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.
I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death.
I have tread upon scorpions and snakes.
I have been beaten, rejected and laid upon a splintered old tree; my blood, poured out of me.
I have defeated demons and walked on water; prayed in the desert, seen all manner of atrocities…
Not in vain, understand, it was my choice…
I’ve laid in a cold dark tomb, alone and forsaken…
I was rejected and left for dead…
BUT NOW, I am ALIVE!
I sit at the right hand of the Father, in His very presence, the Creator of LIFE
I am the intercessor!
Ten thousand of, ten thousand Angels cry out in a Celestial Choir singing, HOLY! HOLY! HOLY is the Lord God Almighty.
Majestic Sovereign, Holy, God
You, Oh God, are the I Am, that I Am!
No one compares to you!
You are faithful, loving, merciful, holy, longsuffering, kind, all-powerful, and eternal.
Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omnibenevolent, Three in One
Worthy of all praise, and worship!
You are the Way, the Truth, the Life!
If we hold back our praise, the rocks will cry out~
Are you hungry, afraid, destitute? Are you hurting, alone, rejected and full of fear?
Have you given up hope and can’t see a way to survive?
Praise will take you into the holy of holies…to the very presence where I reside.
There, you will find new hope, new joy, a renewal of faith and strength…
Do not wait, lay aside your burdens, I Am the burden bearer…
Receive your deliverance today and say, “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!”
I see you, I know you…I love you!
So much, so, that I died for you…I live for you and even now, I am praying for you!
Lift up your head and with a holy roar!
Like a tidal wave, rushing to the shore…let your praise, break forth, before the Lord!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 2, 2025
Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version – That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Romans 8:34 King James Version – Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
The Hebrew word “Shabach” can be used to describe a “holy roar” or a “joyful noise” used for praise. It’s not a common Hebrew word for praise like “Hallel” or “Tofodah”, but it can be understood in the context of raising a loud voice in praise and shouting to declare triumph.
Kavod is a multifaceted term with deep roots in Hebrew language and culture, encompassing concepts of glory, honor, respect, and the divine presence.
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The old preacher stood before the Sunday crowd and spoke these powerful words.
“How much is your soul worth? If you find your life, you’ll lose it. But…if you lose your life for Jesus’ sake, you’ll find it.”
A long time ago I was a lost soul. I had now money, no home, no friends, no family and I didn’t believe in God.
I lay in a cold, dark, alley drunk, beat up, unconscious; left for dead!
I was young then, but life had not been kind, I played the fool. Strong drink and wild women were my addiction.
Somehow, someway, someone pulled me out of that dark cesspool.
Dressed my wounds and said, “Son, it’s up to you. You must choose life or death…but I’ll tell you who, can turn everything around if you want him too!”
Fame can’t heal a broken heart.
Money can’t buy you a brand-new start.
Power can’t bring you peace, but son, Jesus can!”
That was more than fifty years ago, I’m now 72.
What will you give in exchange for your soul?
If you find your life you’ll lose it, but, if you lose your life for Jesus’ sake, you’ll find it!
The old preacher man folded his Bible and said, “Understand, it’s a choice, what will you choose?
More precious than silver or gold…is a soul set free living for all to see…your soul is priceless don’t let it be sold, to the dark lord, the enemy…
Jesus has already paid the blood price in full!
All you have to do is say yes, Jesus, I choose you!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill May 28, 2025
Mark 8:36-38 King James Version – For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Matthew 16:25 King James Version – 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Growing from a place of love and gratitude, are these people I call, friends. But more than that, they are my precious family…
Different mom’s and dad’s we had, the good, the ugly, and the bad, brought us all together.
Long talks and brisk walks took us through deep waters, but we survived, in fact we thrive!
Because a force, more powerful, than we could imagine, led us down different roads.
Over mountains and through dark valleys, around the world and back again, just to find each other, so that we could become, family.
The broken ones. Cast aside, unwanted, left alone and terrified, life had not been kind.
But the one thing we found in common, was a man named Jesus.
He picked us up and washed our feet. Introduced us to the Father, so we could meet, a family that we would never disband…This man, Jesus, gave us a brand-new community…
Secrets shared and forgiven. Accepted for who we are. Love, restored with those we never knew.
Family is more than flesh and blood, more than likes and dislikes. Family is a bond, that goes beyond generations, where the spirit of God creates nations…
A kingdom wrought by His own kind…
Family is where the love of God, breaks down barriers of lusts and hate, it binds us to the only one who can truly restore our humanity…
God gives us, a family…
Brothers and sisters who do the will of our heavenly Father God!
Oh, how he loves us, prays for us, multiplies, he does not divide…
We are family.
~Marla Shaw O’Neill May 27, 2025
Matthew 12:46-50 New King James Version – Jesus’ Mother and Brothers Send for Him – While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”
But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
