1 Samuel 23-24, Psalms 104:19-35, Romans 8:12-39

What God said to me – I love you enough that I will do or allow whatever it takes to conform you to My image and bring you to the place I want you to be.  Once you understand that the things you are experiencing are for a purpose, I can truly begin to work in your life because you begin to cooperate with Me as you submit to My hand.  I’m not saying it will be easy because true change – surrendering yourself to My will- is rarely easy.  But as you learn to say “not my will, but Yours be done” it will be easier because you will experience My peace and presence as you turn to Me in trust.  David could have taken matters into his own hands and killed Saul when he was presented with the opportunity and ended his years of running and hiding but he understood I had a plan I was carrying out for his good and My glory so he refused to take a shortcut even when he knew it might bring him relief.  He trusted My plan.  Do you?

1 Samuel 21-22, Psalms 104:1-18, Romans 8:1-30

What God said to me – Those I have called and made My children I have predestined to become conformed to the image of My Son.  So what does that mean practically for you?  You become a person who prays constantly.  My Son is now in heaven constantly interceding on your behalf.  You are more like Him when you pray than at any other time.  I have also given you My Spirit and He prays for you when you do not even know how to pray.  He intercedes according to My will.  So as you go through your day pray – no matter what happens – pray.  Each person you see – pray.  Don’t get wrapped up in the drama of life – pray.  Instead of worrying about your family – pray.  Instead of stewing over what is happening in your country – pray.  Cry out to Me constantly knowing that My Son and My Spirit are also praying.  “I AM” your Abba Father and I always hear you.  My will is going to be accomplished.

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.