This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (TS@godspeak.org)

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                    Possess Your Destiny

Rise up, child of Mine, and step into the destiny that I have prepared
for you since before the foundation of the world.  Do not wait for the 
perfect opportunity before you begin to possess your destiny -- for I 
say to you that you will never be handed the "perfect opportunity."  
Instead, I expect you to obey from where you are, and I will direct 
you step by step to walk in My purposes and accomplish My destiny 
in your life.

Child, I have called you to walk in faith and obedience.  I have also 
called you to walk in the impossible. But do not fear, for I will 
accomplish that which is "impossible" in your life as you step forth 
at My command to walk in My power and in My authority. 

Child do not wait for your destiny to be handed to you.  That will not
happen; I never intended it to happen that way.  I want you to enter in
-- NOW -- through faith and obedience.  Child of Mine, cause your
destiny to be formed around you.  For it is much like the promised land.  
I will take you to the border, but you must cross over in obedience to 
possess it.  You must be willing to fight for the promises that I have 
made to you.  Child, you will only possess your destiny when you move 
forward at My direction to fight for your inheritance and your destiny.

Child, know that I will give you impossible commands and an impossible 
vision, for that is My way.  But, as you step forward to obey Me, I will 
cause the impossible to become reality in your life.  I will do this 
through My great power and anointing, for I am able to work My glory in 
all situations.  However, I will only work on your behalf in the area of 
your destiny when you listen to My voice and obey My command -- You must
step forward in faith to forcibly possess the promises I have given to 
you. 

And as you step out in faith and obedience, then I will cause the doors 
of opportunity to be opened wide before you, that you may enter in.  Do 
not hesitate to walk up to any closed door that stands between you and 
what I have commanded you. I will cause it to fling open by My might and 
by My power -- but only as you step forward in obedience and faith.  
Things that are impossible may not stand in the way of what I have 
commanded you, because I am the God of the impossible.  Lack of resources 
will never prevent you from doing that which I command, for I own the 
cattle on a thousand hills and I will finance you as you step forward in 
obedience.

Child do not wait for your "big opportunity," because it will not come to 
you.  Instead watch Me and wait for My directions. Then, once I give them 
to you, don't permit anything to stop you from obeying them.  Yes, they
will seem impossible at first, but know that I will make a way for you.

Dare to dream big in Me, child, for I only give big dreams.  First I will
give you a big dream and then I will work with you to accomplish it in
your life.  But the greatness of My dreams is not measured by the world's 
standards -- it is not about wealth and possessions, or about influence 
and power.  No, greatness in My kingdom is measured by being allowed to 
actively participate with Me to advance My kingdom and to accomplish My 
purposes on this earth.  It is about doing only what I am doing, and by
doing it in My power and My authority.  It is about abiding in My presence 
and love.  It is about hearing My voice clearly, then willingly obeying 
what I command. It is about accomplishing My purposes and not allowing the 
enemy to stop you.  And when the evil one tries to interfere, then it is 
about rising up in My authority to defeat him. It is about walking in My 
victory.  

Rise up, child of Mine, and dare to dream the big dreams in Me that I 
have put in your spirit.  Dare to believe I will give you real kingdom
work to do with Me and dare to believe that I will give you My power 
and My authority to accomplish My purposes.  Do not look to man to give
you opportunity or an open door.  Rather, obey Me when I command you.
Do not look for a preexisting trail through the forest, for I will put 
My sword in your hand and I will empower you to blaze your own trail
as you follow Me and do what I command.  

Don't wait for someone to hand you your destiny, child of Mine.  Rather,
rise up in Me and forge the destiny that I have prepared for you.  For as 
you follow Me, the hindrances will fall away and the impossible will 
become possible, that you might walk in the destiny that I have prepared 
for you.  So rise up, child of mine, and possess your destiny.