May 6, 2024

Genesis 44-45, Job 27, 1 Peter 1

What God said to me – Do you rejoice in the various trials which even now distress you?  When you are in the midst of a trial, you can only rejoice when you have the proper perspective – a perspective of faith and trust that all I allow you to go through is for your good and My glory – a faith that understands that if “I AM” allowing you to go through a trying and difficult time it is necessary to accomplish My plan for you.  When you can view your circumstances from this perspective –  an eternal perspective – My perspective – you can truly experience joy in the midst of it and express gratitude for it.   It is not easy.  It takes absolute faith in Me and My sovereignty and this daily conversation and time with Me is an integral part in reaching that level of faith and maturity.

May 5, 2024

Genesis 42-43, Job 26, Mark 16

What God said to me – You’ve heard it said that I work in mysterious ways and to some extent that’s true.  My ways are not your ways – My ways are higher than your ways.  You can dream up amazing scenarios as to how I will answer your prayers or you can come up with the most outlandish outcomes when you worry about trials or difficult circumstances.  Rarely do any of your vain imaginations come true – so quit!  Quit worrying because none of the things are in your control.  Quit daydreaming about ways I will answer your prayers.  Quit stewing and pray.  Quit worrying and trust – trust that My timing is perfect.  Trust that My answers are the best outcomes to bring glory to My name and peace to your life.  When you find yourself straying in your mind with worry and speculation – stop and pray – stop and praise.  “I AM” able to do exceedingly abundantly more than you ask or think.

May 4, 2024

Genesis 41, Job 25, Mark 15:33-47

What God said to me – No one’s life is without darkness, even those who are Mine.  There will be times when you feel lost and alone or sad and without hope.  Just remember those are just feelings and not truth.  Feelings are fickle and subject to constant change.  Feelings are temporal because they are based on circumstances.  “I AM” eternal and I never change.  When you experience darkness remember “I AM” the light of the world.  When you feel lost and alone remember I will never leave you or forsake you.  When you are sad and without hope remember My joy is your strength and your hope is in Me and not your present circumstances.  Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning and “I AM” the bright and morning star.  Look to Me for “I AM” your joy and hope in the midst of the most difficult circumstances.