1 Samuel 23-25, Proverbs 28:1-14

What God said to me – It is better to be in the most difficult circumstances ever and be crying out to Me for help and deliverance than to be in the best circumstances and not giving Me a thought.  Good or bad, hard or easy, focus is what matters.  Where is your focus?  Is it on Me no matter what your circumstances or is your focus on your circumstances?  It is just as bad to be focused on your circumstances in prosperous times as it is during difficult times.  You must learn to always set your eyes on things above – on Me – and not on earthly things.  That is how you find peace and contentment despite your circumstances.

1 Samuel 20-22, Proverbs 27:15-27

What God said to me – I have told you often and you know this to be true – that “I AM” carrying out My plan for your life and for the world.  In doing so I use many people who are totally unaware they are accomplishing My purposes.  It’s not just unbelievers, but believers also are used in ways they have no idea.  So, when you reflect on your life, don’t be discouraged when you feel like you have done so little for My kingdom.  You have no idea the things I have accomplished through a word or an act of kindness or a smile.  You continue to seek Me and walk with Me and let Me be responsible for the results.

1 Samuel 16-19, Proverbs 27:1-14

What God said to me – As you go through life in the day-to-day encounters, good or bad, easy or difficult, remember you go in My name because you belong to Me.  Make a conscious effort to remember that each day so that when you interact with those I bring across your path, you are acting and responding as I would.  You must not dishonor My name or bring Me into disrepute because of your actions.  Most of those who do not know Me will only see Me through those who belong to Me.  You must be consistent in your walk so you are constantly reflecting Me to them.  Don’t let inconsistency on your part be a cause for them to reject Me.