This word is submitted by Yolanda Ballard (bethsheeba@juno.com)

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IT IS TIME TO SEARCH YOUR HEART

Speak, My child. Speak the words aloud that which you hear in the secret place. Bring encouragement to My people by being a living testimony to My people those who I have died for. Many desire to know more of My love and faithfulness. Many have desired to walk in My perfect will but have been distracted by the fear and wisdom of man from going on the straight and narrow path that I have ordained for them.

But I have loved My people and have poured out My grace and mercy many a time and will continue to. But there will come a day when they will need to take a stand on My word alone. There will come a day when they will be truly tried in the fire and purified like gold. All the dross and impurities need to be brought to the surface and skimmed off so all that is left will be My faith in them. They need to know without a shadow of doubt that I am faithful and that I am all that they need.

Lean not on the arm of the flesh but lean on Me. I am your rock, your great provider, your dwelling place. There is great provision and protection within My arms of love for you. I have all that you need. I will protect you and care for you like a hen covering her chicks kept safe underneath her wing I will care for you.

So this day I encourage you to seek My face and search your heart to see if there is any root of unbelief where you have gone your own way. Trust in My ways and not those of man. Time is short, and I don't want you off guard when the enemy really hits My people.

The storms of persecution are coming, and they will be heavy. But those who know My name will be safe within the refuge of My love. Look unto Me the author and finisher of your faith. Look to My word for it is truth. Cast down the fear produced by man through their knowledge. Don't you know that the enemy moves through devices to sidetrack you from My truth? Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, and I will care for you says your God.