This word is submitted by Nan Smith [dancin-nan@earthlink.net]

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                     Follow in My Footsteps

Follow in My footsteps. I will never mislead you, for I only do what
My Father is doing. I watch Him and I follow Him. So as you see the
direction of My steps, follow in those places.

Every step you take will not be graced with the same measure of peace;
so watch for the peace that passes all understanding, and move in that
peace. Move in My joy, because doing My Father's will shall bring you
into more joy than ever before. When the joy is not present, you are
moving in the wrong direction!

Look for My steps to lead you into greater revelation, not less
revelation. Look for My steps to bring you into a greater fulfillment
of My blessing; but understand that it comes with a cost. Every time
you move in obedience, there is always a cost--you lay down something
of yourself, your old nature, and you take on Mine.

Learn from Me in these days, for I am meek and gentle, and I am not
one to push My ways upon you. When you follow in My footsteps, you are
not being coerced or misled. I allow you the freedom of choice with
every step you take. So choose to obey Me and follow in My footsteps.