Return to Me
Hi Friends,
I hope you are doing well. Today’s message is about everything that is going wrong, and what the Lord sees. He allows us to go through hardship for a purpose—his purpose. But we need to have open eyes to see and appreciate everything from God’s perspective.
I have quite a few visions that the Lord gave me today while in prayer. Together they tell a story or present a message of warning to us the Church. The message is “Seek me and live.”
The Visions
First I saw two bright turquoise marks on a highly polished white vehicle. They appeared to be paint strokes.
Next I saw two narrow strips of fabric tacked up on the exterior wall of a trailer. The left one holds, but the right strip falls off onto the ground.
Then I see a 3” flat spring that would normally provide tension to hold artwork against the glass of an aluminum picture frame. The flat spring was lying on its curved edge when suddenly it flattened out, losing its curve.
Then I saw an ordinary bed pillow in an interior setting blown away by a great gust of wind.
Next I saw an 8” square of dirty, frayed fabric.
Then I saw a hand holding a screwdriver, tighten a loose screw into the underside of a cabinet.
Next I saw a large bag of English muffins. The muffin halves were separated and simply thrown into a clear plastic bag, as if they were potato chips.
Then I saw 10-12 men pulling on ropes attempting to lift and move something like a large sunken raft that was submerged in muddy water. The water was shallow and filled with vegetation so that the large rectangular raft stuck on the bottom was unseen. A few men were working without shirts, and with their buttocks exposed.
Two visions from a few weeks ago:
I saw someone counting out several one thousand dollar bills as if making a purchase or financial transaction.
I saw a butterscotch colored cat lying on its side. The cat’s head was lifted and then turned its head to look over its shoulder. It was aware of something or someone behind. It was not startled but was staying watchful, in case of a sudden change of circumstances.
So --- What do these visions mean?
I could see that there was something wrong with each of these little vignettes. Things were undone, or falling or missing or smudged. Everything was not as one would expect. There was disorder.
As I started to pray for understanding, a scripture came to mind: “What you brought home, I blew away….”
So I looked this passage up in Haggai:
“You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house.” Haggai 1:9
Suddenly the first two visions made sense. I knew what the Lord was saying. There was a message to me personally and also a message to the church.
Let’s look of these visions individually.
The Turquoise Spots
The first vision is of the bright turquoise spots on a white polished surface of a vehicle or RV, for I could see red tail lights. The spots looked like they were applied with a paint brush, about 2” x 2.5” in size. The brush strokes were made deliberately. Someone intentionally marked the vehicle with blue.
The color blue usually represents God, or heaven. A drop of green is added to blue to create the color turquoise. Green is sometimes used to represent envy or jealousy. Could it be that the Lord is leaving his mark? Perhaps he is showing his displeasure by intentionally marring the perfectly polished white surface.
“So watch yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the Lord your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything against which the Lord your God has commanded you. For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” Deuteronomy 4:23-24
And upon what does he leave his mark? Could it be upon some treasured possession, for it was highly polished? Could it be a white fiberglass travel trailer like the one my husband and I just bought? Isn’t the travel trailer a little house? Could it be that we are spending time fixing up our house, while the Lord’s house is neglected? Remember the passage above? “Because of my house which remains in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house.” Haggai: 1:9
God is speaking to me, because this is exactly what we have done. We have purchased a small white travel trailer and are in the process of fixing it up. God doesn’t want us to use our time for such things when there is much to do in the kingdom of God. God wants us to seek him and to put his desires ahead of our own.
The Lord sends this same message to the Church, for this is a universal message. There is no sin uncommon to man. “The Lord is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” I believe that we are suffering as a nation under the current administration which is doing everything it can to bring our nation to ruin, because we have neglected to honor and serve the Lord. Too many in the church give the Lord “lip service,” but have no real desire to spend time with him, or to see his will accomplished. Jesus spoke to the Pharisees, by quoting Isaiah: “They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Matthew 15:18
We are so unfaithful. We must repent and give the Lord first priority.
Two Strips of Fabric
The two long pieces of fabric were attached to the side of the same white travel trailer. They were about 6” in width and about 24” long. The left side remained attached, but the one on the right suddenly dropped to the ground. The fabric represents our nation. It is divided into two pieces. The left holds firmly and the right falls. Unfortunately I see this as a warning that the political left’s agenda will hold and the right’s will fall. This is God’s judgment. We have not sought the Lord as we should on behalf of our nation. “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven. I will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
The Lord gives us warning, so that we will be made aware of our need to repent and turn to him. The Lord will bring judgment. But as I have shared before, it is the Lord’s desire to show mercy and restore us to himself. Not everyone will understand the necessity to repent and ask for forgiveness, but some will. As believers we must pray for all people to have hearts of flesh and not stone, so that when judgment comes, people will seek the Lord for restoration and forgiveness.
The Aluminum Flat Spring
The flat spring was laying on its side, then suddenly, it lost its curve and straightened. The spring was no longer a spring. Without a curve it cannot function as a spring. It becomes useless. The flat spring represents the Church. The flat spring was only able to serve its purpose when it kept its curve.
God has given us a spine with several curves (lumbar, thoracic, and cervical) which support the weight of our own bodies. When it is said of someone that he has “no backbone,” they are saying that he is weak and unable to take a stand. He is one that will cave in to the wishes and demands of others.
The Church needs to take a stand to defend the faith, and to not give in to the political and social pressures that our society exerts on everyone to conform. All those who love God, and their country, need to have a backbone. If we give in as we have so far, we will not be able to stand during more severe persecution that is coming. We must pray and take a stand for our faith, to not cave in. “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 16:25
The Pillow
The pillow in the vision was an ordinary bed pillow. It was picked up by a gust of wind and carried away. It was certainly strange to see such a strong wind inside a house. The pillow represents comfort and security. The wind came as an intruder and blew the pillow away. The wind may represent the dictates and mandates of the current administration which have cause untold harm to the peace of our nation. It has caused economic hardship and uncertainty, and a loss of freedom. Fear mongering, threats of lock-downs, vaccine and mask mandates, the attack on free speech and other civil rights, inflation, and a lack of trust with our government leaders and the news media have caused people to all but panic.
People are moving their homes to red states in an attempt to avoid the intrusive policies of the federal government. However, there are leaders who are bent on implementing their policies no matter the push back. The government and the world with its ungodly influences have come to bring change and to upset the natural order that God has established. Everyone will be affected.
But why has God allowed such wickedness to prosper? Why do we have this government intrusion and the loss of peace? According to the scripture above, wasn’t it the Lord who “blew it away?” Wasn’t it God’s judgment against his people for their neglect of the his house when they were busy taking care of their own houses? The Lord uses wicked people and physical, emotional and financial hardships in order to discipline us. As I was praying concerning this vision, the Lord gave me this passage in Amos that sums it up:
“I gave you empty stomachs in every city and lack of bread in every town, yet you have not returned to me,”
declares the Lord. “I also withheld rain from you when the harvest was still three months away. I sent rain on one town, but withheld it from another. One field had rain; another had none and dried up. People staggered from town to town for water but did not get enough to drink, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord.“Many times I struck your gardens and vineyards, destroying them with blight and mildew. Locusts devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord.
“I sent plagues among you as I did to Egypt. I killed your young men with the sword, along with your captured horses. I filled your nostrils with the stench of your camps, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord.
“I overthrew some of you as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. You were like a burning stick snatched from the fire, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord.
“Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel, and because I will do this to you, Israel, prepare to meet your God.” He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth—the Lord God Almighty is his name. Amos 4:6-13
It is so important for us to understand that when we experience these terrible situations brought about by wicked people, or even naturally occurring events, like drought, hurricanes, fires, tornadoes etc, we have to ask ourselves, “Is this God’s righteous judgment for the sins of our nation? If we can answer “Yes.” then we need to repent for our own sins and the sins of our nation.
Could it be that we have become like the world and taken on the world’s selfish hedonistic ways? Could it be that our hearts that have turned away from God, to serve our own dreams, goals and endeavors? Do we have a rebellious attitude or prideful heart that is an insult to God? Have we engaged in lustful, sinful behaviors that God is holding against us? Are we holding to the world’s values, rather than holding to God’s truths? We need to remember that we are not our own. “You are not your own, you were bought at a price.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
It is time for us to make a change, to seek the Lord, for we belong to him.
A Scrap of Fabric
The piece of fabric in the vision was an 8” square. It was dirty and frayed. It was a remnant, a piece that was cut away and separated from the rest. This represents the homeless and displaced in our nation. They are dirty, and tattered. They live in make-shift shelters and some in tents. They live in squalor. They seem to be ignored and put-down by the wealthy and middle class. Some of them are hooked on drugs, some have mental issues, some are simply misfits, and some are disabled and can’t work. It is sad. But what can be done? The Lord has not forgotten them, nor should we forget or look the other way. He wants us to provide them with shelter, to clothe them and feed them, and pray for their salvation and their deliverance, as He has said in this passage of Isaiah:
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?
Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: ‘Here am I.’
If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. Isaiah 58:6-11
The Lord wants us to help those in need, in our neighborhoods and throughout our nation and the world. The Lord has given us, the church, the charge to take care of the less fortunate and suffering. Can we make ourselves available for the Lord’s use?
A Screw
In the vision, a hand tightened a screw with a screwdriver. The hand represents a “helping hand.” When we see something that needs fixing, we need to take care of it. The word of God tells us that “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24
This is the description of the Protestant work ethic. It is what made America great. “Doing everything as if unto the Lord,” means to do it with excellence and with a desire to please him. Today, many people have lost their jobs due to the unconstitutional mandates. They would love to be working, but have chosen to leave their jobs, taking a stand for their God-given Constitutionally protected rights. Some have left jobs that they have had for forty years or more, knowing that their incomes will not be easily replaced. The administration also made it clear that unemployment benefits would not apply to those who leave their jobs to avoid the mandates. Some of these people are nurses and hospital workers, some are policemen and firefighters, some are truck drivers and those who have worked hard to keep our nation moving during the pandemic. But now the government turns the table on them and shows them the door. These workers and their families need our prayers. Please seek the Lord for his provision for these dear people.
A Bag of English Muffins
English muffins are a staple in my home, so I buy them in a twelve pack. The muffins are stacked no higher than two, and placed side by side in a row of three, making up one six pack. Then two six packs are packaged together to make a total of twelve.
I appreciate muffins that are carefully packaged for they are less likely to break or become squashed. But in the vision the English muffins were tossed randomly in a large bag so that their halves were broken apart and separated. In a loose bag, the muffins will fall apart and become nothing but crumbs.
I believe that the muffins represent disorder and chaos. What is happening in our nation due to the policies of our current administration is a fine example. These leaders promote fear and chaos in the lives of our citizens. Their goals are designed to destroy our national identity as Americans and redefine our culture. They are against traditional values as God, country, faith and family. Currently, they are focused on usurping parental authority. One community in our nation vaccinated children 12 years and older without parental consent. The Left’s agenda is to take our children and indoctrinate them with socialism as the preferred “religion.” Currently they are empowering the DOJ to use federal agents to invade school board meetings and arrest concerned parents who do not want their children to learn and accept as truth, the “critical race theory.” The DOJ is labeling concerned parents as “domestic terrorists.” We see the great effort made to squelch conservative values. For those who riot in the streets they post bail, and release them from city jails. They arrest peaceful protesters and release dangerous criminals from prison. “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” Isaiah 5:20
This is a time to speak out and to not hold our tongues. We cannot allow the government to usurp our authority as parents, and promote lawlessness. If our children belong to the government, they will not think as we do, nor accept the values we hold. The government will instill our children with their values that will lead to anarchy, chaos, disorder and ultimately bondage. They will not know God, but will serve the state in fear.
Our children are a gift from God. He has given us the responsibility to care for our children and teach them to love and serve the Lord. “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
The vision of the muffins in a bag, describes what will become of our society if we do not stand up for our rights. Our nation will crumble and each citizen will be reduced to a number. An individual will have no intrinsic value. His value will be measured by how he benefits the state. His life will be considered worthless if he doesn’t conform. The nuclear family will no longer exist. The idea that “It takes a village to raise a child,” is promoted as if it was a natural “truth.”
Marriage already seems unnecessary to some. Marriage for some is like muffin halves that can easily separate for it is no longer considered a binding union ordained by God. Individuals without the support of the nuclear family will be like a muffin stuffed in a bag, he will be considered just one of many. We must pray for the Lord’s favor and his direction. We must seek God first. It is imperative that we stand up for our faith and our right to raise our children and to direct their education and training.
The Men and the Ropes
The men in the vision were using ropes to raise a raft or flat barge that was submerged under shallow, muddy water. The object they were attempting to raise was not seen, but by the ropes’ points of attachment, I could see that it was flat and large. I noticed in the vision that the men were shirtless and a few of the men’s buttocks were exposed. This may represent the idea of having no shame.
“For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.” Philippians 3:18-19
I believe that these men were working on their own, apart from God. Many people insist on taking matters into their own hands and doing things their own way. Men can do great feats by themselves, but their accomplishments will have no eternal value. On the other hand, a believer’s work will be tested with fire:
“According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
As the church we build on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We hold fast to the Lord’s teachings and whatever we do will be tested with fire.
However, the men in the vision are not people of God, but people in the world. They are attempting to raise up and establish a global political-economic system based on their own foundational beliefs: socialism, one world order, population control, and climate control. They seem to be succeeding in pushing their agenda, the “Great Reset.” They have coordinated their efforts with the wealthy elites, the social media giants, the main stream news media, the large and powerful corporations and the federal government agencies. These big players care nothing for the people, it is all about profit and power.
Today is similar to the time when the tower of Babel was under construction. All the people in the plain of Shinar came together to build a tower that reached to the heavens, wanted to establish a name for themselves. “And the LORD said, “If they have begun to do this as one people speaking the same language, then nothing they devise will be beyond them. Come, let us go down, and there, confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech.” Genesis 11:6-7
God sees man time and time again attempting to make himself like the the Most High God. The devil said in his heart “I will make my throne like the Most High.” He wanted to be worshiped. This sin of self exaltation, and self determination, he was able to successfully tempt Eve to do the same.
So at the time of the building of the Tower of Babel, God stopped their arrogant plan to raise themselves up to the heavens, to be like God. Now in our time, we have evil and power hungry men who will stop at nothing until they “control the world.” The devil places these men in position like chess pieces on board. He helps them in their endeavor, for this is his plan. He has orchestrated and enticed people to do his bidding. Every turn of events has his signature on it.
But God allows the enemy to work in the lives of these people, because we are in the end times, and God wants to test us. It is with fire and difficult situations that he tests us. As Jesus spoke to the seven churches in revelation, he said to one of them, to encourage them: “To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7
The Lord’s desire is to refine the church in the fire, “and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.” Ephesians 5:27
So testing is necessary. We all want to pass the test. How wonderful for those who hear his words, “Well done good and faithful servant. You were faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share in your master’s happiness.” Matthew 25:23
So, let us be prepared to face these trials before us. And we must pray for all who are lost: our loved ones, as well as the wicked, for they are bound up by sin and need a savior. Jesus wants none to be lost: “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
This has been my prayer:
“Lord, please cause these wicked leaders to be divided and at odds with one another. We ask you Lord, to put up road blocks that hinder their work, designed to undermine our nation’s autonomy, its security, and the health and well-being of our citizens. Lord I ask that you expose their deeds of darkness and let their work be fruitless. Let God-fearing men and women take their place of leadership. I ask also for changed hearts, for you want none to be lost or go to hell. Your arm is not to short to save, so I ask for divine intervention in their lives. Help them to deny themselves and seek your love, grace and mercy. Help them to have godly sorrow, repent and be saved.” Amen!
The Thousand Dollar Bills
In this vision I saw someone counting out one thousand dollar bills as if making a purchase. I believe that this vision represents inflation, or economic collapse. This is a real possibility given the economic problems in China and here in the US. Many people are taking whatever measures they can, to protect themselves in the event of a crash. The idea of financial or economic collapse can be quite a scary thing to think about, but we must face the possibility of it becoming a reality.
But no matter the circumstances and the timing of such events, we need to seek the Lord for his direction, as we keep in mind that: “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it.” Luke 17:33
And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’
“Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’
“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”
But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:16-21
There is much uncertainty on many levels. The vaccine mandates and lock-downs have also played a role in making many wealthy at the expense of others, who have lost their businesses and their jobs. In the future, which may be just around the corner, we may have another mandate that will keep people from being able to travel, own a home, buy a car, have a job, open a business, or buy or sell. This is a prophecy in the Book of Revelation, referred to as the “Mark of the Beast.”
“The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed. It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. That number is 666.” Revelation 13:15-18
Let us be aware, and prayerful, but not fearful, for we know that the Lord will provide for us, as he did for the Israelites in the desert. God is good! The most valuable thing we have is our trust in the Lord, and no one can take that away from us!
The Cat
The cat is the last vision. It was a tabby cat, butterscotch in color. He was reclining with his head up. He was alert and aware that someone or something was behind him. He turned his head to look over his shoulder. I could see his watchful eye. He was not alarmed, but his eyes told me, “I am watching you!”
I believe that the cat represents spying. I believe that the vision warns us to be careful to protect our privacy, for the government has just announced that they will monitor every bank account that exceeds $600.00 or more. (Others have said $10,000 or more). Every citizen’s purchases will be available for the government to view. Nothing will be held in confidence. Every item entering or exiting the account will be noted. They will be able see where and to whom you send donations, who you support and where you invest. At anytime they could freeze your funds or cancel your account. They will have direct access to your money.
Since I have been watching “China in Focus,” I have seen how the Chinese government controls its people by controlling information and money. The government has control over every aspect of life in China. I believe that our government is trying to establish such a system of control right here in the US.
The Chinese government can watch their citizens through their cell phones and laptops. They have direct access to their bank accounts, and they can take away property or arrest people whenever they so choose. “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.” Ecclesiastes 5:10
I believe it can also be said that those who have a hunger for power, never have power enough. They want to exercise more control over our lives so we will continue be under the watchful eye of the government.
The cat in the vision was watching what was going on behind his back. Our enemy the devil is also watching us. But we must not be afraid. “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28
Someday we may be arrested as a “domestic terrorist,” or an “enemy of the state.” Our Christian views will someday be seen as “misinformation,” or as “hate speech.” So we must be prepared. Again - our hope and trust is in the Lord.
“Seek the Lord while he may be found;
call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah 55:6-7
He will be our help in times of trouble. He will be our strong tower, our refuge. We must learn to trust in him!
These visions are warnings. We must stay close to the Lord, and pray for his wisdom and guidance. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
I understand that these are all serious warnings of the trials and circumstances we may face, so I hope you will share this with others, and take heed yourself. We need to seek the Lord, and repent for ourselves and for our nation. Let us hope in the Lord to turn our nation back to him! God bless you and all your loved ones!
