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Blessings

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

A lack of integrity within a family, community, or nation can lead to disastrous consequences. Doing a study of Genesis 27 a while back, it was noted that Rebekah and Jacob gave us examples of a lack of integrity. Rebekah convinced her favorite son to trick his father and receive his blessing instead of Esau. This lack of integrity existed during that time in history and it exist in current times. This poem was written to inspire a new direction in order to receive God’s blessings.

Step Ahead

Receive His blessing families;
His blessing all communities.
To fix this broken place,
All we need is grace.

Receive His blessing all nations;
His blessings for peaceful relations.
To follow the path
And be spared the wrath.

History is a great teacher;
Just ask any preacher.
We must learn from history
Or it could become blistery.

To make the needed adjustments,
Take in His Word as sustenance.
God has provided the way;
All we do is obey.

Apply Godly moralities
And not worldly fallacies.
Search inside to clear out
So there is no doubt.

Follow the proper way
Each and every day.
To live, give, and love
Using the power from above.

Poem By Mark Shields – © 09-03-2015
Inspired by Study of Genesis 27
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Greater Is The One Living Inside

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus explains to the rich ruler that worldly wealth can be a hindrance to spiritual growth. As written about in the post Eternal Treasure Jesus explains to him that building treasure in heaven should be our ultimate purpose in life.

God sees the big picture and if we put our attention on Him and what He can do, then we will receive this greater perspective. Today’s video Greater by MercyMe is about this the Spirit of God living in our heart to help make the impossible possible and build eternal treasures in heaven.

Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” – Luke 18:27

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Eternal Treasure

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

The clear point made in Luke 18:18-30 is that we can do all the right things and be the best person in the world but still not be good enough unless we follow Jesus. The rich ruler in this passage was sad because it would be hard to give up what he had on earth to follow Jesus. The same concept is true today. Those who have it all right now have a tougher time giving it all up to follow Jesus.

One must give it all up and follow Jesus to be saved and receive the true treasure of life eternal. Many things can stand between us and in accepting the Lord; pride, position, family, friends, and the love of money are just a few.

The Jewish concept during the time of this passage was that God’s favor led to earthly riches and poverty was God’s punishment. They didn’t understand how it could be possible to be saved but Jesus told them that God makes the impossible possible! He sees the big picture and if we put our attention on Him and what He can do, then we will build eternal treasures in heaven.

Having a changed heart by living a life that matters for God’s purpose takes work and sacrifice but little by little it can be done. Just know that one day at a time that what seemed impossible can become possible. The Spirit of God can bring us to a new level if we open the door and go through.

If we are worried so much about what we need to do and not aware of what God can do, our true potential will not be realized. Worry takes away our freedom but confidence in God gives a lift as if on eagle’s wings.

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Receiving The Kingdom Like Children

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Mark Shields

In thinking of ways to receive the kingdom of God with enthusiasm like children as written about in Just be Yourself, we need to give all credit for what is accomplished in our life to God. We need to be humble and love others as God’s creation.

Have a passion for pointing out the good in others and let others know that God has great plans for them. Point out lessons in life that we have learned the hard way and that it is when God carries us that great things are done. Be inspired by today’s video: Free to be Me – Francesca Battistelli.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3

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Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth of all he received (v. 12). Then Jesus explained to him that it is not only important to be obedient but also humble and to approach God with childlike enthusiasm each day.

The world tells us to promote how good we are like the Pharisee; to be someone we are not but Jesus explains that we should just be ourselves. We all need mercy every day so come to God in prayer each day in a humble way; be teachable and enthusiastic about a better future where God lifts us higher.

Jesus explained that receiving the kingdom of God like children with simple, trusting, and enthusiastic faith is to be admired. Like children, we should live for today and not get so caught up in building for the future. Also, we should understand that the gospel makes the complex parts of life more user friendly in order to live the best we can. Receiving the kingdom by being humble, teachable, and enthusiastic is the best way.

This day with You Lord, help us to have this type of faith that Jesus talks about in today’s passage. The type of faith that is not about building up ourselves but just being the person You made us to be; building up others and connecting Your power to them. Amen.

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