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         Be not troubled at the seeming trials and tribulations, the rough spots and ragged trails that are before the brethren. All things are of Me, and all things come of My hand to accomplish that which I have sent them to do. In this, learn the secret. Have I not promised that I would give My children faith to remove mountains, that they may call down fire from Heaven in that great and terrible day? How would so great a faith come if there were no trials to test it and prove it?
         Have I not said that in the patience of My beloved children they would possess their souls? How would so great a treasure of patience come without burdens to bear, causing patience to grow and have her perfect work? Am I not a faithful guide Who is preparing My children that they might stand head and shoulders amongst their brethren in the world? Am I not preparing them with My loving hand in the form of valued experience? How would experience come without tribulations?
         If you are willing to pass these tests of shepherding and bearing the burdens of others, these tests of standing strong in the face of discouragement and frustration, these tests of love and giving and sharing and putting your own personal desires aside to love another, these tests of standing up to peer pressure and worldliness, these tests of willingness and yieldedness and utter obedience to My will--if you are willing to pass all these tests, you will be ready to fulfill all I have prepared for you. For through these trials and tribulations, tests and breakings, you, My special anointed ones, are able to grow into the ministry I have set before you.
         Fear not the testings, for they are to make you stronger. With each test and trial there is a victory. It is My promise and My plan, that the power of God may be manifested in you.



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