Judges 4-6, Psalms 69:19-36

What God said to me – Give thanks in everything and for everything – great and small.  When you live this way, it magnifies My name for you are acknowledging that everything comes from Me – that “I AM” in control.  Thanksgiving is not something that comes naturally.  In the good times it’s easy to just go along and enjoy things but forget to acknowledge it is all from Me.  In the difficult times you cry out to Me for help, not in thanksgiving.  When you are afflicted or in pain is when thanksgiving is the most meaningful for you are truly acknowledging My sovereignty.  It is truly a sacrifice to thank Me during those times.  In everything give thanks.

Judges 1-3, Psalms 69:1-18

What God said to me – Your walk with Me does not just affect your life, but also those around you.  You must live in such a way so as not to be a stumbling block, but an encourager to those who are weak in faith.  Your walk must always honor Me for there are many who are watching you.  When you dishonor Me or bring shame to My name it affects the way the world sees all who belong to Me.  You must be circumspect in your walk – always being aware that you are My light in the world, both to believers and non-believers.  Be consistent in your walk so you may bring glory to My name.

Matthew 26-28, Psalms 68

What God said to me – Not as I will but as you will – can you truly say that?  It’s not a one-time thing you know – something you say when you face a big trial, it’s a way of life.  Every day when you get up say “not as I will, but as You will” for today, for this hour, for this minute.  That is how you live a surrendered life all day every day saying, “not my will, but Yours” because only as you learn to live like this in the small things, will you be able to surrender in the big things.  This is what it means to walk with Me, always talking, always asking what’s next, always surrendering, always obeying.  Begin today and when you fall short, begin again.  It will get easier as you see My faithfulness along the way.  Never forget – My will is perfect.