Ezekiel 12:1-14:11, Hebrews 7:1-7, Psalms 105:37-45, Proverbs 27:3

What God said to me – People live their lives believing that if all the judgment in My word is true that its way out in the future so they can live as they want and when the time is closer, they can “straighten” out their lives.  Even My own people live like this.  One problem with this thinking is that I carry out My plans in My time – not yours.  You don’t know when judgment is about to fall and when it does, it’s too late for repentance.  You must live your life every moment to please Me and walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  The other issue with this false thinking is that people can’t “straighten” out their lives.  I alone can save.  I alone can change hearts.  Even those who are Mine can’t change themselves.  Your sanctification comes as My Spirit transforms you as you walk with me daily.  It is only as you walk in this manner that you can live in such a way that you won’t be ashamed at My coming.

Ezekiel 10-11, Hebrews 6, Psalms 105:16-36, Proverbs 27:1-2

What God said to me – Do you know easy it is to drift?  Think about a leaf in a river – it doesn’t do anything and it drifts.  It is subject to all kinds of outside agents – the wind, the current, even something falling next to it in the water will cause it to move.  Do you know what you have to do to drift away from Me?  Absolutely nothing – just like the leaf.  When you are not anchored to Me you will automatically drift.  Our relationship is active and proactive – you holding on to Me and Me holding on to you – you reaching out to Me and Me reaching out to you.  You must intentionally pay close attention to My word so you don’t drift away from it.  You must intentionally seek Me and ask for guidance and direction.  When you do this moment by moment, day by day, then you never have to worry about drifting away from Me or missing My will.  “I AM” the anchor of your soul, a hope both sure and steadfast.

Ezekiel 7-9, Hebrews 5, Psalms 105:1-15, Proverbs 26:28

What God said to me – In the movie Aladdin, Aladdin finds a “magic” lamp and when it is rubbed in a certain way a genie appears to grant him his wish.  So many of My children treat Me like that – like a genie here to grant your wishes.  “I AM” not a genie and your prayers shouldn’t be wishes.  “I AM” Almighty God, your everlasting Father.  I want a relationship with you, and I want you to come to Me in prayer pouring out your heart – telling Me your yearnings and longings and hurts and disappointments.  Don’t think that because your prayers are not answered the way you wanted that I didn’t hear you or answer your prayer.  You must realize that even though your prayer is sincere, it may not be according to My will – the way I answer, in the time I answer is always the perfect answer.  My Son, Jesus, offered up prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to Me because He knew I was able to save Him from death and His prayers were heard by Me.  Note that I didn’t answer His prayer the way He wanted, but in the way that was best.  He was a faithful Son who changed His wants to align with My will – He said, “not My will, but Yours be done”, and because of it He became the source of eternal salvation to those who believed and obeyed.  Trust that My answer and My timing are perfect because “I AM” perfect and I always hear you.