I love New York, says the Lord, I love her people, I love Yankees.  I love her land, Niagra Falls with its display of My power, skyscrapers that cause you to look up to Me, to Lady Liberty calling the nations to freedom from all oppression. She stands as a gateway to opportunity. I am blanketing New York in My love and grace for all the world to take note, all cultures, nations are found in her. She is the Big Apple of My eye, the queen of flowers, My rose.  This Empire State is to showcase My Empire, My Kingdom. Blue for her rivers, gold for her economic exchanges, she dresses in colors of royal attire.  My call to her is excellence, EVER UPWARD, rising above your enemies and pursuing excellence in every field from the Bronx to Wall Street.  I love her variety.  My bluebird flies with joy overhead bringing the good news of Christ’s birth.  Hear the carols of the ice skaters in Central Park proclaiming Jesus is born and joy to the world, where true happiness is found.  I am calling you, New York, to be a people who come under My shade like your Sugar Maple and drink the pure sap of My love.  You are a gem like the multi-colored garnet in My eyes.  Hear My call to you to execute justice without bribes, to use honest, true scales bringing the truth of My Word in your courts.  Did I not win the Revolutionary War by clearing the fog for General George Washington as he crossed the Hudson River?  I will continue to free you from all who wish to reign over you through terror plots if you will keep your eyes on Me and your hearts in tune.  You will mount up with wings like eagles and proclaim your liberty to the whole world.  For determination marks you.  You are a determined people, New York.  Just as the brook trout swim upstream, ever upward, you are determined to excel.  You will prevail in helping your neighbor out of tough places.  Many heroes have been born in a day, and more are coming forth from you.  Your reputation is being changed before your eyes.  A new source of energy is in your waters.  Land of commerce, use equity and you will prosper.  Drink the pure milk of My doctrine, to love your neighbor as yourself.  I am rooting for the Yankees!  Hit the ball out of the park.  It’s time for My teams in New York to run to Home base. Go all the way.  Keep your focus on Me as I pitch you the ball, and umpire your hearts with peace.  Your salvation and deliverance come from Me.  Prepare, prepare, prepare the sentinels in the tunnels.  For your predators would love to catch you unawares and unprepared.  Just as prairie dogs assign sentinels for warning of the enemies, watch your subways and tunnels.  For when the enemy comes in, like a flood the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard against him.  Raise up the standard of justice, New York.  Keep watch and stand guard.  You are the Big Apple of My eye, says the Lord. by Rhonda Harkins