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Go to Him in Prayer Early in the Morning

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

The prayer by David in Psalm 5 is made in the morning. He expects answers from the prayer because of His close relationship with God. He has confidence in God’s favor and protection from the evil-doers who lie, are filled with malice, and have rebelled against God. They should anticipate judgment from God but those who take refuge in God should be glad and full of joy as they look to the future.

Have you ever worked for a solution to an issue for days and you finally decide to pray about it? Then bam! A thought flashes in your mind; an idea to try. You try it and it works. That’s what prayer does for us. It gives us the opportunity to speak to the ONE who has all the answers. The ONE who gives the best thought or plan for life that is more valuable than a treasure. Like David, even if under great distress, let us approach God with confidence that He will answer our prayer.

This day with You Lord, we come before You in prayer. There are many things that need to be done but with You Lord we have great expectation. We can see before us many challenges and we ask that You give us instructions to meet these challenges. We ask that You make these instructions clear so that we can follow with precision. Give us the desire to carry these instructions out through our actions and give us faith that positive conclusions will be fulfilled this day. Amen!

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Sermon Thoughts – (11/29/2015)

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Making an Intentional Impact”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter. http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main.

Some of the points mentioned in the message were that we do many things with great intentions but what really matters is making an impact for Christ by applying our faith. We do this by building a community with high standards that challenges and inspires; doing what God wants us to do and living the way He wants us to live.

This day with God, share a thought from one of the great sermons in your community or from a podcast.

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Unlimited Capacity

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

After studying Genesis 37 a while back, I noted how Joseph had a dream about ruling over his brothers and when he told them about the dream, they became jealous. We face the same challenges in current times. The words we use have so much power and it is important to use words that build up rather than tear down. That we use words that support team accomplishment rather than an individual accomplishments. That we use words that explain God’s unlimited capacity rather than our own which is limited. Here’s a poem that highlights these thoughts.

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Reacting to negatives
From all the relatives
And mistreatment from others
And all other troubles
Make one ask for help
But hope for the future is kept
For the Creator
Is much greater.
So take in the wonder
And never go asunder
For there is unlimited capacity
And more than just one galaxy
With each having billions of stars.
So let Him fight your wars
And know that His greatest creation
Are His people that take action
With so much compassion.
God’s people have great potential
And it becomes so very simple
When people ask for His assistance
And want to go the distance.
Their words are pleasing
And there is no teasing.
For words have power
And set faith on fire.
To direct our years
And stop the tears.
They give us support;
Keep us from falling short;
Set us straight when aimless
And inspire us to greatness.

Poem…

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Higher, Deeper, and Wider

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

God is big enough to produce something for everyone. He’s not limited and doesn’t have to divvy up small amounts. Let Him take you with Him today a little higher, deeper, and wider. When He does, share with others about your experience; the amazing feeling and how excited you are about your future with Him.

Many things can give you a lift today. Great memories you build throughout life will give you a lift, a sunny day can give you a lift, but the ultimate lift is knowing that the future is bright because of the reward God has for all that believe in His Son.

Enjoy today’s video: Take Me Higher – Lincoln Brewster.

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24

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Being Grateful

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

May the Lord bless you and your family with gratefulness this Thanksgiving!

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It’s not just another day;
It’s Thanksgiving.
Be grateful today
For being able to see
The beauty of His creation.

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The faces of people,
And the opportunity
To listen to their story.
On this day,
Open your heart
To the greatness around you.

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Flip a switch
And the light comes on.
Through technology,
Catch up on what friends
Are doing using social media.

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But most of all,
May everyone you meet
Be blessed by you.
Because of the overflow of gratefulness
And then it will be
The best Thanksgiving ever.