Heavenly Places

With more behind me than in front of me,

I sit many times and think

Why am I still here, Lord?

I sense him smile and wink.

Take one day at a time, for now, faith is.

Come, sit with me in the heavenly places.

Take one moment at a time I’ll fill all the empty spaces.

Child, this isn’t your final home.

YHWH! YHWH! I breathe you in and out.

YHWH! YHWH! Forgive me when I doubt.

Sitting in the stillness, I feel the wind gently blow.

It’s not over yet, my precious one, be patient as you go.

You may grow old and tired; and feel as ancient as the skies.

But little one, listen, the soul never dies.

Keep walking, serving and loving, so that others will see and know

That life isn’t really about pleasure or great gain.

It’s about the one who gives them life, to live and thrive and remain.

Remember, it’s in the heavenly places where you’ll find true peace.

Growing old is a gift that many do not receive.

Count each day as a blessing; old souls are rare you see…

Spend your time in heavenly places, it’s home where you’ll never leave.

~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 16, 2026

Ephesians1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ”.

 Ephesians 2:6: “And raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”