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         (Dad:) The wind bloweth where it listeth and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, nor whither it goeth. So it is with many things of the Spirit. There are many things in your life for the Lord that are just like that verse. They're like the wind, and you can't always tell which way things are going to go or how they're going to end up. That's just how it is in this life of faith that we lead. That's why it's called a life of faith. That's why it's called the walk of faith. That's why you have to take things by faith, because you don't know what the eventual outcome is going to be.
         But thank God we can trust! Thank God we can believe! Thank God we can hold on to the promises Jesus has given us, both in the Bible and promises to us personally--that He's going to see us through, that all things work together for good to us who love Him, and that He's not going to let one thing happen or enter our lives that is going to work to our harm or disadvantage. He's given those beautiful and precious promises for you!
         He's spoken directly to you and assured you of His love for you. He's let you know how much He cares for you, and how special you are in His sight. He sees your heart, He sees your desire and your longing to be closer to Him, even though you feel like you don't know how to. He sees you trying to reach out, to touch Him, and He sees how you feel like you can't quite reach up. You can't quite make it, even though you want to.
         He looks beyond all of that, and He picks you up in His hand and brings you right up close to His heart. You don't have to worry about understanding all these things; all you have to do is trust. I know that's a difficult thing to do, but you're trusting the only One Who is really worth trusting. You never have to worry about Him letting you down or hurting you. He loves you so much.



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