Be Courageous Be Bold Hebrews 4:16

Muted by the stings of life

The soul is torn by hurt and strife

Countless days and countless nights

Anger, mocking him, while he fights…

Perpetual feelings of taking flight

Courage to stay, takes all his might…

 

Year after year his burden grew

Smiles on the outside, when no one knew…

What his battered soul was going through…

 

Would this ever change?

Could he hope to live again?

Who would come and rescue him?

Hanging from this brittle limb?

 

Head bowed in discouragement

Loss, despair and bereavement

Nothing left or so it seemed

He heard the words,

“You’ve been redeemed…”

 

Light shown from everywhere

God has answered his unceasing prayer…

Heart pounding, head swimming,

Sweaty palms raised in the air…

Laughter, singing, joy is bringing

New life to the heart of him…

 

Renewed by faith…and full of grace…

Standing in this broken place…

Life begins again…

 

Unseen hands and unseen words

Brought by the wind of a gentle bird

Life still hard but anger dissolved

Jesus takes over, the burden’s resolved…

All for the glory of God!

 

With each new step, in each new day

Struggle builds strength, along the way…

And on this journey he hears God say…

 

“You’ve been redeemed…”

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 27, 2018

Ephesians 4:31-32 New Living Translation (NLT) Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. ³² Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Galatians 1:4 New International Version (NIV) who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Isaiah 44:22 New International Version (NIV) I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version (NKJV) For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Yesterday, Pastor Jr. gave us an encouraging and thought-provoking message. In his message he asked us to write on a piece of paper, a lie that the enemy tells us about ourselves…I thought about it and I wrote one down…but my mind kept searching for something else, and the thought came to me… “You’re getting older, and time is running out. There isn’t much time left for you to accomplish what God has for you to do. Time is running out!”

When I thought the words, “Time is running out…” The Holy Spirit spoke right back to me and said, “I am time…time, does not, run out, it is eternal…”

WOW!!

I may not be here physically in this life one day, but I will continue forever….Time doesn’t stop because we die. When we are children of the living God, if we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, the Only begotten Son of God…we live on…this life gives us, at the most maybe 100 years…but compared to eternity…we have more life ahead of us than behind us…what we do here on this earth with the time we are allotted determines our eternity and how we will live forever…

We are living in eternity right now…life doesn’t end, it continues…

The lie the enemy has spread since the beginning, is that time is running out… (It is running out for him, but not for those who are the children of God)

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life, though you die, you will live, if you believe in me, you will never die…”(para)

Live one day at a time. Be kind to people and to animals. Pray every day. Let go of things you can do nothing about. Never stop changing for the better. Be a great example of His love and peace. Laugh and lend a helping hand. When sickness, trouble and trials come…take them to the Lord and let Him sort them all out. We are weak, but He is strong…Yes, Jesus loves me…Yes, Jesus loves me…Yes, Jesus loves me, for the Bible tells me so! There is much wisdom in that little song…find a scripture that speaks to you and memorize it…post it where you can see it often and say it out loud…because Faith comes by hearing the word of God…Let truth, conqueror the lie…and remember…time is not running out…because God is time…He is forever…and so are you!

Our bodies grow weak and feeble but when we exercise our spirit by being plugged into the Holy Spirit, we are more than conquerors… we are mighty warriors…living, thinking, breathing, expressing, overcoming, strong children of the living God…we are His and we can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives us strength…AMEN!!

Don’t be afraid…Don’t give up…for when you are weak…that’s when He is the strongest in you…we can’t do anything in our own strength…but With God All Things Are Possible!!! Only Believe!

John 11:17-44 New King James Version (NKJV) I Am the Resurrection and the Life

So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. And many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.”

Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”

Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”

Jesus and Death, the Last Enemy

And when she had said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary her sister, saying, “The Teacher has come and is calling for you.” As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him. Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. Then the Jews who were with her in the house, and comforting her, when they saw that Mary rose up quickly and went out, followed her, saying, “She is going to the tomb to weep there.”

Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”

Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. And He said, “Where have you laid him?”

They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”

Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”

And some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?”

Lazarus Raised from the Dead

Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.”

Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”

Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.”

My Blog Was Temporally Down but is up again in time to say…

I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving. My prayer for you is that you will be healthy and strong full of grace and hope and love and joy on this day we celebrate as a day of Thanksgiving but that it stays with you throughout all the days of your life!!

Love and blessings from our house to yours in Jesus Name Amen,

Bob and Marla O’Neill 2018

Why do you suppose we don’t see more manifestations of healing today?

One reason is because we’ve stopped tarrying and asking for the in filling of the Holy Spirit.

We treat Him as an unwelcome guest.

Saying He is something of the past instead of One of the persons of God

One of the last things Jesus said to the disciples was to go to Jerusalem and tarry (wait) there until you are empowered with the Holy Ghost…He is the promise, the one Jesus told them about. He is the other comforter and would be IN them to teach them and guide them into all truth.

John 14:15-17 Amplified Bible (AMP) “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.

If healing comes through the Holy Spirit but we don’t believe in Him or we leave Him outside then what do we expect?

He is not only the Healer…He brings with Him gifts or attributes that shows who He is…but if we mock Him and leave Him covered up, hidden, and we are afraid to receive Him there will be no salvation of souls…no healing or deliverance no guidance or comfort, no faith…Jesus said, I’m going away but I will not leave you as orphans John 14:18

Gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

• Wisdom – He knows God because He is God.

• Knowledge – He created the world and all things in it.

• Faith – Pleases God

• Gifts of healing – He said healing is the children’s bread.

• Working of miracles – It is His good pleasure to give good things to His children.

• Prophecy – He is the one who tells us what the future will bring.

• Discerning of spirits – He is the one who tells us who and what is of God and who and what is not of God.

• Diverse kinds of tongues (various languages not by natural acquirement but by the Spirit)

• Interpretation of tongues – He reveals what He is saying so that we understand and will be built up in Him…His grace and His mercy will flow.

• Unselfish Love – for Love is the greatest of all…His love will never fail.

When you read the Book of Acts and it describes the entrance or the appearance of The Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost…He didn’t come in, tiptoeing…He came in with the SOUND OF A MIGHTY RUSHING WIND…LIKE A HURRICANE OR TORNADO… …and the manifestation of TONGUES OF FIRE…UPON EACH OF THE 120 men and women who were in the room…and they ALL SPOKE IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES…glorifying and magnifying GOD! It was so loud that the people in the city who had come from all over the known world for the festival, heard the noise and came to see what it was all about. (Acts 2:4) AND IT SAYS THAT THERE WERE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE KNOWN WORLD AND THEY HEARD WORDS IN EACH OF THEIR OWN LANGUAGE, PRAISES TO GOD!

SOME MOCKED AND LAUGHED IT OFF, SAYING THEY ARE DRUNK…

But Peter full of the power and faith of the Holy Spirit stood bold and raised his voice and said, these men are not drunk as you suppose, it’s only 9:00 in the morning…No this is what was spoken of by the prophet Joel: In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. Read Acts 2:17-21

So I have a question: Is God, the same yesterday, today, and forever…does he change? NO! What He did then, He still does today. If we will let Him. Let go of fear and doubt and believe in Him! Jesus is the giver of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit comes to reveal Jesus to us with truth! (Hebrews 13:8)

There is a liar and an enemy of God who sits in our midst and says…that is not of God…it was only for the early Church. You have no power now. And he mocks the things of God and the Children of God to keep us sick, afraid, discouraged, depressed, bound by sin and hopelessness all the while sitting back and laughing…Stop listening to Satan…resist him in the name of Jesus and BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST AND FIRE!!!! Then in the middle of chaos, disease, storm, trial, persecution, death, you stand strong and true and you will see salvation and healing and prophesying, and you will Live victorious lives because with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE!!

GOD IS NOT A MAN THAT HE SHOULD LIE…NEITHER THE SON OF MAN THAT HE SHOULD REPENT…HAS HE NOT SAID AND SHALL HE NOT DO IT!!!

Numbers 23:19-21 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.

Oh brothers and sisters…we must TARRY, wait upon the Lord…ask Him for a fresh anointing and be FULL OF HIS SPIRIT…He said in John 7:38 King James Version (KJV) He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

You want healing? You want deliverance and your family praising and serving God…THEN ASK JESUS TO FILL YOU WITH THIS HOLY SPRIRIT…

I’m not talking about having a form of Godliness…I’m not talking about sensationalism…I’m not talking about putting on a show…I’m not talking about tongue talkers for the sake of talking with no understanding…I’m talking about letting the Holy Spirit move and breath and have total control in our lives for the Glory of God!

I’m talking about what Peter said…Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” Acts 2:38

Come on…get serious with God…and He will get serious with you!!!

Don’t hide from Jesus…Be bold and courageous and let your light shine…be Full of the Holy Ghost and Power in Jesus name…not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord!!! Ask, and you shall receive…

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 20, 2018

Acts 2 New International Version (NIV)

The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”

Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”

Peter Addresses the Crowd

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

 “‘In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.
I will show wonders in the heavens above
and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
The sun will be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood
before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
And everyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. David said about him:

“‘I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest in hope,
because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
you will not let your holy one see decay.
You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.’

“Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. ³¹ Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. ³⁴ For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord:
“Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet.”’

 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ³⁹ The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Revelation 1:7-8 English Standard Version (ESV) Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Jesus asks…

But…who do you, say, that I am?

A prophet?

Elijah?

A teacher?

A wise-man from afar…?

A baby in a manger?

A boy speaking in the temple?

A carpenter’s son?

The one whom John baptized?

A man drawn into the desert to pray?

One who turns water into wine?

A healer?

Someone kind to women and children?

Who do you, say that I am?

Food distributor?

Water-walker…?

Demon slayer?

Reviver of the dead?

Rebel?

Revealer of hearts?

Heart mender?

Defying religious rulers?

Son of man?

Who?

Rabbi,

You are

Savior

Redeemer

Deliverer

King of kings and Lord of lords

Messiah, the Anointed One

You are the Word

The Alpha and the Omega

The first and the last

The Ancient of Age

The Shalom

You are love

Friend

Cross bearer

Earth shaker

Light in darkness

Wisdom

Intercessor

High Priest

Truth, life and way…

You are the only begotten Son of God!!

You, are, the, I AM!

He is asking you…Who do you say, that I am?

Yeshua, You are my beloved…and I am yours!!

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 15, 2018

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32

The little bird must sing…

Her joyful melodies…

God in his wisdom knew when he created these…

A song for the morning

When a new day breaks

Light hearted music the little bird makes…

Sing when you are happy

Sing when you are sad…

Sing little bird the song that makes you glad…

And when the evening comes and the sun has set

When the stars come out and contentment is met…

Your song will be remembered and none will fret…

Sing little bird and never forget…

Melodies in the heart are heaven-sent…

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 14, 2018

Psalm 148:9-10 Contemporary English Version (CEV) All mountains and hills, fruit trees and cedars, every wild and tame animal, all reptiles and birds, come praise the Lord!

Mantle: an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another. Means: role, burden, onus, duty, responsibility. The mantle of leadership.

My yoke is easy…and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30

The mantle of Jesus is not heavy…it is light…and all who put it on are covered with His grace, love, peace, joy, strength, wisdom and so much more. The Holy Spirit weaves His presence into our lives and brings salvation.

A robe of righteousness, (mantle), that is white and pure, without blemish or stain no wrinkles. To obtain this robe you have to put it on. It’s not magic. It can’t be bought or sold. It is given freely, paid for by the blood of Jesus. But there is a price. It will cost you giving up your life, to have life in the only begotten son of God. The price we give, is nothing compared to the life we receive. We receive eternal life. All it takes is faith in God!

Elijah was a type of Christ. He had told Elisha, (Prophets of God) if you see me when I am taken, you will receive a double portion…Elijah’s cloak (mantle) fell to the ground and Elisha picked it up and struck the water with it and it divided and he crossed over. (The veil was torn, it divided when Jesus was crucified on the cross. No longer separating God and man.)

We have heard the gospel story about Jesus. We’ve seen His life and understand the scriptures more than ever before, especially, because of all the information that is available to us, in books and on the internet. As seekers of the Lord Jesus Christ are we watching for Him…are we wanting a double portion of Him…His mantle was left for us when he died on Mt. Calvary. Will we pick it up and put it on and walk in His footsteps…will we part the water with His cloak, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and cross over? Are we willing to give our lives to follow Him?

These are questions we all must ask ourselves…for me there is no pause…I want the double portion…I want all of Him…so that He is lifted up not me…so that others will see and know Him…Only the Holy Spirit can draw us to Him…be willing to be drawn.

As Jesus was descending into heaven He said, as you see me go, I will come again…

Be watchful…be diligent…put on the robe of righteousness and follow Him…

There is a yoke He’s told us about and it is not heavy…the burden of following Him is light…it is no burden…

There will be rivers and oceans to cross, mountains and valleys and plains to go through, cities and suburbs where lives are shattered and hopeless, there will be high places and low places but do not grow weary…there will be hardships and persecutions to endure…there will be disappointments and difficult things to bear…but believe what Jesus said…Be happy for I have overcome the world and because of that you will overcome. Take up your cross and follow me. In my father’s house there are many dwelling places, if it were not true I would tell you. Listen I’m going to make a place for you so that where I am you can come. Don’t be discouraged and do not be afraid. I am sending you another comforter and He will be in you and live in you. Wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. He will guide you and lead you and teach you the truth. Then Jesus lifted up his hands and blessed them. (para)

You’ve seen Him through the pages of His word. You watched His birth, His life, His death and His ascension. You’ve felt His touch when you were in deep despair. You’ve heard Him whisper; “Come to me,” as you cried yourself to sleep at night. Sickness claiming your strength and your mind, you heard His words, “By my stripes you are healed.” That still small voice is the voice of the Holy Spirit. He beckons you even now to come.

Will you receive His mantle? Will you seek Him with all of your heart? If so, you will find Him. More than anything else, Jesus is seeking you. Don’t run away from Him, Run to Him!!

See, His mantle is just there…so pick it up and walk with Him in a brand new direction. He wants to show you magnificent things…He wants to give you peace in the midst of turmoil…He wants you to know love, His love, even in this life. Oh taste and see that the Lord is good…blessed is the man who trusts in Him. Psalm 34:8

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 13, 2018

2 Kings 2:13-14 New International Version (NIV) Elisha then picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. He took the cloak that had fallen from Elijah and struck the water with it. “Where now is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” he asked. When he struck the water, it divided to the right and to the left, and he crossed over. (Read 2 Kings 2 there is so much in this passage)

John 16:33 King James Version (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 14:2-3 Living Bible (TLB) There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren’t so, I would tell you plainly.

Matthew 16:24-26 English Standard Version (ESV) Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus. Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?

Luke 24:48-50 Amplified Bible (AMP) You are witnesses of these things. ⁴⁹ Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.” Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Matthew 11:28-30 English Standard Version (ESV) Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 34:8 King James Version (KJV) O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man who trusteth in him.

Looking out over the dark, murky, water

Fear grips the heart,

What will it take?

Terror whispers of things that lie beneath this unfamiliar lake

Moonless, starless night, clouds cloak the sky

Trouble brought me here…

I lift these ores and sigh…

One does not simply end up in this place

World’s unknown and miles of life, wrinkles upon my brow, doth trace

Step after step, I’ve run the runner’s race…

Mistakes, no lessons not learned, kept me in confusions grip

Has despair given way to grace, while upon my tears I sip?

Rowing on life’s waterway…seeking, wanting, and needing to pray…

I see a ray of Hope…

The clouds separate and light from the moon doth shine…

Someone is calling my name…

Beloved, when you pass through deep waters, I will be with you…

These waters I have come to know, deep and dark and full of sorrow

All subside when I realize; God abides…

There in the distance, the darkness lifts

God speaks and time doth shift…

I am not alone…

Time has come and time has gone

Deep waters become shallow, terrors disappear

Faith, has taken over, and I am set free from fear…

Life and hope and joy and peace fill the atmosphere…

No more deep waters…no more tears…

I’ve passed through the deep waters…

God called to me, I am here…

~Marla Shaw O’Neill November 12, 2018

When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you…Isaiah 43:2

Yesterday I felt horrible. For several weeks of being sick, which turned into bronchitis, it was taking its toll, and being cooped up in the house, because I had no energy to go out, cabin fever was also an issue.

So, I called my friend and prayer leader Robin, and asked her to pray for me. We chatted and then she prayed. She prayed that my strength would be renewed like the Eagle and that I would be strong like a Lion. I had difficulty talking so I would whisper, “Yes, Lord and thank you Jesus….” I felt the Holy Spirit as she prayed…and I could feel strength rising up within me. A rush of chills rolled over me from my head to my toes…I love it when He touches us in that special way. Praise the Lord! Robin also said, “Every time you cough, say, “I’m healed in Jesus name!” We have to speak God’s word in faith…amen!!

So here’s what I want to share with you. In the early morning hours while still asleep yet conscience, it was more of a vision than a dream, I looked up and I saw this amazing eagle. But my birds-eye-view was from the nest…I was one of the eaglets…I looked up and saw the most beautiful pure white feathers with a golden-yellow beak, the Eagle was sitting over me and there was this misty shining light all around the head of the Eagle…I realized I was safe because the eagle was my parent…then, and this is the most amazing part…the Eagle’s wings spread out unfolding into a magnificent wing span stretching out over me, wide open…and I knew God was healing me…

When I woke up and realized what I had seen…it gave Psalm 91 a whole new meaning… I had new strength…I was able to go out shopping with Bob and walked without becoming out of breath…

God indeed heals, we need only have faith, believe and accept His loving wings of healing… Ps. 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;

I’m sharing this with you to encourage you and to tell you don’t give up…don’t let discouragement or doubt seep into your thoughts and keep you captive. Look up from an eaglet’s eyes and see the face of your loving heavenly father and know…His wings are covering you and you are safe!!

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”