2 Chronicles 16-18, Psalms 105

What God said to me – Just because things are going well doesn’t mean you don’t need to rely on Me.  Whether or not you have the resources or ability to handle a problem is not the issue.  The issue is whether you trust Me and depend on Me for direction and help.  When you encounter a trial or difficulty, don’t assume just because you have been blessed with resources and abilities that I want you to use them to overcome the situation.  Always seek Me first.  Seek My guidance and direction before you act.  Sometimes I may use those things I have blessed you with, but other times I may intervene in an entirely different way.  The lesson for you to learn is to first and always seek Me.

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.