Hosea 6-9, 3 John 1, Psalms 126:1-6, Proverbs 29:12-14

What God said to me – Don’t ever forget that while you may sow in tears, you will reap in joy.  This life – this walk with Me is not easy.  I could spare you all heart ache and grief, but your faith would never grow, and you would never mature.  You would also never be able to minister to those around you who are hurting because it’s as you come along side those who are experiencing difficulty and grief that you share My faithfulness to see you through it.  It is why you can intercede for them effectively – because you have been there also.  It is why I took on humanity.  I intercede for you now because I know what it is to suffer and struggle.  Walk faithfully with Me each day trusting that all I take you through has a purpose that is for your good and My glory.  The day is coming when you will reap in joy.

Hosea 4-5, 2 John 1, Psalms 125:1-5, Proverbs 29:9-11

What God said to me – “I AM” not just your help in time of trouble but “I AM” also your keeper.  Once you belong to Me, you are Mine forever.  “I AM’ the keeper of your soul and nothing can take you out of My hand.  My desire for you is to walk with Me each day, seeking My will and allowing Me to fulfill My plan in and for you.  But if you slip away – know this – I will come for you.  I will discipline you to bring you back to Me because you are now and always My child.  I will never let you go no matter what you do.  I love you now and always and I will not change My mind.

Hosea 1-3, 1 John 5, Psalms 124:1-8, Proverbs 29:5-8

What God said to me – The world is in trouble.  They are reaping what they have sown and I have given them over to their sin.  Rather than acknowledging that all of the catastrophes and chaos in the world are the result of turning away from Me, they look for solutions on their own.  They turn, but not upwards towards Me.  They turn to technology to try to solve their problems.  They try to change behavior without changing the heart.  They blame everyone and everything but their own sin.  In the midst of it all you, My child, must remain faithful.  You must be steadfast.  You must pray without ceasing.  “I AM” the only hope in a world spiraling toward destruction.  You are My minister to share that hope.