Tag Archives: Attitude

His Love Motivates to Action

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

We all can show the same attitude toward others as Jesus did just like the passage written about in the post Deep Respect. We can see potential in others and be motivated to action by God’s love for us. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Plans

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Our time in prayer should be a time of preparation and planning just as Jesus demonstrates to us when making a decision on who would be His 12 Apostles. We should desire to know the decisions we make are right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Desire, Luke | Tagged Attitude, Decisions, Encouragement, Golden Rule, Jesus, Joy, Planning, Praying, Service | Leave a comment

Making the Right Decisions

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading Luke 6:12-38, Jesus reveals a sense of responsibility when He chooses apostles to take on future leadership. His first order of business was to go out to spend an entire night on the mountainside praying (v. 12). When we … Continue reading →

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Faith will Pull You Through

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

Give praise to God with enthusiasm and optimism because His Holy Spirit leads in the right direction. In the time of great need, faith will pull us through. It is like a weapon in the fight for good. Many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Psalm | Tagged Attitude, Battles, Change, enthusiasm, Faith, Heart, Inspire, Optimism, Praise, Soul, Spirit, Weapon, Word of God | 2 Comments

Hope Instead of Mope

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 141-142 last week, what I took away is that we should hope instead of Mope. We should respond to criticism with a good attitude; seeing the critique as giving valuable feedback. Then take this feedback before God … Continue reading →