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Follow His Way

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Mark Shields

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The journey into Ecclesiastes 12 gives good advice on our main priority and what we should put our focus on. We should resolve to follow God because everything is meaningful when attention is on His way.

The images in this reading describe an older person who regrets not doing more in life. They are now more afraid to go out on a limb to pursue success. They no longer desire the finer aspects of life; of good food, drink, music, and other delights. The author who is thought by many to be Solomon advises to be wise in God’s way from an early age when there is passion so then over a lifetime there is much growth in how life should be lived.

No one knows what life will bring but one thing is sure, we all want to reach senior years with good memories. We all want to look back and have no regrets and take on the challenges of our elder years knowing that God has prepared a place in glory with Him.

This day with God, meditate on His Word. Spend a few minutes in silence, putting away the cares and concerns and noise of the day, listening for the Holy Spirit. Declare your praise and thanksgiving to the Lord of All.

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Passionately Live For God

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

It is not the outlook but the up look that really matters. I pray that this video will give an up look or lift for your day and that you will passionately live it for God as we work together for His glory: The Proof of Your Love – For King & Country.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31

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The Best Way to Live

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

Suggestions about how to best live are brought out in Ecclesiastes 11. We are to live with passion and act out of love with little concern for receiving anything in return. Jesus fulfilled His mission with passion and this should motivate us to fulfill our purpose in life with passion. What really matters is not the outlook but the up look and spending each day with God; working together and living one day at a time with passion.

We should do all we can in the present because we do not know the future. Be careful to go to God in prayer each day with thanksgiving; making a choice to be happy and taking on difficulty with the attitude that tomorrow is a clean slate. There is so much good to be done but we have to go out on a limb to get the fruit and we have only a certain amount of time to get it done.

It is good to start the habit of going to God each day in an organized lifelong study along with prayer. Even though a young person has more time to grow, a person can start at any age the habit of going to their Holy place and growing each day. At any age, they can start following God’s way and being attentive to His directions. At any age, they can pray and look up to receive the “Green” light to go about fulfilling their purpose.

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This day with God, we can explore, dream, and discover.
We don’t have to be disappointed by the things we didn’t do.
We can get away from the comfort zone and sail away
With confidence knowing He will pull us through!

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The Most Effective Way

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mark Shields

A thought after reflecting upon Ecclesiastes 10 is to focus on the most important priority. What matters first and foremost is our relationship with God. When we are in constant communication with Him, each situation can be handled in the most effective way.

We have access to the greatest power because of Jesus and this video calls attention to this: Jesus in Disguise – Brandon Heath.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19

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Which Way to Go

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

From Ecclesiastes 10, the lesson for me is to focus on God’s way when facing challenges. To listen, pay attention, stay calm, and be careful; knowing that God’s way is best.

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The study of God’s Word inclines our actions to be passionately directed towards His way. Along this way, character is built up and the result is victory. It is a faithful way where respect is given to those in charge, care is taken in what is said, and attention to the small details eventually leads from insignificance into major significance.

Wisdom has a great advantage over foolishness. A fool tries in desperation to get out of circumstances but a wise person falls back on the strengths that allow them to eventually step ahead into circumstances that are favorable.

This day with God will be amazing because His principles never change. A daily devotional time internalizes His guiding principles becoming an instrument which pushes one to focus on Him in every activity throughout the day. In preparation for prayer, spend a few minutes in silence, putting away the cares and concerns and noise of the day, listening to the Holy Spirit for directions on which way to go.