This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis [ts@godspeak.net]

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                        Choose To Grow

Do not stand at the farthest boarder of knowing Me in this life, little
one. Choose to draw close; choose enter into a greater depth of intimacy
with Me. 

Doing so will not always be easy for you, for I must overcome the dirt 
and the filth you have within you. I must bring up and heal the hurt 
and the unbelief that defines so much of who you are. Yes, I must 
dismantle some parts of you so that I can  reassemble you more in My 
image. 

You must learn to take your worth from Me instead of from what tasks I 
give you to do for Me. There will be times when you must sit on a shelf 
of a season without giving up the hope or expectation that I will keep 
and fulfill all of My promises to you. Cooperate with Me as I work deep 
within you, for I am preparing and equipping you. Trust that I will do
all that I promised you, and that I will one day use you greatly to bring 
glory to My name.

Even during the preparation process, you will see My hand of protection 
over you. I am ripping and tearing that I may heal, but I will not allow 
the enemy to tear you needlessly, nor will I allow him to harm you or 
yours beyond what is necessary for what I need to accomplish in you. My 
blessings shall continue to rest upon you...My provision, My protection, 
My peace.  I am with you, dear one, even when it doesn't feel like it. 
And when you cry out to Me in those times of longing for Me, you shall 
surely find Me...for I am ever present near to you and I long for you 
even more than you long for Me. You are Mine, dear one, My beloved. I do 
not torment you nor do I play games with your future...I have a plan and 
a purpose for you. I am fine-tuning you to be able to walk out all the 
many things I have destined you to do.