My children,

I am well aware that many voices assail you from many sources and many
directions. And though you are daily bombarded from all directions, I
would remind you that My Word promises "My sheep hear My voice, and I
know them and they follow ME." I will always see to it that My own hear
My voice giving the direction that is needed. The choice to follow and
obey will always be yours, for I will never force My will upon you, but
I will always see to it that you know and understand My desire for you,
if it is indeed your longing to know it.

I have said unto all, "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you
shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks
receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened."
But I would not have you seek Me in impatience, for it is those who 'wait
upon the Lord' who shall receive what is promised. I have told you in My
Word to "be not sluggish, but followers of those who through FAITH and
PATIENCE inherit the promises." You must learn to WAIT UPON ME, yet
wait in hope, resting in faith. "Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen." "For without faith it is impossible
to please God, for those who come to God must believe that He is, and
that He is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." The diligent,
importunate seeker shall see their desire fulfilled.

My people, lay ALL your cares at My feet. It is not My desire that
you be weighed down with a load of care, but truly I have beckoned unto
all to "cast your cares upon Me," for I care for you. I long to take those burdens and give you a singing spirit instead. I may not always
immediately deliver you from trouble, but I can and will remove the
fears and doubts that weaken your spiritual fiber. It is the very storms
of life that I use to strengthen your faith in Me. It is My desire to
strengthen your faith to where you are able to withstand intense
pressures. I will enable you to do just that, in order that your faith
not flag in the days up ahead.

Get yourselves to the Rock-from which the fountain of LIVING
WATERS flow-and drink fully and freely, refreshing and renewing you.
There is no end to My resources, and all that is needed is made available
to you. Come and satisfy your deepest longings.

These words are brought to you by:
Terri Ward
watchman@ioa.com