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

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              A Day Of New Beginnings


This is the day of new beginnings, of life springing forth from the Holy 
One of Israel, the fountain of pure life and truth. Reach forth from the
innermost place which your spirit dwells and receive all that I have for 
you. Cast off all the cares of the world and the lies from the wicked one, 
and rest in the One who loves you unconditionally. There is nothing you 
can do to separate yourself from the love of God, for I gave My life 
so that you can be free to receive life, health, and prosperity without 
limit.

Yes, I came to give you the abundant life if you trade your life for 
Mine. I came to live My life through My people, that I may minister My 
truth to all. So abide within My living waters, and escalate to new 
heights in Me, that you may feast upon the hidden manna, the nuggets of 
truth of pure gold that I have for you. I call you to My side that I 
may feed you like calves in the stall that you may grow strong and be 
nourished that you may stand through the storms of life.

The enemy comes to tear you away, that you may lose your focus on Me 
and My truth, and to lose the vision that I have called you to. But 
don't allow him to. Pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and repent of 
any shortcomings in the fall. Yes, when you stumble, you will not fall 
away, but be only strengthened and learn that you will not be ensnared 
again. 

All things work together for your good because you are Mine. My hand is 
upon you. I will not allow you to fall away, because I saw you before 
the foundation of the earth. I saw you in My Father's eyes when He sent 
Me to die in your place. My love covers the multitude of sins, and My 
blood protects you from all harm.

So rest in Me, and seek My face for I will show you the way. I will show 
you areas of your life that you need to stand strong against, areas that 
the enemy uses to try to get at you for he can only come in through legal 
rights given to him. And I will show you the areas if you ask Me to. Only 
be quiet and listen, and be willing to turn and shut the doors. For I 
love you and long to see you walk holy and separated unto Me. Let Me 
purge your hearts of unclean desires, even of those things you seek 
fulfillment in besides Me. 

I came to give you the abundant life, but it can only be reaped in My 
perfect will. Die out to your own natural desires. Cry out for grace to 
overcome the flesh. You cannot make it on your own. You need Me to take 
you through.

So this day take the time to sit at My feet and to bask in My presence. 
Let the warmth of My love heal your heart. Let the joy of the Lord be 
your strength and My perfect peace engulf you. For this is the day of 
new beginnings, of great grace, and power, and strength to you. May you 
be filled to overflowing with My truth to lead you and show the way for 
others to follow. Rest in My presence for I love you for this is the day 
to start anew.