Tag Archives: Relationship

Go to Him in Prayer Early in the Morning

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

The prayer by David in Psalm 5 is made in the morning. He expects answers from the prayer because of His close relationship with God. He has confidence in God’s favor and protection from the evil-doers who lie, are filled … Continue reading →

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Higher, Deeper, and Wider

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

God is big enough to produce something for everyone. He’s not limited and doesn’t have to divvy up small amounts. Let Him take you with Him today a little higher, deeper, and wider. When He does, share with others about … Continue reading →

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Divine Favor

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the midst of a distressful uprising, King David appealed to God as written in Psalm 4. He speaks of his relationship with God as one in which there is constant conversation through prayer (v. 3) and a feeling of … Continue reading →

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Finishing in Grand Fashion

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

God’s way is the winning way. As we compete in the fast paced race of life, nothing is more important than being highly favored by God because He is big enough to make up for our deficiencies and provide the … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Faith and God will Pull Us Through

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Laban’s sons began to accuse Jacob of taking away their father’s wealth as noted in Genesis 31 and Laban’s attitude toward Jacob began to change. Jacob was told by the Lord to return to Canaan so Jacob talked … Continue reading →

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