Holds me even now, as I am found, humbled and surrounded by
The Holy Ones…
Those, who in silence engulf me in quiet sound
A thousand tiny feathers embrace me…for I am bound…
Bound for another place, while waiting in humility,
Poured over me His unending grace…
I find solace; completely surrendered
To walk on golden street, finding Him seated on majestic throne
He who has called me, to my eternal home.
Days, turned to years. Years, to days.
Strolling with Him on heavenly shore, I feel, grains of sand beneath my willing feet!
I stand in awe and rest knowing…
Life continues, for those redeemed, by Savior’s blood!
Time has no place here. The soul lives,
On the other side of today!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill July 21, 2025
Isaiah 46:4 New King James Version
Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Daniel 7:13-14 New King James Version
“I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed.
Worship engulfs me, as saints, sing out to God, in praise
Holy Ghost permeates the atmosphere, while hands and voices raise
A holy roar before the Lord!
Worthy! Holy!
Lord, here our desperate cries, nothing else will satisfy
Hear our hearts in one accord, Help us sovereign God, Adonai!
You are the Lord, Great and Mighty!
Then deep within my soul I hear, “Step out!”
What? I can’t step out…I don’t want to distract others as they worship…
“If you want your freedom, STEP OUT!”
And with a determined shout, I stepped out into the aisle
Praising God with all my might…
An elderly woman whose soul takes fight
The Power of the Holy One displayed in all His glory and delight…
The enemy runs in retreat!
Her strength, renewed!
All because she obeyed God who, said,
“Step out!”
~Marla Shaw O’Neill
1 Samuel 15:22 New King James Version – So Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.
Oh, Papa, there’s a burst of sweetness I’ve never known
Adam, there are so many today’s I want to show you.
Come, lets walk, one day at a time
A new beginning each day!
There are rivers and trees and flowers and dreams
To enjoy, one day at a time.
Animals to name and sea creatures too
A treasured companion I’ll create for you.
One day at a time!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill July 1, 2025
Genesis 2:7 King James Version – And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
I listened to a sermonette today; it wasn’t long or drawn out. But this lady was talking about how she wanted Jesus more than anything else in this world.
Then, I began to think about the two thieves on the cross. They both hung next to Jesus, one on his left and one on his right. One of them railed on Jesus saying, “If you are the Christ, save us and yourself.” But the other one realized there was something different about Jesus. They both heard him as he cried out to God. He didn’t curse or condemn anyone. Even though he had every reason to plead and demand his innocence. He was tortured more than the two thieves. They saw the thorns that tore into his scalp. The blood that poured form his hands and feet. The mocking’s and cruelty as the crowd cursed and condemned him. And then this one thief began to see that he was not like other men.
Gasping for breath, it was difficult to say the least. Blood and sweat poured over his face and into his eyes. The beating alone should have killed him. Dehydration and the pain in his body hanging there for hours was taking its toll. When he finally cried for water, He was given vinegar to drink. But more than his bodily discomfort he prayed for the very ones who had done this to him. “Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing.”
The thieves had heard him pray. Heard him as he suffered and not one time asked to be taken from his tormentors. “He shouldn’t be hanging here with us. We deserve our punishment, but he has done nothing wrong. Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
“I tell you this,” Jesus said. “This day you will be with me in paradise.”
Do we mock Jesus? Are we concerned only with our demands? Our lives? Our wants and desires? Or do we hear and see and recognize what one thief saw and tied to defend him? Are we so caught up in this world, that the hurts and needs of our fellow humankind are oblivious to us? Do you know Jesus? Are you hanging on a cross and hopeless? Is being a thief, and hanging onto lies more important than hearing the truth and turning to Jesus? “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom!”
Listen, there’s a storm coming. A storm like none we’ve seen in our lifetime. Be afraid, be very afraid. If you don’t have Jesus living in your heart, you will perish. The thief of your soul wants you to believe that Jesus is just a myth. Which thief would you rather believe? The one who mocked Jesus, or the one who said, “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom!” He gives us all a choice.
THERE IS ONLY, ONE WAY! ONE TRUTH! ONE LIFE!
JESUS LOVES YOU!
JESUS SAVES!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 23, 2025
Luke 23:39-43 King James Version
39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
With fiery spirit, sword and shield, the old warrior never yields!
Stands in the heat of the battle! Soul determined molded like steel.
Eyes like fire, she bows and kneels, to the only one who gives her strength.
She lives to do His will.
The Mother-Warrior’s heart never surrenders! Never gives up!
She lives and fights with power, strategy and disciplined skill.
The enemy hisses and sneers, using fear to attack. But Mother-Warrior knows where her help comes from, it comes from the LORD the Maker of Heaven and earth! She stands fully armed, anointed by Almighty God!
She knows; age, pain, circumstances, do not define her or tell her when the fight is over. It’s always raging. But the battle belongs to the King-Warrior. She wears His armor and fights!
Once a lamb! Now a Lioness!
“Oh, you can’t see me. You can’t hear me. But child understand, my prayers surround the enemies camp held captive with a holy band, as angels help me fight. Hear the war-cry of a Mother-Warrior. Back off devil, my children don’t belong to you.
The tears of a Mother-Warrior are flowing…My breath rises before heaven’s throne.
The faithfulness of the Father holds me near…He listens to a Mother-Warrior’s heartbeat pleading without fear. “Papa, Oh Holy Papa! Save my children even though they don’t see or hear me fight! They are yours! She prays fervently in the night and always!
The cries of a Mother-Warrior, fights for their souls…in a world that’s broken let them know…You are by their side!
Words spoken over them without fear or doubt. Holy Spirit interceding on their behalf with a sacred love that smashes the devil’s plans! With a love that demands…God’s full attention.
The Mother-Warrior fights and is relentless against the enemy…With God All things are possible…sword drawn, hitting its mark, the demons tremble and evaporate in the dark…running in terror! The Mother-Warrior’s heart-song breaks down the walls of Satan’s calls!
The Father-Warrior, rises in her defense and releases His decree; they belong to me!”
She’s an old soul, strong and bold! Tried and true! Faith renewed! But her fight is not yet through. Strength almost gone, she carries on and with her last breath, she whispers, God I fight for you!!
I was called for a time such as this…
Be strong! Be bold! For the battle is not yours, but the Lords!!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 14, 2025
Numbers 23:21 King James Version
21 He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: The Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.
Esther 4:14 King James Version
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Cows are unusual creatures. They will follow in a straight line, one after the other, every day to a field of green, luscious grass and graze all day. Bowing their heads to eat, chewing their cud over and over again.
They are, for the most part, calm peaceful animals. They don’t bother anyone. Their only purpose is to graze and eat and make baby cows.
I’ve seen cows stand with a blank look and stare at a gate. No expression, just chewing and staring, with an occasional moo. Flipping their tail to swat a fly, from time to time.
To me they are quite odd.
But, if you spook them, you’d better get out of their way. They will start running through everything that’s in their path.
Thoughtless panic. The only thing on their mind is…Run!
Huge, in size but dumb as a rock.
Why am I saying all this? Well, I’ll tell you. As I was thinking this thought came to me.
When the enemy attacks you, don’t stare at him like a cow looking at a new gate.
You’ve got to act! God gave us weapons to stand and fight against the enemy.
Take up your Sword of the Spirit. The “Word of God” is powerful. Speak it out loud!
The Shield of Faith. Use it to block his fiery darts.
The Breastplate of Righteousness. Protect your heart. You are right in God’s eyes.
The Helmet of Salvation. You have the Mind of Christ. Think on good things. He has already saved you.
The Belt of Truth. Do not listen to the devil’s lies and taunts. He is a toothless lion. He has no power unless you give it to him.
Walk in your Gospel Shoes of Peace. The devil can’t take your peace. Do not surrender to him. This reminds me of Dorothy’s ‘Red Shoes’ (her only way home) in the Wizard of Oz. He can’t take them, as long as you are alive and keep your weapons on. He can’t have your peace.
And last, but not least. Pray! Pray in the Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives you Power, Love and a Sound Mind, Self-control.
Stay focused on Jesus! His Way! His Truth! His Life!
Stop living like a Big, Dumb, Cow!
Keep living, covered in the Blood of Jesus!
Live, like you believe what Jesus says!!
You, are more, than a Conqueror! Because, Greater is He who is in you, than he, who is in the world.
Be God’s Warrior! Don’t be a Cud Chewing, Blank Staring, Cow!
No offence cows. <3
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 13, 2013
Ephesians 6:10-18 King James Version – 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Shame and Guilt hunted me like hound-dogs chasing a rabbit. Like ticks, stuck on a mangy dog, they clung to me like chains on a prison gang…
The fire of Jesus released me from those blood sucking ticks.
God’s Grace delivered me from a lifetime of tricks, of the enemy.
God’s Love, broke the chains and healed my soul, sick, life…
God’s Goodness and Mercy, chased me down…
Turned me around and gave me a brand-new start!
Beelzebub will feed you lies and keep you tied to a life steeped in sin and stubborn pride!
You run, but you can’t hide…
Stop! Face your fear. Don’t keep digging up dead things.
Honey, dead things stink, and don’t accomplish a thing…
Then Shame and Guilt can’t keep you bound.
Forgive and forget, and when you do…
This is what will happen to you,
The fire of Jesus, will release you from all blood, sucking, ticks.
God’s Grace will deliver you from a lifetime of tricks.
God’s Love, breaks those chains and heals your soul, sick, life…
God’s Goodness and Mercy, chases you down…
Turns you around and gives you a brand-new heart!
Go and live your life in such a way that not even the enemy can recognize you.
You are a Masterpiece, made in the image of God!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 10, 2025
Ephesians 2:1-10 King James Version
2 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
