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         The Enemy walks about as a roaring lion, as a monster or beast of prey, seeking whom he may discourage, seeking whom he may cast down, seeking whom he may confuse and afflict with doubts. This is the Devil's machination today. He knows how discouragement, despair and hopelessness cripple the soul, and wound and weaken the spirit. Therefore he tempts all with great discouragement.
         You have endured much confusion, because you have not understood why your battles have intensified, why they have become heavier and stronger at a time when it seems to you that you have made the right choices, launched out by faith and sacrificed of yourself.
         My dear one, the Enemy attacks you in a greater way now that you have stepped out and are pioneering new territories, giving more of yourself and your life to Me than ever before. The Evil One hates this and is doing all within his power to render you useless in your service to Me by striking at your very inspiration, and causing your heart to feel such discouragement.
         But I offer you a path of light, a path of encouragement, a path of courage, cheer, hope and inspiration! I hold out My hand to you. My arm is outstretched, willing to lift you out of the despair and darkness that surrounds you, out of the intense discouragement and the heaviness of heart which you are experiencing. I long to wrap My arms about you and tell you of My love for you.
         Come into My arms, My dear one, and abide under the shadow of My wings!



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