This word is submitted by Laura Barnwell [laura_barnwell@yahoo.com]

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                          Fear Not
   
   "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord 
    is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"

Many of you are turning away from the snares of the world to press in
to Me. Many of you have longed to hear My voice, to be My hands and 
feet, and to give up everything you have, only to have more of Me.

Sometimes it may feel "scary" to step out in faith, to give up things 
that you have held on to--even when you didn't know you were holding 
them so tightly. I am the Lord of the desert, the Lord of the mountains, 
the Lord in the valleys, and the Lord of your promised land. Of whom 
shall you be afraid? I say again, of whom shall you fear, for I am 
with you every where you go. In all situations, I am the commander, 
the general. I will never let you go, as you have not let Me go.

Again and again you have come to Me and said, "More Lord", and I am 
giving you more. I will give you more, overflowing with milk and 
honey. It will be pressed down, shaken together, running over. 

Of whom shall you be afraid? No one, not one--for I am your God and 
you are My people. I am fiercely protective of you. I love you and the 
battle is Mine!  

Keep trusting Me; keep seeking Me, you shall not be disappointed; for I 
am faithful. Walk forward, walk forward I say, for I love you and I am 
with you.