This word is submitted by Musa Opiyo (shammah56@yahoo.com)

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                      Abide In Me

Consider this My beloved, and take this into account. Has the Father not 
cared for you? Has he not sent His angels to be your protection in times 
of trouble? Then look to Him, the Author and the Finisher of your faith. 
Turn your affections from worldly passions, and seek the Father and His 
word. 

For have I not made it plain to you, you are My hearts desire? Abide in Me, 
as I abide in you, and know that of yourselves, you can do nothing, but My 
Spirit empowers you to do great things in My name. Let your light so shine 
before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which 
is in heaven. Give Me all of your heart, and I will exchange beauty for 
ashes. Know My voice, My beloved, for it is sound and sure and will lead 
you into My righteousness. 

I speak to those who have been hurt or offended, and I ask you to forgive 
them seventy times seven. But you say, "Lord, don't you know what they 
have done?" 

Have I not forgiven you every time you came in repentance? Then forgive 
your neighbor and do not hold it against him, but release them unto Me. 
O taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are those who put their 
trust in Him, for they will not be disappointed.