2 Chronicles 12-15, Psalms 104:24-35
What God said to me – Distress is not always a bad thing. I use it many times to draw back those who have wandered away from Me. I long to bless My people, but so many times when things are good and peaceful, they turn away and it takes troubles to bring them back. You must be more diligent in the good times so your heart doesn’t wander away from Me. You must devote yourself to My word at all times, but even more in times of prosperity and peace. This is not just so you won’t slip away into complacency, but it is during these times of peace that I teach you those things that will help you to get through the times of difficulty that will come. Stay close at all times.