Tag Archives: Hope

The Bad Mood Breaker

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Mark Shields

The affliction described in Psalms 39 strikes David very deeply. There was guilt after seducing the wife of his most loyal soldier and then arranging to have this soldier killed. The guilt for David was heavy on his heart and … Continue reading →

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Joyful In Hope

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12  In the post “Hope for Better Tomorrow”, David prayed in a dark time of difficulty and this provided the light needed to illuminate the path. You can … Continue reading →

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Hope for a Better Tomorrow

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

Recorded in Psalms 38 is the desperate situation David was going through. David was in a state of sorrow and helplessness. His enemies were evil and slanderous and he needed relief. To make his relief possible, he confesses his sin … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 38-41

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

We can change our outlook from being downcast to great joy by simply beginning our day with prayer and offering praises to our Lord. The mission of this blog is to offer opportunities to do just that along with ideas … Continue reading →

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Refuge in the Shadow of His Wings

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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