Deuteronomy 11-13, Psalms 43

What God said to me – The world encourages everyone to do what is right in their own eyes.  They do not seek Me or listen to My word.  Pleasing Me is the last thing on their mind.  They think it is better to be lifted up in the eyes of men than to please Me.  What do you think?  Do you seek to please men or Me?  How often do you actually think about pleasing Me?  You have to learn to purpose each day to seek to please Me.  Think about it.  Pursue it.  Don’t just let the day drift by.

Deuteronomy 8-10, Psalms 42

What God said to me – Don’t ever forget that the difficulties you encounter in life are as much from Me as the blessings are.  Going through deserts is difficult but it is during these times that you learn to trust Me.  When blessings are poured out upon blessings, you begin to take Me for granted and you begin to have an exalted view of yourself.  Going through difficulties causes you to see the areas you struggle, and you learn to cry out to Me for help and guidance.  During these times you must learn to be grateful for the smallest blessings.

Deuteronomy 5-7 Psalms 40

What God said to me – Just as I brought Israel out of Egypt in order to bring them into the promise land, I brought you out of your old way of life in order to bring you into a new life with Me.  This new life is a “way” of life – not a one-time thing and then you go your own way, doing your own thing.  It is walking with Me, fellowshipping with Me, sharing with Me, and listening to what I have to say.  You must possess this new life and embrace it completely.  Don’t just pass through on the way to the other side.  Enjoy the fruit of this new life as you go through it with Me.