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Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Genesis 40, Joseph was in prison but he made use of his circumstance to help others. He was not downtrodden but maintained hope and a desire to find a way out of his situation. I’ve written a poem that was inspired by this passage to share with you today. Have a great weekend my friends!

Step Ahead

Many challenges we face;
Seems like mission impossible
But then as we take a step of faith
It all of a sudden is made possible.

We meet the challenge
As God’s Word makes a way
And it is extremely rewarding
Knowing everything will be okay.

Things in life are not always
Going to go our way.
Taking on many tasks
With a challenge every day.

But we seek God first thing
To help us take on each task
By going to Him in prayer
And in Jesus name we ask.

We can be refreshed
With a new perspective
And He will bless
With a new directive.

God is with us always
Wherever we go
As the Holy Spirit helps
Take on every foe.

Speaking to us
Through the Word
To guide our steps
As power is transferred.

Helping us to be
A great overcomer
Even when things
Are such a…

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New Start to a New Year

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter at this link: http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main/20304944

It’s a new start to a new year. Like the dawn of a new day, let us waken, refocus, be honest about where we have been, and where we are going. Let us wake up to a bigger dream this year and have the certainty of God’s presence to help us grow into all that He wants us to be.

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

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Step Out with Peace and See the Increase

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Promise Fulfilled, the followers of Jesus received the promised Holy Spirit and the power to spread the Good News around the world. The early church grew because it was a place of infinite challenge, intense fellowship, passionate prayer, and fervent outreach.

This same power is available today and we can passionately step out with peace of mind and see the increase. This day with God, let nothing hold us up in our work as we receive the power to one day at a time make what seems to be impossible, possible. Be inspired by this video: Break Every Chain – Jesus Culture.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. – Ephesians 3:20

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The Promise Fulfilled

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

The promise Jesus had made to His followers that they would receive the power of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled in the passage Acts 2:1-13. The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost where they were gathered all together in one place and a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven to fill the whole house where they were sitting (v. 2).

The Holy Spirit came down from heaven with the sound like a mighty wind or a roar; tongues of fire separated and came to rest on each of them. They were empowered to speak in each person’s native language and witness to the whole world about the wonders of God.

God wants every person to hear the Gospel message in their own language. Ask yourself what part you can play to be an effective witness for Christ. There are so many opportunities with technology today to read about thoughts from others thousands of miles away and interact with them on-line.

This day with You Father, we read about the promise of the Holy Spirit which was fulfilled. With this helper, the early church grew fast as they boldly told others about Jesus. This same power which makes everything possible is available to us today. As we pray today, we ask that we find ways to play our part as an effective witness for Christ. May we see this unfold before us as we decide each step to take and gain momentum throughout the day. Amen!

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Return and Discern

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The followers of Christ joined together constantly in prayer and as explained in the post Vision for Decisions, they benefitted from scripture, prayer, and God’s providence to change the course of history.

We can tap into the same beneficial resources of God this New Year to enable us to make good decisions as we lead our families, communities, and work places; helping us to plan the right things to do for an amazing New Year. Receive inspiration from today’s video: Lead Me – Sanctus Real.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6

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