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Guidance of the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

A weapon we have in our battles each day is prayer. If we obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit, what we thought was impossible can become possible. In reading scripture and posting yesterday, Going Forward with Boldness, one of the … Continue reading →

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Perfect Counselor

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

There is a difference between what we want and what the Lord has planned. That’s why it is so important to go to the perfect Counselor in prayer. We can take this counsel, study, and put what we learn into … Continue reading →

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True Counsel

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

As chronicled in 2 Chronicles 18:1-22, the King of Israel was Ahab who was corrupt and had surrounded himself with bad influences. On the other hand, Jehoshaphat wanted to make Judah steadfast for God’s ways and created programs in Judah … Continue reading →

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Programs Initiated

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

Jehoshaphat carries out specific programs as recounted in 2 Chronicles 17. He stationed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah and the towns of Ephraim (v. 2). He also removed the high places and the Asherah poles from Judah … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Rock of Ages

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Chronicles 16, we should learn to rely not so much on what men can do but on what the Rock of Ages has done and will continue to do. Be connected to the source of everything good; … Continue reading →

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