I received this on May 26, 2008 and it really ministered to my spirit and confirms what is happening in my life and what God is doing. —Louise

by Marsha Burns

It is time to leave behind all things that have brought defilement to your soul and spirit. Offer up your carnal reactions to circumstances on the altar of your heart, and let the purifying fires burn. I am giving you multiple opportunities to arise to a new level of spiritual experience where you can truly live in that spiritual realm of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.

"You have truly been in a dark night of the soul and have even fought valiantly for your very life and health. And, you have questioned how the things you have endured have worked together for your good. Consider that humility is a mantle that My people must wear and it is the sign of submission to My will. But, it comes with a great price, for true humility is born out of adversity and complete reliance on My help in times of trouble. Rejoice that you have been tested and found worthy, but you must continue to walk in humility.

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

"Take every opportunity to learn to rest in the sufficiency of My grace. The demands on your time and energy have been extreme, but know that I have strengthened you to do all that has been set before you to accomplish. Never fear, for I am with you to bring you through every trial in victory.

2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God,

"Every revelation of My word and the work of My kingdom is a stepping stone to complete liberty. If you were able to see all truth theoretically instead of experientially, it would be worthless to you. These are the days when every step forward has a monumental impact on your spirit, soul and body. The door is open for your continued progression and freedom.

James 1:25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.

"I will continue to give ample opportunities to declare truth to those who have not had ears to hear. I have entrusted you with responsibilities through which you have been able to demonstrate My kingdom. The affliction that you have endured is working for you a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. When all is said and done, you will be able to see the value of the transformation as the result of this great work.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things, which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal

"You have been able to see first hand the miracle- working power of My Spirit in your life to bring you through a time of transition and prepare you to advance. Yours is to completely trust in Me; Mine is to make a way and open the door. Never doubt that I am your very present help in times of trouble.

Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

"Every stretch requires faith to move forward. Your faith has been tested and found to be strong because you chose to believe My word. Remember that faith without works is dead, but you have shown your faith by your works. Well done! Because your have shown yourself to be faithful in the things that I have committed to your stewardship and trust, I have opened the windows of heaven and poured out a blessing that is beyond all that you could have imagined. Now, you will have further opportunities to show yourself faithful in greater ways.

Matthew 25:21 "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

"I have heard your prayers and have not ignored them, but know that you are still in the process of time. There are still things that must take place before you can break out. This is a season of transitions. Rise above the power of personal desire that would keep you from seeing even the most subtle form of presumption, which the enemy will use to keep you from moving ahead. Release yourself so that you can see the truth and advance in My plans and purposes for you. Leave the future where it belongs and live in the blessings of the eternal now, says the Lord."

Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps

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