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The True Leader

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

Any time we have the opportunity to lead others and we are able to achieve some level of success, it’s important to give God all the glory. Any leader should realize that their purpose in life is to glorify God by helping others understand that He is the true leader.

A parent, a leader of a major corporation, a superstar, or whatever station in life; God is the ONE who we should give praise. In the post Give Him the Glory, I shared about King Herod giving a speech and the people honored him by shouting that he was a god. Because Herod didn’t correct them and give praise to the true God, an angel of the Lord struck him down as Herod was eaten up by worms and died (v. 23).

The true superstar in God’s eye are people who connect His power to His people. Like the connection provided by jumper cables that recharges a car battery, we can get interested in others, give them encouragement, and empower them with the Good News. Today’s video is about these thoughts of putting God as the center of our life: Steal My Show – TobyMac.

For everyone who exalts himself with be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. – Luke 14:11

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Give Him the Glory

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

As written about in the previous post The Power of Prayer, King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church. James was put to death with the sword and Peter was put in prison. Now in Acts 12:20-25, Herod gives a speech and to gain favor with him after the speech, the people honored Herod by shouting that he was a god. Because Herod didn’t correct them and give praise to the true God, an angel of the Lord struck him down as Herod was eaten up by worms and died (v. 23).

Any leader that does not give all the glory to the Lord, is taking a big risk because like in today’s passage, God can set things up to take down a powerful person. All leaders should keep this in mind and lead by praying first and then giving God the glory.

Lord, you are always in control and our prayers make a difference. Let us never compromise with the world to get what we want but know that You rule even government authorities. A leader in any position; including being a parent all the way to being president of a nation should always give glory to You. You are the true leader. In Christ name we pray. Amen!

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Praise for our Days

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Let us celebrate this day; Palm Sunday and the first day of spring.

Step Ahead

It is good to praise God because when our hope is in His unfailing love; we receive rewards like wonder, inspiration and security. In return, it is pleasing to God when give praise.

There is a relationship between God’s Word and things of nature. They both are His creation and they both teach us lessons that we can apply in everyday living.

After receiving these lessons from the study of Psalm 147-148 a while back, there was a video/poem inspired. Please check it out at this link: Praise for Our Days.

Have a great Holy week!

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Vision Brings Decisions

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

Studying in Genesis 46 recently, Jacob faithfully prayed to God. He received hope in a dream and was encouraged to continue to Egypt. Joseph’s love of his father unified the household to step ahead and overcome the famine. This poem crystalizes some thoughts from this study as we step ahead to meet the challenges in our own lives today. Have a blessed weekend my friends as we enter the week of Good Friday and Easter.

Step Ahead

Step Ahead to a Brighter Future

Faith is all about
Praying for God’s direction
On what to do in life
And feeling His connection.

Faith is all about
Listening to what He’s said;
Seeing the vision
And stepping ahead.

Faith is all about
Knowing His brilliance,
Knowing His perfection,
And going the distance.

Keep the faith
And see the big picture.
Accept His great advice
Found in the scripture.

Good things will happen
Because of His advice
Received from our prayers
And pictured so precise.

We are fortified
And highly favored
As we step ahead
With each day savored.

We wish to please You
As we follow Your will
And we are confident
We will meet the bill.

Good things from You
Will come our way
As we continue to imagine
Them happening today.

We step ahead with faith
Because of who we chose
For Christ brings victory
And our…

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Lifted on Wings to Explore the World

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

I remember one day getting home from church and seeing some baby birds from a nest near our back porch trying to fly. We watched for about 30 minutes until all five could fly and explore the world in which they were a part.

This day with God, be lifted up on the wings of aspiration and make the flight God has for you to see the beauty that He has to offer. Know that you and God are a team as you receive inspiration from today’s video: Me and God – Josh Turner.