Embrace your circumstances with the gusto you expressed when you first came to know Me. I know it is difficult, as time wanes, the seasons change and yet you do not see the fruit of your labors, but your service to Me must be fervent–especially in prayer.

My people, you do not pray enough, and you hesitate even to come before My Throne of Grace. My countenance is made even more brilliant by the light of My saints gathered around Me. Much as the facets of a finely cut gem make it to shine all the greater by catching light and reflecting it back, so you shall catch My light and refract it back upon Me as you fellowship with Me.

I am the light of the world and those who follow that light shall also become as light–

• ever increasing
• ever learning
• ever shining

As the light of the noonday, so shall those of the world be drawn unto you and thus be drawn unto Me. My children do not lose heart, but be strengthened with the knowledge that the time is soon and yet to be when we shall know each other face to face.

And ever shall we remain!

“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His saints, to those who turn to Him in their hearts. Surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land.” Ps. 85:8-9

“Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance, who exult in thy name all the day, and extol thy righteousness. for thou art the glory of their strength; by thy favor our horn is exalted.” Ps. 89: 15-l7

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thess. 5:16-18

“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near; let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that He may have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord.” Ps. 55:6-8

“Continue steadfastly in prayer being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Col. 4:2