I am that I am and I am all that I say I am. I have not lied but have told the truth. I did not say that serving Me would be easy. I did not say that it would be smooth and a piece of cake. But I have told you that I will take care of you. I did say that I would never leave you nor forsake you. I did say that I will shelter you and keep you safe. I did say I would give you strength to get through and to endure all that you face.

Though the nights are quiet and the hours seem long, I am there. Though the days seem busy and no time to breathe, I am there. All you have to do is call out to Me. I hear you and I answer. You just have to let go of the expectation of the answer you want to hear and listen to Me for the truth.

There are some things, My children, I will not give you because it is not good for you to have. Some things I have not given to you because I have greater and better things that I want to give you. Some things I have not given you because you are not able to handle them at this point and be able to get the fullness out of them.

It is My desire to give you the desires of your heart, but sometimes you do not even know what that is. You look at what someone else has and think the grass is greener on the other side. Think again My children. You are where you are because that is where you need to be at this particular time and hour.

Get before Me and find out why I have you where you are and what lessons are you to be learning. I so desire to speak with you My little ones. I want to tell you what is going on in your life, what to expect, and how to receive all that I have for you in that time and place. I want you to take Me with you wherever you go and whatever you are doing. I want you to take Me to the laundry-mat, the drive to the store or to work. I want you to eat with Me and have sweet fellowship with Me. You may find out things that you would have never known unless you take the time out to really get to know Me.

Do not think this as a strange thing, My little ones. I am the God of truth and of amen. I am the God that stands by My children and answers their prayers according to what your purpose is here on this earth. Now understand sometimes, My children, you ask and ask and ask for something and I give it to you even when I do not want you to have it just so that you can see for yourself just how bad it was for you. But remember I turn things that are bad for you, for your good and My glory as you let go of things that were not to be.

Come and really get to know Me and get to know where you are and where you stand. Come and find out where you are to be and how to get there. Come and communicate with Me. Come and get to know Me in a new way today. Just come. There is so much I want to tell you, give you, and flow through you. Take Me with you, My little ones and open your ears to hear all that I have to say. The tasks are easier as you learn to depend on Me for directions, guidance, and trusting that the Holy Spirit is not going to lead you astray.

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12, NIV)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.” (1 Chronicles 28:9)

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.” (Jeremiah 10:23)

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

“The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:2)