Ths word is submitted by Karen Lundquist (reverendkaren@volcano.net)

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                      Are You Ready?

I want you to understand that I love My people. And I would ask you, do 
you desire Me more than your life's goals? I have blessed those who bless 
Me. I have blessed those who struggle and fight to hold on to Me. Even 
when My people fail a test, I'm still here.  I'm waiting for you to hang 
on to Me, and to trust Me in all of your endeavors. Allow Me to heal your 
past. I'm looking for those who will be strong in their faith and press Me 
for the redemption I give willingly and passionately. Even as Jacob was 
named Israel, so I call you the same. You are a prince with God, a soldier, 
a contender with God and man. My people know how to seek and find Me. My 
people know what it is to hang on and trust Me. They are not afraid and 
weak-minded.  They are ready to venture in and explore the depth and the 
height of My purpose for them.