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Discover Your Gifts

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

God gave Solomon the gift of wisdom. Kings from all over the earth gave him resources for the chance to visit and learn. List the gifts God has given you and think of ways you can use your gifts. Spend a few minutes of reflection while listening to this video: In The Garden – Norm Hastings.

You provide a spark and have something special to offer. Hold strong the mission God has for you and ask in prayer each day for God to show you His plan for your life. Be confident in the body of Christ because even our weakest link becomes strong through our Savior.

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Gift of Wisdom

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Solomon used God’s gift of wisdom to lead Israel into a prosperous time. As explained in 2 Chronicles 9:13-31, he accumulated gold, silver, and a fleet of trading ships. He received gifts from those who sought to learn from him including weapons, spices, and horses. He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt (v 26).

Are there examples of people you can think of that are using God’s gifts today? Make a list and share with others.

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Another idea is to develop the practice of taking some time like ten minutes at the end of your day to review and record how God worked in your day and consider how He wants to use these experiences to help others. Not everyone can do great things but all of us can do small things in a great way.

This day with God will be amazing because we have the opportunity to go to Him in prayer which is our greatest power. In prayer, we are speaking to the ONE who already has the answer. As we have a prayer time today, focus on the thought that there is no association between wealth and enjoyment. It is the joy we find in our Savior that brings us to a place where we find rest for the soul and the help needed in remaining true to keeping God first in all we do.

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Carrying Out the Vision

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The truly good things and accomplishments in our life come from God. This wisdom is very valuable so dream big and carry this vision God gives to conclusion. Click on this link and while listening, reflect on the good things and accomplishments in your life and who should get the credit: Be Thou My Vision: Norm Hastings, Piano. Then pray for the wisdom God gives and for the vision to apply this wisdom for His purposes.

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. – Proverbs 29:18

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Visitors Came to Uncover His Secret

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Because Solomon was such a successful king, others came to visit to uncover his secret. In 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, we read about the queen of Sheba’s visit. What she found was stunning and even exceeded her expectations. She gives praises to the Lord who she felt delighted in Solomon and placed him in this position of king of Israel (V. 8).

She wanted to learn from Solomon in order to serve God. What she noticed in Solomon is that God gave him heavenly wisdom which is more valuable than all the gold, spices, and precious stones they exchanged as gifts.

Solomon had prayed for wisdom when he first became king and God not only gave him wisdom but great material wealth. Are there times in your life when you prayed for help and God provided? In anything we do, it should all begin with prayer; every project finished, every book written, and every accomplishment in life.

Society wants to take God out and in so doing, there is no accomplishment. Why not come up with ways to put God into everything we do by praying first. This day with God, see yourself integrating faith with lifestyle, see a preferred future, and see yourself fulfilling the mission God has for you. Spend some time in prayer with confidence because when you pray, you are speaking to the ONE who provides the way to accomplishment.

The Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1 – 13; 2 Chronicles 9:1 – 12) (rmhic.wordpress.com)
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Priorities and Living Balanced

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Noted in yesterday’s post is that Solomon built the temple first and then built a palace for himself. He also kept up the holy sacrifices according to the Law of Moses. The lesson learned is about priorities and how to live a balanced life.

Desire for right priorities and for living balanced are two main reasons for this blog. The quest is to put God first by being accountable to you my reader, by evaluating my spiritual health on a regular basis, by recording my progress, and by passing on what I learn to you.

God has given us an amazing world and today’s technology communicates it to us. I remember when there were only ten TV channels and the Internet was not even a part of our imagination. With technology nowadays we can be in touch with others around the world with a few simple clicks.

God’s provided us with an amazing world we can learn about. We can read a book, watch sports to see individuals or teams perform at amazing levels, search the internet to find out about amazing subjects, or take in humor to soften some of the worst blows life delivers. An enjoyable part of the Internet for me is to find videos that bring God’s principles to the forefront like this one: The Great Adventure – Steven Curtis Chapman.