This word is submitted by Larry Sloma (larrysloma1@msn.com)

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                          Are you Strong?

My dear children, as you strive to follow My Son, you will find that 
you cannot do it in your own strength.  You will come to a place where 
you can no longer do as others do.  You will no longer be able to look 
to the right and then the left to find your way.  You're imitating what 
others do, and your attempt to follow their words will prove to be 
fruitless.  Your frustration will lead to your inability to place your 
feet on the path that I have set before you.  The good news is when you 
are weak, then you are strong.  When you are strong, you will do things 
your own way.  If you are capable on your own, then why have I given you 
My Spirit as a comfort to lead you and guide you?  Why has My Son given 
His life if you are able to work out your salvation on your own?   My 
love for you will call you into abiding with My Son.  As you learn from 
My Son you will grow sensitive to the leadings of My Spirit.  Your maturity 
will grow in My love for you and your love for Me that comes from Me, 
your Father. 

Your salvation is a package where all you need is given to you.  The 
gifts within you need to be stirred up by My Spirit.  Your path will 
have smooth stones based on My holy word.  Grace and mercy are yours as 
you submit to My Will and leading.  I have set the course for your life, 
and I have a dream for you set before the foundations of the world.

The perilous will not be far off of your path; those fallen will be to 
the right and to the left.  But you will not follow those who perish.  
I have called you to follow My Son and carry the word within you.  My 
grace and My mercy will lead you through, around and occasionally over 
the top of circumstances set before you.  I will give you no more than 
what you can bear.  Carry your cross and remain in My rest upon you  
where your path will lead you.  My yoke is easy and My burden is light; I 
have prepared your journey for you.  The lamp I have given you will show 
your path to you a few feet at a time.