Pick up a handful of sand.''Why?'
'Just do it.'
'Ok.'
'Now, count all the grains.'
'But Lord, I can't. There's too many for me to count.'
'You're right. There are alot but I've counted them all. I know now many grains of sand there are on this beach. I also know how many hairs are on your head. I've seen each tear you've cried and heard each insecurity that you have. Just as I've strategically placed every grain of sand on this beach, I've strategically placed things inside of you and have brought you to the spot you're in right now. Daughter, oh beautiful daughter! Nothing in your life has surprised me. I've known about every step you've taken since long before you were born. '
'Now I want you to pick up some pebbles.'
'Why?'
'Just do it.'
'Ok.'
'What do you notice about the pebbles?'
'They're all different?'
'You're right. Each of the pebbles are different. None of the pebbles in your hand or on the beach or even in the entire world is the same. Each and every pebble that has ever existed has been unique. I created them that way. In the same way, I created every single person that exists or has ever existed, different. I have created you different from everyone else for a specific reason. You are my creation. I know every single part of you. The victories. The failures. The talents. The gifts. Even the parts of you that you fight so hard to hide. Daughter, oh beautiful daughter! Do you not realize how much I love you exactly as you are? The things you fight against are nothing compared to what I can do! Everything that you're experiencing is to make you into a better YOU... not to make you into someone else. If you let me, I can show you, and help you, and refine you into the daughter you deserve to be.'
'Now, I want you to get up and walk around'
'Why?'
'Just do it?'
'Ok'
'What do you notice?'
'There are alot of ants!'
'That's right. These ants understand about my provision. They know that I will always provide for their needs. How much more do you think I care for your needs? Don't forget that I am the King of Kings and I hold everything in the palm of my hand. Yes, there are times that I make you wait... but I always meet your needs at the perfect time. You don't need to worry about anything. Just rest in me. Daughter, oh beautiful daughter! Take comfort in knowing that I will not leave you. I will always be with you. I'm all you need. I know that you don't always feel this way, but please believe it. I will never change and I will never let go of you. You are far too precious to me for me to let go of you.'
'Daughter, let me ignite that flame inside of you that you've been fighting to put out. Let me ignite it to burn brighter and hotter then you've ever thought possible. Let the flame give you warmth and comfort on the nights that you feel alone and cold. Let it shine so bright that, just like insects are drawn to light, people who are wounded and hurting will be be drawn to this light. It is only when that happens that you'll find your purpose. And that you will grow and bloom. It is only when you've let me ignite the consuming fire, that you'll be content.'
'Daughter, I love you.'
