Tag Archives: Prayer

Listening For Instructions on What Work To Get Done

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

God speaks through the Bible, through what we read, and the people we meet. He also speaks during our time of prayer. A successful prayer life takes preparation and time set aside for daily renewal; a time to be with … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiastes | Tagged Bible, Christianity, God, Jesus, Lord, Matthew West, Prayer, prayer life, Religion and Spirituality, voice of god | 1 Comment

Being Disciplined in His Ways

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Rewards come as a result of practice and hard work. Like an athlete that works out or a student that studies, being self-disciplined in the way that God wants us to live is the foundation to God’s blessings. As noted … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christianity, Discipline, effective leader, Family, God, godly family, john maxwell, Leadership, Prayer, Psalm, psalm 128 | 2 Comments

Our Relationship with Him

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Psalm 127, most activities are done in vain if there is not a good relationship with God. Set aside a time every day to meet with Him at your space and pray. Make it a daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Christianity, Family, family prayer, first time parents, God, Lord, Prayer, prayer children, psalm 127 | 5 Comments

How to Get Through Stuff

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In the post yesterday, I wrote about the last part of Psalm 119 which is the largest chapter of the Bible. It is apparent from reading in Psalm 119:137-176 that the psalmist faced stuff in life and it’s no different … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Bible, child of god, Christianity, Francesca Battistelli, God, new perspective, Prayer, Psalm, Psalm 119 | 5 Comments

Benefits of God’s Word

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

As brought out in Psalm 119:137-176, God’s Word is right, trustworthy, and dependable but even in keeping His Word there is difficulty. There are enemies that bring trouble and distress who try to bring us down by what they do or … Continue reading →