Heartbreaking

 This past week 

the results of months of documentation 

came to a close 

and we found out 

that a man revered in the Christian faith 

had fallen.  

It all came out after he died 

but it would seem like for many 

a gigantic dump truck of trash 

came and unloaded its contents 

at our door.

Such grief 

sadness

confusion

concern for all those directly involved, 

family, victims 

and the many many that had

 heard, spoken to 

and perhaps even placed this man on a personal pedestal.

What does it say?

First of all it says we're ALL human 

and BUT FOR THE GRACE of God 

there go I!

Ask yourself how this affected you?

Did you want to dive in to the details...

thirsty for the "more"?

Did you weep?

Did you stand in unbelief?

Did you become self righteous or

did you fall on your knees, 

calling out to God for mercy?

Is anyone safe?  

Can anyone stand?  

Is there no one righteous ..

not even one?

Many prayers have been raised of late asking for exposure.

The Scripture says to be sure 

that your sin will find you out 

Numbers 32:23

It says also

 that judgement will begin in the Church

 1 Peter 4:17

Heres what I do know:

We are not powerless against sin.

We stand without excuse.

We must discipline ourselves to Godliness.

Christ's Grace is sufficient...

Giving us the ability to say no.

I could go on and on

and

perhaps you should!

Find the scripture references for the above 

and then talk to the Lord 

about this

 and tell me what He has to say

My recommendation?  

WALK CLOSE TO THE MASTER 

AND DO NOT BECOME WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES

BLESSINGS 

The Ploy of Social Media 

Hello. My name is Marnie Wells and I am a FaceBook Junkie

I am not stalking people's dinner tables.

I am not cyber searching for an eligible man.

I am not stirring up trouble among people.

BUT

 I am writing/posting,

it's what I love to do.

I love to have the social interaction 

especially since my days are being filled and occupied 

with a 91 year old!

I do believe that I have things to say 

and my gifting is exhortation and prophetic in nature.

BUT THAT BEING SAID

I can see clearly that it is SUCKING up my time like a dry sponge.

NO. I'm  not ignoring my "chores"

I'm tending to business.... but

I KNOW it's taking time 

I should be using in prayer and the Bible.

(please know I write this with 

NO JUDGEMENT AS TO WHAT YOUR HABITS SHOULD BE!

THAT'S not eveN a thought in my mind!

but when I realize I'm having thoughts like

"Lord You've given me things to say...

I write primarily about You...

I have to believe that this nudge is from my Sweet Holy Spirit

we will not even mention who owns and runs FaceBook,

their agenda,

their amassed wealth 

and their blocking and silencing  people

 that post other than what they believe 

( This is actually a BIG PART why I'm leaving)

anyway

my Post for the past couple days reads:

Friends I am 85% on my way to deleting FB

I’m asking the Lord for confirmation

I have a thread on Messenger called GOING FORWARD.

If you would like to join the group please send me a PM

I will be the primary poster and it will be a place of encouragement, exhortation, teaching and events

(Not for women only)

if you'd like to stay in touch you have my email

or text/call at 603-560-3609

Keep sure footed friend!

Blessings

As I said.....

 As I Said....

You know.....
about CHURCH.....

 

Sunday, Marie and I were late
making it to church.  
We came in on the end of the hour of Worship.  
A quiet hush fell over the family of God
and His Presence
could be felt.  
He was Near.
 No one rushed or looked at their watches.

We basked

in His Presence.

A Picture came into my mind..

We were in a GRAND HALL...
it was the Court of The King

There were many many people
and I could Hear the King say
"if you only knew..."

MY PERSON

MY PRESENCE

MY POWER

 

There were people standing in the back

..almost like they had just come in..

"Oh!  
Who's this king?  
Cool.
 Looks important..
Anything happening?"

 

They stand and watch for a while
 then leave,
soon to forget
as they search out and run
to the next adventure or exciting thing.  
Often I hear them say
"yada yada, Ive heard it all before, cool for you.  
I really don't have the time or inclination.  
They walk away
with the same dirt on their shoes,
same struggles,
same demons

Why????

 

My KING says, 

"Come closer

get to know Me

Spend time with Me

It will be worth your while!

 

The Word says
"if you draw close to Me
I will draw close to you.
James 4:8

WAIT!!  
The Kind of the Universe will come close to me!?

 

Make your way
to His Throne
Friend!
It may look crowded or far way
but the WAY,
the Path
will open to you as you begin your journey.

 

It's a PROMISE!

His Eye is on YOU!

It doesn't  matter how you look,
what you've done, your attire
or who you know or don't know!

He's been WATING FOR YOU!

 

I imagine the "back wall crowd"
hearing later
that there was a great banquet
and they choose to become offended
because no one told them..
They walk farther away.

 

IF YOU KNOW HIM....
I dare say your heart is pricked with this vision.  
It is HIS WAY
of getting your attention
and letting you know 

HE'S WAITING FOR YOU

Fear and the realities of this world
will always keep you
from getting close.

Break them off today..
you are the only one who can!

Knees...friend...knees!

PLEASE don't let a virus,
the media,
fear or rumors
keep you from THE ONE
WHO has all that you need!
You won't regret it!

 

Are You Going to Church?

Church Anyone?

  Over 10 months ago
many stopped going to church.  
They opted for on line services,
zoom prayer meetings,
You Tube etc etc.
Well Saints
I'm just going to get it out of my system!  
IT'S TIME TO GO BACK TO CHURCH.  
THE BUILDING.
THE GATHERING TOGETHER  
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SAINTS.

Thank you for letting me say that "outloud"!

If you follow the "science"
it is very unlikely
that you will catch Covid 19.  
I suggest what I have always said...
If you're not feeling well stay home.  
Repair your immuse system,
breath good air,
eat well and get some exercise.  
BUT PLEASE GO BACK TO CHURCH**

When my children were small
there was a few times
that I had to stay home on a Sunday
with an ill child.
 I remember thinking
when everyone piled back in for lunch,
how organized I was!
Lunch was ready,
the rooms picked up
and the Sunday furry was not present.
 ummmm "I could get used to this!"
I soon realized that
that snake,
that was present in the garden with Eve,
had found his way into my home.  
He reasoned with me,
even encouraged me
that it would benefit everyone
if I stayed home.

Well Eve,
thank you for your example
because I realized what was going on
and nipped the thought in the bud.  
We ALWAYS went to church.  
Did I say ALWAYS?  
Good ...thats what I wanted to say!  
I LITERALLY never remember a time
when ANY of my children
tried to get out of going.  
They loved church!  
Their friends were there!  
Sunday school for great!  
We hung with people we knew!  

Well Satan has had his way long enough.  
IT's time to DRAW NEAR TO GOD.  
Wednesday I will write
about the vision that the Lord gave me
this morning in serive.    
If the thought concerns you
go the your Father
and talk to Him about it.
 Fear is not in our vocabulary.  

I love and appreciate you all !
Blessings 
Marnie

**If your church is not open
just simply find one that is...
I can recommend a number
that are still meeting!

Too Tired to Pray

 Am I the only one?

There have been numerous times I have been too tired to pray

whether it is physically or emotionally

I was spent

One memory is of a time I went to the church 

that was open for 24 hour prayer.  

It was mid evening 

and as I entered the quiet dim lit room and sat down,

 I promptly fell asleep! 

 I awakened a few times 

chiding myself

 and then proceeded to nod off again!

As I was berating myself 

I heard My Savior say: 

"Its ok You've prayed"

SO gentle and kind

Another memory is of a dream I had 

where I was in a large building (church) with many rooms. 

 I was going from room to room, 

checking in, encouraging, watching over etc, 

when I came out of the room 

My Husband was standing over by a railing looking at me .  

He had love in His eyes 

and simply with a beautiful smile 

beaconed me with his hands to come to Him.  

I walked over and He just wrapped me 

in the BIGGEST HUG 

(that hug lasted for days in my memory and senses!)

You see friend 

our Lord is not a task master

He is not counting our words and moments 

spent in prayer as if to fill a quota

He just loves us, that's all!!

He loves to hear from us!

A couple days ago as I was pulling up to a red light 

I noticed my son's truck in the next lane.  

I used the horn to get his attention

 and as we rolled down the windows 

I melted

 seeing his handsome face and beautiful smile. 

 I ached as he drove away

 that I had not had "time" with him

 in a long time. 

 He was my baby.

I asked Jesus to put me on his heart 

and make him miss me 

Friend HE knows

He cares

He hears

He's perfect!

Holy Spirit please put Yourself on our hearts 

and cause us to want more time with You!

How are you?

 HOW ARE YOU?

Are you feeling confident?

 At peace?

 Secure?

Are you prepared

 for the changes

 the next season may bring?

Are you Unwavering 

or 

hiding under the bed?

What's coming out of your mouth?

Your actions?

Seems that wherever you go these days

someone is taking your temperature

Well so am I

I care

and the Lord longs to have you 

TRUST HIM 

to greater lengths than ever before

https://youtu.be/GfVd5x9W1Xc

Nostalgia #2

 Last month I wrote a piece on Nostalgia.

 The gist was that we needed to make decisions

 abut our stuff and move forward

Today

 Id like to speak about Nostalgia

 in regards to our memories, past lives and relationships 

that have become somewhat of a Hallmark movie in our minds.

We long for the past

when everything was PERFECT*

when the Lord was moving mightily

when so in so was pastor or

I lived at such and such

or I was 75 lbs lighter 

etc etc

Friend

the Lord wants us to move FORWARD

There is NO CHANGING the past

Today is NEW 

and we have the ability to 

realign 

make better decisions

and start afresh and anew.

Let your memories be memories.

Don't let them rule or rob you 

from moving forward.

You do not offend anyone

 from the past 

by shutting a book

ending a chapter 

or 

beginning again.

Think it through

Talk it through

and get on board with the

WAY MAKER

MIRACLE WORKER

PROMISE KEEPER 

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Live in the 

HERE AND NOW

Onward Christian Soldier 

https://youtu.be/o6BDNlaUAUU

* or when things were terrible and horrible

those situations that we have not been able to 

Get Over

Friend its time to move forward