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         Where are My true shepherds? Where are those who give their lives for the sheep as I gave My life for the sheep? Have I not set before you an example that you may follow? Where are those who are willing to give half their lives, like Pandita, that others may live? The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
         Who will take the stand? Where are those with broken hearts for the ones who are fading in hope, who are weak and weary and battered, and who are buffeted about on every side?
         Fear not that the yoke seems heavy. Say not that the problems are too big. Say not that you have no control over these who seem wild and unruly. In your strength and in your wisdom it is not possible, but in My strength and with My wisdom all things are possible! You have not because you ask not. If you would but ask, I would give you all the wisdom necessary to help love these through.
         Have you labored so long and hard, only to give up before the time of reaping? Ask that you may receive, that your joy may be full. For I will give you joy for sorrow, and great victory and great love for your little lambs, if you will but ask. Have I not promised to give wisdom in all things to him that asks? Have I not promised to give liberally to all that ask? Ask, therefore, and I will pour out!
         Give, and it shall be given unto you! You wonder why problems and troubles tumble about you, but I say give! Give of yourself, of your time, of your blood, of your sweat, of your tears. Know that when you feel weak and incapable and like you have no more to give, this is the time to keep on giving, for it is only in giving that you will receive again and without measure. Give to your youth and to your brethren, and see if I will not pour you out blessings in every way.
         Do you walk a mile in their shoes as I did for you? Do unto these as I have done unto you. For have I not shown you My tender mercies through the years? Have I not had longsuffering, patience and compassion on you time and time again? I am the Good Shepherd that shows kindness. Have I not protected you and kept you these many years, even when you stumbled and fell? Have I not overlooked your many faults, failures and shortcomings and picked you up and brought you again and shown you the way? Have I not had mercy on you?
         Even as I have done unto you, I would that you do unto these. Where are the good shepherds who will give their lives for the sheep?



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