This word is submitted by Audra Stauss [audrastauss@hotmail.com]

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                          Why This Time?


Why this time? It is because it is finished, because your sins are no 
more and you are forgiven. That is why I call out to you today. I love 
you and have never forsaken you, as those have in your past. 

Even in the darkness of your lowest time, I was there. I held you and 
wiped your tears as you shook in fear. I gave you the strength to stand 
when your legs crumbled beneath you. My child I never left your side. I 
have always been with you and I am with you at this very moment.  

Dear One, it is you that needs to come to Me. It is you that needs to 
take that step of faith to take hold of the life I have for you. Your 
future is great because I designed it. Stop holding back; let go and 
allow Me to show you the wonders I have for you.  Stop looking to earthly 
things to fill you and take away the pain. They are empty and not of Me. 

My cup is overflowing with my promises for you. Stop taking things from 
Me and then trying to walk this life on your own strength. I did not 
create you to know only fear and loneliness.  All this is from the enemy 
and you need to take authority over those strong hold in the name of 
Jesus. Stand up now and shout for I have given you freedom of your past, 
and it is no more. Do not look back; use the blinders I have given you 
this day. Seek only Me=--others will fail you, but I will not.  

I have began a new thing in you, and you must trust Me. Trust Me in your 
loneliest moments and I will give you peace. Trust Me with the fear of 
the unknown, for I have already provided for you. Trust Me with where 
you are at this very moment. I have heard your cries and already have 
the answers worked out.  

Look for the hidden blessing that are all around you. Open your eyes to 
the wonders of my hands upon your life. Take hold of this new day and 
learn that it is safe to trust again. I am not a God of suffering, but a 
God of love and compassion. Take hold of what I have for you and just 
Rest. Rest in My presence, and feel my arms tight around you--This is 
what you've been longing for since the day you thought I left you.  Take 
hold, My child, and walk with Me. The time is now and the wait is over, 
if you obey My calling. I am the way, the truth, and the light. Fly with 
Me and let Me give you all the things you long for.