A Life Worth Living

Little boy, little girl, living in a broken world,

Do you feel lost?

Do not run, do not hide.

There is One who’s not broken; He is Truth and never lies…

You’re in a grown-up body, but you’re a child just the same

Adulting is hard, but there’s one who overcame.

Fear and anxiety follow you all around, there in the darkness

You know the sound…

But darling’s listen, there’s one who calls you found!

Cares of this life, I know can get you down, living on a spinning-wheel

twirling, ever bound.

Remember this little one, there’s someone bigger, He’s defeated those old hounds.

What he did Eons ago, he’s still doing today…

Stop! Be still! There’s a better way…

See the stars in the darkness? They keep shining and won’t go out.

See the planets spinning? They don’t wander about…

Look at the rivers and the mountains and the trees, see the forever sky?

They were made to last; they don’t question why.

When trouble comes, they never lose hope or cry.

Life is a cycle it goes on and on…

Sun brings the sunrise. Evening brings the night.

If you’ll listen to Holy Spirit, you’ll stay in the light…

For the one who made all these things, His mighty arms will hold you tight…

He hasn’t lost a battle, it is He, who…

Surrounds you with power, love, and a sound mind…

So little boy, little girl living in this broken world

Rise above the darkness, sing the victory song!

Hosannah in the Highest…Be brave, be strong!

He’s called you with a purpose, live for him, and soar.

Like eagles, take flight!

Nothing less, he gives so much more!

Storms will come; death will knock at the door…

Faith and grace will guide you safely to the Lord!

Wisdom is realized through heartache and pain

With Jesus as your anchor all that you will gain,

Isn’t found in what you buy, or sell, or try to control…

Your treasure will be found In Christ alone!

Every minute you fret, the enemy gains ground…

But every minute you stay in Jesus’ presence, there you’ll be found!

Immovable, steadfast, possible, creative, loved and bound, not by your, thoughts

But by the blood of Jesus, that, is a life, worth living!

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 20, 2025

Philippians 4:8 King James Version – Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

I dedicate this poem to my granddaughter, Olivia Liverio. She inspired me to write this. I love you sweetheart!