This word is submitted by Yolanda Ballard [roarnworship@cfl.rr.com]

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                   A Day Of New Beginnings

This is the day of new beginnings, of life springing forth from the 
Holy One of Israel. I am the fountain of pure life and truth. Reach 
forth from the innermost place which your spirit dwells and receive 
all that I have for you.

Cast off all the cares of the world. Cast off the lies from the wicked 
one, and rest in the One who loves you unconditionally. There is nothing 
you can do to separate yourself from My love; for I gave My life so 
that you can be free to receive life, health, and prosperity without 
limit. 

Yes, I came to give you the abundant life--if you trade your life for 
Mine. For I came to live My life through My people that I may minister 
My truth to all. Abide within My living waters, and escalate to new 
heights in Me. This is the day I call you to abide in Me, that you may 
feast upon the hidden manna, the nuggets of truth of pure gold that 
I have for you. I call you to My side so I may feed you like calves 
in the stall. I draw you close, so that you may grow strong and be 
nourished; that you may stand through the storms of life.

The enemy comes to tear you away. He hopes that you will take your 
focus off of Me and My truth. He wants you to lose the vision that I 
have called you to. Don't allow him to do this.

Pick yourself up, and brush yourself off. Repent of any shortcomings in 
the fall. Yes, when you stumble, you will not fall away, but be only
strengthened. I want you to learn from your mistakes, so that you will 
not be ensnared again. Remember that all things work together for your 
good because you are Mine. Yes, My hand is upon you for good. 

I will not allow you to fall away, for I saw you before the foundation 
of the earth. I saw you in My Father's eyes when He sent Me to die in 
your place. My love covers the multitude of sins, and My blood protects 
you from all harm. So rest in Me and seek My face, for I will show you 
the way. 

I will show you areas of your life that you need to stand strong against.
I will show you areas of your life that the enemy uses to try to get at 
you--for he can only come in through legal rights given to him. I will 
show you the areas if you ask Me to. Only be quiet and listen, and be 
willing to turn and shut the doors. 

I love you, and I long to see you walk holy and separated unto Me. Let 
Me purge your hearts of unclean desires, even of those things you seek 
fulfillment in besides Me. For I came to give you the abundant life, 
but it can only be reaped in My perfect will. Die out to your own 
natural desires. Cry out for grace to overcome the flesh. You cannot 
make it on your own. You need Me to take you through. 

So take the time to sit at My feet and to bask in My presence. Start 
doing that daily, even this day. Let the warmth of My love heal your 
heart. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength. Allow My perfect peace 
to engulf you.  

This is the day of new beginnings, of great grace, and power, and 
strength to you. May you be filled to overflowing with My truth, for 
it will lead you and show the way for others to follow. Rest in My 
presence, for I love you, for this is the day to start anew.