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In a dry, hard, and dusty land, in the middle of a drought
Nothing but tumble weeds blows about…
So dry, and parched, the tongue sticks to your mouth…
This is the way of the transgressor…as the dead-life takes its toll.
Then out of the East, dark clouds appear as lighting and thunder rolls…
Riding on the wind, this ragged soul, sees, a mighty host…
Wait! He cries…Save me from this terror…
Afraid, the transgressor beholds…
Confessing his sins, he repents for his life’s role…
I’ve been a fool and wasted the life that you, Oh God, bestowed…
Have mercy on my soul!
Kneeling on the cracked, gray dirt…ashamed and weary but fully alert…
Raising his head he sees victory not dread, for Jesus brings the rain…
Instead of death for the tortured soul, the blood of Jesus restores, makes whole…
Refreshing rain pours forth on the soul, for Jesus brought the rain…
Jesus brings the rain, to wash away our sins…
Jesus brings the rain so that we can begin again…
Jesus brings the rain to soften our hearts…
He gives us new beginnings and brand new starts…
Let the rain of Jesus pour on your hard, darkened, hearts…
Instead of hurt and pain…let Jesus bring the rain!!!
Refreshing rain pour over me, that even my wounds, are healed by thee…
Jesus, thank you for the rain!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 8, 2019
For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord, Jeremiah 30:17
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There is a valley called, the Valley of Despair.
While walking through this valley you will be aware…
That this is where lots of thorns and thistles grow…
Jackals laugh and snakes hiss causing great woe…
The valley flows with dark shadows; it brings fear and unbelief…
And walking through the valley there will be heartache and grief…
Take one step at a time and hold onto the Master’s hand…
He will not lead you into death; He will bring you through…
Darkness will try to woo you into its blackest night…
But remember, Jesus is with you, He’ll make everything alright…
You’ll have a rod and staff to comfort you
Holy weapons that will protect you, too…
You won’t camp out in the Valley of despair…you’ll keep on moving
For this is where…
You’ll be proven and tested and guided by the light…
Your heart will want to run, through this valley of fright…
It will seem as if it will never end, that life is over and you’ve been done in…
Hold on tighter to the Master’s loving hand…
For He’s leading you into His perfect, divine plan…
And when you see you’ve traveled through…the valley of despair…
And you’re on the other side…
You’ll recognize…
It wasn’t your courage, or your bravery that led you through
It was trusting in the God above, for it is Him, who…
Held you when you were frightened, gave you grace to carry on; it was His love that kept you from wanting to give up and just die…It is Him who held you, He was right there by your side…
So, let a mighty, roar of praise come forth, and in Him abide!
And after coming through the valley of despair you will understand
That your trial is over for the night, child, and God’s made everything alright!!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 6, 2019
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
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Though times are hard
I’m by your side
Your tears I hold within my hand
No matter what I’ll hold you close
Look to the one who understands.
Though fear may come, and tears may fall
Be still and know, that I am God
Let perfect peace restore your heart
And know my love we’ll never part
Chorus:
I walked the road of trials and torment
I sat with those who love me still
But on the cross
I felt the suffering of all the ones who love me most.
The birds they sing a nightly chorus
Of joy and peace to all they bring
So lift your voice and head toward heaven
And learn their song, their song and sing.
He gives me peace, He gives me life, the angels sing be glorified
Praise to the King our mighty King
We’re going home on angels wings.
When in the stillness now at midnight
I see the star of love so bright
I’ll never ever doubt my Savior
For He will lead me through the night
And on the breeze I hear Him whisper…
Press on my child and do not weep
For at the dawn you’ll have your answer
So close your eyes and go to sleep.
Chorus:
I walked the road of trials and torment
I sat with those who love me still
But on the cross
I felt the suffering of all the ones who loved me most.
The birds they sing a nightly chorus
Of joy and peace to all they bring
So lift your voice and head toward heaven
And learn their song, their song and sing.
He gives me peace, He gives me life, the angels sing be glorified
Praise to the King our mighty King
We’re going home on angels wings.
I wake at dawn and have my answer
His peace I sing to all who wait
And then He gives me sweet assurance
I’ll never, ever be alone
These souls I bring to heaven’s harvest
They are the ones who overcome
And now my love
You have your answer
Your journey’s only just begun!
~By: Marla Shaw O’Neill 2014©
Sarah’s song in my book Sing Sarah Sing.
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Let us see You Jesus
Let us know You Jesus
Let us be with You Jesus
Let us share You Jesus
Let us walk and talk with You Jesus
Let us be consumed with You Jesus
Let us lift You high Jesus
Let us humble ourselves before You Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus…
For there is no other name above You Jesus
No greater power than You Jesus
It’s your love, Jesus, which pursues our hearts…
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus…
You are my heart song
You are my life long
You are my destiny
You have set free
You are deliverer
You are! You are!
Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is Your blood, Jesus
Poured out for all, Jesus
Who call on You, Jesus,
I want, You, Jesus…amen!
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus…
~Marla Shaw O’Neill March 1, 2019
John 1:29 Behold, the Lamb of God (Jesus)The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
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Good morning my precious friends and family what a beautiful day to be alive!!!
I have to say this first…
Anxiety, stress, and depression, can kill you…
Yes, I’m strong in my faith and I speak out about it and I’ll keep doing that because I know in whom I believe and that HE IS REAL! Jesus is alive and he loves us more than we can think or imagine…
Saying that I have to say this…we are all human beings, Christian’s included…lol, with all the emotions and weaknesses and strengths and flaws and subject to the elements as anyone else…we fall down, we make mistakes, we get sick, we die, the flesh has no superpowers…BUT…we do have something, someone, that no one can take away from us…Jesus. He is our superpower when we are filled with the Holy Ghost and Fire…and walk by Faith and not by sight, in the Lord Jesus Christ we will overcome…You know, even Jesus suffered…we will too, but we are never without hope. We must keep walking even when fear comes knocking. Like the saying, when fear comes knocking, send faith to answer the door…J
So when tests and trials come…even though we are trusting in the living God…our knees shake, our faith is tested, our minds are torn because the enemy, the devil, is a master manipulator…and he will torment until you think you’ll go out of your mind…that’s why…we must be filled with the Spirit of God, The Word of God and fellowship with brothers and sisters of like faith…who are strong when we are weak…Praise God for all of you who prayed for me…God answered…
After my examination the cardiologist told me that my heart sounded good, Woo hoo, my carotid arteries sounded good praise the Lord! He explained that when there is calcification there is plaque built up. You can’t see how much plaque is there so some tests have to be done to determine if there is a blockage. If 10/% no big deal, if 55% still not bad but you watch the cholesterol, diet and exercise. If 90% they go in and put a stint this is my basic understanding but you get the idea…at this point he’s going to schedule a CT scan with dye, very simple, to see how much plaque is there…this was terrifying to me before but now I feel confident that it’s not as horrible as I thought. I have a vivid imagination…sometimes it gets me into trouble when I allow it to run away from me…lol!
The other thing is, is that I could have had a bug and that would explain some of the symptoms which made the anxiety even worse…see what I mean?
I also had an appointment with my endocrine dr. afterwards and when he read my lab report it was totally different than the one my primary dr. had read… he had read an older report from his computer that wasn’t as good as the current one…so you see the enemy was at work…he’ll use anything and anyone to kill, steal and destroy…but because you were praying…the Holy Spirit was at work and brought things to light…
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all for praying…
I had a great sleep last night, imagine that…lol and as I awoke I heard the Lord say, “Now, don’t waste the life I’ve given you.”
“OK Lord, I hear ya and thank you for giving me life!”
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 27, 2019
Isaiah 53:1 The Message Bible Who believes what we’ve heard and seen? Who would have thought God’s saving power would look like this?
Isaiah 59:19 KJV So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.
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Hold the Line!!!
Hold!
Hold!
Hold!
On the front lines of the battle field each warrior is standing true
Waiting for the impact to give the devil his due…
See the Mighty Warrior’s army,
Where God’s angels fight alongside of you…
Hold the line, DO NOT RETREAT!
Holy Spirit, wind and fire is living inside of you, God’s Holy Armor tested and tried
This is what we choose
Fighting by Faith, and not by sight, God’s weapons are what we use.
Though the enemy throws his fiery darts, the most evil kind, trying to take you out
God is in this battle, and the demons he will rout…
Demons shriek in glee, thinking they have won the fight.
But they will surely flee, when they see God in flight…
They do their worst to destroy you
With lies and hate,
They fight harder still, with terror, disease, discouragement, wanting to steal your life, destroy your soul and take your will.
But children of God,
Hold the line…
Though there’s sweat and blood spilled, on our Holy kind…
As we stand and fight on the front lines…
Swords drawn not looking back, taking blows
From the enemies fierce attack~
There’ll be no retreat, the fight is on
We’re Praising God with our worship song…
Hold the line
Hold the line
Souls are waiting in the balance
It’s time, we hold the line and fight!
Battles raging, terror striking hearts
Weakened and tired, Lord, send reinforcements…
Hold the line, is our battle cry…
There will be no retreat it’s do or die~
God sends ten thousand holy angels’, to fight at your side
His word and faith are true…
Weapons of our warfare tested and tried…
Overcomers, that’s me and you…
As, we, hold, the line
Bold and courageous children of God hear the Victory Shout…
Demons running in retreat, Praise God, there was never a doubt…
So hold the line, dear saints of God
Our battles have been won,
There is no greater honor,
Than to fight for what God’s begun…
Child of God, Hold the line!!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 19, 2019
Hebrews 12: 1-3 NIV Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
2 Corinthians 10:4-6 New Living Translation (NLT)We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. And after you have become fully obedient, we will punish everyone who remains disobedient.
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Come away
Come away
Come away with me to the garden~
In my garden you’ll find rest
In my garden you’ll be loved and blessed~
Come away with me daughter/son
I’ve missed our talks and walks through my garden
Where time and space do not exist
No distractions, no busyness~
Cool breezes sing through the trees
Laughter is heard in the bubbling spring
Hear the sound the bumble bee brings
You child, are everything~
In your face I see a reflection of me
A heart strong, giving and carefree
A love for little ones, who bouncing on my knee,
Ride the little horsey, playful and happy.
Come away
Come away
Come away with me
My angels stand watching over thee
Content in my presence, they wait with expectancy~
Waiting to hear all that you do and say
Bringing a song of glory in worship when you pray, “Our father~”
Our, father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven~
Give us this day our daily bread~
The angels watch when you bow your head~
Lifting your chin I grin and say, “Child look at me. There’s no need to bow your head when you’re with me.”
Come away
Come away
Come away with me, I’m your Papa and you’ll always be my baby!
So when life gets difficult and hard to bear~
When you want to shout to ALL, BEWARE!
When stress overtakes you and you’re full of despair~
Come away with me to my garden, talk to me and we’ll share…
Times of refreshing, soul repaired…
Come away with me child, I’m waiting there~
You see…
Storms will not disturb me
Armies cannot stop me
Mountains cannot block me
Oceans will never overtake me
Technology doesn’t know me
Fear cannot harm me
Demons do not worry me
Riches do not sway me
Nails could not hold me
The grave could not bar me
Kings could not own me
Death could not keep me,
From loving you!!!
Come away
Come away
Come away with me
Take a walk with me in my garden
That’s where you’ll find me
I’m waiting in the holy place
Right now for thee!
~Love, Abba
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 18, 2019
Matthew 6:9-14 The Lord’s prayer.
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Jesus loves the little children;
The unborn that have yet to see the world…
Many a boy and many a girl…
Babies’ sweet babies…
People hide in dark places; their minds are full of woe
Making horrid choices, they discard them and let them go
Pulled from their wombs unknowingly, their lives cut short, and so,
There will be no happy celebration, no showers of gifts bestowed
No names given, no birthday remembered this side of heaven…
They lie in wait of their destruction
Unloved, into the trash they go…
Who will stand up and fight for the babies
These poor unsuspecting souls
Who will protect them and rescue them, so that they can live and grow?
What evil binds the hearts of those who say, Pro-choice is what we choose
What if you, had been murdered, ripped from your mother’s womb?
Life is precious many have forgotten this?
For one day you’ll stand before God’s throne-room…
Has conception become such deception, that you accept this lawless doom?
You, who say, you have rights, remember, you were a fetus too…
Jesus loves the little children, oh why don’t you?
Life for future generations is no longer precious or true…
God will not tolerate his babies being slaughtered by you!!
A reckoning day is coming, the cries of the babies wail…
God, save us from this torturous, living Hell…
As I live and breathe I’m here to tell,
Hear the Mighty Rushing Wind…
It’s on its way and it will end…
All this suffering…
In Jesus name, amen!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 13, 2019
Psalm 139:13-14 New International Version (NIV) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
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For the past few weeks I’ve been feeling weak in my body more than usual. With age comes a certain amount of change, to say the least, lol! The changes in my body are to be expected. It’s just part of the life cycle. Yes we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who overcame the world. We don’t have to give into the flesh. I understand all that. But I also understand that this body is not meant to live on forever. Our spirit, yes will live forever and one day we will have a new body…but this one, God says, will return back to dust.
We exercise and take vitamins and strive to eat healthy so that we can have a quality of life as much, and for as long as we can, but, in the end we are all going to die. I’ve accepted that because, well there’s nothing else to do, but, accept it. Any hoo…
Our days are in the hands of the Lord and when he says it’s time to come home, we will go home. The thing is, is not to dwell on it. We are sent, here, for His purpose and some discover that purpose sooner than others…we have a choice, to embrace it and live for Him, or, walk our own way. I chose a long time ago to embrace Him. There is no better way than His way!
Sunday morning I got up and was having an extremely difficult time, weak in my body. I went from the bed to the couch and waited to the last-minute to get my shower and get ready to go to Church.
Bob let me off at the front of the church and went to park the car. I went into the lobby and I felt like I was going to pass out…so I found a chair in our reception area and sat down. I caught the beginning of the last song, I Raise a Hallelujah, here are the words…
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
Sing a…
Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder)
Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder)
Sing a little louder (Sing a little louder)
Let’s sing a little louder (Let’s sing a little louder)
Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Let’s sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
Oh, I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah!
Just begin to raise your own hallelujah
I can’t do it for you
There’s a song written on your heart only you can sing
And when you sing enemies flee
When you sing prison walls come falling down
When you sing heaven invades the earth
So just begin to lift up your hallelujah
Raise it like a banner
Raise it like a flag
Raise it in the middle of the storm
Let it rise, let it rise
Like a symphony to the King
Everything needs Jesus
We raise it all up
Sing a little louder
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
I raise a hallelujah
(In the presence of my enemies)
I raise a hallelujah
(Louder than the unbelief)
I raise a hallelujah
(My weapon is a melody)
I raise a hallelujah
(Heaven comes to fight for me)
I began to sing and worship my God and King…when I sang the words…
“I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!”
I literally felt something release me…and it was like it flew out of the room…all I could do was worship and cry before the Lord…when the song was over I stood up and there was one lady praising God silently with me…we smiled and said Hallelujah…
I went to the hallway and saw my dear sister Sheila walking towards me, I was still a little weak but I was 100 percent stronger than I was when I walked in. She said she had to go into the sanctuary to hear that song, it meant something very special to her.
We attend the 12:30 service at our church and are on the prayer team to pray before the service. We had no idea what the message was going to be. God is faithful…
At the end of the service Pastor Scott shared what this song meant to him…I had no idea how powerful or why this song was so powerful until after this experience. But… Jesus knows all things! Praise God! And he uses all things for His glory!
The pastor spoke on how we are going to have battles…but on the other side of the battle is the blessing…if we don’t give up…if we don’t get so caught up in thinking that just because you are a Christian that you’ll never face hardship or trials. Trails are going to come, sickness, all kinds of storms…but in the beginning of the storm, in the middle of the storm and through the storm…if we remain faithful to the Lord, even in death, we will receive the blessing of the Lord.
I had a CT scan last week of my lungs. Today I received a call from the doctor’s office. The nurse said they didn’t see any mass, which I was relieved to hear but she said the dr. wants me to come in the office to discuss some other findings.
If I let it the enemy could have a field day with me on this but because of yesterday I will stand in faith…in the battle and believe for the blessing on the other side. I do appreciate your prayers though…and I will be singing in the storm…I raise a hallelujah!!!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 11, 2019;
Journey Church Lake Worth, FL
Acts 16:25-34 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
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Hide me in your hiding place
There abiding face to face…
Secrets told and mysteries I behold
Lord, I seek more of thee…
Hide me in your hiding place
Protected from heartache and disgrace
For your love has cleansed and wiped each trace
Of whom I once was; now, a new race…
Changed into your likeness
Where the old man is crucified…
Kneeling at your feet my Lord…I cried…
Save me! Save me!
Your light fills the room with everlasting joy
My heart will ever increase for I’m hidden with the Lord
My Shalom, my Adonai
Alone with you in the hiding place
No reasoning, no answers why…
Just you and I…
I’m overcome with your presence
So I’ll lift a song of praise…
Hide me in your hiding place…
Ovations to the one, who fills the atmosphere with sweet perfume
And chases shadows from the room.
Dearest friend on whom I depend…
Give me strength to begin again…
Hide me in your hiding place
Take this sorrow and this pain…
I will arise and live again for there’s healing in your wings
I will keep on living, I will keep on believing…
Hide me, in your hiding place.
Abiding there with no disgrace
Secure in your amazing grace…
I’ll lift a shout of glorious praise…
Jesus you are my hiding place…
Amen.
~Marla Shaw O’Neill February 8, 2019
Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.
Psalm 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
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