This word is submitted by Ray Puen (raypuen@sbcglobal.net)

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                Court of First Resort

Come into My court boldly. You know it as the Court of Last Resort -- and 
you know you are always welcome.

You know that I will always be there for you as I always have been. I am
interested in every part of your life and long to be part of your decision
making. I'm with you in your highs and your lows, your ups and your downs, 
even though you may not be consistently aware of it.

I'm there for you when you are at the end of your rope.  It is an almost a 
knee-jerk reaction with many to seek Me out when all else fails.  But oh, 
how I long to see you before crisis strikes. You know I'm also there for
you then.

You're always welcome in My court at any time -- any time -- even as a last 
resort. But I want you to know that you are also welcome to come to Me as 
a first option. I desire to be first in your life, not only in your worship, 
but in your seeking solutions. Would you consider Me sooner?

I would dearly love to also be in your life as the Court of First Resort.