Judges 10-12, Psalms 71

What God said to me – You have no idea all that your salvation entails.  It is so much more than escaping an eternity in hell . . . It is spending an eternity with Me.  Your eternity with Me began the very moment I saved you.  Walk with Me daily and let Me share with you the great hope that is now yours.  Walk with Me daily and let Me demonstrate My great power, not just to orchestrate My plans for the world, but for your life.  Rejoice in your journey with Me as you walk with Me, as I transform you into My image, as you see My power demonstrated in the lives of men.  Declare the glory of Me to all those around you, but especially to the next generation.  Pass on this great heritage of faith.

Judges 7-9, Psalms 70

What God said to me – Expressing gratitude and thanksgiving to Me is an important part of learning to stay faithful.  You must continually recall all I have done and give thanks to build your life of devotion to Me.  That continual remembrance and thanksgiving will begin to grow into faith which will deepen as you continue practicing thanksgiving.  As you accept and acknowledge each gift I give, you will grow stronger in your faith and walk with Me.  Living in such a way yields many benefits – peace, joy, faith, trust.  Living in such a way deepens your relationship with Me.

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.