This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis [ts@godspeak.net]

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                      I Am Very Near To You

Child of Mine, I am very near to you, even when you cannot sense My 
presence. I am a good and a loving Father, and I do not withdraw My 
care from you simply because you have a bad day or an unspiritual
week. Do not believe the lies that the enemy of your soul whispers 
to you, for I will not disown you, nor will I disqualify you from your 
destiny because you make a mistake along the way. Just continue to 
seek after Me and continue to walk in My ways.

It doesn't matter whether or not you "feel" My presence, I will not 
leave you nor abandon you. I am faithful, dear one, and you can trust 
in My faithfulness. You can stake your life on it, and you will not 
be disappointed. I will sustain you in the hour of your greatest need, 
and I will take care of you. Yes, I will provide all of your needs.
I am both willing and able to do this. It doesn't matter how hopeless
your situation may feel, for I am greater than any problem that can 
possibly beset you. I am with you in it and I am working behind the 
scenes on your behalf to turn it around for good.

I am here beside you even in the fiercest storm, and I will hold your 
head above the water and not allow you to sink in the  tumultuous
waves. I am with you in difficulty and I will protect you when you are 
in danger. I will not abandon you to the evil one; nor will I allow 
his schemes against you to succeed. You can trust Me, for I will not 
let you down.

I understand that there are times when you go through such difficulty
that you find it hard to stand in faith. Rest assured, dear one, that I
am not offended at you in those times. Even when you feel too weak to
keep holding on to Me, I have a hold of you, and I will not let go. Yes, 
I took a hold of your hand of when you placed it in Mine, and I will not 
let go of you. I will keep holding on to you and I will begin to breathe 
My life and My strength back into you again, until you are once again 
able to stand on your own two feet and firmly grasp My hand.

I am very near to you, dear one, no matter what circumstance you find
yourself in, and and I will never leave you.