Tag Archives: Praise

Poetry Friday 03-24-2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ” Courage to Step Ahead” written to inspire courage as you apply your faith. With grit, determination, and looking to God who fights for you, things … Continue reading →

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Victorious Finish

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 A main thought from “Starting this Day on the Right Path” is that life is not always fair but you can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-17-2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Listen and Follow that points out that it takes no effort for our bad habits like a lack of focus, discipline, faith, etc. to zap our … Continue reading →

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I Take Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, For in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings Until the disaster has passed. – Psalm 57:1 A thought from “The Shadow of … Continue reading →

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In The Shadow Of His Wings

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

The inspiration for Psalm 57 is David running from Saul and escaping into the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). David uses the image of being in the shadow of God’s wings. The images of David’s enemies include lions whose … Continue reading →