I read your words of life today they made me stop and ponder
Is there hidden sin within my heart?
Lord, help me so I do not wander.
Am I being kind and thankful for all that you have done?
Am I setting the right example?
Do I criticize and complain, do I take your name in vain
Is my heart pure before you Lord, or do I bring you shame?
Help me Lord.
I don’t want to point fingers or accuse anyone of blame…
Are my ways pleasing to you Lord?
If someone needed help, would I welcome them in, or turn them from my door?
Do others see you, in me, Lord?
When troubles come my way, is faith alive and shining bright, morning, noon and night?
Do I offer a drink of water to a dry and thirsty soul…?
Do I offer them a place to sleep and fill their empty bowl…?
The orphan and the widow Lord, let me, their servant be
So that they will know it’s you Jesus, living inside of me…
Child I hear your honesty…
And when you praise and dance for me, it thrills me through and through
There are not many that I can say, has a heart like you do…
You know the way you feel,
Watching your grandbabies play, sing and dance, the way they are so free
How it brings you joy and happiness just to witness this…
Pure peace and exuberant bliss…
Like your heart will explode in wonderfulness…
Child, you do this for me
Every time you lift your hands to pray
Every time you speak my name and say
“Jesus I love you…”
My heart melts with joy and complete and utter delight…
A pure heart with loving kindness makes heaven bright…
The stars, light-up and the Moon rejoice, when mine are faithful and true…
The Father sings and the Holy Ghost brings heaven down to those in tune…
With the angels holy choir they make music and a sweet melody…
When you speak words of life in my name…we become one-and-the-same…
Never doubt sweet child of mine, for we are one of a kind…
I’ve chosen you because your heart and mine are intertwined…
That day long ago when I died upon the tree
Buried in the rich man’s tomb
Rose for all to see
Your sins were all forgiven
When you opened your heart to me…
And on the day of Pentecost,
My promise gave you the power to stay free
To love and give and teach and preach for all who will obey
Keep your heart pure and clean
Holy Spirit will guide your way
I love you child, it blesses me when you open your heart to pray…
Humility brings honor; and life when you obey!
I rejoice over you with singing…you are my delight and shining star!
A priceless treasure…
~Marla Shaw O’Neill July 12, 2018
Romans 8:1-2 New International Version (NIV) Life Through the Spirit Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Zephaniah 3:17 New King James Version (NKJV) The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Deuteronomy 7:6 The Message (MSG) Do this because you are a people set apart as holy to God, your God. God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure.
I had a bout with vertigo yesterday and vegged out for most of the day…today it is better. I used the time to do some reading and praying and pondering some things.
Today as I talked to the Lord I did as I always do I just talked honestly with him and some times he answers and some times there’s just a comfortable silence. We have an understanding it’s perfectly fine. Like two friends who can sit silently together without saying a word but enjoying each others company. That’s the kind of relationship I have with my friend Jesus. No disrespect I know who he is…
Excellent spiritual checkup! Thank you for sharing this, Marla!
Thank you Shira for reading and commenting on this. I always appreciate your wisdom and input! xo <3