This word is submitted by Catherine Sipula [cathy.sipula@yahoo.com]

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                 I Know You, My Child

  Child of Mine, I know you.
  I knew you before you were formed in your mother's womb.
  When I created you, I placed a path before you.
  This is the path I want you to find.
  It is not late for you to relocate to it.
  That which I set for you was and is still just for you.
  You may have wandered about for many years,
  but NOW is the time to get to that which is just for you.

  What report are you going to give Me if you do not walk My path?
  What reason are you going to give Me for not taking My path?
  Remember, even the path you strive to use, it is I who created it 
  because nothing exists that I did not create.

  The mistake you have made at times
  is that you are easily attracted by smooth roads. 
  When I called you to use the rough roads, you ignored Me,
  and you sought and found the easy to ride on roads.
  But even there, You have been growing in Me,
  and for that reason, I have allowed you to use the easy roads.

  Now, come and step into the waters 
  and see if I will not make it dry for you to cross.
  That which lies beyond the waters, 
  beyond the mountains and rough roads, 
  is good for you.

  Step in, and follow Me.
  I am a Good Father. 
  I love you.