Matthew 14-16, Psalms 64

What God said to me – The secret to success is to give to Me what little you have – surrender all to Me – and let Me make much of it for My kingdom.  The world has been deluded into thinking that success is wealth and acclaim.  But I tell you that true success is to be used by Me to further the kingdom – My kingdom.  This is the only success that will last.  This is the only success that will bring fulfillment.  To be willingly used by Me for My purposes is the greatest calling anyone can have.  I use many people in the world to accomplish My purpose, but most are unwillingly and unknowing pawns.  For you to submit yourself to Me to be used is what I long for.

Matthew 11-13, Psalms 63

What God said to me – How much do you want me?  Do you yearn for Me within your soul?  Is your desire for Me so palpable that it seems like a physical yearning to see Me – to hear from Me.  When you walk closely with Me that is what it is like.  You must be with Me.  You must be in My word.  You must hear from Me.  It seems your very life and existence depends on it.  Set you heart and mind to seek Me totally.  Think about Me.  Cry out to Me morning, noon, and night.  When your soul begins to cling to Me, you will see a dramatic change in your spiritual walk with Me.

Matthew 8-10, Psalms 62

What God said to me – You must learn to see people the way I see people.  Don’t judge based on their actions or lack of actions.  Try to look past those things they do or don’t do to see the why – see the fear or frustration or loneliness or shame or guilt.  Have compassion.  Be patient.  Be kind.  Don’t excuse or accuse.  Pray.  Seek Me and what I would have you do or say.  So many people – most people – live lives of discontent and sadness, and they have no idea why.  They don’t know that knowing Me and walking with Me will bring contentment and satisfaction and peace and joy.  You can change that.  Model Me.  Speak for Me.  Let Me use you in their lives.