Dwelling in darkness,
Overcome with despair,
And a world in need
Of major repair.
Then came the birth
That changed the outlook;
The birth of Jesus
Explained in God’s book.
His story of a Savior
To set us free
And help us be
All we can be.
So get involved
In His story
And celebrate
All His glory.
By being ready always
To follow the Light
And receive the gift
Of a future so bright.
Poem by Mark Shields – © 12-22-2018
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After writing the poem “Pass It On”, I produced the video below by the same name. It was inspired from a sermon of my pastor Ryan Barnett. The historical story of Christ did not start with the birth a little over 2,000 years ago but actually started with Adam and Eve. You are a part of His story. Christmas is a time when we see God working miraculously at the least likely place and at the least likely time! Similar to passing the light at a candlelight service, the Light of Christ is passed from person to person.
Just like the wise men
Looking for Jesus again
Gaze for a star today
To lead the way
Search with persistence
Even under resistance
The star may be a friend
Or new song to send
The star may be a sermon topic
Inspiring many to be philanthropic
The star may be a Bible verse
So negative thoughts disperse
Find what can’t be seen
The intangibles we glean
Invest in one another
To help us go further
And to be led to Jesus
The ONE born for all of us
So the Spirit is among us
Turning a negative to a plus
Born for the person next door
In need of being cared for
Born for a colleague
Distressed from fatigue
Receive the gift for our questions
As the Spirit gives suggestions
A gift for our struggles
And all our troubles
For the negative past is undone
By accepting His Son
Changing our behavior
And gaining His favor
By Mark Shields – © 12-11-2014
Emmanuel means
God is with you.
With you in difficulty;
Getting you through.
Emmanuel means
Nothing is impossible
For God is with you
And everything is possible.
Everything is possible
Even during doubt.
Just reach on out
And give Him a shout.
Everything is possible
Even when not seeing it
For the birth of Jesus
Makes the path lit.
Emmanuel means
That the unlikely
Can become likely
And the minor mighty.
Emmanuel means
He’s with you if worried
When all alone
Or when you are hurried.
Emmanuel removes
All the barriers;
Eliminating fear
Of any failures.
Emmanuel removes
Each and every doubt;
Eliminating hesitation
So you never back out.
Emmanuel removes
All that distresses;
Eliminating concern,
Taking away the stresses.
Emmanuel removes
All the restraints;
Eliminating all limitations
No more constraints.
Emmanuel means
He’s with you always
To carry out your purpose
For all your days.
By Mark Shields – © 12-25-2015
Inspired by Sermon
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This poem is inspired by Titus 3 from the Bible. This day with God, be devoted to excellence by storing up spiritual treasures. Getting connected to and internalize the guiding principles taught by Christ.
Treasures of transformation
Found in the Bible
And sharing with all
How to be a disciple!
Disciplined from His Word
Being obedient,
Helpful, gentle, peaceful,
And considerate.
Grace from God transforms
To deactivate
Disobedience,
Envy and hate.
One is renewed
To do good for all
With the call to provide
What’s beneficial!
Living amazing lives
With excellence
Discovering
What makes the difference!
Poem by Mark Shields – © 11-28-2019
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – Titus 3”
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