I have My arms outstretched, and in My hands are precious gifts for you, My children who are suffering, you who are crying, you who are aching—gifts of love, forgiveness, mercy and healing. All of these things are in My hands, and I will freely give them to you if you will only reach out and receive them by faith.

These gifts are not earned by your goodness. You could never be good enough to receive these precious gifts in My hands, but I give them to you freely if you will only reach out by faith and receive them.

Look not on your afflictions as punishment for your sins, for they accomplish a great purpose. These light afflictions are but steppingstones, all working together for good to accomplish My will and My purpose. They lead to the higher ground of fuller faith and trust in Me.

As you pray and trust in Me for your light affliction, it will encourage and increase not only your faith, but the faith of others as they see your example of faith, trust, and dependency on Me in your affliction.

Ask for My healing, for I am the Great Physician and I long to make you whole.