2 Chronicles 25-27, Psalms 107

What God said to me – There is a difference between following Me and following Me with your whole heart.  There is nothing greater than to be devoted to Me with all your heart and mind and soul and strength.  Knowing Me and walking with Me are the greatest achievements of a lifetime.  Faithfulness and steadfastness day in and day out, year after year is not easy.  Walking with Me in times of difficulty and in the midst of the battle is in many ways easier than being steadfast in times of prosperity and ease.  During trouble you constantly seek Me because you recognize your need, so you seek My help and direction.  In times of peace and prosperity it is easy to become complacent so you must be extra vigilant and devoted to Me during these times.

2 Chronicles 22-24, Psalms 106:24-48

What God said to me – I use godly people to restrain evil in the world.  It is important for you to walk in godliness at all times before men.  Your influence in the lives of those I bring to you is important.  I can use you to sway even the most ungodly to accomplish My purpose.  Don’t grow tired of doing good or feel like you are not making a difference.  Trust Me to work in and through you.  Exercise your influence wherever you can.  Whether the world respects you or turns on you should not be what drives you.  Pleasing Me should be your aim, not gaining the respect of ungodly people.

2 Chronicles 19-21, Psalms 106:1-23

What God said to me – In order to leave a lasting heritage of good and godly things to your children and grandchildren you must walk with Me consistently.  You must not be like the children of Israel who one minute are believing My word and praising My name and the next they forget My works and do not wait for My counsel.  They let their appetites and cravings drive them.  Self-control comes from walking with Me constantly and consistently.  As I live through you and in you, self-control becomes a way of life.  When you cannot control your appetites, it is because you are not depending on Me.  Godliness is the result of dependence, not indulgence.