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Perfect Plan

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Mark Shields

This Good Friday, praise God for the plan He has given us. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

One plan is perfect;
God’s plan for everyone;
It is an amazing gift;
The gift of His Son.

His love for us is forever
And although there is sin,
Christ died for us
To renew us again.

God’s plan is perfect
Because He knows the past,
He knows the present;
In the future is steadfast.

We are saved by God’s grace;
A free gift that can’t be earned
But we are urged to carry out
All that has been learned.

Receiving Christ in our heart;
An act of faith with expedience
So the Holy Spirit becomes our guide
To live a life of faithful obedience.

Christ offers Himself to all;
A friend to everyone.
The Way, the Truth, the Life
How the victory is done!

Christ dwells in our heart
And fills it with precious treasures;
His love, His grace, His compassion
So we can carry out our endeavors.

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Directed Steps

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24

The post “Details of Your Steps” discussed how to plan your course. The Lord provides the detailed steps needed for victory.

God is the truthful, faithful, and His grace is sufficient. We give praise as we sing along this song: Your Grace is Enough By Matt Maher.

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Details of Your Steps

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

A lesson learned in reading Proverbs 16 is that as we journey through life, we need to plan our course with details for every step. These details should be established from the instructions found in the Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Each step will lead along the road to victory as you gain wisdom rather than gold and understanding rather than silver!

Endure obstacles along the way with patience and self-control which are greater weapons in the battles faced in life than a warrior with shield or spear. Always remember that the problems you go through in life are not stop signs; they are guidelines and it is during tough times that God provides sure signs of a brighter future.

There are things we can relate the proverbs to in our daily living that will help in making decisions. The Word of God provides instructions for the right things for our day and things fall into place for an amazing day. Many times in worldly news we get information that is not true but the Good News of Christ is truthful, useful, and applicable to our daily living.

This day with You Lord, we are thankful for Your Good News. Whatever we go through or how big our obstacles, we can rest assured that we will receive what we need. You will provide the details needed for each step and by following these steps, we will stay calm and at peace. Today, we will do things Your Way gaining wisdom more valuable than gold and understanding more valuable than silver. Amen.

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Tender Whisper

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalm 19:14

In the post “The Power of Words”, highlighted were some thoughts of the study of Proverbs 15 that the wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a timely moment but the foolish tear apart crushing all hopes.

This day with God, let us take this instruction to speak with a tender whisper that gives light to the Way. Take inspiration from this song Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin.

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The Power of Words

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

The attributes of God revealed in Proverbs 15 include encouragement yet discipline with concern for those He loves. These are the same attributes a good father has for a child.

The wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a timely moment but the foolish tear apart crushing all hopes. Even during frustrating moments, we should be careful what we say because the words can be taken in the wrong way. It’s best to be more optimistic and upbeat when going through issues with the attitude that with God, it’s going to work out.

The emotional stability of the righteous will keep them on the successful path. They are slow to anger, take advice, and say what needs to be said to inspire teamwork towards accomplishment. What a person says today can lead others to achievement or be used to attack them for failure and used against them in the future.

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Father God, we’ve learned in today’s passage that words carry so much power and can either build up someone or tear them down. We pray today that the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart will be pleasing to you. Help us to use the right words at the right time to give a lift to others in a time of need. Amen.