This word is submitted by Don Froess [1appleofmyeye@telus.net]

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                In Keeping


Child, do not tremble there in your corner and allow the enemy to strike 
you with blow after blow. Arise! Stand to your feet and strike back with 
declarations of truth, and by praying in the Spirit which will cause the 
enemy to tremble. Hold up your shield of faith which keeps the flaming 
arrows from piercing your soul. Keep buckled the belt of truth around 
your waist, and put on the helmet of salvation so as to keep your mind 
at peace.

Lift up your eyes from upon your circumstances and from upon yourself, 
and see where your salvation comes from. You are not a grasshopper in 
this land of giants, but a giant killer, for I have given you all 
authority through Christ Jesus. Therefore do not be ashamed to preach 
the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of 
everyone.

Child, go in and take the land! Trample on snakes and scorpions, and 
deliver those oppressed by the devil. By My Spirit walk through the sea 
upon dry land, step out on to the water, and still the raging storms. 
March on the city and tear down the high places, for the Lord of Hosts 
goes before you and thunders ahead of His army. Do not be afraid, for 
even in times of weakness and uncertainty, My rod and staff will comfort 
you.

I am your exceedingly great reward, if you would diligently seek Me with 
all of your heart, you will find Me. Therefore keep your eyes on the 
prize and run this race set before you. Do not be distracted by the 
trickery of the devil, for he is a fleeting shadow with no true 
substance. Instead walk according to My Word and keep in step with My 
Spirit, as He orders yours.