True contentment...

My prayer:

Today was perfect God. Thank you for every moment. I kind of don't want the day to end. Such peace and contentment. Your presence is so obvious tonight. I know you are always with me but sometimes I am more aware of you, like tonight, and it is really wonderful.

What God Said Tonight:

Contentment is a state of your spirit. It does not originate in your mind or even in your heart. It is Spirit born and spirit lived. 

So many people chase contentment through changing their circumstances but that is not where you find it. So many people think, "If I could just meet the right person, get the right job, move to the right neighborhood...I would be content and happy." But the truth is, contentment comes from your spirit resting with mine. True contentment comes from faith and trust in me. 

Let you spirit dwell with me. Let my Spirit dwell with you. There you will find true contentment. I love you.

Temporary distractions...

My prayer:

We made it through this week God!!! I am sorry I have missed a few of these quiet times with you this week but thank you for letting me know you understand. 

For a lot of years I thought prayer and worship were an obligation I had to you. You had done everything for me and the least I could do was honor you with prayer and worship. And, I still think there is some truth in that; but, you have let me see it for the privilege that it is. You have shown me that your gifts and your love do not come at a cost. You are perfect.

Taking advantage of that privilege, I have to take a minute and thank you, praise you, for your healing power. Thank you for healing me. Thank you for healing my friend. Thank you for watching over my friend's medical procedure. You are a healing God and I am SO GRATEFUL!

What God Said Tonight:

Every day, every moment is a new chance to start again. There are no things that I can not make new. There is nothing that I can't turn for your good. 

With me, the 'hopeless' should not even exist as a word. With me there is always, always, always hope. 

I love you. Anything that has hurt you and anything that has come against you are only temporary distractions in a life blessed of God. I will see you victorious in all things.

Kindness and respect...

My prayer:

Thank you so much for what you said last night God. It really helped. Today was so much better. 

Sometimes I need a reminder of who I am in you and the power you have given me in this life. I am eternally grateful for the salvation you have given me too; but, the tools and blessings in this life are also very wonderful. 

What God Said Tonight:

One good turn deserves another. Pass it on, pay it forward. There have been a lot of words to describe this over the years but what it comes down to is treat your fellow humans with kindness and respect. 

Now and forever my love.

A defeated enemy...

My prayer:

This week is hard God. I am exhausted. When I look at things objectively, it is all coming together but it sure feels rotten. I pray for your help, your peace, and maybe a little joy if you have some to spare.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

I need you to know. I need you to think about something. Who is it that wants to see you fail. Who wants to see you give up? You have an enemy. He is my enemy too. 

In times like this, when you can see that things are working out but you still fell beat down. When you know I have promised to take care of you but you still worry. Those are signs and symptoms of our enemy having an effect on you. 

Don't give him that privilege. He has no right to you or your life. You are covered in the blood of my sacrifice. Tell him to leave you alone. It is in the power that I gave you to do so. 

I love you and you will not be defeated by a defeated enemy.

Set right...

My prayer:

Ok, walking back into the battle tomorrow God. I REALLY need you to intervene. I do not have what it takes to make this situation right. I pray for your divine intervention and above all, your will be done. 

Jesus, I repent of pride. I am sorry if, even for a second, I accepted glory that should have been given to you. All glory to you God. I am worthless without you. 

What God Said Tonight:

Tomorrow is nothing new or different. Tomorrow is one more day for my glory to shine in your life. I will be with you. I will give you peace. 

The lack of peace you have felt the last few days had nothing to do with the situation and had everything to do with you and me. You thought you had wronged me and because of your love for me, that made you feel anxious. 

Everything is set right between us. It was done more than two thousand years ago. Every wrong in you was made right. There is no separation for us. We are together forever. 

Be at peace knowing that my love will never waver. I will always see you through and see you victorious. I love you.

Small victories...

My prayer:

Today was interesting for sure God. A lot more challenges than I was expecting but it ended awfully nice. Thanks for being with me in all of it. You are my strength in the challenge and my joy in the celebration. LOVE YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

Flowers are beautiful but they do not last very long. A mountain is beautiful and it lasts for centuries and centuries. Which is more important? Which is more beautiful? The worth of a thing is not defined by how long it lasts. Rejoice in the brief moments of happiness. 

Rejoice in the small victories. There will be big victories, long lasting victories too. But those don't come around all the time. Don't miss the value of the small moment of joy. 

I love you. Rest in my love.

Help...

My prayer:

I need your help, your healing, your guidance God.

What God Said Tonight:

Your help is here. I am here. There is nothing too big for me. Sleep and know that I have already taken care of this latest attack. 

I have a plan. Stay connected and focused on me. 

I will see you healed and whole. 

I love you.

God did not bring the storm...

My prayer:

You are amazing and wonderful. Thank you for your healing power God! Thank you for your protection! 

You take such wonderful care of me.

What is on your mind tonight?

What God Said Tonight:

Storms, the big ones, the ones that disrupt your life and cause damage. Those storms are not from me. 

I am there with you in the storm. I will protect you and keep you. I will restore what the storm takes from you. But I did not bring the storm. I did not send the storm. I can even use the storm for your good. But, I did not bring it. 

It is important to me that you understand that. It is important for our relationship. I never want  you to confuse who the enemy is. My intentions for you are always for good. Cling to me in the storm but please know, I did not bring it. 

I love you.

Life is...

My prayer:

Today was quite a mixed bag. Thank you for protecting me from myself. That fall could have really been bad but all I have is a scraped knee (not like that is a first for me)! Thank you also for letting me meet the great family from Australia on a year long trip here in the US. That was a lot of fun! Oh, and then there was the start of the day with that amazing hour of worship! That was fantastic!

I guess, when I look over the day, it was a pretty great day. Thank you.

What God Said Tonight:

You measure life based on the good vs. the bad but that is not what life is for. Life, the good and the bad, is the first step in an eternity. 

Life is the chance to work it all out, to get to know me, to choose eternity with me. Life is the chance to learn faith and trust in me. Life is also the joy of breathing, falling in love, seeing things for the very first time. There is joy and pain in life and it is all important. 

Learn to appreciate all aspects of life because it is all preparing you for the next season. I love you, now and forever.

Glory...

My prayer:

What a wonderful day God. Basking in your presence tonight. There really is nothing better. I love you.

What God Said Tonight:

A day for fulfilled prayers. Today, there was an open heaven and my will poured out on all humanity. Not every prayer was fulfilled but a prayer from everyone who prayed was fulfilled. 

I am all mighty God and in these last days, I will let my glory shine for those with eyes to see. Have I got your attention? 

It is time to gather in the flock. The war is coming.

Blessings that last...

My prayer:

Thanks for the opportunity to be a blessing today God. I love when I get to be a part of making someone a little happier, a little stronger, a little more encouraged. That is a good day. 

What God Said Tonight:

Isn't it fun! I love blessing people. I love seeing their lives light up. It is my favorite thing to do. 

When I can't, when it is not in their best interest or when some other purpose keeps me from being able to bless someone, it literally is painful to me. 

Trust me, I will bless you all that I can as soon as I can. I can't resist! But, I will never bless you when that blessing will cause you more harm than good. 

It is why I have told you the lottery is not for you. If you look at most people who have won, you think it would make all their problems disappear. The real truth is, it magnifies their problems and most end up in a worse place than where they were before the lottery win. 

I love you and my blessings will last. My blessings will cause you joy and not harm. I love you now and forever.

Endurance...

My prayer:

I know so many people who are at the end of their rope right now God. Why is life so hard? Does it really have to be so hard? When are you coming back?

I pray for your strength and power to fall on us all God. Give the ability to make it through this season. We can't do it on our own.

What God Said Tonight:

Strength and power are not what is needed in this time. This time is for endurance. 

It is not fun. It is hard. It makes you feel like you won't make it. But with all endurance, when you hold on longer than you think you can, you come out of it stronger. You come out of it with new abilities and new confidence. 

This season is hard but this season is preparing you for the strength that will make you victorious in the next season. 

I will not leave you. You will not endure on your own. I am with you, now and forever. Nothing in this season will break you. Keep your eyes on me. Trust me. It is for a purpose, an essential purpose. 

I love you.

Needs...

My prayer:

There was a lot of good in this day, mixed in with a lot of challenges. I am left feeling drained and grateful. 

It is right about now I start to think about how my "problems" are so minor compared to many others around the world. 

You know I have been lifting up Heidi Baker and her ministry in Mozambique to you. I was just there in Mozambique a month ago and to hear the terror and evil that is threatening them breaks my heart. Your power and your miracles are shown every day in that ministry. 

I pray that your glory and your power reign God. Keep them safe. Bring peace into the conflict. Heal the hearts of the terrorists. Fill your kids with joy and confidence. Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

No need is more important than another. When you are God of the universe, all powerful, all knowing, and nothing is impossible, the needs of one person are just as important to me as the next. I don't place them on any kind of priority list. They are all top priority. 

By virtue of being my child, your needs are important to me. 

I will show myself in Mozambique. The miracles will be present and the people will rejoice. I will do what needs to be done for the short and the long term . 

But that does not diminish my ability to help you. I never run out. I always have more. More love, more favor, more help. I do not diminish with use. 

You know the analogy, it is like any parent with more than one child. You think you love your first child so much, how can you have enough love for a second...until you have the second child and you realize, love does not run out with use, it multiplies. 

The same is true true of me. When I act in one situation, it does not deplete me, if anything, it increases me. 

I love you. Don't discount your need for my sake. I am here for each of you.

Balance...

My prayer:

I do not feel like I made the most of today. I mainly just got through it. And the sad part is, I had the opportunity to do more with it. I had time to experience some greatness but instead I slept in, went to work, came home, and watched YouTube videos. What a waste. Sorry God. 

What God Said Tonight:

Do you need to apologize to me? Was there anything I asked you to do that you ignored or refused?No. 

Some days are for adventure and some days are for rest. Some days are for fun and some days are for work. There is a time and a season to everything. 

Today may have been the time and the season for you not to do things. Today may have been the preparation for doing something great tomorrow. 

Find the balance in life if you can. It is here for the taking and makes your life much easier. I love you.

Listening...

My prayer:

I have been asking a receiving a lot lately God. Thank you so much. Maybe tonight is night for listening, not asking.

What God Said Tonight:

Listening. It seems like it should be easy but I know that it is not. I understand the effort it takes. I understand that you have to work at it. 

It is the second most important thing you can do. The first is love but the second is listen. Truly listen. To me, to each other, to everything around you. 

Listening, truly listening will give you wisdom beyond your years. It will give you insight and strategies. It will give you direction. 

Thank you for taking time to listen dear daughter. It will not be wasted.

Healing and health...

My prayer:

Thank you God for your healing power. I don't know what this thing was but I am grateful that you healed me. 

It is amazing how much sickness can take from you. It is not just what it does physically, although that can be bad enough, but also it messes with your head and your emotions. Suddenly fear raises its ugly head and all kinds of crazy thoughts start running through your mind. 

I really hate sickness. But I love that you are the healing God!

What God Said Tonight:

Healing is a gift. Health is my desire for your life. 

I paid the price so you could be healed from sickness but in the new heaven and earth, you will live in divine health. 

I hate sickness too. It was never meant to be a part of your life. It is a symptom of sin in this world and it is not meant to be here. 

I love you. I will heal you. Now and forever.

Restoration...

My prayer

You, as you always do, showed up and took care of everything. Thank you so much. You are the great peace maker. I don't think it is all over but today was a good step. 

You are so amazing and wonderful and very, very good to me. Thank you is not enough, but it is what I have. Thank you thank you thank you!

What God Said Tonight

Lay your head on my shoulder and rest tonight my child. 

You have done all you need to do. You have faced every demon. You have trusted in me. You have endured. 

Now, come and rest on me. Let me renew your strength. Let me comfort your spirit. 

Tonight is for restoration. Tomorrow is for joy. I love you so very much.

The purpose in conflict...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I pray for your divine intervention, wisdom, and assistance with this situation that I am walking into tomorrow. I am not sure how to make it better and I do not want to obsess about it all night, since that does not good and would leave me exhausted tomorrow. 

I ask for your help and place it all in your hands. Help me to do, say, and be who I need to be tomorrow so that your will is done.

Thank you Jesus for giving me the ability to ask for your help.

What God Said Tonight:

A burden is on your heart and our mind. Discord makes you uncomfortable and you want to bring peace to the situation.. You get that from me. I am the God of peace. You know that you belong, that you are supposed to dwell in peace. 

Remember though that the peace that passes all understanding, my peace that is not reliant on circumstances, is yours, no matter what. You don't need to find resolution to the conflict to experience my peace. 

Sometimes, the conflict must remain, for a time. Sometimes there is purpose even in the conflict. 

Trust me to do what needs to be done tomorrow. Do not take on the responsibility for the outcome and know that the outcome of tomorrow is not the end of the story. 

I love you. I am with you. And, my will shall reign.

Imagine...

My prayer:

Awesome God. Circumstances were no better today but you gave me the peace and grace to get through it. Thank you so much.

I pray for a new outpouring of your love on this world God. We are messed up and hurting and need your healing love. Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

A blessing asked for in my name and in my will is done before it is even asked. 

I love you. I will bless you. 

My children are my joy and my love resides in them. Let the love shine daughter. Let it fill the world around you. If every one of my kids does that, imagine...

The opportunity of chaos...

My prayer:

Overwhelmed. Today was a bit too much God. I need your help to get the craziness back to a dull roar or increase my ability to deal with it. Today, the craziness of life won and I am left feeling defeated and exhausted. I ask for you help.

What God Said Tonight:

Everything is in its place, they are just moving right now. That is what feels so uncomfortable for you. It feels chaotic but I am a God of order. 

You have prayed over and over for my will to be done in every aspect of your life. I will not turn my back on you. 

What seems like chaos right now is nothing more than an opportunity to show off my glory. It is an opportunity to make you succeed. 

Breathe deep and know that I am God. I will set everything right in due time. In the meantime, you look at me, not the chaos. You keep your thoughts and your eyes on me and I will work it all out. 

I love you.

The core of God...

My prayer:

I love you God and I need you in every way. But you already know everything on my heart and mind. Tell me about you tonight?

What God Said Tonight:

What do you want to know? I am complex and more than you can imagine and yet I can be summed up in one word. I am love. 

The purpose and the core of all that I am, love. You won't find anything more at the core. I created you because I love you and wanted to be loved by you. I created earth to house our love. I sacrificed my life so we could be together and no longer separated by sin. Every plan I have is because of love. 

It may seem too simple but it is true. Look at anything I have done, anything I have said and the root of it is love. Even my anger is the result of my love. You don't get angry about the things people you don't care about do. 

I love you. I am love. Abide in love and you abide in me.

Good and evil...

My prayer:

Today was pretty perfect God. Thank you for every minute of it. The beauty of this world was so apparent today or maybe I was just more aware of it. 

So often, I can get discouraged by the ugliness going on, but today was different. Today the ugliness faded away and all that was left was joy, peace, and beauty.

I know every day can't be like this but thank you for giving me at least one day of it. You are truly wonderful God.

What God Said Tonight:

Every day has the beauty that you saw today. Sometimes you don't see it but it is still there. 

The trick is to spend at least part of every day looking around you and truly seeing all that is there. You may look and see poverty but look more carefully and you will see compassion. You may look and see anger but look more closely and you may see love.

This world is still filled with good and evil. Don't let the evil blind you to the good.