As I woke up this morning, a message from God was imprinted on my heart. The Lord told me, "You have made me very glad, as you yourself have given with a cheerful heart. It's time to break off that heaviness in your heart. I am invading your heart and loosing in it my joy. Rejoice! This is a time for celebration. It doesn't have to make sense, only that you believe me. That is my desire for all of you.
Remember when I told you two years ago that it is for my benefit I do this and not yours? You made me very proud when you didn't hold my words against me. I am doing a new thing, do you not perceive it? Look at your heart now. So fertile. So beautiful. I, the Lord have done this, and it is good. Just like when I was near the Sea of Gennesaret, I, too have chosen your heart for good works.
I know things haven't also been easy for you, but still you remain faithful to me. This brings my heart great joy! Despite your shortcomings, you still show up everyday and do right by my Father. You do right by my children. You have provided for the poor, when you yourself were poor. Do not think I have not noticed. I see you. I love you. Do not let the troubles of this world infect your heart. Keep abiding in me. As we abide in each other, my heart is revealed to those who cannot yet see me. The world may count you worthless and a cheap rag to discard, but it is not so with me.
You are my beloved. I love you. You are mine."
