Tag Archives: Initiative

Looking Back at Isaiah 51-57 for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve continued the journey to embrace God’s presence with open hearts and steadfast devotion. We’ve been lifted to new heights, strengthened by a higher focus that is centered on His truth and wisdom. We’ve learned … Continue reading →

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Accomplish What God Desires

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so … Continue reading →

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Seeking God with Eagerness

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

Thinking about the past of Israel, God had brought His people out of Egypt after being in bondage. Then Assyria oppressed them. At the time of today’s passage, the people were still captive in Babylon, but the way to freedom … Continue reading →

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Inner Strength Discovered Helps Us Go Forward

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 From the post “Return to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Optimism | Tagged Devotional, Difficulty, Freedom, Future, Hope, Initiative, Liberty, Past, Photo, Power, Praise, Present, Prosperity, Strength, victory, Video, Worship | 1 Comment

Return to the Lord

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

I remember riding my bike as a kid and suddenly, I stopped going anywhere and looked down to see that the chain had slipped off. It’s the same with our day, if we don’t begin our day with God, the … Continue reading →