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         If two line up to run a race, and one has prepared and practiced and built up his muscles, and the other has done nothing, and they are at the starting line and the gun is fired, the one that is prepared will run the race with speed, with strength, and with energy! But the one who did not prepare will run the race in pain, gasping for breath, slowly dragging behind, yet still running.
         You must choose which runner you will be by making those choices today in the days of preparation. Are you taking seriously those things which I am saying to you? Are you learning to tune in to My Spirit and to work together with your helpers--those of the spirit world who can show you things that you don't know and lead you and guide you?
         Are you shedding the things of this Earth and becoming more Heavenly minded? Are you setting your affections on things above and not on things of this Earth? Are you living My Words? Are you loving your brothers and your sisters? These are the things that strengthen the spiritual muscles that you will need in the days ahead.
         If you want to know when these things will be, I say to you, they are coming. They are coming! They are coming! Hearken unto the Herald! For the Herald says, "The days are ahead! The days are coming! The days are almost upon you! Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! Look not to the right hand. Look not to the left. Look straight ahead. Get ready, for the day is at hand!" (ML #3027).



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