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         Behold the hidden treasures of darkness buried deep down in My mine! As the miner goes into the depths of the earth and sacrifices his desire for sunshine and light and warmth, and chooses instead to labor in the darkness of the mine and tolerate the dust and dirt and grime, the cramped spaces and tight quarters, the aching back and sore muscles, in order to labor and dig for the precious jewels hidden beneath the earth in the mines--so are you. You are now in a hard place, seeking the sunshine, longing for a breath of fresh air, feeling cramped, stifled and choking from the stale air, longing for a helping hand.
         Do not be dismayed or discouraged, for out of this seeming dark place you will find the treasures that are more priceless and valuable than any other! These days will not be for long. They will not be forever. They are only for a time, only for a moment. So do not be weary in well doing. Do not be weary of the place that you are now in, for in this place you are learning to lean on Me. You are learning to stay within My arms, close to Me, where you will find the strength you need to carry on.
         Do not be discouraged or dismayed, and do not feel that you are a failure. Do not think that I do not love you. I love you and I care deeply for you! My eye is on you every moment of the day! I hear your every call and prayer, and I see your every tear. I am always here to strengthen and help you.
         So do not worry. You are not outside the circle of My Love, but you are right in the center of My Love. You are now in preparation and training for the days ahead. I have many children around the world in many different circumstances. Some are in circumstances like yours, some are in more difficult circumstances, but all are in training. All are learning to hold on to Me, to hold My hand. I will never leave you, nor fail you, nor forsake you. I will bring you to My desired end.



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