Tag Archives: Praise

Cultivating, Strengthening, and Cherishing Our Soul

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

If we are dedicated and cultivate, strengthen and cherish our soul, the results are the blessings of God. In time of need, He will not let us down. This day with God, my prayer is that we find trust and … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Extra Mile, Psalm | Tagged Blessings, Faith, Going the Extra Mile, Hope, Lord, Obstacles, Peace, Persistence, Praise, Prayer, Soul, Trustworthy | Leave a comment

Hope in the Lord

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The psalmist has dedicated his life to praising the Lord as pointed out in Psalm 146. The psalmist points out that those who hope in the Lord are more trustworthy. Many societies put their hope in a government but history … Continue reading →

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Inspired to Live Each Day to the Fullest

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

David writes about the greatness and graciousness of God in Psalm 145. This inspires David to the point that he praises God in this Psalm and it should inspire us to do the same. We face difficult days but we … Continue reading →

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God is Great and Gracious

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

David has a good relationship with God as explained in Psalm 145 giving praise with confidence that he will be with God for eternity (v. 2). David writes that God is worthy of praise because of His characteristics like compassion, … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 143-146

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

David was on the run as He wrote Psalm 139-142. He was running from Saul’s men who were sent to kill him. Saul was jealous of David and saw him as a threat to his power. David is discouraged, an … Continue reading →