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

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         Gear Up And Press In 

I am stirring the gifts that are in you and bringing them forth, and I 
am using you even through the preparation for greater works to come 
forth. And through you I will cast down the strongholds as you gather 
together in My love and unity and purpose. 

And yes, this is the day of the outpouring of My glory, and I am taking 
you from glory to glory. Every step of the way I am purging you with My 
fire and making you a pure vessel to do My Father's work in the land. 
And as you lose yourself in My presence, I will engulf you with My love, 
and I will bring encouragement, and I will bring hope to your heart. 

Yes, I will strengthen you. I will even put a new wind in your sails. I 
will give you clear direction in the way you shall go. Lift your head 
up high for you are accepted in the Beloved. You are important to Me. 
You are the apple of My eye, My bride. This is the day to rejoice. 

Do not look around at what the enemy is doing to retaliate. He only 
feels threatened because he has lost much ground. Yes, you are making 
great strides in Me tearing down his kingdom. Don't give up. Keep 
pressing in. Keep pushing! The walls are coming down. Great breakthrough 
is right at the door! Yes, you have an open heaven in the land over 
every continent, every nation, every town! Let out a mighty shout of 
victory, for I am coming through!! 

What you have experienced is only a minute taste of My glory. The best 
is yet to come. So get your heart right so I can use you in a mighty 
way. Humble yourself before My throne of grace, and I will lift you up. 
I will promote you to higher ranks in My army, and give you greater 
authority if you will only submit yourself wholeheartedly to My will 
and My ways.