Through the Trial

I was there at the beginning…

Known as the Word…

I’m the breath of life…

Where dust and soul unite

I threw the stars across galaxies, shining the light for all to see

I formed the sun and the moon so that the day would bloom

And the night would swoon, as true love meets, bride and groom

I blew upon the waters and designed oceans and seas

Where tides roll and creatures of the deep

Run and play unafraid, laughing, no need to weep

While water-colors swirl, and all living things are sweet

Heaven is my throne-room, and one day we’ll meet.

I’m the architect of heaven and earth

Hurling mountains; telling them to stay

Scooping out valleys, where still-waters obey.

The birds, and beasts of the field, draw near when I say…

Be fruitful and multiply…what a glorious display

I’m the musician; where my melody is heard

Deep within the soul; without speaking a word…

I talked with Adam, ‘Twas our delight…

No unbelief was in him, he was intelligent and bright…

Made in my image, this was good, this was right!

Yes, I was there in the beginning, and I am in the here and now…

I’ll hold you in your sorrow, in each new dawn, on the morrow…

And you will see, I am here for thee, my perfect love cast out fright!

I provided the ram for Abraham; his faith made him my friend…

I closed the mouths of lions; I was there, setting Daniel free in the end…

I was in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego

There was no smell of smoke on them when they were let go.

I walked with Moses through the desert of woe

I instructed Samuel when he anointed David as king…

I am here right now, are you listening?

You see, going through these tests, brings about your very best

And sets the captives free…

Will you walk with me?

Will you abide and not flee?

Will you believe when you walk through your trials?

No matter how long, or, how many miles?

Will you trust me in the desert?

Will you believe me crossing the red sea?

Will you take up your cross and follow me?

Will you believe I am with you when the night is long?

Will you be strong, when everything looks completely wrong?

Will you raise a war-cry of praise and sing a worship song?

I am past, present and future…the beginning and the end

You see, even in the desert, in the ocean and the fire

Even in the heavens you are my desire…

I’ve loved you then and I love you still…

Trust me child, I always will…

My word is steadfast; my word is true…

Have faith today and see your trial through

I’m here right now; I’m waiting for you…

Don’t look to the left; don’t look to the right…

Stay focused on me, get ready to fly…

I’ve got you child, in the raging storm

Peace, be still, oh do not mourn…

No need for tears, no need to cry…

All who believe in me will never die!!!

~In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit…Amen!

~Marla Shaw O’Neill – March 13, 2019

Daniel 3:16-28

Genesis 2:8