Stress tentacles...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father. I did not handle today very well. I let the chaos and stress get into my mind. I forgot who is in charge and just now, coming to you, I realize I did not once today ask for your help. How is that possible? I know, absolutely, without a doubt that you help when we ask...and yet I never asked. 

I am sorry God. I know better but today, I didn't do better. I will try to remember better tomorrow.

What God Said Tonight:

The world got its tentacles around you today but it cannot hold you. Your main issue today is you convinced yourself that you could do it, you could handle it, if you just tried a little harder. The truth is, you can handle it but not by trying harder but by trusting me more. Lean on me, turn to me, cry out to me, and I will always come. 

When the stress rolls back in, trying to take your peace. Remember this moment and lean back on me. Let me take the burden and let me show you the way through. 

I love you and you were not meant to fight these battles on your own.

Remove the stone...

 

My prayer:

Awesome God. Thank you for a wonderful, peaceful, and restful day. I know that not everyone had that privilege today. I am grateful that I did.

There is so many truly horrible things happening right now God and then there are so many truly wonderful things happening in the midst of the horrible. That is the thing. We live in this world where horrible things happen but we live in it with you, the source of all good things. 

Thank you for giving us good, beautiful, and wonderful things in the middle of the mess in this world.

What God Said Tonight:

A wall may seem like an impenetrable barrier but a wall is only made of individual stones. Remove just one stone and the whole can tumble. 

I see that there is a barrier in front of you but it is not as intimidating as you might think. It is actually quite fragile and if we just remove that one brick, that one stone, the whole thing will tumble and you will see what I have waiting for you.

I love you and I will remove that stone.

Next danger...

 

My prayer:

Thank you God for your peace in the middle of chaos today. There was no way of getting through this day without your peace. Thank you for protecting and making a way out for my friend. 

My prayers turn to the chaos on a global level tonight God. I pray your protection and peace over eastern Europe and Russia. I pray that the world see your glory. Above all, I pray your will is done.

You are the God of answered prayers whether it be getting me through a hard day or getting our world through a hard day. You, God, are the answer.

What God Said Tonight:

That which is written cannot be changed but your experience of  it can be. 

I am your redeemer and protector. Stay with me, cling to me and I will walk you through every conflict with peace and uninjured. Come, grab a hold of me and I will put my arm around you as we walk through this next danger.

Answered prayer:

 

My prayer:

Thank you God for answered prayer! Even the "small" things, you listen and you take care of them! 

Thank you for bringing my friends dog home tonight. It looked hopeless but as soon as we asked for your help, you brought her home. You are so loving, so kind, and everything in our lives actually matters to you. 

Thank you for your help and thank you for the reminder that there is not prayer too big or too small.

What God Said Tonight:

I bring you peace. Now and forever. I give you my love, now and forever. 

I will guide each step and help you through each and every challenge and road block in this life. We have one goal, eternity together. Until then, I will bring you all that you need when you need it. I will find those things that are lost and I will restore those things that were taken. 

I am your redeemer. I am your Father. I am your friend. What matters to you, matters to me. 

I love you sweet daughter, now and forever. 

Lean back...

 

My prayer:

I gave it my all God. Now I need a rest. I need the rest, peace and rejuvenation that only comes with you. God fill every part of me and make me new again. 

What God Said Tonight:

Lean back and rest. I have got you.

A part of the mountain...

 

My prayer:

Awesome God. Thank you for making me successful in the middle of impossible situations again. This is a bit of an impossible week but you continue to bring me each thing as I need it, show me each thing to do next, and it all works out amazingly.

None of this week could have been possible without you. You protect me and you make me succeed which is pretty amazing. Thank you again.

What God Said Tonight:

A rock, on its own is not a lot. It might get used with other rocks to make a wall or a path or even a building. But a rock that is still a part of the mountain is immovable and strong. It can withstand almost anything. Not because the rock itself is strong but because it is a part of the mountain. 

You are a part of me and therefore, you cannot be moved and you will not be taken down. 

I love you sweet daughter, now and forever.

Impossible means...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father. Today was a hard one but as always, you brought me through and made the impossible, possible. I am always so amazed when you do that, even as I am expecting it. But when it is all said and done, I get to sit back in awe at what you have done.

Thank you for being amazing and for taking such good care of me. You are such a good Father!

What God Said Tonight:

Look around and you will see and know not only how much I love you but also how much it matters to me that you have a life filled with joy and with peace. Take time, in the middle of the impossible moments to remind yourself of that. 

Remind yourself of every time I have brought you through. That is when impossible becomes just another word. A word that means God, your God, will take care of it. 

I love you now and forever my child I will never let you down.

Unanswered prayer...

 

My prayer:

Amazing God. Thank you for a week of answered prayer. You really did guide every step and I am so grateful. For those prayers that you are still working out, thank you. For the prayers I forgot to pray, thank you. You are my everything God and I love you more than I can say.

What God Said Tonight:

An unanswered prayer is never the end of the story. 

I have heard every prayer, collected every tear, and I will never let either stay unanswered. 

I am your God, I am your protector, I am your redeemer, in every way. 

I love you now and forever.

Right place, right time...

 

My prayer:

Thank you God for your advice and help! I have done my best to just listen and do the next thing in front of me and the last couple of days have been amazing. So much less stress and everything is getting done. I pray for your continued help and direction. 

It is so true, nothing is impossible with you.

What God Said Tonight:

You are exactly where I want you to be right now my child. I know it has been hard but when you trust me to guide you through, I will make it easy and there is a great purpose and reward in this season. 

I never take you into a challenge that I will not destine you to win and I will never take you into a challenge for no purpose and no reason. This season is important and is a launching pad for where you are headed next. But even that, do not worry or spin our thoughts about it. Just trust me and we will get there right on time. 

I love you and you were made for such a time as this. 

Hard work made easy...

 

My prayer: 

Awesome Father. I am a little worn out from life today, or I guess, more precisely, from work. I believe I am where you have planted me and I know that you have great plans. I also know it is really hard work. I ask for your help, your strength, and any time you want to, a glimpse of your purpose in this season. That always makes things easier to bear. 

I love you God and I pray not my will but your will be done. Please don't misunderstand that. I am not asking that you change the circumstances but I am asking for help walking through them.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

The exhaustion does not come so much from the work itself but you exhaust yourself in worry about what is to come and what is going to need to be done next. 

Please remember to rely on me to put each thing in your path as you need to do it. We have been in this place before and if you remember, there is only one way to walk through it without losing your mind. Let me guide each step. Let me give you each next step. 

Do not concern yourself about tomorrow. Let me take care of that. You watch for what I put in front of you and do that thing. Then, when it is time I will put the next thing in front of you. 

I know what is coming next so it is easy for me. Let me make it easy for you.

Special joy...

 

My prayer:

A wonderful day God. Thank you. You always know what I need. Your blessings are so amazing and they just keep coming. I love living life when you are in charge.

What God Said Tonight:

A day, a week, a year, a life, all of these are transient. They are gone in a whisper of the wind. 

It is all the more important then that you enjoy each one. Find my joy in each minute, each hour, each day, and each lifetime. 

An eternity of joy is ahead of us but do not let this moment pass without recognizing the joy embedded within in it for you. I have place special joy in each moment for my children. This moment is yours. 

I love you now and forever.

God is on your side...

 

My prayer:

What a day of triumphs God. Thank you for making me succeed, for your favor, and for making a way out of no way. You are amazing and I am blessed.

What God Said Tonight:

Sweet child of mine there is nothing I love more than to see you thrive. I am on your side, always and I will see you succeed in all that we do. 

I love you now and forever and enjoy this moment. It is a good one.

Love your way through it...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father. I know this is just a season and you will show a way through it. I know this is nothing more than an opportunity for you to show your glory. While I know all of that, it is still difficult. I pray that you guide every step I take and every word that comes out of my mouth. Show me your will and your path through this situation. Thank you Lord.

What God Said Tonight:

I am a light unto your feet and a lamp unto your path. My guidance is always before you. I can make it brighter for you, but the truth is that you only have one job in this challenge. Love. Love your way through it. I will take care of everything else. 

I love you now and forever.