Tag Archives: Protection

Shadow of Your Wings

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Keep me as the apple of your eye;      hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me,      from my mortal enemies who surround me. –Psalm 17:8-9  As shared … Continue reading →

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First Down

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 17, David is praying for the ability to know the right way, to plan out the path to follow, and set out in the right direction. He calls on God to listen to his prayer, continue to love … Continue reading →

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Victory Assured

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 The world constantly tries to keep us in a state of turmoil and unrest. To step … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Poise

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 23:12-35, a plot by forty men to kill Paul was being set up but God rescues Paul from this guerrilla attempt by destroying the scheme. The son of Paul’s sister was put in a position to overhear … Continue reading →

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4  During the … Continue reading →

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