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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

The human body is more complex than any machine that could ever be made. Our bodies are made up of cells; three billion in the brain and billions of red blood cells in the blood. Each cell has its own specialized function and billions of neurons carry electrical signals that control the body from the brain and spinal cord. This is not the result of chance. God made you just like David exclaimed below in Psalm 139:13-14.

For You created my inmost
Being;
You knit me together in my
Mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am
fearfully and wonderfully
made;
Your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

We Are Wonderfully Made – Louie Giglio

The God of the Heavens is the ONE who fashioned you together.

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Our Greatest Influence

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

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The Lord has a great influence upon David. He is acquainted with all areas of David’s life as written in Psalm 139. He knows David’s thoughts, what David is doing, and what David will say. He is with David always in the dark of night or in the light of day. God was with David as he was being formed in his mother’s womb and He is with David each day of his life.

David brought out that there were times when he wanted to escape God’s presence. Just like David, sometimes we do things that we know God does not like. But if we let God influence our life by hating what is wrong and desiring what is right; wanting to have Godly thoughts and are devoted to the things of God, then we can be assured of a positive outcome. We are each wonderfully made and He made you to do big things that can change the world for the better.

What can you praise God for today? What He gives in a plan for life is a treasure and the more you lose yourself in this plan, the more passion you will have. He has made you with strengths you can offer to others. Connect to His power and ask for His help in whatever you do today.

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Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Psalm 139-142

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

The study of the first twelve chapters in the book of Daniel was completed and here is a link to all previous devotionals: Index of Devotionals. Also, to review the study the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the lessons learned, here is a link: Answers Received from Daniel 1-12.

The next part of the journey will be Psalm 139-142. If we let the lessons of the Word of God influence our life by desiring what is right; wanting to have Godly thoughts and are devoted to Him, then we can be assured of a positive outcome. We are each wonderfully made and He made you to do big things that can change the world for the better.

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting about the journey and will use the questions below to help focus on each passage.

Accurate Thinking

Psalm 139
What relationship does the Lord have to the totality of David’s life? Why do you think David wants to escape the presence of God? For what things will you both praise God and request from Him today?

Psalm 140
What is David asking God to do for him? What kind of enemies do you have? How does David express his confidence in God?

Psalm 141
What emotions do you think David is feeling as he begins his prayer? In what way can you see humility in David’s attitude? How open are you to the rebuke and correction of other Christians?

Psalm 142
How does David approach God when he is discouraged? What is David’s problem? In what ways do our problems tend to imprison us? How can we have hope in a time of despair?

The above reading plan will be used as I share over the next few posts. It’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior; we have taken the steps necessary to make this day with Him amazing! At this link: God’s Plan for Us, is a post about accepting God’s plan or reaffirming our “YES” for Christ.

Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments or to a Facebook page I’ve set up at this link: This Day With God.

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Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God. Downer Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1978
First United Methodist Waco Podcast
Christ Notes
Family Times

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Poems Inspired by Daniel 11-12

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

After studying Daniel 11-12 this week, there were two poems inspired. Please check them out at these links below:

The Holy Lamb I Accept
King of Kings

Starting Monday, the journey will go back to the book of Psalms for a while. Have a great weekend!

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Look, Listen, and Sing

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

We cannot comprehend all of God’s ways but we can look for Him every day. We can go to Him in prayer and listen. We can sing to Him a song like in this video and praise Him for the gift of His Son: O Praise Him – David Crowder Band.