Blessed with a Challenge

Me: OK, Lord, what would you like to talk about?

God: Be patient.

Me: Patient with what?

God: Yourself. You are very self-condemning, Patrick. If I do not condemn you, then why do you insist on condemning yourself? Are you a better judge than I? I know you make mistakes and go off and do something that seems utterly contrary to what I am leading you toward. You WILL make mistakes.

But I will not lose you. I will never allow you out of My love, and I will never change My mind about how much you mean to Me. I will not condemn you or punish you for mistakes or for dealing with your flesh. The closer we become, the more these things will "stick out" or seem out of place in your life, because they are being purged from your life. Make no mistake, I do not want you to continue making the same mistakes repeatedly. When you stumble, reach for My hand, and I will pull you to your feet.

The more closely we walk together, the less you will fall, because I am safety and rest. In Me you will not fall, only your flesh will be crucified with Me. Don't confuse that process with being a bad friend to Me. I love your company. Don't let anything, any mistake, keep you from reaching out to Me.

Me: OK, Lord How do I get rid of some of the things that keep tripping me up?

God: Look into My eyes. Keep your gaze fixed on Me. Keep your ears tuned to My voice. All else will work itself out.

Me: Thank you Lord for loving me. Lord, I am having a bit of a hard time at work. I am frustrated with my job. What can you tell me about this?

God: Do not be frustrated. That is a sign of self-will being overturned. I know you want to do well in your job, and I know you want to make money. I am your provider, Patrick. Submit yourself to your job and as I told you before, you need to look at your presence there as an assignment from Me. Pray for the business and pray for your bosses.

Ask Me, and I will tell you how to make that business more profitable. [section omitted] You must submit to authority with humility. Humility is only a choice in part. It comes more easily when you tap into My heart. You will hear My voice, and I will not fail you.

You are doing well, Patrick. I am proud of you. You have my blessing on you, go and shine.