Romans 6-8, Proverbs 21:1-16

What God said to me – To walk with Me according to the world’s view is paradoxical and goes against every instinct of the flesh – to live you must die, to be set free you must become a slave.  They desire the abundant life and so go full out after the things of the world and yet gain no satisfaction.  You know better and yet it is still a choice for you each day.  To live for Me, you must die to self and all that means.  As you learn to do that each day you will experience a life that is vibrant and satisfying for you will see Me and you will experience the freedom that comes from being wholly devoted to serving Me and pleasing Me.

Romans 4-5, Proverbs 20:16-30

What God said to me – Now rejoice in the hope of the glory of God for you have been saved by faith into this grace in which you now stand.  I have given you My grace in order that you might stand firm no matter what circumstance you may encounter.  As you persevere “I AM” transforming you into a vessel that reflects My glory to the world.  For the hope of glory that I give you is not just the assurance of standing in My presence in the future, but it is seeing My glory now as I work in you both to will and work My good pleasure.  As My Father was glorified in Me, it’s My desire to be glorified in you.  Stand firm and you will not be disappointed.

Romans 1-3, Proverbs 20:1-15

What God said to me – Just as I called Paul and set him apart for My purpose, so I have called you and set you apart.  Never forget that you are just as dear to Me as Paul or that My plan for your life is no less important than My plan was for him.  Importance to Me is not determined by sphere of influence, but by obedience.  Are you walking with Me and obeying Me in the arena I have placed you?  When you do I use it to accomplish My purpose in ways that may never be evident to you.  When you serve Me in the place where I have called you, exercising the spiritual gifts I have given you and faithfully seeking Me, your sphere of influence is far beyond anything you see or understand and “I AM” glorified in the world through you.