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The Power to Change

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Mark Shields

God knows what is best for each person and the Holy Spirit gives the power to change. I might have some flaws but God can refine me through a daily process and help me become more and more like Christ. Being disciplined will make life infinitely easier in the future; leading to progress and joy. My hope is that this video will add some inspiration for this day with God: I Surrender All – Oslo Gospel Choir.

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. – Job 23:10

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Refining Flaws

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my journey through Zechariah 13:7–14:21, I read a prophecy of the suffering of Christ who would lay down his life for our sins. There is also prophecy of trials and sufferings which points to the siege of Jerusalem in the year 70 AD. The scripture tells us that one-third will remain and God will refine them like silver and test them like gold (13:9).

Some day He will return to set up His kingdom. In the meantime, we can accept God’s plan for us as explained at this link. As we go through life, we are tested and refined. We are battle tested for what life brings our way. We know where to go and what needs to be done.

This Day with God, I’m thankful for my relationship with Him through Jesus Christ and for the feeling of security in knowing my sin has been dealt with. I’m praying that I put God’s will first in my marriage, family, relationships, and career.

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The Good Keeps Coming

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

God relentlessly pursues us with His love. He gives us second, third, and fourth chances to do what He has planned for us to do. Once we accept our Savior, the good He gives keeps coming.

As stated in yesterday’s post at this link, things don’t just stop when we are saved but God’s love goes on and on. The freedom we have helps us to live a life of abundance, joy, destiny, delight, and purpose.

This day with God, let us take in these thoughts of what the freedom in Christ brings us. Let us take a moment to reflect and be inspired by this video: On and On – Chasen.

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. – Isaiah 13:18

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Beyond Salvation

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

Is there something else beyond salvation or is that all there is? Pastor Wayne Williams delivered the message at the 10:50 service this past Sunday at First United Methodist Church Waco. He tells us in his message that God relentlessly pursues us with His love and gives us second chances to not only receive salvation but to go even further. By following Christ, we are set free to a life of abundance, joy, destiny, and purpose.

Below is an outline of the message titled “Beyond Salvation”. The words in black along with the scripture references were provided by the church staff and the notes in blue were added as I listened to the Podcast.

A. God of second chances.
Genesis 12:1-4
Acts 7:2-3
Joshua 24:2-3
Genesis 11:32

Abram didn’t make it all the way to the Promised Land at first because his father died. The journey was interrupted just like in our own life when stuff happens to interrupt us. But our God gives second chances and He relentlessly pursues us.

B. Beyond salvation- Is that all there is??
Genesis 15:6
Genesis 18:17
Isaiah 41:8

Do we settle for less than what God wants for us? Pastor Wayne says that there is way more beyond salvation than you and I can imagine. Do we want it? Can you say that you are God’s friend?

C. Possessing your inheritance
John 15:9-15
1 John 3:1
Romans 5:8

If we have Christ in our life, who are we? We are loved by God and the Joy of the LORD is in us. We are a friend of God’s. Can you say you are a friend of God?

When God likes us, we have something way beyond salvation. When everything is on the line, the poise of a Christian is that extra that is needed.

D. Will you move beyond salvation?
Romans 8:1-4

How do we get that extra beyond salvation? Through Christ, we are set free. We don’t become a Christian and then get back into the rat race. God desires for us to go much further in the positive direction. The law could not set us free but for those of us who are in Christ, we are made righteous and set free.

Do the words below describe what you want?

Abundance
Joy
Destiny
Delight
Purpose

The way to get what you want is to follow Christ?

Feel free to use this outline and message to study or share with others. There is a Podcast of all sermons at this link: First United Methodist Church Waco Podcast.

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Receive Confidence and Strength

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

It is God that gives confidence and strength for us to face each day. We have the weapon of prayer which is a power greater than we can phantom to help us say no when necessary, do what’s right, and face the truth.

I want to remind you my friend that you have the Spirit of God inside you. Here’s a video to remind that you are protected: In the Shadow of His Wings – Norm Hastings.