This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (ts@godspeak.org)
Original Date: Dec 25, 2001

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                         No Bandages

Child, I am a faithful Father, and I have a great love and a great
care for each of My own. Many of My children have issues in their
life that seem big to them, issues that seem overwhelming at times.
That is why I want you to know that I am in control, and that I am
well able to work My glory in each situation.

Child, do you remember the days where you were young, when your 
would fall down and skin your knee? You would go running to your 
mother and she would kiss it, then put a bandage on it. Some of My 
children remember that too well. They have learned to look for 
bandages for their situation to ease the pain, or to get them by. 
But child, I am not a God who puts a bandage on it. No, I am a God 
who cleans it out, who blows My healing wind on it and causes there 
to be a restoration. So do not look for a quick relief; rather look 
to Me to bring My power, glory and My anointing into your situation.

It is My desire to transform, to empower, to give you the victory. I
want you to walk in the fullness of My plans for you, and My plans for
you are good. They are life and they are delight, for I am a loving
Father. So don't come to Me for a bandage. Instead come to Me for a 
complete healing, for it is My desire to heal your heart. 

I want to heal your situations, to transform, to work My glory in you
and to cause My anointing and power to rest upon you. I have created 
you to be an overcoming one. I have created you to be one who walks 
with Me; one who does with Me what I am doing. And I am well able to 
cause you to walk in the fullness of My plans and purposes for you. 

So look to Me, for I am with you, and I will work My glory in your 
situation. Trust Me, and I will bring it to pass, for I am a good God.
Yes, I am a loving Father Who cares greatly for you.