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         (Dad:) I'm so happy that all of you young folks have forsaken all and are growing and gaining victories every day, even though it's hard. One of these days you're going to look back and be so thankful for each of these trials and testings, because they're making you into vessels perfectly fit for what the Lord has planned to use you for. There are different things ahead for each of you, and each battle and test is tailor-made for you personally. So just see it that way and keep your eyes on the goal, on the future, and don't worry so much about the present. Just like that little quote says, nothing's going to happen today that you and the Lord can't handle together. Stand on that, and do your part and leave the rest to the Lord. Has He ever failed to see you through?
         He wants you to be happy and fulfilled in your service for Him. So why don't you just let Him make you happy? Relax and think about all the wonderful things He's doing in your life. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a little time with Jesus. That's probably why He's allowing you to feel that way, so you'll go strengthen your relationship with Him by spending a little time loving Him up. I promise you, when you have to go back out into the wings, everything's going to be a whole lot easier to handle--because you're not going to have to handle them yourself. Things aren't going to seem nearly as big anymore, because you're going to have those little stars in your eyes from your love-up time with Jesus.
         When you're in love with someone and assured of their love, doesn't it make everything else not so important? All of a sudden things aren't such a big deal to you anymore and you have an enthusiasm about everything you do. Your lover is the prevailing thought in your mind, and the little problems don't bother you nearly as much. So just love Jesus!



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