Job 20-22, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Psalms 40:11-17, Proverbs 22:2-4

What God said to me – They say hindsight is twenty-twenty.  As you reflect back on your life you see the many trials and heartaches and difficulties that you experienced.  While you wouldn’t necessarily want to go through them again as you look back now you can see how I provided and how I worked and how I comforted and how I taught you and how I brought you safely through.  They were life-changing and faith-building experiences even though they were difficult at the time.  They were for your good and for My glory, but they were also not just for you.  The things I taught you – the ways I provided for you – the ways I comforted you and brought you through were so you could come alongside others who are experiencing trials and difficulties and comfort them with the same comfort and share about My faithfulness and presence throughout it all.  You went through the things you have experienced for a reason – look for opportunities to share and to minister and to comfort – be My hands and feet.

Job 16-19, 1 Corinthians 16, Psalms 40:1-10, Proverbs 22:1

What God said to me – Have you ever known someone for a long time and then heard about a great accomplishment or a talent they had, but you had never heard about it?  You thought you knew them well and were such good friends, yet they never shared it with you.  How would that make you feel?  Now think about your relationship with Me.  “I AM” without a doubt the best thing that ever happened in your life.  I saved you and adopted you as My child.  I live in you and give you joy and peace.  I have a plan for your life that “I AM” working out for your good and for My glory.  I bless you in countless ways.  So, do the people you know, know this about you?  Do you talk about My blessings in your life?  Do you talk about the hope you have because of Me?  Do others know that you are Mine?  If not, shame on you!  Don’t conceal My mercy and My grace.  Don’t hide your relationship with Me but rather proclaim all that “I AM” to you and all I’ve done for you.  It is a testimony of hope that others need to hear so speak up.

Job 12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:29-58, Psalms 39:1-13, Proverbs 21:30-31

What God said to me – Time flies – time drags – it seems like forever – it seems like yesterday – you see, your perspective of time is just that – a perspective.  It is different depending on your situation – when you were a child, Christmas seemed like it would never get here and the end of school seemed a long way off – for the grandparent it seems like just yesterday you were young, much less your children – you turned around and they were grown with families of their own.  In the overall scheme of eternity, your life is just a breath and if you are not careful, you will see your life as just a blip on a screen that had no impact.  You need to have an understanding of the extent of your days and that your life is transient and just a moment in eternity, but don’t let that knowledge cause you to feel useless or inadequate – instead focus on eternity – live for those things that are eternal.  Spend your time worshipping Me and obeying Me and walking with Me so the things on which you spend this precious time you have will have an eternal impact.