Tag Archives: Joy

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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The Paved Way

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6  Life can be a load as in Psalms … Continue reading →

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A Big Weight is Lifted

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

The main idea of Psalms 32 is captured in the first verse of this passage. Blessed is the one    whose transgressions are forgiven,    whose sins are covered. David had seduced the wife of his most loyal soldier and … Continue reading →

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From Downcast to Great Joy

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18 The take away from the study of Psalm 30 and as explained in the post “From Gloom and Doom … Continue reading →

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