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

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                    A Word Of Restoration

Stay seated with Me at the right hand of the Father, the place of power 
and authority, far above all power and principality, for these are 
treacherous times, and you need to keep your eyes upon Me and My word.  
Cry out for grace, for many are becoming overcome rather than being the 
overcomer I've called them to be. Yes, this is the time to overcome, to 
rise up and be strong, and to stand on My promises no matter what you 
see in the natural, for I am not a man who can lie or one who would 
change My mind. If I said it, I will do what I've said.
 
Yes, you need to rise up, and be strong, and rejoice for you do have the
victory. Don't allow the enemy to lie to you; he knows time is short
and he is doing all he can do to try to pull you away while there is 
still time for him to do so. Remain faithful until death, and I will give 
you the crown of life.

Rejoice and be glad for I have overcome the world. I've done all I needed
to do so that you could walk in victory, and strength, and power over the
evil one. I know that you don't feel like you are getting anywhere, and
many probably feel like they are losing ground, but as long as you have a
heart to cry out to Me, you will make it to the end. For I will lift you
up and cause you to stand unwavering before the enemy. I will cover you 
with My armor of light and love and fill you to overflowing with My 
Spirit.

You will overcome, because I say that you will. I've raised you up to be 
warriors, to be overcomers, to be a mighty army, and I will not leave you 
defeated in the trenches. I am your captain. I am faithful. Keep looking 
to Me, the author and finisher of your faith. Keep close to My side, 
and I will lead you through to safety. Keep remembering My words to you 
through the battle. Never look away to defeat and discouragement. All 
things work together for your good.

I am in control, and if I am for you, who can ever be against you and
succeed? You are My beloved, My faithful ones. I've been with you through
the fire. Fear not the flames for they are only there to strengthen you 
and to purify you; like gold going through the fire seven times, so you 
will be.

I have never left you when you felt I have let you down. Cry out for
restoration and grace, for My will is for you to be whole, for by My 
stripes you are healed. Yes, you will prosper and be in health as your 
soul soars in Me.

I have said in My word, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for 
I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold 
you with the right hand of righteousness."

So above all, know that I am faithful, and that I love you, and that I 
will see you through to the other side, the side flowing with milk and 
honey--persevere, waver not, be strong, and you will overcome!

* Isaiah 41:10