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         Say not, "I am but a child, Lord, and I don't know what to say. Lord, I am slow of speech--how can I stand before so many and share the things that are on my heart?" I say unto you, you have been called and chosen. Each one of you has passed through many fiery trials and tests, and I have brought you through because you have clung to Me and been faithful to Me and proven your love for Me. Each test and trial and battle has brought you through to victory and has been good for you, for it has drawn you closer to Me and made you closer to each other. It has made you strong soldiers and valiant fighters for Me!
         Now it is time for all of these things that you have passed through to benefit others. So don't hold back the things that I lay on your heart to say. If you knew that a word from you would lift a brother or sister from their trial and their battle and discouragement, would you hold it back? There will be many that benefit from the things that you share! So you must pour forth and have faith to give what I put in your heart to give.
         The Devil has gone about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour, and many have fallen prey to him. There are times when his ways are more subtle and he comes in with his questions and doubts and misgivings, when he tempts you. He operates in many ways, and there are many that are turning away from the pillar and looking into the darkness. A word from you could help them to turn to the light and draw strength from the pillar.
         It is time for you to shine! It is time for you to be a light for your brethren--for your younger brothers and sisters and your peers. It is time for you to reach out a hand of help to them and to draw them back to the pillar. So give what I give to you. Give in faith. Don't hold back in fear.



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