This word is submitted by Heidi Noelle Broekhuizen (ilylacs@yahoo.com)

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                You Are Not A Failure

You are not a failure.  You are learning.  You hear My tender voice.  
You know when you are wrong.  It grieves Me when you don't heed My voice, 
but you are not too far from Me.  You can never go so far, child, that 
I can't find you.  You can never get so dirty that I can't wash you.  
When you come back to Me, I rejoice at your return.  You can be made new 
again, you can be perfectly clean.  Do not carry that guilty stain around 
with you, for I have buried it.  You are Mine. Don't ever forget that I 
can change you inside and out.  

Do not hide from Me, for I only want to help you.  Do not run from Me. I
only want to empty you of weariness and fill you with power.  You are 
My child and I love you, so keep going.  Keep seeking My face, for you 
will see Me when you seek Me.  Do not be afraid to come naked and be
clothed.  I must strip you before I can cloth you in My light.  

Come, child, and be clothed, so you can share My light.  Do not tarry.  
The time is short and I have work for you to do.  Will you let Me use 
you?  You keep saying you want to be a vessel, but do you really?  Count 
the cost, because it is high -- do not assume this will be easy.  There 
is no easy road, but I will be with you.  

        "Be strong and courageous and do the work. Don't be afraid or 
	discouraged by the size of the task, for the Lord God, my God 
	is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." 
							1 Chronicles 28:20