This word is submitted by Barbara Doyle (lifegivers@sylcom.net)

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                        COME TO THE FIRE


Come on in! Don't stand at the edge of My Kingdom! I didn't open the 
gates through the crucifixion and resurrection of My Son for you to 
stand in the gates shouting! There is so much more room in my court yard 
near the fire! Stay by the gates and you will get cold in a while. The 
excitement will wear off because the battle gets weary! In the court 
yard near My fire you won't find battles you can't overcome. The victory 
is much easier and joyful as you get closer and closer. The enemy will 
always be near the gates but the farther you are to the inside, the 
farther away he will be. There is no enemy in My presence and that's 
where you'll find me -- in the fire. I will always be with you by my 
Holy Spirit but for your Father's presence -- COME TO THE FIRE.