This word is submitted by Jim Padgett  (Jamespadg29@aol.com)

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                         Minimize Sin In Your Life 

My child, it is important that you realize I did not send My son just so that 
you could be forgiven of your sins and have a wonderful eternity with Me in 
heaven.  I sent My Son so that you could be free from the power of sin and 
walk in such a way that I could countenance you - could smile upon and bless 
your life.  

I sent Christ so that you would be enabled to live a life I could bless.
I sent Christ so that I could interact with you and richly commune with you. 
I sent Christ so I could partner with and work through you to further My 
purposes on the earth.   

So many of My children rightly rejoice in their being forgiven and being My 
children.  But they allow sin to an extent that I can't bless their lives,
that I can't commune with them and work through them as I desire.  None of 
My children are completely without sin, but sin can be minimized.  And if 
you try to minimize the sin in your life and walk in My ways, I will reward 
you and cause My countenance to smile on your life. And I will greatly bless 
you.  And I will grant you much richer and fuller communion with Me.  And 
you will be fruitful with Me and before Me.