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LORD What is it that You Want Me to be?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

It is important to know what we are good at because there is a limited time to fulfill our destiny. That’s why it’s important to spend some time looking at ways to use our strengths. We can all be somebody when we go to God in prayer and ask this question, “LORD what is it that you want me to be”?

In prayer, we receive the greatest creative power known because we are in conversation with the CREATOR of all things. To fulfill our destiny, we need to identify the spark, the something special, or strength that we provide to others. This will help us notice opportunities swiftly, make decisions quickly, and move into action immediately.

Think about it as you listen to this video: Be Somebody – Thousand Foot Krutch. Then go to our CREATOR confidently in prayer asking for His blessing.

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. – 1 Corinthians 12:28

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Meaning to Life

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Mark Shields

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In trying to answer some basic questions while studying Ecclesiastes 9, I’ve concluded that the sovereignty of God lends meaning to life. He provides what is good for us and is useful for others. His Word becomes the provision that satisfies the desires of the soul.

There is meaning in life because we can witness the power of God in our life and in others. We can witness amazing feats accomplished and learn mind-boggling facts of Creation. To take in what we see and write about these amazing facts of God is important because then there is more attention to what truly pollutes. The more emphasis on values given from God, the cleaner our world becomes.

As writers and readers of the Truth, one idea is to develop filters for the moral pollution of this world by separating what is good from what is bad. These filters take in what we consume through books, conversation, blogs, music, art, and other multi-media so that the poisonous unhealthy part is separated out. Then all that is left is the excellent, nutritious, and upright so it is good for the soul.

This day with God will be amazing because we can go to Him in prayer and ask for creativity and feel confident we will receive it because we are speaking to the CREATOR of it all.

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Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged amazing facts, amazing feats, basic questions, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, Evangelism, game of life, God, Inspirational, Jesus, Meaning of life, Philosophy, power of god, Religion and Spirituality, sovereignty of god | 2 Comments

The Time We Spend with God is of Essence

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

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Yesterday, I shared this link to the Sermon Podcast at the church I attend. A point I noted from the message titled “Awe Factor” is that the time we spend with God is of essence. Studying His Word, reflecting on how to apply His Word, and time with Him in prayer brings power and direction in life.

When we put God first, the other things in life like family, children, health, and friends seem to fall into place. Here’s a video with a philosophy about how we use our time: The empty pickle jar.

Time goes fast so share the right words now; mark another’s life now, build relationships now, make memories now, and spend time with those you love now.

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Awe Factor

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

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If you are not able to attend your local church service today (health condition, vacation, overseas in military, etc), I invite you to a podcast of the church I attend. This morning, we continue the sermon series called “Wisdom for Life”. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can watch/listen to each message at any time or place.

On Sunday mornings right around 9:45 AM Central Time Zone, you can catch the sermon message live. The library of sermons can also be used as material for Bible study or small group discussion. Here is the outline of the message for today’s message “Awe Factor”.

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The Answers as We Step Ahead

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of some answers from my study of Ecclesiastes 5-7, take a look at this post called “The Answers as We Step Ahead”.

Step Ahead

One of the main thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5 is that we need to listen to God throughout the day. He can say something to us through another person, a book, a movie, through art and music. Most of all, He speaks through the Bible, the experiences we go through, and during our time of prayer. A successful prayer life takes preparation, time, and daily renewal. It’s important to set aside a time to be with God and listen for instruction on what work to get done.

From reflection uponEcclesiastes 6, the thought is that people are acquisitive and the earth is productive yet there is a sense that something is missing. What’s missing is true joy and forever fulfillment. Life is like running a race. Each day with God, we try to go the distance by going His way because when we lose ourselves in His purpose for…

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