Distinguish this day the difference between the lust of the flesh and the pride of man. There is not much, but one thing I want to say to you is that once you fall into the snare of prideful living, it is very hard to break away from it. The snare is very deep and very powerful to escape. It overpowers every area of your thinking. Your eyes become dim and the desires of your heart become tainted with its poison. But rejoice this day for I come to set you free. I come to open your eyes and purge your heart of all pridefulness and selfishness.

Watch and pray that your heart and mind will stay pure and that you will not fall into the snare of the fowler. Watch and pray that you will stay humble before Me and be open and teachable to My will and My ways. For you do not have time to waste, and it is not worth it to allow your flesh to become puffed up with the ways of the enemy. Cast down the vain imaginations immediately-------anything that would tear you away from My presence and also from having unity and intimacy with the brethren. For when your opportunity comes to be able to press into My will and My ways with another, watch that you are not robbed of it. For this opportunity might not come your way again.

Beware for the enemy is coming in his subtle ways to sidetrack you from coming into My intimate presence. He will use many different methods to rob you and you need to be aware of this. Humble yourself before My throne of grace and I will lift you up. Do not let others hinder you. Be wise as serpents but harmless as doves. If you will cry out to Me, I will pour out greater grace. Do not try to make it on your own in any area. I say to you to be open and teachable at all times because you don't always know who I will send your way to get your attention.

Do not judge My vessels of service by their appearance. Do not give into pride and prejudice. Do not categorize yourself from others for I see all mankind as equal. I am even tearing down the walls this day if you are willing. I will enable you to walk into a greater anointing. I want to say to you this day to be open to My guiding you into ways of ministry that you would not expect. Do not fear to reach out to the sick, the poor, or the lost for if you are led by My Spirit, I will always watch over you and bless you

But don't step out and look for ministry on your own for the enemy loves to use this to rob you of times of intimacy and worship with Me. Draw close to My heart and I will pour out My burden of intercession upon you, and I will prepare your heart for My glory and power to pour out upon you. Watch and pray that you don't fall into temptation that the enemy will not rob you of My perfect will for your life. For I love you for you are Mine. You are faithful and I see your heart. Draw near in the secret place and expect My favor, a greater anointing in authority, and My presence, says your Lord.

Yolanda Ballard RainNglory@msn.com