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Singing Brings Joy

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God woke me up this morning with a song on my lips

The birds they stopped to listen, they didn’t want to miss

This, human, singing…making melody below…

Songs from the master for the journey as we go…

The little birds waited, to hear this song from you…

Happiness and sunshine like tiny drops of dew…

A blessing from heaven shines down upon you…

Singing brings joy, joy brings strength…

Strength brings courage…

Courage to wait…

They that wait upon the Lord…soon will be renewed

You’ll run and not grow weary…

You’ll walk and not faint…

So sing little song bird, your melody so sweet

And then before you know it, you’ll have little dancing feet!

Swirling and twirling, your joy will be complete!!!

31 but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)


By Marla Shaw O’Neill December 7, 2015©
 
Inspirational

Broken Vessels

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Broken vessel…
Lying in pieces…
No one to pick you up…
No one to hear you cry…
Stepping over the shattered, broken, vessel walks a passerby.
Never sees the pain or distress, upon your battered face…
Desperate for mending; just a touch of human grace…
But that would be too much to ask, from a solitary life…
No time for that; we all must wear, the hidden, faithless, mask…
Not knowing who; that bends to make the mends…
A hand reaches out; He does not demand…
He takes the broken pieces, rearranges them His way…
Now all the broken pieces are put together again…
New vessel standing strong and true…
The master, creator, did this for you…

Old things are passed away…
Behold!
All things, become, brand new!

By: Marla Shaw O’Neill December 2, 2015©
Inspired by my good friend/sister Charisse Sheppard

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Warrior of Prayer

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 The Whole Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-18New Living Translation (NLT)

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[a] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[b] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[c] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[d]

 

Warrior of Prayer
 The battle weary warrior…
Fight’s long, hard and intense…
No matter what, He fights…
The enemy never tires…
Never retreats…
Never stops…
He kills, steals and destroys, all within his path…
When one is cut down, ten will take their place…
Where are you Warrior of the Living God?
Reinforcements commence…
No time to rest…or give up, or give in…
You must be strong and fit, in body mind and spirit
Strategy, alert, aware, there is no end to it…
If Brother Warrior faces defeat…another take his place
Pray long and stay, before, our Holy God’s, Majestic face…
Warrior of Prayer;
Be diligent be faithful…don’t look to the left or the right…
The Warrior’s creed is this…
It’s do or die, there is no retreat…
Lives hang in the balance…
You never leave your post…
Pray without ceasing, in the Holy Ghost…
You’re a Warrior of prayer; anointed for the task…
Don’t lose heart, stand true, stand fast…
Oh Mighty Warriors of Prayer,
Come join the massive fight…
For Jesus and His army has given us His Light…
For when…The Commander in Chief;
Splits the eastern sky…
Sword drawn; shielded;
We hear the battle cry…
The journey continues…
Renewed in Spirit…
We fly!
Marla Shaw O’Neill©12-02-2015
Inspirational

Almost Home

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Upon your withered brow
Wisdom shows
The hoary head
And tattered clothes
Bent, you humbly bow
Signs of the journey
Life has brought you through
 
Chosen wisely you have tread
You’ve given your life away
At life’s end there’s no regrets
None you need repay…
 
All to the I Am…
Your heart, mind and soul
Made everlasting love
Your eternal goal…
 
Walk on my child, take joy and know
You’re journey’s soon complete
A few more steps in this old world,
Home will be so sweet…

Inspirational

The God Man

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Softly whispering on the wind…
Come to me my beloved
Do not delay
I have a special purpose
For you, to do, today…
Enter into the presence 
Of the God man, your friend
I’m waiting for our meeting
Let grace and frolic begin
Unfettered, untethered
We win!
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From A Seedling to To a MightyTree For God

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 Jude 1:20 (Expanded Bible)
20 But [ you] ·dear friends [beloved], ·use your most holy faith to build yourselves up [or build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith; C the whole body of true Christian doctrine and practice], praying ·in [in dependence on; or as directed by; or according to the will of] the Holy Spirit. 21 Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ ·to give you [that leads to] ·life forever [eternal life].
Last night as I was praying, I said, “Lord, there are so many in pain and hurting and are crying out for peace and help but they don’t really know how to receive that help. What can I do Jesus?”

His words came through loud and clear, “Build yourself up in your most holy faith, praying the Holy Spirit.”

“Ah,” I said, “Of course.”

Jesus told his disciples and his mother, as well as the other women in their group, to tarry (wait) in Jerusalem, until they were endued (endow with some gift, quality, or faculty, to put on, to clothe) with power from on High…He was going to send another comforter (The Promise) to them.

Luke 24:48-50 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high.”
50 And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

The Holy Spirit is our comforter, our healer, our teacher, our helper, our deliverer. He is the Spirit of God!

Seek Jesus…ask Him to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit…He is willing and ready to fill a clean vessel, a vessel that has accepted Jesus, as the only begotten son of God. The Holy Spirit comes to reveal Jesus to us and helps us walk in the spirit so we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. (Three areas Satan tempted Jesus with in the wilderness and tempt us with today.) (Read Matthew 4: 1-11. and I John 2:16.)

Believers, brothers and sisters in Christ, you’re going to need that power in your life if you’re going to survive what’s coming…

He is that same power that raised Christ from the dead; He will give you discernment and the power to live in this world so that you will not be deceived.

Ask Jesus for the infilling of the Holy Spirit…and then, build yourselves up every day in your most holy faith…praying in the Holy Spirit. Amen.