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         The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep when they are caught in the thorns and the brambles, as are many of yours. This is the time when it is necessary to go out on a limb, if need be, to rescue those who cannot make their way alone. Do not abandon them in their greatest hour of need. Only look to Me, ask of Me, and I will give you the wisdom and the love that you need to guide them and to carry on.
         Be not as the false shepherds who run when the going gets rough. Do not forsake these, as I have not forsaken you. Encourage them as I have encouraged you. Have I not promised that My love will cover a multitude of sins? Be not quick to judge, but rather be slow to wrath. Do not condemn them for outward sins that are not sins of the heart, but rather love them into all truth. Know that I allow these snags and these troubles, that My shepherds may learn to grow in love. Therefore grow in love, that patience may have her perfect work.
         There is none righteous, no, not one. Don't forget what a horrible mess you are yourselves, and show love. For I would that My shepherds learn My thoughts of love. Don't be impatient, but look to Me in all things. For you it is impossible, but for Me all things are possible. Where are the true shepherds?
         Be not weary in well doing, but look to Me. Seek Me, ask of Me, look to Me in all things, and I will give you the wisdom and the grace and the love and the golden tolerance that you need to guide and love them in the way of truth. As I looked on the multitudes and wept, I would that you do the same for these. Weep with them, hold them, love them.
         I see that there are those among you whose hearts are broken for your children, and this is good. Weep for them, fight for them, and do not let go of them. Do not abandon them in their hour of need, as I did not abandon you.



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