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Our Relationship with Him

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

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As pointed out in Psalm 127, most activities are done in vain if there is not a good relationship with God. Set aside a time every day to meet with Him at your space and pray. Make it a daily appointment to discuss the day, plan the day, and get ready to take on the day because the best way is to balance hard work with God’s blessings.

Being a parent is a 24×7 Job. It takes not only a lot of time but hard work and at times not much sleep. Without His help it would take infinite hours, endless work, and no sleep to raise a family. But with God, It becomes possible because there is help from churches, other parents, and our own parents.

First time parents definitely face challenges but these challenges are made much easier with prayer. Children are a gift from God and it is up to the parents to provide comfort, support, and confidence. The family unit is God’s way to provide the basic needs of a society. Children will go in the direction they are pointed so it’s important to train them according to God’s Word.

Are there ideas that you can think of that might strengthen a home in the Lord? Small things can lead to bigger things. One simple but effective idea might be to make an effort to eat together more often so there is a chance to have a family prayer at dinner time.

Preserving the Future of Our Children (letstalkrelationship.wordpress.com)
Pray God’s Way! (todaysfreshmanna.wordpress.com)
Questions for Reflection – Psalm 124 – 127 (thisdaywithgod.wordpress.com)
Confessions of a Tween Mom (encouragementforeveryday.wordpress.com)

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christianity, Family, family prayer, first time parents, God, Lord, Prayer, prayer children, psalm 127 | 5 Comments

Isn’t It Amazing? Grace

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

The next message in the series called “Isn’t It Amazing” was presented yesterday at the church I attend. We are taking a look at some of the basics of our faith … yesterday’s message can be listened to by clicking this link: “Grace”.

Steve Jobs was a great entrepreneur and inventor. Roger Williams was a great pianist. But it seems that even if we are great at what we do, it’s not good enough. We can’t be good enough to get to heaven. Here is a video about the missing ingredient: Only Grace – Matthew West.

We can’t buy grace and we can’t earn it but we can receive it. The Word became flesh and God’s grace is His embrace. He accepts us as His child for it is by grace we are saved through faith.

“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.” – Romans 3:23-24

Pauls teaching of Faith (mychristianreport.wordpress.com)
Grace (thebeggardanced.com)
God’s Grace is Greater Than All of My Sins (moregracespace.wordpress.com)
My Story (yahwehssong.com)

Posted in Thoughts From Sermon | Tagged Christianity, glory of god, God, Grace, Jesus Christ, Matthew West, Roger Williams, Steve Jobs, United Methodist Church | 6 Comments

Filling the Void

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, some points noted were about being humble, giving credit to those who help with accomplishment, and praising God for our success. Jesus tells us at the end of the Bible in Revelation 22:12 that our reward is with Him. He will come and give to everyone according to what they have done.

We seek a rewarding life but many times we find only things that leave a void. Here’s a video to explain what can fill the void: Voice of the Savior – Mandisa.

Keep a prayer list of people you most want to join God’s team. Give them something that will fill the void. Here’s a link to a post that helps to fill it: How to Have a Relationship with God – Settled In Heaven.

Saying “I Do” to Jesus | My 7 year wedding anniversary (godanalytics.wordpress.com)
Sun in the Storm (michellejoyeby.wordpress.com)
Seventeen (trulypettythoughts.wordpress.com)

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, God, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Mandisa, praising god, relationship with god, rewarding life | Leave a comment

Those Who Sow in Tears Shall Reap in Joy

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Mark Shields

Most things worth having took hard work and it is much more rewarding when you get them through effort and blessings from God. Once rewarded, it’s important to be humble; giving credit to those who helped and praising God.

These attributes of hard work, humility, and praise are brought out in in Psalm 126 as the exiles returned from Babylon and began rebuilding the Temple. After they laid the foundation, they gave thanks to the Lord, rejoiced, and then celebrated their freedom.

In the same way, we can give thanks, rejoice, and celebrate each day for our freedom from captivity because of Christ who frees from the power of sin. He fills the void of an otherwise empty life. We can give thanks to God and give Him credit for good relationships, sound character, excellent study habits, and a solid work ethic.

Even though the days ahead may have difficulty, we can still give thanks in all circumstances because there is hope in the future. Those Who Sow in Tears Shall Reap in Joy.

Continue to want others to know about this reward Jesus Christ talks about in Revelation 22:12, “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done”.

Each day with God is amazing when we give those who have not accepted Jesus a link to our blog or the blog of those we follow, when we pray for them, and are a positive witness for them.

Do You Ever Want To “Fly Away Home” To God? (vineoflife.net)
Giving…it’s a long lost art in today’s world, and it’s not just about money. (pastormikesays.wordpress.com)
Sowing and Reaping (joyofthemaster.wordpress.com)

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Babylon, Christ, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, Joy, Lord, Psalm, psalm 126, rebuilding the temple, sound character, work ethic | 5 Comments

Our Constant Shield and Protector

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Mark Shields

There are times when we may feel invincible but life can hit pretty hard. That’s when we realize we’re not as strong as we thought. That’s when we begin to gain some wisdom and realize that we need God to provide our shelter when the storms blow in. That’s when we realize that working with God is like running with the wind instead of against it.

In yesterday’s post about Psalm 125, God is compared to a mountain which is a constant shield from bad weather or can protect from enemies during war. We can take courage, for God will protect us in time of need.

I really enjoy growing in the Lord with you and sharing videos that hopefully bless and uplift you. I’d like to share this video to pass on this thought that God is protecting at all times: He Is – Mark Schultz. God Bless! 🙂