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Date: May 11, 2005


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

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                           The Covering 

Child be still.  There the battle rages around you.  The storm is strong 
and the wind is blowing.  Lighting flashes and thunder wakes you up at 
night. But you, My child, are in the eye.  Stand firm and pray.  You are
in My covering, so stand firm and fight.  You are there in the peace, in 
the eye of the storm in the fortress.  Do not step out of My covering or 
you will be pummeled with arrows of the enemy.  

Dress in My armor and pick up your shield.  I will protect you if you 
remain in My covering.  Pick up the sword of the spirit.  Know My word.  
It is the only weapon you need.  Pray on all occasions for all things and 
be My warrior.  

Even when you can't feel me, I am there.  My spirit surrounds you and dwells 
in you.  Rest in it.  Rely on Me alone, for I am your source.  I am allowing 
trials to strengthen you.  Do not despair, for I am with you in every season.  
I am weeding out complacency.  I am weeding out deceitfulness.  I am weeding 
out pride and anything in you that does not belong there.  I am replacing it 
with My righteousness.  Stay under My covering and you will not be harmed, 
only pruned.  I will discipline you because I love you and I don't want you 
to be hurt or cause harm to my other children.  Join together in unity.  
Stop squabbling.  Do not think you are better than anyone else.  Be blameless 
before Me. 

Stay in My covering.  I am there and I will cover all your faults.  I will 
shape you.  I will prepare you for the battle.  Stand firm and fight. The 
battle rages around you, but you will come out stronger if you remain in Me. 

	"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