Tag Archives: Joy

Respond With Excitement

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 A thought from “Heart Like A Burning Fire” is that when … Continue reading →

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Heart Like A Burning Fire

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day with God, be encouraged and live with a heart on fire because we can trust Him. Live each day knowing He is with you always and with passion knowing the future with Him will be beyond what you … Continue reading →

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Easter Victory

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Mark Shields

The winter no longerCold and blisteryAs new growth of springFills us with mystery.The event of Easter Took us from despair,To hope as the tombWas suddenly bare.Reminding us nowOf God’s loveThat fills us with joy,From up above.As the Lord’s Spirit Resides … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the Completed Work

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. – John 17:4 Explained in “Redemptive Work Finish” is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out … Continue reading →

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Redemptive Work Finished

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Mark Shields

If we focus on God’s promises, we have hope that inspires us to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because our attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty so we endure. Our mind is … Continue reading →

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