October 1, 2022

2 Samuel 1-3, Proverbs 30

What God said to me – I have placed you in life and history exactly where I want you so that I may accomplish My purpose in you, and you may be conformed to My image.  Don’t waste your time wishing for more than I have given you or wondering why you have so much, and others have so little.  Look to Me and ask how you can glorify Me where I have placed you.  Don’t feel guilty for what you have or envious for what you don’t but be content with what I have given.  Learn to trust that I have done all for you to have life and godliness and I will use your circumstances to accomplish this.  In a world so filled with “stuff”, contentment and trust are difficult things to learn.  Turn to Me and let Me teach you. 

September 30, 2022

Philippians 1-4, Proverbs 29:15-23

What God said to me – Forget what lies behind and reach forward to what lies ahead.  Don’t dwell on the failures of your past.  I have forgiven and you must too.  Walking with Me means moving forward, not backward.  Start fresh each day – sometimes, each moment.  Don’t let momentary lapses cause you to flounder and stop.  Time spent in self-pity or self-flagellation is wasted time.  Repent and move on.  This walk with Me is a journey that will never end here on earth, so keep walking.  Press toward the goal always remembering, the goal is not here, but in heaven.  Press on toward the goal always remembering that I take pleasure in the journey – walking with you and teaching you.

September 29, 2022

1 Samuel 29-31, Proverbs 29:1-14

What God said to me – Look to the example of David.  When you are tired or distressed, come to Me for comfort and rest.  This should always be your response, no matter what your situation or need.  Come to Me.  Seek out what I would have you to do.  The strength you need is found in Me.  The rest you need is found in Me.  The direction you need is found in Me.  You must continue to come to Me no matter what those around you are saying or doing.  Don’t let their anger or fear or despair deter you.  Don’t react or respond.  Turn to Me.  “I AM” all you need.  Trust Me for all you need for “I AM”.