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         "O ye of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" I said that to My disciples, and people always take it as a rebuke and think that I was very angry. But more than anything, I just felt so sad for them. I felt so burdened. My heart was moved with compassion for them, that they had to go through that--that the Enemy came in and robbed them of their peace and the joy that comes from having faith.
         When you're looking to Me and you're keeping your eyes on Me with faith, trusting that it's all in My hands and that I am in control, the Enemy has absolutely no power over you! All he can do is tempt you to take your eyes off of Me. He tries to distract you, to scare you, and to startle you. But as long as you're standing there keeping your eyes directly on Me, there's absolutely nothing he can do!
         As long as you have your eyes focused on Me, we have a direct connection, and nothing can interfere or come between us. You can have perfect peace in simply obeying and following My will. I can completely protect you, and I can work My perfect will in your life.
         So that's what you have to do--keep your eyes on Me and don't let anything distract you. That makes it a little simpler, doesn't it? When your eyes are on Me and something surprises you or happens unexpectedly, or something happens that would be a big disappointment, if you're looking into My eyes, I can help you understand right away, and I can give you perfect peace. I can make it clear to you. Even if sometimes I can't tell you the reasons why right then, you can have faith and assurance that everything's in My hands, and you can just follow and flow with it.
         That's all you have to do! It's real simple. You don't have to struggle or try real hard in your own strength. All you have to do is keep your attention focused on Me, and not let the Enemy or other things distract you. All you have to do is keep your eyes on Me.



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