Words of Comfort, Strength, and Encouragement

REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION
Yolanda Ballard

Escape from the clutch of the evil one, and I will lift you up, for many find themselves in a place that they have not been before, and they do not know how to get out of it. But I AM calling you to escape from the clutch of the evil one and run towards Me, and I will set you free from the giants of your life. Yes, many have been in the midst of insurmountable tragedies in their lives. It seems like one mountain of troubles after another, a never-ending trial effecting every area of their life. But it may seem that I have left you fatherless, but the fact is the other way around. You have pulled away from your first love and have found yourself deep in the clutch of the evil one.

If you aren't worshiping Me and basking in My presence, then you have lost your focus on what it is all about. I called you to be Mine, to walk with Me and to be My bride, but many have lost their zeal and have allowed themselves to be entertained by the things of the world to the extent that they have become complacent to My word and communion with Me. And this cannot be. You cannot both have Me and My presence and the ways of the world. For I have called you to be a holy nation, a peculiar people, one that is set apart from that of the world. And now there are many that have allowed themselves to get entangled that it is hard to them apart.

I AM calling you to repentance to come apart from the unclean thing. Cry out for mercy that I will clean your heart from the effects, and that I will set you free from the desires and lusts that have led you astray. For this is the hour where the trials will either make you or break you. I AM separating the men from the boys, those who are willing to pay the price to crucify their flesh and those who choose to continue to be mesmerized by the things of the world. You have to make the decision whether you want blessings or curses, life or death and the fruit thereof.

Walk with Me and I will bless you and restore to you all that the enemy has robbed you of. But if you continue in your ways this day, you will surely die. Do not believe the lies of the evil one by giving up on My promises. Do not listen when he says that he has better for you for he is a liar and a thief, and he only comes to steal, kill and destroy. I've come to give you life and that abundantly, but you must serve Me, deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow Me.

Crucify the lusts of the flesh, the eyes and the pride of life. Draw close to Me and I will draw close to you. Keep My word deep in your heart and use it against the evil one. Put up your shield of faith and reapply each piece of armor for I paid the price that you would be fully clothed enabled to stand against the powers of darkness. Reposition yourself with Me seated at the right hand of the Father, the position of power, high above all powers and principalities. Let out a victory cry and join ranks once again and worship Me. Then the enemy will be blinded by My glory. Your enemies will be scattered with confusion and will turn on each other, and you will escape and run and be free once again stronger than ever.

Rise up, My holy ones, for it is time to dance and to shout and rejoice for I said I would never leave you or forsake you or to allow you to fall into a snare. Apply My word each day to your life and My blood, and keep your eyes on Me, and I will lead you through. Do not allow the shame or condemnation to defeat you, for they are only lies of the evil one. Cry out for greater grace and My mercy and be restored. For I AM calling My bride together, even those with boots on, to close up the gaps and build the wall, to sound an alarm, to blow the shofar and be united in one faith under one God for I AM and evermore shall be, and I will not be defeated. Those I died for I will not lose in the fight. They are sealed with My Spirit. If you will to do My will, I will carry you through and MY victory will be yours, for I AM your Lord and King.