I'm confused...

My prayer:

This entire week was filled with things not turning out like I expected. And, while I am doing my best to roll with the punches, there are some things that have been pretty tough to take. Just about the time I think I might have some little piece of life figured out, everything changes and I realize I don't know anything after all.

I am not sure what, if anything, I am asking for God. Maybe wisdom? I am not sure.

If all of this is your will, then I will do my best to shut up and wait to see how you work it out. If it is not your will, I pray that in your sovereign power, change it to your will.

What God Said Tonight:

I have shown you many things about your future, about the future of the Kingdom. I haven't shown you all that you will go through to see that future. I haven't shown you the struggles and the hard times.

Those things will come and we will deal with them together. Knowing they are coming ahead of time does not make them easier on you. All you need to know, all you need to trust is that I will help you face and conquer every challenge that comes your way. I will prepare you for everything that comes your way.

I am on your side. Let me worry about what is next. You follow me. I am never surprised by what comes. I am always prepared.

If you knew the struggles you will face tomorrow, you may not want to get out of bed. But the hope and promise of tomorrow, that I can show you. That will move you forward. The challenges, I have got those. I will work them out.

Just follow me, day and night and we will walk through the trouble and see the promises.

The Great Provider...

My prayer:

It is so cold and snowy here again tonight God. My prayers are for all of the people who are not blessed with a warm and safe home.

I can't imagine how frightening and miserable it must be for them.

Thank you for all of the wonderful people who are working in the shelters tonight. Thank you for their hearts. And thank you for all of the people who donate to make the shelters possible.

God, I pray and ask that you find a safe and warm place for everyone who needs it tonight. Only you can do that.

What God Said Tonight:

I have a place and a plan for every last on of my children. I can't force it on them though. I can present the opportunity but as always, it is their choice.

I can promise that I will provide an opportunity for every person who needs it. I promise there will be room. I promise to provide for all of your needs out of my riches in glory. I promise to take care of you, my child.

I am the great provider. Don't forget to receive.

Turns it for your good...

My prayer:
Thank you God for bringing me through the last two days and healing me! It was a little frightening but I never lost hope, I never lost sight of you. 

That is what it all comes down to. It rains on us all but those of us who have you in our lives are never alone and never without hope. 

What God Said Tonight:
I used this time to accomplish many things in your life. I did not bring it on you. But I used it. 

I used it to keep you home and safe. I used it to give you rest. I used it to reset some things in you. 

I love you and I will always bring you through. I will also always find ways to use your struggle for your good. I will turn all things for your good. I promise. 

Better tomorrow...

My prayer:

Not my best day God. I did not handle the stress of today very well. I did not lean on you like I should. I did not do any of the things I know to do. And, I paid for it.

Thank you God for second chances. Thank you for washing me clean of my sin. Thank you for giving me the hope of a better tomorrow.

What God Said Tonight:

I have yet to see the perfect person who is not in need of the grace and mercy I offer through my sacrifice. That is why I died for you.

I freely take on your sin, your sickness and in return, I give you forgiveness and everlasting life. I give you healing. I give you wisdom. I give you all that you need, each day.

I love you daughter. rest and know that you will do better tomorrow.

Vision...

My prayer:

Awesome God! I am still flying high from watching you do your thing yesterday! Seeing you heal so many people at such a core/deep level, it was so amazing, beautiful, incredible, awe inspiring!

Thank you for letting me be a part of it. Thank you for giving us the courage to step out, in several ways. Thank you God for loving us so much that you heal us from the deep pain that we can barely admit to ourselves.

You are incredible!

What God Said Tonight:

Your voice, your words do not create reality. They shape your perception of reality; but, only I create reality.

Only I create. The devil warps my creations but he cannot create.

I have created you in my own image. I have created this world for you, my children. I have created opportunities for you in this world to see greatness and to live out your destiny.

I give you tonight clear vision to see reality as I have created it. Not distorted by the world or by our enemy. Not even distorted by your words and your experiences. But truth and reality as I have created it. Your new vision will help you and those around you.

I love you, now and forever.

Opportunities...

My prayer:

Wonderful Father. Today was a wonderful Sabbath. Lots of rest and relaxation with you.

I so want to serve your people tomorrow God and I am so worried I won't be able to. This storm is pretty crazy. It makes me wonder and worry that this might be another door you are shutting. And yet, if you are not in it tomorrow, if you don't want me to be there, then there is no point at all in me going. I only want to go if you are there changing lives. If you are not in it, I don't want to be either.

But, I am not sure I can take another closed door. I am ready to go, to move, to do again. I dread the thought of still being in a waiting season.

All that being said, your will be done God. That is all that really matters. And if your will is being done, I will deal with it. Regardless of what your will is.

What God Said Tonight:

At what point did you decide that I was a God of lost opportunities? I am your future. I am your life. I am everything you will ever need.

I will not see you begging for bread, physical or spiritual bread. I am yours and I have given you all of me. My opportunities for you are limitless.

Your preparation is not so much about waiting as it is about strengthening you. I can't take you into all the things I want to until I know you are strong enough and well enough to handle it. I love you too much to see you destroyed by the things of this world. I love you too much to see you tortured by your enemy.

I provide you more opportunities than you are realizing, right now. Around every corner is a new chance  to love, to heal, to be my hands and feet.

I love you daughter and I will never stop opening doors for you.

Dreams...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I have spent a lot of time today thinking about dreams. Dreams that have come true and those that haven't.

It seems like when I was younger, I had no doubt that the things I dreamed of would come to pass. It was not even a consideration that they would not. It was only a matter of time.

Well, now that a fair amount of time has passed, I don't know that I have that same blind faith. But maybe I am more realistic?

The truth is that not every dream will become reality. Otherwise, they would not be dreams. They would be prophecies, reflections of the future. But, part of the excitement of a dream is not knowing. Will it come to pass or not? And, when it does, WOOHOOO! And when it doesn't, if we are lucky, we find a new dream.

Knowing when to stop believing in an old dream and start finding a new dream, now that is the real challenge.

I love you Father. Thank you for always dreaming with me.

What God Said Tonight:

Dreams are gifts. Dreams are what you can point to to get you through the tough times. Dreams are things that you can work toward, giving your life a sense of purpose and direction.

Never give up on your dreams. Sure, change your dreams. Dream new dreams. But, don't ever give up. Old dreams that seem dead have a funny way of resurrecting at the oddest times. I am the God of resurrection.

So, for those old dreams that have not come true, put them on a shelf and dream some new dreams. But don't throw them away. I have time and room for all of your dreams, in time.

I love you sweet daughter and I love your dreams.

Plans...

My prayer:

Awesome God, your will be done. Always.

What God Said Tonight:

You are important to my plan and my purpose. You have been chosen for a very specific reason. Your usefulness to my Kingdom is not fully realized...yet.

But, I love you and I created you for a defined purpose. Your willingness to turn over your life to me will be the key to unlocking all that I have for you.

Your plans, are often quite good. You should not shy away from making plans. But always be ready and open for when I want to take you another direction. It is always for your good and the good of the Kingdom.

I love you and I have need of you. Your very DNA has within it the purpose I have for you.

Come here. Let me hold you for a minute. Get ready to be launched.

Moving in with God...

My prayer:

Awesome healing God. I am not sure I am up for much tonight.

Thank you for healing me. Last night and today were rough but I am feeling much better, just worn out. I am so grateful for your never ending healing power!

Before I pass out and hopefully sleep soundly, I need, I want to hear your voice. What were you up to today other than healing me?

What God Said Tonight:

Healing is what I do. It is a part of the gift that I paid for you. I want to see you fully restored, physically, spiritually, in every way.

I paid the price so that you could be the person I intended for you to be, before the sin of this world got a hold of you. I made the garden for you and now, it is all about getting you back there. Back to a place of perfect peace and love. Back to a place where my Father, your Father, can stroll with you during the day.

But don't get me wrong. It is not about going back. It is moving forward into a future that has all the joy of the first Eden with all of the maturity, growth and the relationship that we have together now. It is a place of perfect peace. Nothing missing and nothing lacking.

I have gone to prepare that place for you. I have bought and paid for it. I can't wait to move you in. I love you. Go and rest.

Real love...

My prayer:

I love you so much. It has been awhile since I have told you how much I love you. I tell you a lot how much I appreciate you but sometimes I forget to tell you how much I love you for who you are.

Your presence is the sweetest and most lovely experience in my entire life. Your voice is the most comforting sound in the universe. Your love is the most healing power ever.

You are God all mighty, the great and mighty creator, lover of my soul, redeemer, teacher, savior, and friend. I love you more than I can ever say. My ability to express my love for you is never enough.

What God Said Tonight:

Higher than the highest tower and deeper than the deepest ocean. My love for you knows no barriers and no bounds.

I have pursued you through eternity just to know you.

You will never be without my love. You are forever mine and I am yours. Love, real love, never dies.

Flying...

My prayer:

Life is so weird right now God. I do not want to whine or complain, at all. But I am confused and feel like I should talk it out with you. You always know just what to say to me to help me get my feet back under me at times like this.

So, here we go. Nothing is horrible or tragic. Life is generally good but so much of it feels like a holding pattern. Once in awhile, I get that glimpse of purpose which we are walking into and I get SO EXCITED! But then, it is back to the mundane day to day life again.

God, it might be too much to ask, but what I want is to live a life that is truly glory to glory. I want to live a life where your presence is active and palpable in me 24/7. I want to live a life that is stuffed full of purpose. Where everything I do and everything I am has a purpose in your Kingdom and with your people. I want to live a life where your power to heal, restore, and redeem is constantly flowing through me. I want to live a life where my Sabbath rest is the day where I sit back and glory with you over all that you have done and all that you are...and that is it.

Is that possible. Can we, can I live like that?

What God Said Tonight:

Can it be done? It can. All things are possible through me. Has it been done? Not quite, although some have come close.

I love you sweet daughter and I know your heart. We just have to take a stepwise approach. If you were to have all that I want to give you right now, it would overwhelm you.

I show you pictures of your future to keep you hoping, to keep you motivated but those pictures are not for tomorrow. You have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run and run before you fly. But, you will fly.

Keep pressing. Keep learning. Keep seeking me. Keep asking me. Keep following me. Each day is one more opportunity to be one day closer to flying.

I love you and I am not in a rush. What we are building is for eternity. It has to have solid foundation to last. I am with you now and forever, my love.

Walking in season...

My prayer:

Made it to another Sabbath God! WOOHOO! Thank you for all of your help and unexpected blessings all week. I am ready to rest and rejuvenate with you. So very ready!

What God Said Tonight:

Absolutely everything has a time and a season. I have planned out those seasons. You are at your greatest level of peace and fulfillment when you recognize the season and walk in it fully.

Don't try to grow in a season of rest. Don't try to build in a season of destruction.

Know and understand the season you are in and participate.

That is an essential key to living a balanced life with me.

Love you.

The still, quiet place...

My prayer:

Today was a good day God. I got a lot accomplished. Thank you for your help in everything. Thank you for the new ministry opportunity too! Very excited that we get to go back and minister there again!

It was a good day God but I am wiped out. So tired I can't keep my eyes open. However, my ears are open and my spirit is open. Let me hear your voice.

What God Said Tonight:

The still, quiet place is my favorite place with you. Away from the commotion of life. Away from the worry. Away from the fear. Just you, me, peace and love. 

 

That is my favorite place. Please don't ever stop coming to the still, quiet place with me. Good night my love.

God wants to help...

My prayer:

Today was ROOOUUUUGH! It was if the day was one long unsolvable problem that I needed to try to solve and mostly failed.

It definitely got better when I got smart enough to take a breath and ask for your help. Thank you for always being there when I call.

God, I ask for peace, rest, and restoration tonight.

Thank you Jesus!

What God Said Tonight:

I never run out of strength. I never run out of answers. I am everything you need and I am always available. I am here for you, now and always. I am the answer, no matter the problem or the challenge.

You really do not have to do this on your own. I want to help, with everything. I only have to wait for you to come to me. While I am always here for you, I won't come to you, I won't help if you don't want me to.

Ask and keep on asking. Every time you need me, I will be there.

I love you and I don't ever want you to struggle through the pain and challenges of this life without me, without my presence.

The desert...

My prayer:

Wonderful Father. Thank you for the blessings of today. Thank you for bringing me through the challenges. Thank you that you have something new planned for my tomorrow.

I am looking forward to the next open door. I love being on your team!

What God Said Tonight:

The desert is not devoid of all life. The desert is a place where life exists but it is life that has to be strong enough to withstand the brutal conditions.

Sometimes your desert experiences are not meant to destroy the things in your life. They are meant to strengthen those things.

The desert is a place that will wean out the things in you that are not strong enough to survive and leave you with those things that can and will endure. Your desert season is not a place of weakness, it is a place of great strength.

Do not miss the value of the desert.

Shower of love...

My prayer:

Thank you so much for today God. Thank you for healing so many lives and setting them free and THANK YOU for letting me be a part of it.

It was wonderful to see your healing love wrap around the people and heal their pain. God your love is so amazing. It is the cure for every painful thing in this world.

Thank you for letting me spread some of your love around today.

What God Said Tonight:

I shower my love on you as a healing balm. I know the struggles you face. I know the pain you endure. I faced the same struggles and I felt and feel your pain.

Turn into my shower of love and let it heal the broken places in your life. Let it cover the hurt. Let it restore the joy of youth in you.

I offer my love as your free gift and I will never take it away. There is nothing that could ever make me stop loving you. Ever.

Purpose...

My prayer:

What a wonderful night of worship God. Thank you for urging me to go when I thought about canceling. You literally always know best.

God, I am so ready for new purpose in my life. I am so ready to do...whatever you want me to do. Send me God. Whatever it is you want done, send me.

I am tired of watching life happen to me from the sidelines. I am ready to get back in the game.

What God Said Tonight:

Sometimes what I have for you to do is to receive. I have had you right where you needed to be. But your time there, in that place of healing and rest is nearly over.

You will see the opportunities and the purpose unfolding with precise perfection as you have seen so many times in the past.

Your life has many more adventures left. Your life has many more people to touch.

I am in you and where I am, there is healing. Where I am, there is salvation. Where I am, there is power.

I am in you, now and forever.

Good choice...

My prayer:

Amazing God, thank you for choosing me to be yours. I am so blessed because of you.

I am constantly experiencing your favor because you chose me. I am never alone because you chose me. I can always come to you and unload my burdens and you always take them because you chose me.

The absolute BEST thing that has ever happened in my life is that you chose me. THANK YOU!!

What God Said Tonight:

I chose you before you were born. I knew you in your mother's womb. My  choice was made from the beginning of time. Your choice came a bit later.

We are in this together because we choose to be. I think we both made a good choice. I love you.

Rest in God...

My prayer:

I have no idea what to talk about tonight. I am really more interested in being with you and listening to you. I love you God and I am all yours.

What God Said Tonight:

Come here. Rest your head on my shoulder. Let your thoughts, your worries, your concerns, all of it, let it go into my arms.

Find your rest and comfort in me. Find your vacation in me. Let me take the burden for awhile. Let me take the responsibility on for awhile. Let me hold you up for awhile.

I love you so and I am your strong tower. I can handle anything and everything that is thrown at you in this life. I have an answer and a way out of every trouble.

Let your head rest on my shoulder and find your rest in me.

Roots...

My prayer:

Thanks for getting me out of my self centered shell God. It felt good to make a few people happy today. Thank you for the answered prayer report. You are alive and working in our lives and I am eternally grateful!

What God Said Tonight:

The green grass of spring is beginning to grow but that beautiful green starts as ugly roots under ground.

It is the roots that feed the blade. It is the roots that anchor the blade. It is the roots that make it all possible.

You have come out of of a time of reestablishing roots that will feed and support your next season. You will be the blade in the next season. You will show yourself and the beauty that I have put in you.

Spring is nearly here.

Lost...

My prayer:

You know the old saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut."? This is me shutting my mouth. But I open my ears and my spirit to hear you God. You make everything worth it. Let me hear your voice.

What God Said Tonight:

I see where your eyes are looking and it is no wonder that you are lost. When you are only looking in yourself, you cannot see where you are going.

Change your view to look at those around you. Change your plans to help those around you. Change your effort from fulfilling your own need and fulfill someone else's needs.

Look around you and see what I have for you. See the future that you are walking into. See the blessings I have for you. You won't find any of that looking at yourself. You will only find it when you look around you, out side of you and toward those I have placed in your life.

Hand off to God....

My prayer:

Awesome God. I am tired of trying to figure out this life. Sometimes it makes sense. Other times it doesn't. Sometimes there seems like there is a greater purpose for me being here and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it seems like I am a help to other people, a blessing and sometimes it doesn't.

I think, at least for tonight, I am going to stop thinking and just trust you. I give up. I can't figure it all out.

But I do believe, with all of my heart, mind and spirit, that you have it all figured out and that you love me. I do believe that you make it all work for my good in the end. So, at least for tonight, I am going to stop studying, questioning, wondering, and I am going to just rest in the truth that you have it all under control.

What God Said Tonight:

Good. I have got you.

Your job is not to figure it all out. Your job is to love and to trust.

Your mind, your curious and analytical mind is something I gave to you and it takes you quite far. But, when you hit the end of your understanding, I am always there. I can take it from there. Hand it off to me and I will finish it.

I love you , now and forever.