This word is submitted by Jim Clapper (jclapper@techteam.com)

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                        Coming Storm

Do not be concerned about the storm that is at hand. I am able to calm
the storm. Keep your eyes on Me and you will not be washed away. Hear My
voice and pay heed to My word. Seek Me and obey and all will be made
well. 

I desire a people that will follow Me in spite of their circumstances, 
not just because of them. I desire a people that will serve Me in season 
and out. Heed My word, I know how to take care of that which is Mine. 
Though this world may cause you trouble, pay it no heed for it troubled 
those that have gone before you and will always seek to trouble those 
that love Me, but I am greater than this world and know what you have need 
of. 

Hear Me, My people, I desire you to come unto Me, learn of Me and do My 
will. Allow Me to perform the work I would do in you. Do not expect the 
world to rejoice over the change that I will make in you as it will not 
be pleased, but know that you are Mine and I am pleased in your obedience 
to Me. I desire My people to serve Me out of love for Me; do not be 
afraid to come to Me for I love you and want what is best for you at all 
times. You are precious to Me. 

Though this world may despise you and use you, I am able to sustain you 
and lead you through it. Trust in Me, not your circumstances. Hear My 
voice and heed the call I have placed upon you. I have paid the price 
for you.  I will lead you in the path you are to take, but you must trust 
Me. Open yourself to Me and receive that which I have for you. See the 
good things I give to those that love Me and obey My commands. Let My 
Spirit wash over you and renew you. 

Do not fear this world for it no longer has power over you. You are in 
this world for a short time. Use that time in My service. Turn your cares 
from the problems of this world into caring for the things I have given 
you and placed in your trust.