This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (ts@godspeak.org)

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                        For Those Who Feel Dirty


Child of Mine, do not be afraid to come to Me, for I am not one who would 
push you away.  Do not let your failures or your inadequacies keep you 
apart from Me -- do not hide yourself like Adam and Eve hid themselves in 
the garden.  Do not be afraid when you hear the sound of My voice.  Run to 
Me, no matter what state you are in.

Do not hide from Me in your sense of failure or inadequacy or shame.
Rather, come to Me and allow Me to wash and cleanse you, for there is 
complete restoration and cleansing through the shed blood of My own dear 
Son. Child I do not just apply this to others, it also avails for you.

When I deal with My own dear children, I am not the God of condemnation
I am the God of restoration.  So allow Me to restore you.  Do not pull 
away from Me in your shame or failure.  Do not allow your inadequacy to 
push you astray.  The shed blood of My son covers every sin and everything 
that would make you dirty.  I am here to wash and cleanse you and to 
restore you.  

Know that I am the God of truth but I am also the God of mercy.  Come 
to My light, do not hide from Me.  I will purify you and set you in 
white garments and cause My glory to come upon you as you run to Me.  
Run to Me, Child, no matter what state you are in.  Run to Me and 
receive restoration -- for I am the restorer of your soul and I am 
here to receive you.  Do not be afraid to come to Me for I will 
receive you.

Child of Mine, come to Me right now and allow Me to work My glory in 
your life.  For I am your loving Father and My grace will cover all of 
your faults.  I will transform you via My indwelling Holy Spirit and 
I will work the nature of My Son in you.  Let Me glorify My name through 
you...run to Me and make yourself available to Me.  I will receive you 
with open arms.  I will transform you and I will set you on high -- that 
you might lift My Son and bring glory to My name.  Run to Me, child, I 
will surely receive you.  And as you make yourself available to Me, I 
will make you a vessel of honor and I will glorify My name through your 
life.  So Run to Me child, and receive My loving embrace.