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BEAUTY FOR ASHES

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Isaiah 61:3King James Version (KJV)
3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

Beauty for Ashes

From ashes to ashes and dust to dust

God brings new life and rest to us

Open your heart and let him in

A precious jewel you are to him…

Out of the ashes, beauty shall rise

No fear or disgrace all humanness dies

Into the presence of the glorious King

Songs of redemption…our soul doth sing…

Ashes fall and cover the hill

God is faithful child, just stand still…

Victory is heard around the throne

One day you’ll see him, may not be long…

Until that day…bury the ashes, blow the dust away

Risen, in beauty there’s no decay

Ashes, ashes, go away…

Beauty for ashes…is yours today!

By: Marla Shaw O’Neill 2/11/16©

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God is Faithful

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God is Faithful

Father I feel as if I’m in a desert place…
Alone
I look out over the desert and all I see, is sand…
Sitting within my tent, I no longer stand
My tongue grows thick in want of water…I drink
But it does not satisfy
I thirst…
Not for natural water, no
The water only you provide, my soul longs for…
I’m crying out to you my God, as never before…
Open the door…let your water flow…
I cry for mankind…I cry for war to end…
I cry, let new life begin…
Lord many times you went into the desert
Alone to pray…
Far from the noise
To hear from your Father, what he had to say…
I’m waiting…before you…
I’m thirsty, I’m hungry, and I’m ready…
Fill me with more of you…
This I pray…

 
By: Marla Shaw O’Neill 2/11/2016©

 

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Psalm 91-Protection

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Psalm 91New Living Translation (NLT)

Psalm 91

1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
    will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
    he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
    and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
    He will shelter you with his wings.
    His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
    nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
    nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
    though ten thousand are dying around you,
    these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
    and see how the wicked are punished.
9 If you make the Lord your refuge,
    if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you;
    no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels
    to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
    so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras;
    you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
    I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer;
    I will be with them in trouble.
    I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life
    and give them my salvation.”
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The Language of Heaven

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The Language of Heaven
Can you hear? Can you see? Do you understand?
God’s word is, His word, from heaven…living in us, through his Son!
Your word is warmth; like the sun in Summertime
Your word is life; bringing forth new birth
Your word is light; chasing away the darkness
Your word is health; restoring body and soul
Your word is wisdom; ancient and holy
Your word is Jesus; the first and the last
Endures forever
Never returns void
Accomplishes its tasks
 
Is a sword…
Your word is, eternal
You are the word…
Your word is the language of heaven.
 

1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 New Living Translation (NLT)

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Jesus Reveals Heaven to Us

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The Kingdom of God

The word of God, is Heaven’s word
A language only His children have heard
Types and shadows, cloak what’s said
Revealed to the living not the dead…
Ears that hear and eyes that see…
Light is given unto thee…
In the crowd, pressed about…
Still the Shepherd’s words cry out…
Children of heaven, walk with him…
Love is the language given them…
His Kingdom is not of this world, he said…
Open your heart to hear when it’s read
We’re citizens of heaven…this you must heed
The language of heaven… is all that you need…
The kingdom of God is where he leads…
Open your ears to hear, Open your eyes and see…
Heaven is inside both you and me…
When blood bought and washed, by the living word,
We are the ones, called the good seed.

Matthew 13: 16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

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Somedays You Just Need to Cry

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Some Days You Just Need To Cry…

A spanking at my birth, to help make me cry

Often I have wondered, why oh why?
From falling down at play,
While others stop and stare,
Mommy says to dry it up
With quivering lip I obey…
Growing to adulthood, I will sometimes cry…
Don’t ask me to tell you…I can’t explain why
Happy tears, sad tears, tears shed just because
Life gets difficult when there’s no applause…
Laugh and the world laughs with you…
Cry and you cry alone…
Some days you just need to cry…
Let those tears fall… 
A broken spirit dry’s the bones…
But a merry heart will make you strong…
Jesus wept…we all will weep…before the day is gone…
Crying is not a bad thing…it simply helps us cope…
None of us wants sad tears…sometimes our eyes just leak…
But those who cry shall reap in joy, the humble, the contrite, the meek…

By: Marla Shaw O’Neill January 20, 2016©

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The Secret

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To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3

The Secret
Shhhh…
I have a little secret…
I can’t tell you though
I’m thrilled to overflowing; I just wanted you to know…
My heart is smiling, from my head down to my toes…
Oh it’s the greatest news,
But for now you’ll have to wait…
Joy has come to fill my heart…
It started just today…
If you knew my secret
You’d jump with glee for me
To see the joy I have inside is joy I cannot hide…
Father God in heaven
Always keeps His word
He gives us joy for mourning
The song of a little bird…
Sweet life is flowing and forever remains
A little more time, then I will explain
He’s sending His blessing; Come on let it rain…
Be patient, be kind…and soon you will hear
Shhhh…I can’t tell you…but let me whisper in your ear…
No, no, I mustn’t…
I have to be strong, until…
I’m given the word…and then I will…
Tell you my secret, my secret reveal…
By Marla Shaw O’Neill January 15, 2016©

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The Shadow of God

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Psalm 91
The Shadow of God
Hidden beneath His shadow
Nothing shall I fear
Though ten thousand arrows compass me about
Let them hear the victory shout…
Lions roar…
Beast, trample at my feet
God is my refuge; His enemy defeat…
Ten thousand upon ten thousand shall fall at his command
Nothing shall move me, on His rock I stand…
Who is stronger than my God?
Not beast, nor evil nor sword…
In Him I live and place my trust…
God the Father, Jesus the son, and the Holy Ghost…
I will not walk in darkness, or fear ocean waves…
For God has given me His strength, I’ll stand true and brave…
His angel beings dispatched, warring closely by my side…
Stand back you serpents, He’s reversed, the seas, untamed tide…
Light, dispels the darkness you have no place to hide….
I know His name and He knows mine…
I honor Him, He’s lifted high
Long life He gives
Salvation free
Thank God almighty, I walk with thee!

By: Marla Shaw O’Neill January 14, 2016©

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The Seed is the Word of God

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 Tiny Seed
Digging
In my garden
The earth beneath me, I breathe
Fresh in the morning sunlight
Life is what I see…
In the ground I notice, one lonely, tiny, seed
I cover it up gently
And water it with care…
Whatever you become, I will gladly share
Days come and go
Rain and sunshine follow
When I return to my garden
A tender tree I see
It grows into a mighty oak
In my old age, it comforts me with shade
Tiny seed I never knew
What a blessing you would be
The seed I planted long ago
Has given more to me…
Than I could ever hope or think
You grew there in my garden
How could something so delicate and small
Reach toward heaven, branches broad and tall
Strong and true your roots grow deep
Thank you little seed for making life complete.

By: Marla Shaw O’Neill January 13, 2016©

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Luke 8:11New King James Version (NKJV)