SITTING AT THE CROSSROADS

Olivia Long
faithbuildersministries@the-i.net

My Beloved, My Faithful Ones ... I see your yearnings, I see your pain, I see your questioning and I also see those of you who are presently sitting at the crossroads weary from the years of waiting, waiting to see the fulfillment of My promises for your life.

Many years ago you said to Me "Here am I Lord, send me" and you vowed that whatever came your way that you would remain steadfast and loyal on the path set before you. However, at this time, I see many sitting at the crossroads forcing yourselves just to exist feeling nothing but spiritual and emotional burnout. Separating yourself because you have felt betrayed, persecuted, abandoned, the hurt being too much and you have 'shut down'. It has become more 'natural' for you to adjust to your surroundings and your circumstances then to keep standing. Now you are sitting at the crossroads because it became easier to shut yourself off - easier to walk by sight, not by faith.

"But Father, You have been silent" and I say "BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD!" Again, you murmur "But FATHER! - Don't you see what has been happening with me? Don't you see my physical pain, I need healing. Don't you see my emotional pain and the pain that has been inflicted by others? Haven't you seen my faithfulness in these adversities? I have stood all these years longing and waiting for Your promises and I have lifted up the weary brethren even though they did not lift me up in return. Father, I can go no further for I have nothing left to give."

My Beloved Child, yes I see ALL that you have gone through but was it not your desire to give me your heart to be replaced by My heart? Did you not give me your dedication? In all this, did I even once say that your journey would be easy? Beloved, in your heart of hearts you KNOW that all I have promised you SHALL come to pass and that I have chosen you for such a time as this.... and I say it is time to arise and go forth. "But", you say, "I have failed you, how can I arise and go forth?" My Beloved, all have fallen short at some time. I know your true heart for ME and you have not failed Me. You shall see your hurting heart, spirit, body and emotions healed ... and ... you shall see the restitution and restoration of all things.

The time is short, My child, it is time to arise! It is time for you to leave the valley of decision and arise to the challenge for this is NOT the time for pulling back, but the time for advancing. I am ready to move, MY Child, will you press forward for the prize set before you? I chose you, My Beloved so arise and be ready to see ME move in your life - in all the lives of My Faithful Ones for I am able to keep that which has been committed to Me. Arise, My Beloved, arise from this crossroads stronger in Me and walk into your destiny.