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Putting Our Thoughts on Him

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

God speaks through His Word and we can learn lessons to live by if we listen. There are also songs, pictures, and personal experiences that help us to put our thoughts on Him. Seek God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Discover lessons found in the Word and share lessons of life. A song that emphasizes this is Love the Lord – Lincoln Brewster.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:1-2

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Seeking Him with All Our Heart and Soul

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

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There are reforms king Asa undertakes in the spiritual life of his kingdom as written in 2 Chronicles 15. He removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the towns he had captured in the hills of Ephraim. He repaired the altar of the Lord that was in front of the portico of the Lord’s temple (v. 8). All the people entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul (v. 12).

It takes courage to change but with assistance and acceptance from God, we can gain confidence. We can offer our praises and be devoted to Him; love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind. In order to endure, focus on Jesus, keep your eyes on the cross, and on the heavenly reward.

This day with God, spend a few minutes in silence, putting away the cares and concerns and noise of the day, listening for the Holy Spirit. We can stay focused on God’s presence. God is not distant but near. Click on the Internet through your laptop or phone and be reminded of this amazing truth throughout your day.

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He Rescues in a Time of Need

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

If facing difficulty, the lesson learned by what Abijah and Asa did in 2 Chronicles 13-14 is a good one to take to heart. Pray and ask God to intervene; trusting that you will be rescued in your time of need. Focus on God and take the upper hand in the battles of life.

There are many inspiring stories of winning when the odds were stacked against people. These lessons teach us to maintain hope because God is at work with His presence, direction, and care. No situation is beyond help because we can lean on God for solutions to life’s most difficult problems. Look at these times as opportunities for God’s power to make us stronger, prepare us for the future, and bring us closer to Him.

Songs can also inspire. The song by the Afters called Lift Me Up can give a boost during difficulties.

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10

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Being Right with God

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

The prevailing atmosphere during the reign of Asa was one of being right with God and of peace. As recorded in 2 Chronicles 14, Asa’s army of around 580,000 consisted of soldiers from Benjamin and Judah. The army of Zerah the Cushite consisted of thousands upon thousands of soldiers.

The odds were against Asa’s army but he asked for God’s help in a prayer. Asa trusted that God would help and had confidence that His power would prevail. It did just that, the Cushites fled, and Asa’s army took advantage of the opportunity God had given them. The Cushites were crushed and victory comes to Asa’s army because God was on their side.

Think of battles you have faced in life when the odds were stacked against you. Use stories found in the Bible like in today’s passage, experiences in life, and from other amazing stories like this one from a blogging friend at Morning Story and Dilbert.

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Think of a struggle you are in right now and how you can apply the lesson learned. Go to God in prayer and ask for help with a confidence that His power will prevail. This day with God will be amazing because we can have faith that every adversity has a seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

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The ONE Who Created Us Can Help Win Battles

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

The event recorded in 2 Chronicles 13 is another inspiring occasion that builds up faith. Each day with God can be amazing because we can pray, listen, and take action with confidence. We can write our script of life with a pencil knowing that God has the eraser. The ONE who created us can help us win battles when it seems like sure defeat. Some people want excellence to happen, some wish it would happen, others pray and God intervenes to make it happen.

Like an eagle in the sky, a mighty lion among beasts, or a servant who becomes king; God creates everything and everyone for a purpose and He has made you for a purpose also. So step ahead; feel free to explore and discover ways to dispense this power given to you. Here’s a video to inspire: What Faith Can Do – Kutless.