2 Chronicles 12-15, Psalms 104:24-35

What God said to me – Distress is not always a bad thing.  I use it many times to draw back those who have wandered away from Me.  I long to bless My people, but so many times when things are good and peaceful, they turn away and it takes troubles to bring them back.  You must be more diligent in the good times so your heart doesn’t wander away from Me.  You must devote yourself to My word at all times, but even more in times of prosperity and peace.  This is not just so you won’t slip away into complacency, but it is during these times of peace that I teach you those things that will help you to get through the times of difficulty that will come.  Stay close at all times.

2 Chronicles 8-11, Psalms 104:1-23

What God said to me – I hear the prayers of My people when they humbly seek Me.  My eyes are open, and My ear is attentive to their prayer.  You don’t have to be eloquent for Me to hear.  You don’t have to be articulate to persuade Me to answer.  You must have a heart that seeks Me and longs to honor Me with your life.  Prayer to Me doesn’t have to be long and well laid out requests so I will be convinced.  Prayer is a lifestyle of walking with Me and listening to Me and talking to Me along the way.  Prayer is a lifelong conversation in which I invest Myself in you and you in Me.

2 Chronicles 5-7, Psalms 103

What God said to me – I know you.  I know all about you.  I know your weaknesses and your strengths, and your likes and your dislikes.  My mercy toward you is great.  I have removed your sins and remember them no more so live your life in this truth.  Walk like you are Mine.  Think like you are Mine  Don’t allow your mind to keep returning to your shame and guilt for I have removed it from Myself as far as the east is from the west.  Now you must remove it from yourself.  Claim My forgiveness and rebuke the evil one when he brings it to mind.  Your days are like the grass which grows quickly and then withers, so don’t waste your time dwelling on what is no more.