Tag Archives: Prayer

Worship Him Only

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

Solomon finished praying and as recorded in 2 Chronicles 7, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple (V. 1). They knelt on the pavement with … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Bible, bible life, Christianity, Church, days of prayer, God, good habits, Lord, Prayer, Solomon | 4 Comments

First Order of Business is Prayer

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

After the temple was built, the first order of business was prayer. Solomon’s main request in 2 Chronicles 6 is for God to hear their prayers of repentance and forgiveness. Solomon knew what God had promised and in prayer ask … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Chronicles | Tagged Christ, Christianity, days of prayer, Forgiveness, glory of the lord, God, Jesus, Lord's Prayer, power in my life, Prayer, prayers of repentance, Solomon | 3 Comments

The Best Way to Live

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

Suggestions about how to best live are brought out in Ecclesiastes 11. We are to live with passion and act out of love with little concern for receiving anything in return. Jesus fulfilled His mission with passion and this should … Continue reading →

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LORD What is it that You Want Me to be?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mark Shields

It is important to know what we are good at because there is a limited time to fulfill our destiny. That’s why it’s important to spend some time looking at ways to use our strengths. We can all be somebody … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged 1 corinthians 12, Christianity, colossians 3, First Epistle to the Corinthians, Gifts of healing, God, Holy Spirit, Lord, Prayer, psalm 20, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality, Thousand Foot Krutch | 2 Comments

The Time We Spend with God is of Essence

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I shared this link to the Sermon Podcast at the church I attend. A point I noted from the message titled “Awe Factor” is that the time we spend with God is of essence. Studying His Word, reflecting on … Continue reading →