Tag Archives: Focus

Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect…

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Concentrate on Today

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 The post “Higher Standard” explains the central cause of Israel’s separation from God. They accepted the lower standard which the world offers rather … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

In Micah 6, the controversy is that the people had removed God’s standards from their life. They didn’t worship the ONE true God but worshiped idols and were separated from His life changing power. God desires that we act justly … Continue reading →

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Everything for His Glory

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken – Psalm 16:8 The post, “Focus on What is Important to God” is about Micah prophesizing judgment on Samaria and Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

God is characterized as all powerful in verses 1-7 of Micah 1. As stated in verse 4, The mountains melt beneath Him    and the valleys split apart,  like wax before the fire,    like water rushing down a slope.  … Continue reading →

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