1 Samuel 20, Psalms 103, Romans 7:7-25, 8:1-4

What God said to me – You’ve heard it said “the struggle is real” – well it is!  When you look at your life so much of the way you respond to the circumstances of life is based on how you feel at that moment – if you’re feeling good or bad – tired or rested – sad or happy – whatever it may be.  People are frail and subject to a variety of wide mood swings in any circumstance.  That is why you need to seek Me early in your day so I can work in you and help you to have the proper mindset to go out into the day.  You have no idea the things or people you will be encountering, but I do.  This time with Me will help you to have a godly attitude to begin with and it’ll be easier for you to respond in a way that honors Me consistently and to be kind and gracious when you encounter difficult people or circumstances.

1 Samuel 18-19, Psalms 102, Romans 6:19-23, 7:1-17

What God said to me – What do you do when you read and read My word crying out to hear from Me and yet nothing comes or you pray and pray and feel like your prayers are not getting through to Me or “I AM” not hearing you?  You start a review – look at your life – at your heart – ask Me to search you and see if there is any wicked way in you and repent of anything I reveal to you as sin.  Then review what you know about Me – “I AM” faithful – I will never leave you or forsake you – I have a plan that “I AM” carrying out that is for your good and My glory –  and then worship – truly worship.  This time together is not just about hearing a word from me or learning something new, it is also about just being in My presence and enjoying spending time together.

1 Samuel 17, Psalms 101, Romans 6

What God said to me – I called David and anointed him as king long before there was a coronation or anyone else acknowledged him as king.  He knew who he was and yet he went through years of trials and difficulties before he actually experienced the reality of his calling.  But each thing he went through, as difficult as it was, prepared him and brought him closer to that day.  I called you to be My child – you are a child of the King – and “I AM” in the process of changing you – sanctifying you.  Each trial and difficulty you face is Me at work in you preparing you and transforming you so learn to embrace all as from My hand and for My purpose.  Keeping your calling in the forefront of your mind will help you to be diligent and to persevere in the difficult times.