This word is submitted by Yolanda Ballard [roarnworship@cfl.rr.com]

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                Press In And Do Not Refrain 

 
Press in and not hold back from going even deeper, for I am calling My 
people higher to press in like never before. You must guard your heart 
like never before, and be discerning. Wait upon Me, and I will show you 
the schemes, the tactics, the plans of the enemy to hinder you going 
deeper in Me.

When you find yourself in an apparent setback, rejoice for I am using 
it for your good! Rejoice for I am setting the captives free, and 
opening the blind eyes, and causing them to be able to hear My still 
small voice.
 
Rejoice for this is the day of My visitation. For I have seen your 
heart, and I have seen your hunger for wanting more of Me. More than 
the air you breathe, you want Me! And because you have pressed in, I 
will reward you.
 
For I am coming soon, and I am making My bride ready. Be like the ten 
virgins who made themselves ready with plenty of oil. They trimmed 
their lamps, and waited upon Me day and night, desperate for My 
intimate presence. I put My touch upon their hearts with the fire of 
My love--and I am doing the same for you.
 
I am coming soon. So press in and do not refrain. No matter what you 
see, trust Me. Keep your eyes of your heart upon Me, and I will lead 
you through the storms of discouragement. I will reward you because 
you were faithful to keep My word deep in your heart and loved Me for 
who I am and not for what I can do for you.
 
Ask for wisdom to walk out what I show you. Ask for great grace to 
enable you to go forth past the storm. Rejoice for you do have the 
victory this very hour, says your God.