Slow down...

My prayer:

Today was a bit of a puzzle God. Normally I love puzzles but that is because I can normally figure them out. There are a lot of things from today that I could not figure out. I ask for wisdom and guidance God. Help me to see what I am not seeing.

Thank you Jesus!

What God Said Tonight:

Sometimes you can't see what is in front of you because you are moving too fast. Take a minute, slow down, and see what you have been missing. 

There are clear answers right in front of you but you won't see them if you are rushing by.

One at a time...

My prayer:

Today was rough God. Thanks for getting me through it. All I want to do now is hear your voice and then go to sleep. I love you.

What God Said Tonight:

A section at a time. That is how you make it through the tough times in this world. Take one section, one day, one minute, one second and deal with the one thing, until it is done. Then, and only then, do you move onto the next thing. 

Most people get caught up in the next thing. Don't worry about the next thing. I will bring you everything you need when you need it. 

Right now, focus on what is right in front of you. 

Purpose...

My prayer:

Thank you God for answered prayer. You are wonderful!

What God Said Tonight:

I am the flower in your garden, the tree in your field. I make the reason for existence. 

In me and through me, all men can find their purpose. I have millions and millions of projects that I am ready to support. I just need a few wiling sons and daughters.

Knowing tomorrow they will be gone again.

One view...

My prayer:

I pray that your will be done God. In every situation, every life, every moment, I pray your will is done.

What God Said Tonight:

The landscape looks much different from above than it does at ground level. 

Always remember that all you can see of a situation is not all that the situation is. From a higher level, the situation may look much more manageable and the purpose clear. 

Rivers, from above, show a clear progression from beginning to end. Rivers, while you are in them, can be tumultuous and wind around so much that you think you are not making any progress at all. It is the same river, just different perspectives. 

No matter what you are looking at, remember to allow for the possibility that what you see is only one view. I love you.

Walk the path...

My prayer:

Ok, I have started three times now and nothing seems right to talk about. I bet this is a night for listening, not talking. I love you God!

What God Said Tonight:

Walking on the path of righteousness is not without its barriers and pitfalls. I ask you walk but I don't expect you to walk alone and I don't expect you to walk without stumbling. It is a tough path and no one can actually walk it without my covering. 

I came and died for you so that you would be covered and you could walk where I made you to walk. Your path, your righteousness, can only be achieved with  my blood covering you. But with my covering, you can walk without worry. You can know that no matter if you stumble or fall, I will always keep you on the path. I will always keep you covered. 

You are mine and I love you so. Keep covered in me and walk this path with me.

God's candle...

My prayer:

Today was rough but you got me through it. And, what an amazing opportunity you dropped in my lap in the middle of it all! I can't wait to go to Africa! Life with you is an adventure God. THANK YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

I have wonderful things to show in in the corners of the world you have not been. But I have children there who need me. They need you too. 

Love my children as I have loved you. Take everything you have learned from how I love and reflect that love out. Let them see my Spirit in you. Let them see my love shine through you. 

You are my candle that will not be put out. You are my lamp in a dark world. Light the way to me.

Hard to bless...

My prayer:

Such a bitterly cold day today. As always on days like today, my thoughts are with all of the people without homes. Please take care of them God. Find them a warm spot for the night at least. Lead them to somewhere safe and warm. Bless them like crazy please God.

What God Said Tonight:

It's not hard to help a man with no roof. That man is grateful for whatever you can give him. It is so much harder to bless a rich man. It is why I said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to be saved. 

It is in their very wealth that blocks them from eternal riches. I am not saying that it can't happen. All things are possible through Christ. But, it is hard. 

Who is better off, the homeless man whose heart and soul are open to me or the rich man that needs a reminder to talk to me. 

I will care for the poor. Those who do not have homes and those who are poor in spirit..

Truth...

My prayer:

Amazing Father. No questions, no requests, no needs tonight. I just want to be in your presence and hear your voice. There is nothing better in the universe than your presence and your voice. I love you.

What God Said Tonight:

Crowds of people all around. The air is filled with praise. The energy is palpable. But, what I treasure is the small voice of the humble child who calls out my name. I don't need fanfare and I don't need a show. I need hearts that are true and souls that are committed. 

I need your truth, whatever it might be. It is in your truth that we can find our true connection to each other. It is the same with all relationships. The more of your truth that you share in a relationship, the closer and more intimate the relationship is. 

Your relationship with me is no different. The more you share with me the truth of who you are and where you are, the closer we become and the better I can help you. Our intimacy is reliant on your ability to let me see your truth. 

I love you now and I always will. 

Love...

My prayer:

We are built for love. We are built to be loved and to love others. You have told me this so many times but for some reason, I know it more tonight than ever. 

Thank you for loving me and for creating me for love. Help me to love better.

What God Said Tonight:

There are stars in the sky, there are waves ;in the sea, there are things of beauty all around you. There is joy and happiness. There is struggle and anger. There is so many things around you in life but the only thing that really matters, the only thing that counts, is love. 

It does not matter what you have or don't have, if you have love, you have enough. My  love will sustain you in every season. My love will change you into a spirit of bliss. 

I love you now and forever.

Happy life...

My prayer:

I am really enjoying this season God. Things in my day to day life  have just been really good for several weeks. Not perfect. Of course there are still challenges and struggles, that's life. But overall the good is outweighing the bad for a change and I am really grateful. I guess that is it really. Thank you for blessing me

What God Said Tonight:

A life of happiness and joy is as much about how you look at circumstances as it is about the circumstances themselves. 

Have you ever wondered why some of the happiest people you know are those without too many things. They often don't have a lot of money or things but they live life according to their principles and values and and that brings fulfillment and joy. 

I am your deeply rooted values and principle. Live life according to me and find yourself happy, at peace, and fulfilled. I love you.

Enjoy the peace...

My prayer:

Feeling blessed, highly favored, and privileged. What an amazing God you are! Thank you for all you have done and all you are doing! 

I ask for your continued guidance and direction. Let's ride this thing out!

What God Said Tonight:

I have you in the seaweed, the thick grass right now. You can't see beyond it but be comforted in that. Enjoy the peace of this place and let me take care of all that is outside of your bubble. 

Rest in the place of peace that I have provided. 

Blessing to God...

My prayer:

You do some pretty wonderful things for me God. Thank you for today and thank you for tonight. You are wonderful and I love being your kid!

What God Said Tonight:

Your joy is my blessing. Your praise is my food. Your worship is a sweet fragrance to me. 

I love smiling with you and I love seeing you shine. 

Tomorrow is a new day with new challenges but I will love that too. My joy is to be with you, now and forever. 

I made  you for me, for my love. It is a good purpose.

Waiting...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I am going into a week of a lot of unknowns. I pray for your guidance, your protection, and your favor. Thank you God.

What God Said Tonight:

Waiting in the rain seems a lot longer than waiting in the sun. Your waiting is harder in poor circumstances. 

However, I am with you in the rain and the sun. I will prop you up through the wait. I will show you joy on the way. I will show you rainbows in the rain and sunbeams in the sun. 

I love you and I am with you always.

God with us...

My prayer:

Dear God. I hope and pray that I am always open to hear what you have to say, even when it is something I don't want to hear. Help me God to have ears that are always open to you. Help me to have a spirit that is always ready for you. Help me to have a heart that is always soft for you. 

I love you.

What God Said Tonight:

Every passion is a dream I have planted in you. Every joy is a gift. I am working in you and speaking to you in everything in your life. 

I have come to rescue you from evil. I have come to love you through it all. I have come because you are mine and I will never let you go. 

I am with you when you feel me and I am with you when you don't. I am with you when you praise me and I am with you when you doubt. 

I am yours and you are mine, now and forever. 

Happiness...

My prayer:

What a great night God! THANK YOU! I would have missed it if you hadn't put everything together. To me, it seemed like too much hassle, but you made sure everything fell into place and I didn't have to think, just go. 

Huh, that sounds familiar. How many times have I said, 'I don't know how to do this', whatever this is at the time, and you have said, 'all I have to do is go, I will take care of the rest?' Too many times to count I am sure. 

You are pretty wonderful God!

What God Said Tonight:

What does it take to be happy? For some it is a smile. For some it is a million dollars. But as long as it takes things, any thing, to make you happy you will be living with less than what I want for you. 

One day, as you get to know me more and more, you will not need any thing to make you happy. You will have a light and a joy that is so deeply rooted within you that happiness is a natural byproduct,. 

You have it once in awhile now. It doesn't last for too long but it is there. Grow that light in you. Come to know me more and see the light grow. 

I love you and I want you to know all of me. 

The gift of problems...

My prayer:

Today felt like a constantly evolving problem that refused to be solved. Funny enough, the thing I was most worried about and praying for your help with, was completely fine. It was everything else that was a mess.

Thanks for bringing me through this day. Thanks for all of the solutions that I know you will bring. I love you Father!

What God Said Tonight:

Life, your life, was never intended to be problem free. As a matter of fact, I designed you especially to be able to see the problem and find the solution. It is what you do and a part of who you are. 

With no problems to solve, a part of your purpose goes unused. Try to see the problems as gifts to use your strength. They are the opportunities for you to lean on me and exercise the gifts I have given you. They are not meant to destroy you. They are meant to promote. you. 

Love you sweet daughter. Keep fighting the good fight.

Everything...

My prayer:

I am too tired to talk much tonight God. Maybe I can just listen?

What God Said Tonight:

Everything you need, now and forever. I am your provider and I know my job. 

You will have everything you need, now and forever,

Together...

My prayer:

Thank you for the courage that you give me God. I am grateful that I can walk through life with the confidence of you being behind me, for me, in everything I do and everywhere I go. 

Without you, I would be afraid to get out of bed in the morning. The world is so crazy. But with you, all things are possible.

What God Said Tonight:

A car and a driver are only meaningful when they work together, A driver without a car is just a man. A car without a driver might as well be a big paperweight. Together they have meaning and purpose. 

The same is true for you and the people I put in your life. You are more together than you are on your own. You have purpose together that you could not conceive of on your own. 

My angels surround you and they sing. Hear the heavens cry joy. 

Strength...

My prayer:

Awesome God. You are my everything. With you, all things are possible and all things are good. Thank you for your promise that you will always be with me and I will always be with you. 

What God Said Tonight:

Weakness is not a result of powerlessness. Weakness is not recognizing who you are and what privileges you have in me. 

A strong Christian is one who understands my grace and my mercy. In that, there is great healing. In that is great strength. 

I have given you power over darkness. I have given you forgiveness and healing. I have given you salvation from the wages of sin. I have given you all that you need. 

Your strength comes from recognizing what is already yours. I love you, now and forever.

Fruit trees...

My prayer:

I am really enjoying this week full of good news God! It has been awhile since I have experienced a true season of blessing but we are in it now and I really love it! Help me to be a blessing to others as you have blessed me. I pray that your blessings multiply out of me.

What God Said Tonight:

Fruit is the result of many other things coming together. There is planting and nurturing. There is pruning and trimming. Then, after a long time period, you begin to see fruit. 

Now the good thing is that once a tree begins to produce fruit, it is very likely to continue to produce it. The first harvest is the most difficult to get. But from then on, as long as you keep the tree healthy and the roots deep and nourished, you will see regular fruit. 

Your blessing is your fruit. Keep yourself well rooted and nourished and you will see the fruit continue. I love you. 

Shalom...

My prayer:

Thank you God! What an amazing day of validation, recognition, and success! ALL GLORY TO YOU GOD!!! You make me succeed. You prosper me. You turn all things for my good. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

I love you SOOOOO much!

What God Said Tonight:

Sweet daughter. You are precious and wonderful. You do not need need man's affirmation but I was happy to sere it for you today. 

Enjoy and rest . Tomorrow will have new challenges and new opportunities. The rewards often last shorter than the work but I will always see you rewarded. I will give you favor with man. I will also bring you to true success in Christ. 

I will show you that your true worth is in who you are and not what you do. This is something we talk about a lot but I have not seen it fully manifest within you yet. 

But, do not worry, it is on its way. You are on a path to great spiritual truth that will change every experience you have. You are growing to a point where love is an expectation of your every breath and not something that you are searching for. You are coming to a time where there is truly nothing missing and nothing lacking. You Shalom is nigh. 

I love you, now and forever.