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         I withhold not My love from you. If you do not feel or see or behold My love in your life, it is not My fault nor My doing. It is not because I have withdrawn My love. How My love is manifested in your life depends upon you. Do you have faith? Do you believe? Do you truly desire My love? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to have My love? For have I not said, "Draw nigh to Me and I will draw nigh to you"?
         The place of the favorites is determined not by Me, but by you. It is not determined by the love that I have for you, but by the love that you desire from Me, and by the love that you are willing to give Me in exchange.
         I am here waiting with open arms, eager to pour My love upon you in great abundance. But I must first see your desire, your faith, your drawing nigh to Me, your creating a vacuum, your belief and your willingness to recognize the manifestation of My love in your life.
         My love is not earned through your good works. It can only be received by faith, by eager anticipation and believing that I am, and that I love you, and that it is My pleasure to bless you with My love and the manifestation of My love.
         Your desire, your hunger, your openness, your eagerness for Me and your passion for Me is what carves out a place for you as one of My favorites. My love for all My children, all My brides, is equal. But those who reach out to Me, who call out to Me, who desire Me with all their heart, who do everything they can to please Me--of course they are the ones who bring Me great pleasure. Due to their obedience and their faith, I am able to pour forth My love unto them more greatly. I am able to draw them more closely to My bosom. I am able to joy in their lovemaking, for they bring Me more pleasure. In this way they are My favorites.



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