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04-10-01

This word is submitted by Yolanda Ballard (gloryfirerain@earthlink.net)

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I Challenge You This Day

My children, listen closely to what I have to say to you..... for this is a most serious time to come before Me daily to seek My face and to abide in My presence....... for you need to develop with Me an abiding commitment where you will put Me first above all else in your life. For yes, this is a most serious time to know Me and abide with Me for you cannot make it on your own. You need Me and not be independent of Me for that is a snare set up from the enemy making you think you can make it on your own.

Don't be confident in your own measures to make it in this world for they will surely fail. The financial system of this world is under the control of the god of this world. And the one world government headed by the spirit of antichrist is out to demolish what I have set up through My people. But, My children, My Word will stand strong throughout the onslaughts of the enemy. Greater is He who is in you than he who is in this world, and I am Lord of all, the sovereign ruler of the universe, and I have control over what the enemy will set out to do.

All things will work together for the furtherance and building up of My kingdom on this earth. So do not look at the circumstances surrounding you. Do not look at the negative circumstances that are there to stretch your faith for I am taking you through the fire to purge your faith and purify your heart. I am your loving Father, and all I allow you to go through is for your good. Even the trying of your faith in areas of financial support and also in healing are there to get your eyes upon Me to stand on My word of promise that I AM everything you need.

I am your healer, your provider, your refuge and fortress, and comforter. I am your all in all. So don't trust in your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Me and I will direct your paths. Do not fall in the snare of the enemy of pride and independence. Humble yourself before Me. Turn from your wicked ways and seek My face and pray, and I will heal your land. I will bring revival to this land and also to Israel because I am a God of promise. I stand by My word and I will faithfully perform it.

Draw close, My little ones, for I am a place of safety for you. Do not hesitate to come before Me often. Seek Me early where I may be found. Dwell in My secret place that I have for you alone. It is a place no one else can enter except you and I, a place of intimacy, a place of love for Me and My Bride to dwell. So stay by My side and rest for I will fill you with My glory so that My presence can touch the multitudes with My saving power.

Be blessed considerably with My challenge to you to overcome all the enemy has set up to deter you from My presence. Overcome all, and I will give you My crown of life, says your God.