Tag Archives: Self Discipline

Order and Patience

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Moses inspected the construction of the tabernacle and saw that the Israelites had done just as the Lord had commanded. In Exodus 40, the Lord told Moses to “Set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day … Continue reading →

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Put Your Trust in Him

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a recent devotional, I shared some thoughts about Genesis 21. About how disciplined Abraham was and how he constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in … Continue reading →

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His Spirit is with Us

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham was disciplined and constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in everything he did. We can trust in God’s presence, direction, and care just like Abraham … Continue reading →

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God is with Abraham

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

The impossible promise that God had made to Abraham and Sarah was fulfilled. Reading in Genesis 21, Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac when Abraham was a hundred years old (v. 5). Sarah then turned on the Egyptian … Continue reading →

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How Can We Carry Out Our Purpose?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I wrote in the post: Noah Carries out His Purpose; the account of the days leading up to the flood and then the flood itself. God gave Noah a purpose and he was self-disciplined so that it was carried … Continue reading →

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