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October 4, 2021
My Children in whom I am well pleased. Your Worship is music to my heart and health to my bones (Spirit). You are loved, so deeply loved. You call me the Darling of heaven but you are my darling’s. Your praise is a sweet, sweet fragrance to my heart.
Do not be cast down. Do not lament and cry. Rejoice in me and know I’m taking care of all of it! I am moving on your behalf because you have loved me and followed hard after me. I am doing, I am moving in heaven and in earth to perform my will in your life through this life!
Worship brings fellowship…Worship brings the angels into your presence for you are in my presence because they are in my presence and that is where they dwell.
Stay child…stay a while longer and see, watch as I do abundantly more than you can think or imagine…I love you!
My darling’s you are mine and I am yours…
Rest in my shalom; wholeness, complete nothing broken, nothing shaken~
Whole in me!
Love, Papa God…
My son’s blood washes and it cleans, it refreshes and it sets free, it makes all things new…it removes all separation between us and we have perfect fellowship because of Him!
Nothing is to hard for me…says the Lord~ Have I not said and shall I not do it! Restore! Heal! Make new! Change the atmosphere to my sphere…Holy of holies…the hidden place made open to those who are mine…?
Be still for in the stillness of my presence there is Joy! There is healing! There is the message of Hope and Life! In My stillness you will receive refreshing and grace to live in this earth and live Victorious, without fear! No anxious thoughts can touch you in My stillness~
I bear you up on eagle’s wings to soar and not grow weary…to walk with me and you will not faint…I Am your Sustainer! I Am your Rock! I Am your Fortress and High Tower! I am your Hiding Place! Dwell in the stillness of My presence and receive all that is pure!
You reached out to me and I Am Glorified in your life! I am your everything. Provider, Deliverer, Redeemer, Holy Sacrifice, I Am your Light and Life, I Am your Savior and King! Only be still and you will see my salvation…says the Lord!
Yes, there is much to be accomplish and as you abide (stay in Me) We, together will accomplish all that you’ve been sent here to do in your life span. Stay humble and walk with me and you will not fail. I’ve got you in the very palm of my hand. Have faith and do not doubt for I have created you and called you and prepared you for this life!
Stay in Me and let Holy Spirit teach you, guide and comfort you all the way home.
For You Shall Live and Not Die and you will declare my wonderful works.
In Jesus My Son~
So be it!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill
Song of Solomon 6:3-5 New King James Version
3 I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies.
Praise of the Shulamite’s Beauty
The Beloved
4 O my love, you are as beautiful as Tirzah, Lovely as Jerusalem, Awesome as an army with banners! 5 Turn your eyes away from me, For they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats Going down from Gilead.
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1
“What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” Matthew 18:12-14
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11-12
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth.” John 14:15-17
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:15-16
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What does it look like, to live a life, for Jesus…?
Is it attending church regularly?
Is it praying without ceasing?
Is it helping the widow and orphans?
Is it traveling to foreign lands?
Is it giving money and time sacrificially?
Is it helping the people who are lost and needy?
Is it telling bible stories?
Is it preaching the good news?
Is it worshipping?
Is it singing songs?
Is it teaching, and exhorting…?
Is it witnessing for Jesus?
What does it look like, in the life of a believer, to live for God?
I thought about this and those questions came to mind. Then I thought some more and asked the Holy Spirit to show me what it looks like.
First it takes humility.
It means letting go of fear and anxiety.
Putting down pride and going to the Lord. How do you go to the Lord if you don’t know him? Glad you asked.
You seek out someone who does know him. Or, you just ask him.
“Lord, show me!”
Start with surrender. Realize you’re a sinner, meaning you’ve missed the mark with God. Then ask him. You can say something like this, “Jesus come into my heart, forgive me of my sins and be the Lord of my life. Show me how to live for you.” Then pick up a Holy Bible, the Word of God and start reading the four Gospels. There are different translations find one that you can read easily. Maybe the New International Version (NIV) or New King James (NKJV).
There is The Old Testament (OT) or (Covenant), located in the first part of the book. The second part of the book is called, The New Testament (NT) or (Covenant.) The first four books of the NT are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They will tell you the story of Jesus’s life.
Before long you’ll begin to know and understand what is expected of you. Become a student of God’s word don’t just read it, study it. You’ll find that Jesus says, do not put off gathering together with other believers on a regular basis. The believers are those who are of the family of the Lord Jesus Christ, which by the way, welcome to the family. You may ask why you do this? Well, because meeting together and reading God’s word, will help you with instructions on how to overcome the struggles in your life. You will encourage one another in the faith, and as you go from day to day, you’ll begin to mature and understand what being a child of God, is all about. You’ll begin the process of being transformed into His likeness.
You will want to be, more like Jesus. You’ll take on His likeness. You’ll become kind and gentle and patient and faithful. You’ll love people even when they don’t love you back. The world’s attractions won’t entice you like they once did. And you’ll want others to know Jesus too.
Your character will change. You’ll go from being angry all of the time to being calmer. You won’t be perfect, remember it’s a process. But your attitudes will change. Circumstances may not change at least not right away, but things will be different inside of you. And, also remember it is by faith through grace that we live. We couldn’t earn salvation or deserve it. It is the free gift of God through Jesus Christ.
You’ll discover that He has given you gifts to use in His service. Maybe become a teacher or preacher or an evangelist. Maybe a missionary. Or maybe just a better you at what you do.
What does it look like?
For everyone it is different but I promise, you will not be the same, because the Holy Spirit now lives inside of you. Full access to our loving Holy God, who loves you without limits. You are unique. You are an individual. God doesn’t make robots you still have a free will to make up your mind you have a choice. But as you grow closer to the Lord, you may say how do I do that? By having a quiet time to talk to the Lord and let him talk to you. He talks to us through his word. Through others. Through a song. You’ll begin to recognize when it’s him and when it’s your mind or the enemy. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you about that. But as you read God’s word, you’ll discover many things. But we won’t go into that right now.
Just keep it simple. Pray, which means to communicate with Jesus the Holy Spirit will guide you. Read the Bible. God’s word. Stay in the four gospels at first, because it is less confusing that way. And attend Church, to worship and fellowship with other believers. Do those things and before long you’ll discover what it looks like to live for God! It’s not a bunch of rules this journey with Jesus is a way of life. Fall in love with Jesus and you’ll know exactly what to do and what it should and should not look like.
God bless you on your journey!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 29, 2021
Romans 10:8-11 New King James Version 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
1 John 1:9 New International Version 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Hebrews 10:25 Living Bible 25 Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.
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Oh, hear my heart today…if you are struggling with fear, doubt, unbelief, mistrust, if you are angry and don’t know why, if you’re frustrated and complacent, if your just plain tired…Listen, God wants to talk to you.
My Dear Child,
Don’t you know that you are loved beyond measure? That means there are no limits to the love I have for you. There is no disease, weapon, enemy, demon, virus, hate, there is nothing that can take my love from you. YOU ARE LOVED! Don’t look at the world’s chaos and think there is no hope. You, as my child, have hope. Your Hope comes from the LORD the Maker of Heaven and Earth. Do not be cast down. Do not become discouraged and lifeless. I have given you New Life through my Son, Jesus. Do you sense the unsettling condition in the atmosphere? I told you, in my Word, there would be wars and rumors of wars. I told you there would be trouble in the world. But to be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world. Have you forgotten who I Am? Have you believed the lies for so long you don’t remember the truth?
It is I, who holds the whole world in my hands and MY Hands are not small…with my own hands I created you. It is I who gives you, life, to live, and not die.
Do not fear, or be afraid of what man, says, he can do to you…yes, he can kill your body but he cannot kill your soul. You are an eternal being and you are mine.
You are worried and troubled about many things…but listen…draw near to me, (God), resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Like the song Champion says, When you open up your mouth, miracles come breaking out…you have the authority…
I have given you my Authority to throw the demons out, to heal the sick, to even raise the dead all it takes is faith in me!
I will tell you this, times are changing in the earth but I am still in control…
All I ask from you is that you do not let fear rob you of the life I have given you. Use wisdom, be wise as a serpent but harmless as a dove. Fight the good fight of faith and keep your heart and mind stayed on me; because you trust in me. I have given you my peace that passes all understanding. I don’t want you to live in fear. I want you to thrive and grow and tell my good news to others. All over the world my children are praying…some are sick and some are dying. You see, this life is only a stopping off place. A place to learn and grow and teach others that they have a savior and a friend forever. I will never, ever leave you. And when you draw your last breath here on earth, you will take a new breath in a new place I have prepared for you. Stop fretting. Stop crying. Stop complaining. Stop hating. Just Stop!! Get cleaned up, take a Jesus-bath, and worship. Hear me loud and clear child, I Am With You All the Way!!!
Hear and now, live, and don’t think for one moment you are alone. For I Am with you! See, the miracle of life. Watch the sunrise and sunset. Listen to the birds singing. Walk in the rain and climb mountains. Hear the Good News, And when you are driving in traffic, pray for the other drivers on the road. They too, are struggling. You, be the example of my love and know that I am taking care of it all.
Let my love, my perfect love, throw fear as far as the east is from the west and walk in the authority and grace, I have shown you. Love one another.
~Yours forever Papa God…
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 28, 2021
38 So now I live with the confidence that there is nothing in the universe with the power to separate us from God’s love. I’m convinced that his love will triumph over death, life’s troubles, fallen angels, or dark rulers in the heavens. There is nothing in our present or future circumstances that can weaken his love.39 There is no power above us or beneath us—no power that could ever be found in the universe that can distance us from God’s passionate love, which is lavished upon us through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One! Romans 8:38-39 The Passion Translation
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Sitting on the back porch rocking to and fro
Just me, sweet-tea and Jesus, with my Bible and Joe…
Joe yawns and scratches his hind leg, then lays his head back down,
Lazy in the sunshine watching birds fly all around.
Butterflies fluttering, flowers all in bloom
I sing out into the open skies on this pleasant afternoon…
Sweet-tea and Jesus is all you really need…
“Rock of ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee!”
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 21, 2021
Psalm 34:8
The Message Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him.
Psalm 34:8
The Passion Translation Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God. Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives to all who turn to hide themselves in him.
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In the stillness of the morning just before the dawn,
I hear him gently whisper
Child, awaken, I yawn…
He speaks in quiet whispers
I lean-in, to catch each word…
Raptured in His presence, tis the sweetest sound I’ve ever heard…
No interruptions as I listen
No hurrying at this time…
Loving, caring conversation, of the supernatural kind…
From the heart of my blessed savior, I know he’s all mine…
Ears alert, heart tuned in,
Every fiber of my being transcends beyond space and time…
Instructions, sometimes correction as a loving father would give…
These words of life I’m given, helps me to live…
Bold, steadfast, immovable, Holy Spirit my guide
Hearing Him whisper, as he speaks here, by my side…
Listen, and you will hear, His quiet, loving voice,
In the stillness of the morning make Him your holy choice…
Awaken from your slumber, within the quiet place,
In the coolness of the day
Wait…and when he’s finished speaking, simply, obey…
You see, you won’t hear Him in the mighty wind,
Nor in the quaking earth, He won’t be in the raging fire…
But, may your deepest desire, find Him in His still small voice
He’ll come to you in the morning, just before the dawn
Like a quiet, peaceful fawn…
Whispers of the Father…whispers, whispers, whispers…
I awaken and yawn…Shhh…. I whisper, good morning, Papa
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 20, 2021
1 Kings 19:11-13
New King James Version
God’s Revelation to Elijah
11 Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire [a]a still small voice.
13 So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
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Stop along your journey just long enough
To taste and smell and see and touch
This incredible world, we’ve come to love so much.
Kissing babies and petting pets, helping others, not dread but let’s,
Come together, holding hands, building God’s kingdom on the solid rock, not sinking sand…
There are faraway places some will reach, but draw near to the Savior and only him preach
His word and truth are all you need, you are the light, go plant the seed…
And when you boast, let it be of him…
Showing His love to all of them…
Far and wide and seek Him most, let Him fill you with the Holy Ghost!
To serve; not to be served…
To give and not to take…
To bless, when all around us people want to hate…
Soar above the chaos, for all who wait
Will mount up with wings like eagles
Child, don’t hesitate…
Lord, they spat upon you, and tore your beard,
They plunged your side, with a sharpened spear
Their lies, caused hearts to tremble with fear…
Listen to the message and draw near…
It was for this cause, Jesus bled and died…
Freely, He gave up His life…
Forgive them Father, was your reply…
So that you and I, would have eternal life!
Let go of the distractions, the noise and busyness, take action…
And as you travel through this journey…
Pray…
Lord Jesus, save me, so that I can show others, You, are the way!
Though storms arise and fire, fall, though homes and lands cease,
Though death and heartache have shattered your dreams…
This is not the end…
Remember, the journey is not what it seems,
By faith, be bold and courageous, stand true for Jesus Christ
For it’s in His name we move and breathe and have our being
What awaits is beyond the seeing…
Oh, the love that God has prepared for us, as we walk with him in trust…
The devil’s due is coming soon, His evil will be crushed…
For the joy that comes in the morning light…
Will be worth this worldly fight!
Oh, victory in Jesus, my savior forever, He sought me and he bought me with His redeeming love!
He loved me ere, I knew him and all my love is due him. He plunged me to victory, beneath the cleansing flood (Lyrics by E.M. Bartlett) ….
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 16, 2021
Matthew 5:14-17
New International Version
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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Down upon my knees, to the one I know, who sees,
In total desperation, God, hear my plea…
Out from the depths of my soul, I cried out, words that I could not speak…
Humbled, contrite and weak…streams of tears flowing down my cheeks…
Lord, only you can save a soul. Only you can heal and make us whole…
Your children are sick, and dying. God, life is out of control…
The need is beyond mankind. You see, we need a miracle and we’re running out of time.
We’re holding onto Hope, our fate is in your hands; God help us stand…
Firm and bold in you.
The hour glass is quickly sifting,
Help us God continue, for it is only you, who can save us.
I don’t know what else to do.
The answer to my plea,
God healed them by setting them free…Home eternally.
Life is but a vapor, like the grass, here today and gone tomorrow…
Our days are in His hands…
And while we are here, there are lessons to be learned,
We’re to walk in God’s, ordained, plan.
You may be granted 100 years, some less, but life is precious…
Don’t waste it on vanity, do not lose your sanity…by using what life you have, cursing humanity…
Hear the Good News and live…
There is only one life, it will soon be passed; only what’s done for Christ will last.
We live and we die…
The truth is this…Jesus died to give us eternal life…
What will you choose?
To live, is Christ and to die, is gain…
To some this is a mystery…
Open the Holy Book and take a good, hard look, then ask Him, to show you the way, the truth and the life.
That’s what it’s all about!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill September 9, 2021
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
New King James Version Everything Has Its Time
3 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:
2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;
3 A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing
6 A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away;
7 A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
8 A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace.
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An exhortation from the Lord!
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Artist: Renee Baribeau
Acts 2:2
And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Wind of God Blow
Wind of God, blow upon this destroyer who has come
He thinks that he is mightier, and that he has won…
Holy Wind of fire, cremate, all his lies
Wash away this virus don’t let another die…
For you Oh God, are, our only hope, it’s you who holds our lives…
Within your hand, your fierce right hand, we are saved by your command
You ride the seas and endless skies…Your Holy Wind is blowing, send,
This disease into the deep abyss, Oh God, you are mightier than all of this…
You who created the wind,
You who declare to men, all our thoughts, You understand
You cause the dawn to break the darkness
You speak and the birds hush their singing
You conquered death, hell and the grave
Oh God, help us to be brave,
Blow this darkness into oblivion…
Let fire come and East Winds blow
And send this covid into the depths below…
Far from the human race, this evil foe…
Wind of God, let your healing flow!!!
With humility we surrender, lifting all of our praise to thee
I pray with all my strength a miracle to see.
Wind of God, hear our plea, set the captives free!
So may it be, Amen!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill August 24, 2021
Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord swept the sea back by a strong east wind all night and turned the sea into dry land, so the waters were divided. The sons of Israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry land, and the waters were like a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.
Amos 4:13
For behold, He who forms mountains and creates the wind
And declares to man what are His thoughts,
He who makes dawn into darkness
And treads on the high places of the earth,
The Lord God of hosts is His name.
Genesis 8:1
But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the cattle that were with him in the ark; and God caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water subsided.
Exodus 10:19
So, the Lord shifted the wind to a very strong west wind which took up the locusts and drove them into the Red Sea; not one locust was left in all the territory of Egypt.
Numbers 11:31
Now there went forth a wind from the Lord and it brought quail from the sea, and let them fall beside the camp, about a day’s journey on this side and a day’s journey on the other side, all around the camp and about two cubits deep on the surface of the ground.
Isaiah 11:15
And the Lord will utterly destroy
The tongue of the Sea of Egypt;
And He will wave His hand over the River
With His scorching wind;
And He will strike it into seven streams
And make men walk over dry-shod.
Jeremiah 10:13
When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens,
And He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth;
He makes lightning for the rain,
And brings out the wind from His storehouses.
Ezekiel 13:13
Therefore, thus says the Lord God, “I will make a violent wind break out in My wrath. There will also be in My anger a flooding rain and hailstones to consume it in wrath.
Jonah 1:4
The Lord hurled a great wind on the sea and there was a great storm on the sea so that the ship was about to break up.
Jonah 4:8
When the sun came up God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he became faint and begged with all his soul to die, saying, “Death is better to me than life.”
1 Kings 19:11
So, He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord was passing by! And a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake.
Ezekiel 27:26
“Your rowers have brought you
Into great waters;
The east wind has broken you
In the heart of the seas.
Acts 27:13-15
When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore. But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along.
Genesis 41:5-6
He fell asleep and dreamed a second time; and behold, seven ears of grain came up on a single stalk, plump and good. Then behold, seven ears, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.
Matthew 7:24-27
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Read more.
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Awake, awake my soul!
Why are you cast down? Do you not see and can you not hear, the Lord is God? He is sovereign!
The Lord is healer and deliverer…
Look up! Look up! Your redemption is here!!
Do not be cast down but REJOICE!
The Angel’s inhabit the praises of the people of God!
Death is swallowed up in VICTORY!
Jesus is ALIVE!
Sing and let JOY fill your soul, there is nothing too hard for the LORD!
When you praise and draw close to the Lord the enemy runs in terror!
Do not be afraid, remember who you are!
You are a child of the King
You are an heir and a joint heir
You are not orphans
You are not forsaken or abandoned
You have no lack! You are fully loved and fully HIS!
You are never forgotten…
Have I not told you, I am at the right hand of my Father and I intercede for you? The groanings of your heart, words you cannot utter, I hear them. I see the devastation and the pain and the suffering. I am in the very midst with you. Do not let the enemy steal your life! Do not let him take what is yours! Lift up your head, lift up your voice, lift up your hands and REJOICE!
Rejoice that you are alive forever…Rejoice that he cannot take your soul or your life! I AM the giver of life. I say when it’s time for you to come home and no demon from hell can take your life from you! I finished the work of my Father on the cross…I paid for your soul…I will not let you die!
Yes, it rains on the just and the unjust so there will be trials and sorrow in this life…but there is a life that is yours that no one can take from you. My life wasn’t taken, it was given for all who call on my name!
Dry your tears and do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good!
I will return! Only my Father in heaven knows the day and the hour…but it is certain, I will return!!
For now, walk in love and peace. Even in the worst circumstances know that I AM with you. For those who die in me, they are more alive than ever. Look in my word and see that I have told you, I AM the resurrection and the life, all who believe in me shall never die.
Put away the flesh thinking. Put away idle talk. Put away gossip and lies…for when you repeat a thing if it’s a lie then you are part of that lie.
Let your words speak truth. Let your words speak healing and life. Let your words edify and not tear down. Let my word be in you so when you speak, you will speak life and not death!
Oh, open your spirit to receive my Holy Spirit and then you will walk in life and wholeness and you will not fulfill the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh or the pride of life!
For those things, are the gateway, in which the enemy comes in to destroy you!!
Hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying…
Walk in my perfect love, for then all fear will go! All doubt will cease!
The Prince of Peace will come in and you will breathe in new life!
Do not be cast down as one with no Hope…Hope in the Lord and know that All things are working together for the good of those who are the called according to my purpose. Amen!
You are my purpose! It’s you I died for and live for.
Cast all your care, all your heartaches on me, for I CARE FOR YOU! Don’t let your heart be troubled. You are more precious than the little sparrow that falls to the ground I pick him up and love him. How much more do I love you and care for you. Little ones come unto me and I will give you rest! Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light!
~Jesus
~Marla Shaw O’Neill August 23, 2021
Matthew 11:28-30 The Passion Translation
28 “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me.[a] I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.[b] 29 Simply join your life with mine.[c] Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle,[d] humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.[e] 30 For all that I require of you will be pleasant[f] and easy to bear.”[g]
Footnotes
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11:28 Many times Jesus said, “Come after (follow) me,” but only here does he say, “Come to me.” See Ex. 33:14; Matt. 23:4.
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11:28 As translated from the Aramaic.
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11:29 Or “Bend your neck to my yoke.” The metaphor of a yoke is that it joins two animals to work as one. It is not simply work or toil that is the focus here, but union with Christ.
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11:29 The Aramaic is “tranquil” or “peaceful.”
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11:29 As translated from the Hebrew Matthew. The Aramaic could be translated “Come to me and I will cheer [refresh] you. I am cheerful [refreshing] and humble in heart, and you will find cheer [refreshing] for your soul.”
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11:30 Or “kind” (or “delightful”).
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