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.

2 Chronicles 5-7, Psalms 103

What God said to me – “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sins and heal their land.”  The problem today is that  so many who say they are My people not only will not turn from their wicked ways, but they have also adopted them into their lives and celebrate them.  While “I AM” compassionate and gracious and patient – slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness, I cannot and will not tolerate sin forever, especially among My own people.  Look at the example of Israel – judgment always fell when My people refused to humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways.  When you look around at the world today you can see that judgment cannot be far off so let that knowledge cause you to be more fervent in your prayers, more urgent in your witness, and more committed in your walk.