The following word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (TeresaS@xc.org)

Fear Not
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Fear not, My children. There is much that would come against you in these days to make you feel terrified, worried, full of anxioty. This is a season where some people's hearts will fail them for fear, and where hypertension will increase, caused by anxioty and uncertainty about the future. But that is NOT My will for you. My will for you is that you trust Me and do not allow fear or anxioty to overtake you.

Children, know that I am with you. Look to Me and not to the circumstances. Know that I am all powerful and all knowing. Nothing can catch Me by surprise.. nothing can overpower Me or keep My will from accomplishing My perfect will.

Know this, that I am a good and a loving father. I to not abuse My children and I am well able to provide for you. And I shall do so, if you commit your way unto Me and trust in Me.

This is a season for the world to worry.. to be anxious.. fear and rummors of fear on every side... economic unstability, political unstability, an increase in crime, and wars and many fearful things. DO NOT BE DISMAYED. Do not fear, My children, for I will most assuredly take care of you.

This is a time and a season where you must learn to recognize My voice and you must train yourself to obey Me instantly. For there will be times when I will say to you, "go here" or "do this" or "Stop, turn around and leave immediately." I will give you clear direction when it is needed if you will take the time to learn of Me now. Purpose in your heart to obey Me, make Me your priority. And as you are about doing what is important to Me, as you abide in the center of My will, I will most assuredly take care of you.

Do not waste time worrying about things you cannot control.. do not worry that the future looks bleak to many.. fret not.. instead focus your attention and you energy on Me. Think of the things of My kingdom, dwell on My word, worship.. fill yourselves with that which edifies and breaths life..

For I say to you, that those who walk with Me will not have anything to fear regarding what lays ahead.

I may call some of My children to difficult things.. some may be called on to sacrifice for Me, some may be asked to lay down their lives for Me.. but know this.. that I will never ask you to do something I have not equipped you to do, and as you are doing it, there will be a supernatural grace and anointing on you.. and it SHALL NOT BE DIFFICULT FOR YOU.. for I will be with you and My grace will surround you.

Children, if you look to Me and fix you eyes on Me, I will fill you with Myself, with My peace and with My anointing and with My Joy.. and your joy shall be full and you shall go forth in confidence.. and you shall be OVERCOMERS and VICTORIOUS ONES.

- Given thourgh Teresa Seputis, Apr 29, 1999