This word is submitted by Gerdi Marais (gm@raphacareer.co.za)

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              Choose Life! I want to bless you!

Many are in the valley of indecision -- many.  Did I not say draw near?!

Don't you know that I have to empower you before you can live for My glory? 
I need to write My laws upon your heart and align your heart with Mine in 
My presence so that you will not only have the wisdom to make the right 
decisions, but also the power to make them and be able to walk in them. It 
is not by might or strength, but by My Spirit.

Did I not say that without Me you can do nothing?!  Do you not know that I 
produce the right fruit and results in your life?  Therefore then, only 
draw near, embrace My grace and let Me produce good works in your life, for 
it is by grace through faith -- not by works but unto works -- that you 
are saved.

Come into My presence. Receive mercy and grace. Receive help for every
need. Receive wholeness and completeness replacing every infirmity, lack
or shortcoming. There is no lack in Me, no darkness, no weakness and no
need. 

Darkness has to flee as you embrace Me, for light expels darkness. (When
you are in physical darkness, you switch the light on so you won't bump
yourself on anything, for light gives you clear vision!) I am Light, so 
come to Me.  Live and move and in Me have your being. Look through My eyes 
and then you will see as I see (imparted vision).  I will enlighten you...
I will lift heavy burdens...I will impart the faith you need. Just come 
to Me. 

Are you still afraid of Me? 

Did I not give My life for you? Why then do you think I want to destroy 
you?  Has the enemy lied to you? Or worse, did you believe him?  My child, 
I want to destroy the enemy and rescue you from the pit. I hold you dear 
to My heart. So come closer now and let Me heal you. Let Me rid you of the 
enemy's lies. 

I have done a mighty work in your life already, but I require that you 
stay in the River, stay in relationship with Me. Keep seeking My face 
continuously and not depart from Me. Fruit is produced when the branch
stays connected to the vine. Likewise, it is vital that you stay united 
to Me. Rest in My Presence continuously. It is the only way for success.

The Spirit gives life. In Me alone will you know true freedom, true
liberty. Therefore, draw nearer still and be empowered to choose Life! I
want to bless you!