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Seek what is True and He will Get You Through

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

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In studying Psalm 139-140 this week, what I noted was that we should hate what is wrong and desire what is right. We should desire to have Godly thoughts. If we are devoted to the things of God, then we are assured of a positive outcome.

Also, during times of worry or fear, we need to believe that God is for us. We need to be encouraged by what He has done for us in Christ. For with God is love and with love is purpose and with purpose is courage.

Here is a poem in which the study this week has inspired: The Weapon of Prayer. Starting Monday, the journey will go into Psalm 141-142. Have a great weekend!

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The Lord Your God Goes with You

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because He is like a mountain; standing rock solid over time and protecting us in our time of need. We can take courage, for God is there for us.

Here is today’s video to inspire your day: Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) – Chris Tomlin.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6

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His Presence Protects

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

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David is asking God to give protection from evil men. As described in Psalm 140, evil men are described as being violent and always stirring up war. They set up evil plans that trap David. But God’s presence protects. There is confidence because David goes to God in prayer to ask for help and there is faith that there will be deliverance.

We might not face people that are physically trying to kill us but we do face enemies. Our enemies today may include the pressure to go along, apathy, or the reluctance to make a stand against those that want to exclude religion from schools, civil affairs, and public concerns.

During times of worry or fear, believe that God is for you. Be encouraged by what He has done for you in Christ. For with God is love and with love is purpose and with purpose is courage.

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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.