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         I wish that you would give thanks to Me in all things. For I do not allow anything to happen by accident to you, My children, who know Me and love Me. I would that you give Me thanks in all things so that My power may be manifest in you.
         The sufferings, trials, distresses or tribulations that I send from My hand, I allow as catalysts that they might move you into greater awareness of My mighty power, that you may grow into intimate closeness with Me. Many times you miss the blessing because you do not give Me thanks in all things. This causes you to look away from Me, and your eyes become clouded. For when you are able to see My hand in all things, then you are able to have clear vision.
         Therefore you must take this first and all-important step of giving Me thanks in all things, acknowledging that all things come of Me, and all things are in My hand. Know in your heart that all things work together for good to My children who love Me, and in this you do well. As you put on the glasses of faith and the voice of praise, then I am able to move you into a greater understanding. Have I not promised that I would reveal the secrets of hidden treasures to you? Know therefore that all things come from My hand to you, who love Me. All power, all glory and majesty are Mine in the Heavens and in the Earth. I, Who have numbered even the very hairs of your head, do all things well concerning you, My children.



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