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God Picks Us Up

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Mark Shields

The church has always been troubled from its enemies but God has many ways to protect. We should not let our hearts be troubled because as explained in Psalm 129, He provides His people with what they need to flourish … Continue reading →

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Our Constant Shield and Protector

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Mark Shields

There are times when we may feel invincible but life can hit pretty hard. That’s when we realize we’re not as strong as we thought. That’s when we begin to gain some wisdom and realize that we need God to … Continue reading →

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Help in Trouble

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Mark Shields

The psalmist might be recalling real situations in Psalm 124 when God helped the Israelites. Situations in the past like when rebuilding the wall or protecting the city of Jerusalem. Another might be when the Red Sea parted to escape … Continue reading →

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Give the Extra Effort

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mark Shields

What type of attitudes should we have when working through problems? In yesterday’s post, the lesson was about how to respond to problems and those against us. I wrote about mercy and how Jesus forgave even those who crucified Him. … Continue reading →

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Mercy Helps

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 123, the psalmist is going through problems. In previous post a while back as I journeyed through Ezra and Nehemiah, there were plots to stop the rebuilding of God’s house and the wall around Jerusalem. Just like back … Continue reading →