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Turn Intense Complexities into Ordinary Simplicities

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 29, the qualities of God are revealed in the storm and its aftermath. The powerful and majestic thunder of a storm is like His voice. The quick striking flash of lightning immediately catches ones attention as the dark sky is lit up with the bright light of His glory. The strong wind can destroy and kill just like His fierce judgment can devastate all that do not accept His omnipresence.

The power that can raise a storm is available to those who trust in Him. Jesus received this same power and it calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:37-39). This same power lives in those who believe in Jesus and will turn intense complexities into ordinary simplicities.

When the storms of life come, run to God for shelter. Don’t look to the feeble efforts of a secular society. Instead, ask in prayer for help from the ONE who creates and controls the thunder, the lightning, and the wind of a strong storm.

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Lord, this day we have read in this passage about Your glory and strength. You are the maker of thunder, lightning, and wind. We want to receive this same power that makes and controls a strong storm. We give praise today to You for only You can bless us with calm after the storms we face in life. We praise You; the source of all knowledge and power because out of intense complexities in our life will emerge ordinary simplicities. Amen.

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See It and Believe It

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

This poem relates a batter in baseball seeing the ball to how we need to see in our mind what we need to do or say each day.

Step Ahead

Great athletes practice
not only for a physical feat
but also in their minds
as they set out to compete.

The hitter in baseball
visualizes the thrower
getting set for the pitch
as he leans lower.

The thrower rocks back
starting his windup
as over his head
his arms comes up.

Towards home plate
the ball is hurled
and the batter decides
should a swing be unfurled?

The batter sees
every detail of the ball
seeming bigger than usual
as he swings with his all.

He feels the ball hit the bat
on the sweet big part.
Jumping off the bat
And into the air it darts.

The lesson learned
as we go about this day
is that in anything we do
or anything we say.

The mind
has to see it
and believe it
to achieve it.

Poem by Mark Shields – © 01-12-2017

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Praise Be to the Lord

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Praise be to the Lord,
   For He has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
   My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
   And with my song I praise Him. – Psalm 28:6-7

God is our strength in difficulties. He protects and leads in the right direction so our true potential is realized. Provided are opportunities for a bright future because our experiences can be our stepping-stones as the Lord carries us along the path.

Let us be an overcomer even when things happen that should not or when those you thought you could trust do something that makes you not trust them anymore. Be able to forgive, step ahead, and be grateful for what you do have. Like in the song Carry Me by Josh Wilson, the Lord can carry us from sinking sand to solid ground.

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Strength and Shield

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The nation had turned against David and in Psalm 28 he brings before God in prayer his situation. He trust in God to help overcome his enemies (v. 4-5). Our problems may not be as serious as David’s in this psalm but if we face a need or challenge, God will bless us with strength.

Verses 6-7 can be our own prayer if we use our experiences as stepping-stones along the path and believe our prayers will be answered. Like David, let us give praise to the Lord for being our strength and shield (v.7).

This day, think of issues or problems you are currently going through and lift them up before God in prayer. Leave them in God’s hands, believe He will hear this prayer, and be your strength and shield.

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Be a Miracle for Someone Today

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

For in the day of trouble
He will keep me safe in His dwelling;
He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent
And set me high upon a rock. – Psalm 27:5

As explained in the post “No Fear since He is Near”, David prayed for God’s power to get him through his difficulty. He desired God’s presence and His protection from enemies. David trusted in God and went to Him in prayer for strength. He was confident that God would pull him through.

Many of us in life, fear rejection from friends or relatives. But we don’t have to fear because like David, we can go to the Lord for strength. We may be rejected on earth but rejection is never permanent. What is permanent is our acceptance by God when we follow His Plan for Us. Be a miracle for someone today and reblog or forward this link. Always remember, by accepting Christ as Savior, you are never rejected in heaven.

David said in Psalm 27:6 that he would sing and make music to the Lord. Let’s do the same today as we praise Him with today’s video: Good Fight by Unspoken.