Marianna Update #24- My Heart

Dear Friends! Welcome to the wonderful adventures of Mari. Here's my heart. I have been away from sweet California for about 6 months now, and I still terribly miss my friends. But I have been excited for what God is doing here in Waukesha!! One of the magnificent aspects of being a part of the body of Christ- is that we all have a unique purpose. We all must "find our lane" and understand the season and giftings we are in and have. For example, if I am the elbow, I can't attempt to be the foot... walking on your elbows all day would not be very fun. Wisconsin is exploding. In the spirit, I can sense all of the different pockets of believers and churches that are filled with burning believers that are either waiting to get out, or have already seized their time. They are the different parts of the bodies that I wish I could join and be and function in every group every night (there's practically some sort of bible study, prayer, worship night, fellowship you could attend every night). I feel this way with all of my passions as well- if I could excel at Art, Dance, Writing, Music.. all at once I would! And I do try endlessly! .. But I'm the pinky. We must ask- God what are you doing RIGHT NOW? I believe he is awakening the bride to rise to her first love and shake off the shame of self. To enter into purity and freedom is to be known by him, and have nothing in between. Love purifies because it eradicates what separates. Mary Magdalene is my favorite example of a laid down lover. Love broke the chains, but her faith in action moved her into freedom. Jesus set her free of demonic oppression and she was able to experience pure love for the first time, but that love came into a completion of true freedom into her identity when she acted on it, moved into through R I S K as she pushed pass the fear of man and ridicule to worship Jesus with complete abandonment and pour out oil on His feet. That's my heart cry- to pour out my love on him and completely terrify the enemy by entering into freedom and purity. And to lead others into that place. What is a chain you need Jesus to break and heal? What is the risk and step of faith you will take in response? My response is dancing- I must, I have to, I can't keep still. Sometimes a song arises in my heart and I must sing, or melodies and poems spill from my tongue and I must write!! And don't you think- that in our expressions, our worship- people will see him, we will find freedom, and darkness will flee? Isn't he worthy of it? What's stopping you from breakthrough, from stepping out in risk? But we don't have to do it alone. You're not alone. Together- we create, together we worship, together we fight. Let's arise together and worship the Lord with our giftings and passions. We need each other, where 2 or 3 or more are gathered, surely the Lord is in this place. I am building an equipping center for you to be able to encounter Jesus in a new way, to pour out your oil, to reach your community, and find a community of fiery creative believers. Sometimes it's hard to find people who share our values, passions, interests, and even in the church it can feel isolating. But God loves creativity- he is the creator of the universe- and so do we. We believe everyone has creativity inside, made in his creative image, we believe in freedom and safety, and learning how to become laid down lovers for Jesus to change the world. Our communities and churches need this. The Lord is handing out KEYS to this generation, to unlock hearts and bondage off of people in powerful ways. I believe it's through these aspects of creativity, expression, and the steps of faith from listening to his voice in full surrender. Will you go? ..... COME TO LEARN MORE about the Creative Arts Resource Center, and how you can be a part of our Creative Community and the Creative Move of God! Saturday Nov. 6th, 9:30 am - 11 am. Saturday Nov 20th, 9:30 am - 11 am. RSVP by Clicking Here! **or just come anyway!!** .... We host Kingdom Writer's Community and Art Community every other Tuesday from 7-9pm, Kingdom Writer's is lead by Desiree Young- Art Community is lead by Chris Glatzel .... If you want to keep hearing more about Creative.A.R.C, please add the following email as a contact(it's been heading to people's spam): creativekingdominternational@gmail.com And let us know to add you on our mailing list! Any future Creative ARC News shall be directed to that email address. :) If you want your community to hear this message, or you'd like a private meeting- send me a message to the email above so we can schedule something. Thank You, Be Blessed p.s Actual life updates below.. Haha. I'm working at a catering job semi sporadically, I've almost finished C.A.R.C's Brochure, my brother Michael is now married to Bryn!! 3 great months of dating the Oh So Wonderfully Fantastic Connor <3 , I'm currently going to a Natural Path Doctor and doing an 8 Week Detox Cleanse/Diet (it's wild), Still doing Painting Commissions, almost done reading "Till We Have Faces" by C.S Lewis, went to Georgia for a weeklong Abstract Bootcamp with the Milan Art Institute, Volunteering at Bridge Youth's Youth Group, joined an Ephesians Bible Study, I dressed up as Jarjar Binks for a party, and I have been Trying out Churches all summer and more recently have loved going to World Impact and White Stone Ocon and desiring intentionally build community. Mmmk thanks :)