Deuteronomy 20-22, Psalms 46

What God said to me – “I AM” your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Always keep this in mind as you look at the world and your family and your life.  Things are changing all around you, and some things are for the worse, but you do not need to be afraid.  “I AM” in control – even in the bad things.  Turmoil, disappointment, illness and even death are in My hands.  I know that you will experience sorrow in your life, and you will wrestle with the “whys” and “how can this be for my good”.  Trust Me.  Keep My sovereignty always at the heart of your wrestling and trust My character even when you can’t see or understand.  I will not let you down for “I AM faithful to the end.

Deuteronomy 17-19, Psalms 45

What God said to me – Don’t act like the world around you!  Don’t be seduced by it and drawn in!  One of the ways they know you belong to Me is that you are different.  You don’t do the things they do or go to the places they go.  It is a fine line you must walk so that you are in the world but not of it.  You must develop relationships in order to have influence for Me, but there are some lines you cannot cross.  In spite of what they say, there is a grudging respect that comes as they see you walk the walk with Me.  When you go too far into the world and cross those lines, you lose that respect and ability to be an influence.

Deuteronomy 14-16, Psalms 44

What God said to me – “I AM” always with you no matter what the circumstances.  Do you really believe that?  Or do you feel that when things are going well that “I AM” blessing you and when things are going bad that “I AM” punishing you and have abandoned you?  Don’t think like that!  That is the way people think who do not know Me or understand My ways.  “I AM” all about what is best for you.  Sometimes good times and blessing are what you need, but sometimes it’s difficulties and trials.  You must learn to trust Me equally in each.  You must learn to ask, “What am I trying to teach you?” or “How do I want you to respond?”  That is walking by faith.