Loved One,

I am the strength of your heart and your portion forever.  My lovingkindness will not leave you or fail.   My mercies are new every morning, and you have made your bed in My nest of compassion.

As My ear hears your prayers, and My eye beholds your countenance, I Am moved with profound joy, for you persist despite the adversity that surrounds.  You refuse to quit and continue seeking Me in the midst of the wilderness journey.  Many have turned back, but loved one, you have truly overcome. 

Think it not a small thing.  The enemy of your soul would have you believe you have failed, and that I have forsaken you.  However, precious one, you must learn to see through My eyes, for the enemy is a liar and always twists the truth of My Word.  This is why your mind must be renewed, for only then can you recognize his attempts to discourage and steal your hope and joy. 

Oh how often he has stolen your joy with such vile lies.  Child, it saddens My heart when you come under oppression--when I behold your countenance fallen.  It is My desire and purpose that you walk before Me always in joy so your very presence brings life, joy, peace and victory to others.

Child, don't just persist--but RESIST!  Resist the enemy's attempts to steal your joy.  He knows in the day he hijacks the joy I have placed within you, your ability to carry My life to others is lost.

Therefore, I encourage you to guard your heart for out of it issues the very essence of My life. All the treasures of the Kingdom that I have imparted to you are hidden there.  Your heart is the storehouse of My treasury, and your ministry to others flows from within.