Matthew 20-22, Psalms 66

What God said to me – You know that life is not always easy.  It is not always laughter and fun.  You – everyone – goes through times that are difficult.  How do you respond in either extreme – easy or difficult circumstances or when things are just going along in the middle?  You must learn to respond the same way in good times or in bad or when things are just okay.  Look to Me.  “I AM” always at work in your life.  “I AM” always with you.  Look to Me when you encounter difficulties rather than despairing.  Turn to Me with anticipation to see what “I AM” about to do or to teach or to show you.  Going deep is difficult.  It is easy to give in to the pressure or fear.  Don’t do it.  Turn to Me, take My hand, and trust Me to show you the way through.

Matthew 17-19, Psalms 65

What God said to me – I have chosen you to walk with Me not for anything you have done to be chosen, but because “I AM”.  As you walk with Me you will encounter all varieties of life events – joys – sorrows – good times – bad times – times of ease – times of difficulties.  Walking with Me prepares you for each thing you encounter.  Spending much time in My word prepares you for such encounters.  You don’t know what the futures holds, but I do.  If you are diligent and faithful in your walk with Me, you will be prepared.  So when I prompt you to fast, then you must fast.  When I prompt you to pray, then you must pray.  All of this is preparation.  Stay faithful.

Matthew 14-16, Psalms 64

What God said to me – The secret to success is to give to Me what little you have – surrender all to Me – and let Me make much of it for My kingdom.  The world has been deluded into thinking that success is wealth and acclaim.  But I tell you that true success is to be used by Me to further the kingdom – My kingdom.  This is the only success that will last.  This is the only success that will bring fulfillment.  To be willingly used by Me for My purposes is the greatest calling anyone can have.  I use many people in the world to accomplish My purpose, but most are unwillingly and unknowing pawns.  For you to submit yourself to Me to be used is what I long for.