This word is submitted by Jane Larsen (jlarsen65@hotmail.com)

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                   Unto The Ends Of The Earth

I had a vision of a dam wall.  It was huge, and as I was moved closer and 
closer, I saw that it appeared to be new.  As I looked at the smooth, cement 
walls of the dam, I felt it was not "new" as much as well looked after, 
inspected regularly and any weak parts mended before they became weaker.  It 
seemed impenetrable, solid, holding back gallons and gallons of water, 
holding back danger.

I was moved above the wall and within a split second the wall smashed as if 
it was made of thin glass.  Boulders of cement flew through the air in all 
directions as the mighty waters pounded their way to freedom and charged 
along the dry earth like wild horses.  Within a few moments it was as if the 
dam wall had never been and the silence of a moment before was filled with 
the sound of running rivers.

As I stood there above this scene the Lord said,

"How hard you try to hold back what lies deep within you.  With your own 
strength you try to keep at bay all that comes for you.  People see what is 
you on the outside yet do not see the turmoil that is within you.  You 
battle and build your wall of protection, yet your shield does not need to 
be made of this sweat and fear.

I remember you.  I know your innermost parts.  I knew your thoughts, every 
day that was destined for you, before you ever came to be.  Remember.  I 
smiled upon you lovingly as you were knit together in your Mother's womb.  
Even then, in that silent place, My hands were around you, protecting you, 
shielding you, caring for your preciousness.  Nothing has changed.  Here I 
am still, I am for you.  Was it not said that if I am for you, who can be 
against you?

I am here to listen to all that you want to say.  I am here and I hear your 
voice, I see your tears, I know your needs and your fears.  Have no fear, 
none, have none, for I am with you, even unto the ends of the earth.  
Sickness may come.  Debt may try to gallop ahead of you.  Friends and family 
may desert you.  The pressures of life on earth may try to pull at you and 
shatter your calm.  These are events that are here for a moment, that will 
try to distract you from focusing on Me.  They will not stay, they will not 
remain.  What will remain is My love for you, My promises to you which are 
"Yes and amen" in Christ Jesus, My peace and love, My presence, these are 
what will remain, these are what will see you through, I am the one that 
will lead you, hold you, carry you, and I will bring you through.

Turn and look.  Look upon Me and open your eyes.  Embrace My words and let 
them take root in your heart and bring forth a harvest.  I am here to bless 
you, to strengthen you, to keep you on the path that is righteousness.  I 
know the walk is long and hard, yet I will sustain you.  I am with you 
always--even unto the ends of the earth.  There are no storms, no powers, no 
situations, that I cannot change, that I cannot turn to nothing in a moment. 
Wait and look.  Wait.  Have peace in your spirit.  Be still and wait upon 
Me.  My hand is mighty, My hand reaches far across all the earth, My hand 
changes and shapes any situation.  I am with you.  I.  I am with you."