Mount Up With Wings as Eagles
Just a little encouragement. Do not fear nor be afraid, the Lord Your God is Able! God will Renew your youth as the eagle! You shall mount up with wings as eagles, you shall run and not be weary, you shall walk and not faint!! Praise God! Hallelujah!
That’s a combo of Ps. 103:5 and Isaiah 40:31.
I just realized that today is the passing of my mother in 2015. She was not only my mom, but she is also my mentor and friend. I know exactly where she is. She’s soaring in the heavenlies with Jesus. Maybe, just maybe, that’s why Holy Spirit gave me the amazing vision of the eagle!! I’ll take it that way…I love you Jesus! I love you mama!
The Garden, the Stripes and the Cross
As Jesus prayed in the garden, take this cup from me,
Never-the-less, not my will, I surrender my will to thee…
His sweat poured out as great drops of blood…
The price for humanity…
Humbled and weakened by thirty-nine stripes, healing, for all eternity…
Life is in the blood, but the people could not see…
That on the cross, the broken, beaten, Son of God, was our perfect sacrifice,
If we would only believe!
Lamb, without spot or wrinkle, perfect in every way…
Jesus, the High Priest, was slaughtered, that gentle lamb bled, for you and for me.
You see, His blood runs even now, from the place called Calvary…
It never stops flowing…its power continues still, to wash our sins away…
It saved us then and it saves us now
From generations to generations The Blood is freshly poured out…
Oh, be washed in the blood today.
See it now, as it flows from the Throne of God
The blood is never stale, dried or old…
Even though it was shed eons ago…
His blood is new every morning, and every evening, giving access to the Holies of Holies
The enemy can’t touch it, can’t destroy it, can’t keep it from flowing…it’s alive forevermore!
Thank you, Lord!
Are you sick? Plead the ever flowing, life giving, blood of Jesus!
Are you tired and weary or anxious and full of doubt? Plead the ever flowing, life giving, blood of Jesus!
His blood will sooth the hurt and pain and restore and heal…
Because it’s already been done!
You and I must overcome…
There is power! Unlimited power! In the Blood of Jesus!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill July 9, 2024
For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. 20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake. 1 Peter 1:18-20 New Living Translation
Surely, He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, everyone, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:4-6 New King James Version
God Is Waiting for You
GOD IS WAITING FOR YOU
So, yesterday 7/2/24, I woke up with this weird feeling. I couldn’t feel my legs and it felt like my spirit was leaving my body. My heart was pounding, and I thought, “Well, this is it I’m going.” It eased off and I had to get to the bathroom. I won’t go into those details lol! But it was not pleasant. I stayed in bed most of the day. Finally, everything settled down after lots of prayers from you guys. I looked at my clock it was 1:29 pm. So, I got up.
I received a phone call from a life-long friend, Faye, and we started comparing notes on how we were feeling. Then we began to encourage each other in the Lord. Before either of us knew it we were shouting, praying, speaking in tongues, and I jumped up and shouted all over my house. The power of God was manifested in a powerful, mighty way! I haven’t had an encounter like that in quite some time! Some of yawl know what kind of “time” I mean! When you experience God’s power coming out of every part of your being! Like grabbing a live-electrical-wire and holding on with all your might, because you certainly can’t let go! We talked about the Lord and shared in His presence for an hour and forty minutes!
God is wanting to move in us…but we are waiting for God to do it and He is waiting on us to obey him!
God wants to deliver the oppressed! To set people free from sin and death! He wants to give us peace that passes understanding! Break chains and destroy yokes of bondage! We cry out for Revival, but we aren’t willing to Repent!!
You may say, “Repent from what?”
Glad you asked.
Repent from praying, “God, give me prayers!” Repent from selfish desires. Repent from spending your time on foolishness. Repent from pride and jealousy. Repent from being good but not fully surrendering our lives to Him. We can go all day telling others how to get ahold of God yet not spend even 30 minutes in the Word of God. Microwave prayers that don’t go any higher than the ceiling. Telling ourselves that we are seeking God, but two minutes into his presence, we become distracted and leave. Then when everything goes wrong, we cry out God, “give me!”
I’m not saying all this to condemn or put a guilt trip on anyone. I’m saying this as a WAKE-UP call! We have to do our part and God will do His part!
God says, “If…My…People…who…are…called…by my name…will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways…Then! I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Chronicles 7:14
We are much too comfortable. If you want a breakthrough. If you want to see your children, friends, family, neighbors, set free and on fire for God…there is something We have to do!
God is waiting for us to pray like our tail is on fire…
Pray like bombs are dropping and the world is coming to an end…
Pray with humility fully surrendered to Him…
Pray like no one is listening but God…
Fall in Love with Jesus all over again…
Then, take up your cross and follow Him…
If you want what the early church had, you have to do, what the early church did!!
God bless you; I love you, but most of all, God loves you!
He wants the very best for His children!!
Selah! Think on this!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill July 3, 2024
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Hebrews 11:37-40 New King James Version
The Heartbeat
Wandering far from the wellspring, parched, hot and dry…
No longer sitting close to the Master, I realized I had left his side…
I used to hear his heartbeat, and listen when He’d speak…
I had felt his strength and steadfast love, but my heart had grown cold and weak…
So, I ran as fast as my feet, would carry me back to where I knew…
The Master would be waiting, he longed for me too.
With open arms stretched wide for me, tears running down his cheeks
I saw the cross and cried, Oh Lord, you would die for me?
The crowd was mocking and tormenting Him, but He knew what this would mean
“Father, forgive, them…”
Our eyes met and I bowed down in grief, as I cried in disbelief…
It was no longer all about me…
“I’m sorry Lord,” I whispered low as I felt his agony.
“It is finished,” he said and then he hung his head.
I screamed, “God take me too, I’m sorry I ever left you!”
A gentle breeze swept over me, I heard a heartbeat and then I knew…I was forgiven!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 14, 2024
Hebrew: Tetelestai means “the sacrifice is complete.”
John 19:28-30 New King James Version
It Is Finished
After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So, when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
From the Other Side
I used to live in a faraway place
Let me see, if I can retrace, the other side from here…
Time was measured by days, months and years, people lived in constant fear
Not knowing what they’d find on the other side.
Rain fell from the sky…
There was a sun to brighten the day…
As moon-glowed to grace the night
And a trillion tiny stars sparkled in the dark…
It was a garden full of life, as flowers bloomed and brought forth life
Animals cooed and roared, ran and swam in oceans deep…
Winding rivers gushed with the flow like music to the soul…
Mountains grew tall and wide, valleys dipped in shadow…as trees stood and waved
Hello and goodbye…people lived, and people died.
That was life on the other side!
But let me tell you where I now abide…
Streets of gold run far and wide…
Animals talk and sing and laugh and play and Angel’s fly…
Souls who accepted the terms of God’s son
Have no fear, life fully won
Gathers by the river of life and sing and dance and rejoice…
There is no fear no dying here…
There is only love and hope and unlimited cheer…
Why on this side we do not cry or ever wonder why…
No sickness or regret
No rejection, better yet…
There is peace I’ve never known.
We’re forever young and strong.
Everyone here just gets along, alive in the moment, for time doesn’t matter here at all…
We gather at the Father’s, throne and sing the Redeemer’s blessed song…
The blood of Jesus still runs free he paid it all on calvary…
Stories are told of His Love, Hope and Peace
Brother, sister, here, we’ll never cease to live in the gospel story
So, while you’re on the other side, don’t waste your life take up your cross and follow Him
Read His book and understand, when life is over in that other land…
You’ll want to live here on the other side of forever…
There’s only One thing you have to do to live on this side
Accept Jesus Christ, as your Lord and Savior!
Take it from me, one from the other side!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill May 28, 2024
1 Corinthians 2:8-9 New Living Translation But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Chickendom
Chickens are a motley crew
Scratching around is what they do…
Mr. Rooster is king of the brood
Beware of him, or he’ll chase you…
All around his tiny kingdom
He’ll spur you on to run and run…
And when he has finally won…
You’ll wish you had not crossed Mr. Rooster’s pathway.
Escaping him, you’ll live to walk another day!
Pock, pock goes the ladies fair…
See that old fox, peering there
Waiting for his move…
POCK, POCK! The brood scatters…
Out of nowhere, Mr. Rooster gathers,
Majestic and with authority, just like a mighty army…
He meets his foe head on…
Talon’s drawn; feather’s rise, the battle is raging the Old Fox flies
Tail between his legs he takes off in the opposite direction…
Mr. Rooster will not tolerate this insurrection…
Old Fox leaves…
Mr. Rooster struts back into his little domain
Where peace is now contained in the kingdom of Chickendom!
So, beware, of where, you go today…don’t let the old fox kill, steal or destroy…what the King has given you. You have the authority to chase him out in Jesus’ name! Amen!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill May 17, 2024
(Jesus) He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ Luke 13:32 New International Version
Love is the Greatest Gift You Will Ever Give or Receive
Things can’t buy you happiness or heal a broken heart.
They can’t bring you comfort or give you peace in the dark.
Things are only things.
Things can’t hug you when you’re feeling down and out
Oh, they can satisfy a little while but can’t take away the doubt.
I’ve walked 25,550 days on my journey thus far…
I can tell you this…
Only love can see you through when you’re falling apart!
Love says, “Everything will be OK, you’ll survive to face another day…”
Love forgives and understands each and every time…
Be brave, steadfast don’t complain and whine…
Life is a collection of moments, perspectives on every side,
Watching the Ocean teaches us, there will be a turning of the tide…
And if you’ll look and listen, you’ll come out on the right side…
Choose wisely what you do, and I promise you…
Love will see you through!
Love doesn’t take, it gives.
Love doesn’t criticize, it uplifts.
Love doesn’t leave, it stays no matter what…
Things on my left, love on my right…
I choose love.
Love says, I’ll die for you.
Love says, I’m alive!
So don’t give up, if you quit that’s when you fail…
Set a new course and lift your sail…
There’s always hope, that the wind will blow
Follow the north star and you will go
To new horizons, let faith be your guide…
Wipe your tears and simply abide…
Of all the gifts I’ve ever received…
Love taught me how to believe…
When you learn to love, you’re truly free!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill May 12, 2024
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge will become useless. But love will last forever! 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 New Living Translation
In the Heat of the Battle
Surrounded by enemy fire with no way out!
Warriors exhausted, dehydrated, running on pure adrenalin, they shout!!!
“Keep the faith, God will not fail us now!”
Demons move in, to annihilate the warriors in the fight…
They hiss and sneer, hurling their greatest weapon, arrows of fear!
Hours in the battle how much longer will it last?
Surrender is not an option, “Lord,” come fast!
We have fought a good fight; we have kept the faith. “God, you know our fate.
This battle is not ours; it belongs to you, we’ve been brave, steadfast and true!”
Covered in ash and dirt, as they take a final stand!
Out of the darkness comes, God’s mighty, strong, right hand!
Demons run in terror; their screams with putrid slim, covers them in horror,
At the Lord’s thundering command!
Angel armies dispersed, slaying devils out of the earth…
Warriors shouting Praises to the King of kings, as he brings new birth!
Darkness gives way to Light…
Relief has come! The battle won!
Soldiers of the Cross begin to sing…
All hail King Jesus… All hail Emmanuel…
Together, with God, we win!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill April 26, 2024
1 Corinthians 1:9-11 New Living Translation God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Divisions in the Church – I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your quarrels, my dear brothers and sisters.
Isaiah 59:19 New Living Translation In the west, people will respect the name of the Lord; in the east, they will glorify him. For he will come like a raging flood tide driven by the breath of the Lord. [a]
Footnotes
- 59:19 Or When the enemy comes like a raging flood tide, / the Spirit of the Lord will drive him back.
