FJWL_02:63
         (Dad:) Don't worry, sweet ones, about the battles that you face--these times of testing and these times of weakness. It's only the Lord's tender hand upon you. It's only the making of a man and the making of a woman, that He might use you more greatly. As hard as it is, it is inevitable that you must go through these breakings if you want to be truly great in His Kingdom. He must make you weak. He must make you desperate. He must humble you before Him and before the people before He can make you truly great. Then you will know that your greatness is only from Him, from His Spirit, from His wisdom, and from His love.
         So don't kick against the pricks and be angry or bitter at the Lord for these testings, for they are only for a time. You will rejoice and be grateful when you see the precious lessons that He has taught you. When you begin to pour out these lessons and teach others, then you will see the value of these times of testing. Then you will be able to say, "Yes, I know what you feel. Yes, I know what you mean. Yes, I have been there myself." You will be able to point people to the Lord. You will be able to lift up and encourage others as you have been lifted up and encouraged by the Lord.
         So know that this is all for a purpose and it is all part of a plan. You're in His hands and He will perfect that which concerns you. Keep fighting! Keep loving! Keep being a testimony of trusting the Lord. I love you! I'm proud of you! You're children to be proud of!



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