Jesus Sings a Lullaby
In the shadow of your wings I find my rest…
Solitude and serenity, quiet and contentment…
I am blessed…
No evil may come near my dwelling place
As I gaze upon your gentle face…
Rejoicing, knowing I’m in your tender embrace…
Abiding under the shadow of your wings…
Your voice I hear as you begin to sing
A lullaby sung just for me…
The voice of peace, like none I’ve ever heard…You see
Jesus sings a lullaby:
Hush-a-bye…child of mine, let me sing my lullaby…do not fear or be afraid
I’m watching you both night and day
I have called you many times…do not walk away this time…
Hush-a-bye…child of mine, let me sing my lullaby…
Close your eyes and dream of me…you’re not alone just look at me…
Hush-a-bye…child of mine, I created you to be…
Free…..
A woman simply touched your garment and was healed
A blind man saw men as trees and was thrilled…as his eyes received their sight…
His soul took flight, for once blind; now he sees…
A fever gone from a single touch…
Oh how you love us, you love us so much!
For when the shadow is made known
And I have fully grown into the image of the son…
I’ll stand in the light of His marvelous grace
Where shadow will flee away…
I’ll be known, as I am known, and see Jesus, face to face!
~Marla Shaw O’Neill December 4, 2017
Psalm 91:1-2 King James Version (KJV) He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
The lullaby song!
Wind Chimes
We are like dangling notes touched by the wind
Created for music so let it begin…
Some are metal and some are glass
Some are sea shells; each with a task…
Spinning around suspended in the air
The tune of life is displayed as we share…
While helping each other, our burdens we bear
Tied together in cosmic light
Whispers of music while we dance in the night…
Unaware it’s the wind that gives us flight…
Awakened by the one who holds the strings
We begin to hear the most beautiful things…
Tones of highs and tones of lows
The music of life not everyone knows…
As the wind surrounds us and gently blows…
Life’s a journey; we all must go…
Wind chimes tinkling a melodious sound
Once lost, now we are found…
It takes one, touching one, to cause the music to be heard
Listen, there’s music in every word.
~M.S. O’Neill November 30, 2017
Psalms 149:3 “Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.” King James Version (KJV)
The Reminder 2017
I wrote this in 2010
This is one of the most magical and joyous times of the year with colored lights on rooftops and in windows…red poinsettias grace many a yard, church and home. Yes Santa and his reindeer, snowmen and candy canes, and beautiful Christmas trees sit in the open to set the stage that the Christmas season is here.
Figurines of Shepherd’s stand in awe and wonder as Mary and Joseph gaze upon the babe displayed in a humble manger. Read Isaiah 7 and 8. Isaiah 11. Read II Chronicles 28. Luke 1
There has been much discussion on the birthday of Jesus (Yeshua) our Messiah and the history regarding the origin of this festive time.
There was a time in my life that I, because of religious beliefs did not celebrate “Christmas” for 8 years as a matter of fact. I wanted to please my Father God, and I thought that by not participating in the holidays God would be very pleased with me. Research was done I learned that it originated from pagan practices and how it became indoctrinated into the lives of the follower’s of Christ. That, “No lie is of the truth.” My family was torn and confused. It was one of the saddest times in my life. I’m speaking for me I can’t speak for you; you will have to search out your own salvation with fear and trembling. But after that time period something happened to me. I realized that God is a God of love and mercy. God said he was sick of their holy days and feast days. Because the people served him with their lips but their hearts were far from him. He loved us so much that He GAVE Jesus his only son. The point was that He God came down to earth in the flesh to live and teach us who He is and to show us His heart! If anything I think it backfired on the evil one who wanted to deceive God’s people by combining everything, it brought us all together. Even though Christmas is commercialized and all have but forgotten the birth of Jesus, it is still a wonderful time of year to show his love to those less fortunate than we are. It is also a great time to teach our children and grandchildren about giving. When you have the love of God in your heart it is not burdensome it is truly a pleasure and a joy to help others.
I choose to see the good, I choose to have his love shine forth in my heart and I choose to let things go that I cannot do anything about. Jesus is sung about, movies of hope and miracles happen more, people attend church that normally would not, there’s an attitude of giving in the air and it’s just such a beautiful time to be living. Families get together and eat together and give gifts as a way of showing they love each other. Jesus is lifted up and in the back of everyone’s mind whether sinner or saint they know, because it has been spread throughout the centuries that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” God’s people don’t see “pagans” or what they stand for, they see Jesus! So really I want to say thank you to our ancestors for bringing Jesus into our hearts and homes at this very special holiday time.
I believe that for whatever reason I had to experience that lesson so that I would appreciate my family and truly learn what it is to love as God loves.
I know, what you’re thinking and what you will say but… God gave us his word as an instruction book to guide us but not to brow beat us. People have been arguing about religion and God-fearing faith since the beginning of time.
God is a loving, kind and forgiving parent…He, as a parent wants his children to be happy and to use wisdom. He tells us how to eat right and how to live a healthy life style and if we live by his word and obey his word we will do well. If not he also gives us a spanking when needed. Why? Because he loves us and because he said so! He, is God!
Some of you will reject what I am saying and I understand. It’s OK because you are going through your life lessons as well. I know without a doubt in my heart and mind that I am loved with an everlasting love it is indescribable. On this journey I will have more lessons to learn as well. Just be open to God’s Holy Spirit and let him guide you in all truth. Do not be so quick to judge others or to be condemning. If you wish to reprove do so lovingly and with great care knowing that your heavenly Father has been the same way with you. And please be the first to forgive when wronged. Don’t hold grudges. There is total healing when you forgive others who trespass against you. Yes it hurts, but it will hurt so much more if you do not.
And one more thing on this subject, be kind to your parents, honor them, cherish them God says you’ll live a long life if you do that. You may have heard this before but parents don’t come with an instruction book or a how to manual…so be patient with them and take good care of them. You will be right where they are someday if you live long enough.
I’m only saying all this to you because it was on my heart. You may not agree with me but being a Child of the Most High you must love me.
YHWH bless you and give you grace and peace.
May you have a very blessed and joyous Christmas filled with Hope and Faith. And if you choose not to celebrate that is alright too! For those of you who are alone at this time of year. Go out and make some new friends get together and celebrate! We all need each other!!!
To all my other friends who have a different belief, may your Holidays be filled with JOY, PEACE, LOVE and HAPPINESS! Good journey!
Love you all!
I’d like to add something else…at this time of year there are many who are hurting, hungry and depressed, give a smile, a blanket, a toy or even a meal to someone less fortunate than you are this year. A hug, a cup of coffee an encouraging word, let the love of God shine through you and see how wonderful it feels to bless someone!
Still learning.
Tic Tock
Two days alone. Quiet is so loud.
Longing for something but the body restricts the mind.
The will, giving in…
Emotions win…
God, are you listening to me?
I begin…
Lives active while passing others on their way
The walls like soldiers, blocking what I say…
Time is a strange commodity
When you’re young you take no thought of your age…
And when you are old you bow away from the stage…
The mind is still telling you everything is alright
But the body interrupts and says, you can’t do what you used to do…
You’re too tired to fight…
You give in and sit until it is night…
The night is no better…
For sleep is an illusion
Time without a solution…
It goes ticking on, until…
The morning breaks…
Silence…
With each breath you take…
Labor,
Until the clock stops,
Tic tock…
~M.S. O’Neill November 28, 2017
Psalm 144:4 The Voice (VOICE) Humans are like a passing breath; their time on earth is like a shadow that passes over us during the day and soon is gone.
Remembrance
I remember as if it were yesterday
I heard the elderly, gray-haired lady say…
Just a little girl but I saw my world from outside sitting in the yard…
The rooster crowed and the chickens clucked, eating bugs they found in the dirt…
Hot sunny days playing in the woods; get a spank’n if granny finds out
Friends and neighbors meandering about…
My uncle’s dog Jab-owe, lying on the porch, scratching and licking, no worries, clock tick’n
Granny in the kitchen, cooking fried chicken
Brother’s home from school, sister hugging granny’s leg…me I was so happy my brother was home…even though he didn’t want me pestering him, “Go on, and leave me alone!”
Work day done, Mama’s home…
Supper-time, granny chimed…
Tiny house we all gathered round…
Say the blessing, heads bowed waiting for the sound
God is great; God is good, let us thank him for our food, amen!
The elderly lady looked up from her keyboard and thought…
I remember as if it were yesterday…
~M. S. O’Neill November 27, 2017
He is the Reason
He is the reason; I live, and move, and have my being
He is the reason I keep on believing…
He is the reason; I sing and rejoice, celebrating His Holy Birth; my choice
He is the reason for jubilance and hurrah’s; He is of royal worth; applause
He is the twinkling light, giving hope and peace and joy, on that holy night…
He is the frankincense, gold and myrrh; He is the fragrance of my life…
He is the scent of pine and snow; plowing down enemies wherever He goes…
He is the Star; leading wise men, near, and far…
He is the gift; God’s only Son, given on Christmas day…
He is the reason for peace and love, always!
~M.S. O’Neill November 27, 2017
Matthew 2:10-11 Good News Translation (GNT)
And so they left, and on their way they saw the same star they had seen in the East. When they saw it, how happy they were, what joy was theirs! It went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. They went into the house, and when they saw the child with his mother Mary, they knelt down and worshiped him. They brought out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and presented them to him.
What if…
All I want for Christmas…
World peace?
Good-will to all men?
What if Christmas-peace began in a small town?
Where warmth and love and joy abounds
All wrapped up in a blanket…
A new born babe was found…
Where strangers were met by angels unaware
Bringing joy and good news, their voices declare
Behold the Savior of the world!
He is the reason we celebrate!
Giving, out of love, it’s not too late…
Christmas jingles and lights galore…
Santa and elves we all adore…
But somewhere in a tiny town
A babe was born, which Mary bore…
Shepherds came to see the child,
But not to buy in a department store…
But to share the joy of Christ the Lord!
The son of God waits patiently…
Graciously and humbly
While…
We rush about in holiday stress…
One more toy, party, suit, and dress…
All I want for Christ-mas…
Telling Santa, all of this…
But where, oh, where, is Jesus?
What if…
Christmas was holy, full of peace and joy…
Filling the hearts of every man, woman, girl, and boy?
~M. S. O’Neill November 26, 2017
Luke 2:8-14 New King James Version (NKJV) Glory in the Highest
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
The Surprise
A little girl of five, was standing in line to meet the man in red…
Looking over at the little boy of six, said,
What’s your wish?
The little boy of six, with big brown eyes, looked at her and was quite surprised 
He stared into the angelic face, waiting for his reply…
Oh, I’m not here to make a wish, I’m here to tell this man in red,
That God is real and He’s not dead…
It’s not about wishes I make, or gifts given, or gifts we take…
Years ago, a story can be read in Luke of the Bible, this is what it said…
A babe is born in Bethlehem, angels rejoiced with shepherd’s keeping their sheep
The baby wrapped in swaddling clothes while Mary watched him sleep…
Peace, good-will, to all the earth, it’s all about the Christ Child’s birth…
The little girl of five, eyes wide, clapped her hands with glee
Oh thank you for sharing, your story here with me…
You see,
My wish was going to be…
That God would send a message to the man in red, while I sat upon his knee
That would change his life and set him free…
For that man is my daddy!
~M.S. O’Neill November 24, 2017
Luke 2:5-16 King James Version (KJV) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Mother’s Song
Heart beat
Deep within her womb
Rhythmic music to the soul
Comforting and unafraid
I am…
Resting in the stillness
Surrounded by great love
my protection
Life flow
I grow
Her gentle song
I hear…
Keep my baby strong.
~M.S. O’Neill November 20, 2017