Accept all that happens to you,
be patient when you are humbled,
for as gold is tested in the fire,
so those acceptable to God
are tested in the crucible of humiliation.
Have confidence in him and he will take care of you;
follow the right path and hope in him.
You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy
and do not turn away lest you fall.
You who fear the Lord, trust him
and you will not lose your reward.
You who fear the Lord, hope for all good things;
hope for eternal joy and mercy.
---- mine,
You asked the Holy Spirit to speak to you today. This is what My Spirit says. Nothing that happens to you, nothing that has happened to you from the time of your conception and all through the years of your life is hidden from Me. I know all. I have always known the path you would choose, the willful mistakes you would make that, for a while, would distract you and take you away from Me. You loved Me, but not enough to trust Me. You loved Me, but not enough to give up the frivolous pleasures that your flesh craved, even though your spirit knew that this was not what was best for you. I permitted you to give up your identity as a daughter of God, and almost from the start of your exile from Me, you knew you had made a grave error, but you sank deeper and deeper in the miry pit of shame, sin, disgrace, and humiliation. You found yourself trapped and ensnared by cords too strong to break free from. The darker the darkness that surrounded you, the greater your unhappiness and grief at the wanton way in which you deliberately turned your back on all that was true, good, noble, and beautiful for a mess of bitter herbs and ashes. Yet, you longed for Me in the deepest part of your soul, you searched for Me, you called My Name in the silence of your soul. That was all I needed, my precious one to rush headlong after you, reach out to you, grasp your hand, and pull you out from the deep pit in which you had buried yourself. Now that I have saved you, washed you, and restored your heritage, cling to Me. I have forgiven you. I have declared before heaven that you are Mine. Continue to live out your faith boldly and testify to all the marvels that God has done for you, how He has saved you, and how God continues to fight your battles for you. Victory is yours, and the triumph of the Cross has set you free. Be blessed now and forever, and never take your gaze from Me. Don't look back, but forward and live the new life that is My gift to you.
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