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Meet n Greet Time!!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

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What’s Important

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Genesis 25, Esau was talked out of his birthright because he only looked at what he wanted in the short term. We must be able to make decisions based not only what we want now but also in the future. This poem is about setting priorities and planning out our daily activities. Have a great weekend my friends!

Step Ahead

A wonderful life will result
When through prayer we consult
And have the discipline
To seek, ask and listen.

Prayerfully seeking God’s direction;
Learning lessons through reflection;
Planning out the future with vision;
Beginning each day with a mission.

Focusing not on short term desires
But on long term significance requires
Knowing what the priorities are
And setting out to reach for the stars.

Spending time with Him to pray
Before taking on the challenges of a day.
Knowing hope can never be taken away;
And His power will be put on display.

Learning from experiences;
Researching for references;
Seeking thoughts that are upbeat;
Sharing with others in a tweet.

Poem By Mark Shields – © 08-13-2015
Inspired by Study of Genesis 25
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Look Forward To Time Spent With Him

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

From the depression of the 1930’s and to a smaller degree with the stock market crash in 2008, there is a lesson to be learned. Bad loans build up a bubble that eventually will burst. As written about in the post Heaven’s Riches Are Far More Valuable Than Earthly Wealth, a manager was accused of wasting a rich man’s possessions. We are not told what possessions the manager was wasting but we have to speculate that the manger’s greed caused him to take risk with the rich man’s money.

It could also have been that he just couldn’t say “no” to those who bought things from his master on loan without the ability to pay back the loan. We see the same things happening with many money managers of today. There is this push to sale things or give out loans to people that can’t pay it off.

When we serve God, the emphasis is not so much on short term gain but on doing the right things that result in long term success. There are right attitudes, motives, and actions to take. If we are focused on serving Him only; to being a good steward for what He gives and look forward to the time we get to spend with Him each day, then we have a tendency to think things through and make better decisions.

I found this video that inspires this desire to hear God’s voice and help make good decisions: Word of God Speak – MercyMe. As we go to God each day in prayer, it’s important to listen for the instructions and take the proper steps.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5

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Heaven’s Riches Are Far More Valuable Than Earthly Wealth

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus addresses the disciples in Luke 16:1-13 and the Pharisees overhear as Jesus tells the parable of the Shrewd Manager. A manager is accused of wasting the possessions of a rich man by being lax in collecting what is due from those who had done business with the rich man. The rich man then tells the manager that he no longer has a job. Knowing that his job was lost, the manager begins to collect the debt by offering deals with those who owed money. He offered to cut the debt owed if the debtors would go ahead and pay off their debt. The thinking was that he would gain friends who would help meet his needs once he lost his job.

The rich man commends the manager for planning out how to take care of himself in the future by gaining friends and creating opportunity. The manager may be known as the first debt consolidation manager of his time. Although not the most ethical act, he did show that he could plan, he showed that he could be creative, and he used his skills to provide for his future needs.

As we plan out our future, it would be wise to plan out how best to use the money, time, and talents God has given us. Keep in mind that heaven’s riches are far more valuable than earthly wealth. Put God as number one so that He is the Master and not your money. Love God more than things and ease your load by having God take care of the baggage.

This day with God will be amazing because our growing faith can never be taken away or depleted. Some might have all they need in this world but not be happy; constantly dreaming of better days ahead. The gospel message has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never let us down. There is no need to try to escape this world because what we look forward to is to be in the Master’s presence.

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Sing for the Glory of the Risen King

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post Celebrate When the Lost are Found are three parables told by Jesus in Luke 15. In each parable, there is a celebration when the lost are found. There is a difference between daily victories and new victories. Celebrate outwardly when there have been those who have been saved which are the new victories. For those that have already been saved, the reward is a daily inner celebration of the soul.

When we accept Christ as Savior, the Holy Spirit is our companion and it’s exciting to think about what the future holds. With God, we can get through anything, we can patiently grind it out during difficulties or give Him credit when the impossible is made possible. Beyond that, we can celebrate because of the victory we will always have with Him.

Today’s video for worship and praise is Mighty to Save by Hillsong. Have a wonderful day with God!

In a loud voice they sang: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. – Revelation 5:12

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