O Ephraim, what shall I do with you?
O Judah, how shall I deal with you?
This love of yours is like morning mist,
like morning dew that quickly disappears.
For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice;
it is knowledge of God, not burnt offerings.
---- mine,
You were created in love, by Love, for love. Yet, you have lived most of your life indulging yourself, in doing what you pleased, indulging your flesh, and your appetites. You have lived much of your life in ignorance and wilful pursuit of all that was detrimental to your salvation. You have sought the broad way of ease. You have exercised self-discipline rarely for a greater portion of your life. You have sought to please people rather than Me. You have often deliberately shut off your ears to the still, small voice of the Spirit, the voice of Wisdom, and you have often and dearly for your many follies. Now, as your years are drawing to a close and you are living the last phase of your life on earth, you have finally come to your senses. Finally, you have given ear to the sound of my voice and have returned to Me. Now you realize the folly of the years spent pursuing all things unholy and unwise. But know this, ---- my own, now, having returned to Me with a contrite heart and a humble, repentant spirit, I will not spurn you, I have not spurned you. I have washed away your iniquities and cleansed you from your sins. Spend the time that is left to you in reparation for the wounds you inflicted on My Body and in My Heart. Return to Me with all your heart and remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Have no fear, be anxious about nothing, I AM God. Have faith.
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