Inspirational

Keep your Eyes on Me

Posted on by Marla
The enemy of our soul is real. He will lie, cheat, kill, destroy your hope, your dreams, your life, if he can. But we have been given Life through the blood of Jesus Christ the anointed Son of God. What we focus on…and what our minds tell us can be so real that we actually have symptoms and if not dealt with can even bring death. It’s so important to know who you belong too…God’s word gives life…His Spirit speaks to us in truth…so when fear comes and doubts overtake you…speak the word of God and receive His life…let His word be so loud in you that nothing the devil says can be heard…I have a story to tell and it will be told…but for now just know that Jesus is saying…Keep your eyes on Him!!!
Through this trial one of the tremendous things I learned was to listen to that still small voice of my Jesus and one night, in the heat of the battle I heard Him say, “Come walk on the water with me child. Keep your eyes on me!”
I had come across this picture of Jesus walking on the water by Abraham Hunter…I printed it and every time, doubt tried to take over, I remembered His words and I’d look at the picture…and receive peace! Today I wrote this poem.
‘Keep Your Eyes On Me’
How long O God, how long?
Will you leave me in this dark place?
A place where only dark shadows and creeping things slither and bring me to disgrace…
I’ve known your deep compassion and your never-ending love
I’ve tasted and seen the gentleness of your spirit, light as a dove
And yet in this trial Lord, I thirst and cannot see…the light of your face
Giving grace to me…
I know it’s there…because you cannot lie
How long God, will I carry this thorn and in this trial, cry?
In the stillness of midnight, lying on my bed, I hear your loving voice reminding me to lift my head…
Come walk with me on the water, child, and keep your eyes on me…
I have never, and will never, ever, abandon thee…
You see,
The demons tremble at the mention of my name
They run away in terror for they can never proclaim
Freedom from the darkness or the resurrected life…
All they can do, is, try to steal, kill and destroy…
But they have no power over you…they cannot take your joy…
My blood is the cure for the sin filled life…
One time, for all time, accepting it ends all strife…
Of pride, and confusion, yes, my blood cuts like a knife…
Through bone and marrow, sharp and precise…
Open your eyes child and realize…that my blood gives new life…
You ask how long…Let me tell you
The moment you lift your head and decide
That I am by your side…
The moment you pray believing that’s when you’ll see the tide…
Turn and watch it rush out to the sea, trial over, there’s Victory…
Speak words of life and then you’ll be totally, completely, set free!
Do not look at the storm child; Keep your eyes on Me!!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 26, 2019
Matthew 14:27-29 But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!” Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
I Peter 5:7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Marla
I love the Lord Jesus Christ and am passionate about writing. I hope you enjoy the blog and come to visit often. Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2: 2-4

4 Comments

  1. “I’ve known your deep compassion and your never ending love
    I’ve tasted and seen the gentleness of your spirit, light as a dove
    And yet in this trial Lord, I thirst and cannot see…the light of your face
    Giving grace to me…”

    So powerful and beautiful, Marla. And so thankful your heart and you are better. 🙂 Hugs sweet friend!

    1. Thank you Karen I love you sweet sister and appreciate all your prayers…God is faithful…and He promised life!!! I will keep my eyes on Him…amen!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

  2. MarLa, great minds! “Keep your eyes upon Jesus” has been running through my head all week. Also, I have the picture of Jesus walking on water in my living room! We must be twins. 🙂

    1. Oh Mary that is so cool!! Yes the Holy Spirit is speaking and we are in the room together listening to Him…:) Yes twins…I love it! Love you Mary!!! <3

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