This word is submitted by Carrie Schmidt [schmidtcarrie00@hotmail.com]

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                          You Are Loved

God wants to tell you that you are loved, that you are so very special
to Him. No matter what you have done or still may be doing, does not
affect the way He loves you. He longs for your presence, and intimate
relationship with you. He will not harm you, He will not hurt you. He
loves you with an everlasting love. He died and rose for you, His arms
were spread wide open for you...that is how much He loves you. 

You need not run from Him, He knows your thoughts, your every move, He 
knows how many hairs are upon your head. You do not need to be afraid 
of Him. Cry out to Him. Pour out your heart to Him. Scream out to Him...
He is your friend. 

He will not ridicule you, or torment you. He will not beat you, or turn
from you. Where ever you are, what ever you have done...seek His 
forgiveness and He will forgive. His promises that are written in
His word are true. He has plans to prosper you, and not to harm you.
These promises were written for you. 

He wants you to have peace in your life amongst the trials. He does 
not promise a problem-free life, but He does promise to be there with
you through it all...to the end of your days. 

Reach up to Him. Stretch out your arms to Him. Seek His face, His 
embrace. Seek His promises and His will for your life. Keep your 
head up, my friend, for He is with you until the end.