Defeat is not an option. It is time to fight and know that I am fighting the battles with you as well as for you. I have My Angelic Host geared and ready. There is much ground to be restored and taken back from the enemy.

Do not be discouraged but arise and see that what I am doing is bringing you higher and deeper and moving you beyond your line of comfort. I am testing during this time of battle because I must get you prepared for what is ahead.

Am I hard on you? Yes, I am hard on all of My children because you all do not know what lies ahead but I do. And believe Me when I am telling you that I am preparing you for the biggest battles yet to come. Your faith is being tested and will continue to be tested. Your love for Me and each other is going to be tried. But as you keep your eyes upon Me and move forward one step at a time, you will see all this work out for the good and My Glory.

Do not count anyone out yet but see that I am doing a perfect work. You shall see many rise above all sin and serve Me and fulfill their calling in Me.

Do not see with human eyes but see in the Spiritual realm and know that things are not always what they seem. As you are getting back to the basics and advancing in them you will see My greatest moves yet to come.

Do not turn back but keep moving forward for the battle is ahead and prison is behind. I do not want you to live in the prison of your past. Yesterday truly is gone and forgotten. It is up to you if you are going to fight moving forward or stay in the pit of prison by lagging behind.

I am a God of compassion and mercy, but I am also the God of Angel Armies and this is a war that I am teaching My children to come out victorious.

Get your eyes off of man and back on Me. Know that I am working all things out and there is great clarification and wisdom about to pour out and it will remove all confusion, doubt, and weariness. The truth is going to blow your socks off, but it will also be a day of great freedom. Remember the will is a funny thing and it is what I desire you to give up to serve Me.