In a vision, I saw a knife cutting away large chunks of something. What was that all about, Lord?

“I tell you truly, beloved, that I am doing a serious work in this hour, a work that will not only get the world’s attention, but My church’s attention, also.

“Know this: During this process much will change. Much will take on a totally new look, but the hand of the Almighty God will not fail in its endeavor to bring about His will, His will in the lives of those who have vowed to serve Him.

“I am a good God, a God of great mercy. The world does not understand My mercy. The world thinks that one should suffer in the face of all adversity that comes. The world looks on those who falter in this life with scorn. But I offer a helping hand to those who falter. I extend My hand in accordance with My will to bless, to aid in this life.

“So know this: I am at work cutting away much that the world looks upon as necessary. I am cutting away things that I deem unnecessary, and My work will bring a new look to many of those things that My church has held dear. The world will think that the work that is being done is just desserts for My church, but I want you to know now, today, that My work is a merciful work and it will bring about the required results, the results that will usher in a new season, a new day, when My church will rise up in the might and power for which it was foreordained to grow, and all shall see and know that the true and Holy One does reign in the lives of His chosen, does reign in power and might in the church that He holds so dear!”

Mary Clark, October 14, 2008