on a solid foundation that cannot be destroyed.

The author of Hebrews 12:25 through 13:8 urges certain qualities and one of the questions we should try to answer is how do we implement these qualities. One idea is the use of inspirational poems because poetry narrows thoughts to a few lines as the mind inspires the heart to tangible actions.

Another idea is inspirational music like this one: We Won’t Be Shaken by Building 429.

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Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hebrews 12:25 through 13:8, explained is that the new kingdom cannot be shaken and those who accept Christ are on solid ground but those who do not will be shaken. So as Christians, we are a part of an “unshakable kingdom” and no matter what happens here on earth, our future is on a solid foundation that cannot be destroyed.

The world wants to trust the wisdom of science but as the years go by, we find out science has made the wrong assertions that are proven incorrect. The world believes in the power of money but doesn’t understand that money is limited and God is unlimited. Many in the world desire one big world government but God is bigger than the world.

This day with God, let us set out to apply our faith, maintain, hope, and love one another by implementing the qualities urged by the author of this passage. Good qualities originate in God, are implemented with study and prayer, and grow in the heart. It is beneficial to document thoughts and formulate plans with the hope that good qualities become an automatic process in our life.

One idea to help us apply our faith is the use of inspirational poems because poetry narrows thoughts to a few lines as the mind inspires the heart to tangible actions. Below is one of those poems inspired from 2 Corinthians 5:11-19.

New Creation

Reconciled to God
Through Jesus Christ
And living for the ONE
Who died for our life!

A new creation;
Wrong-doing wiped clean
With access through prayer
To power unseen.

An amazing power
To help achieve
Significant dreams
If we only believe.

So dream big dreams;
The more the merrier
Since even the grave
Is no barrier.

Dream about discoveries
For coming generations
By listening … following,
Making declarations.

Reconciliation to God through Christ shapes our character. We become a new creation, we regard people differently (they are our brothers & sisters), we demonstrate more courage, initiative, kindness, and optimism.

This day with You Lord, we pray today expecting great things to happen because You will lead us from the intangibles of faith into the tangibles of good deeds. Our study and prayer will grow in our heart to formulate the plans for this day. We are in the process of building muscle memory so our faith can be applied. Amen.