This word is submitted by Petru Prinsloo (saip@cis.co.za)

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Call Out

Beloved,

You cannot stay down after you've fallen. Tho' I am as a loving Father that runs to pick you up and kiss your bruised knees, some prefer to stay on the ground crying or trust in their own strength to get up again.

It sounds un-imaginable, does it not? How can anyone prefer to stay down after they've fallen or not respond to My loving invitation to pick them up and heal them? Is not the best place to be after a fall/hurt in the arms of a loving Parent?

I cannot pick anybody up who chooses to stay down. I cannot dress your wounds and apply My healing balm when you lie with your faces buried in the dirt. I cannot bring you into My loving arms when your back is turned to Me. I cannot help you if you don't choose My help. This is your will.

My will is that you call out to Me. My will is that you reach your arms up to Me. My will is that you turn your face to Mine. My beloved children, everybody experiences the knocks & bumps and stresses & strains of life. But on these you must not dwell - rather take Me by My Word and see how I will rush to your aid.

My Word is full of examples of how I come to the aid of those who turn their hearts to Me. Remember how I supernaturally helped those who called on My name. It is also full of examples of what happens to those who turn away from Me. Remember how the kings of old, who trusted in alliances with other countries or in their own strength, were overcome by their enemies.

You cannot heal yourself after a fall. You cannot bear the stresses & strains of life by your own strength. You cannot survive the knocks & bumps of life on your own. I am the Lord your God Who heals you. I am the Lord your God Who strengthens you. I am the Lord your God Who protects you.

Do not let pride, arrogance and stubbornness prevent you from calling out to Me. I am a jealous God. My desire is for you. I have high purposes for you. No human mind can ever imagine what I have planned for you. I have good, high and royal plans for you! It is time that you come into the fullness of the abundant life that I've given you.

You will not see My glory and power work in and thru you when you eyes are not on Me. You will not experience my glory and power work in and thru you when you hobble along on the walking stick of your own strength. ........ and alas - you will only feel the brunt of the enemy's burdens on you back when it is turned to Me.

My children, My Father's heart is yearning for you. I want to help, strengthen and protect you. I do not want you to battle thru life on your own. You belong to Me. I am jealous for you. You are Mine and My eyes constantly search for those who are seeking My face.

Call out to Me My child, I WILL answer.