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The History: A couple of years ago, I started journaling my prayers and God's responses to them. I told my friends about this, they were really interested. I told my Pastor about it and he said, how about sharing those on line. When I asked God, He said, my words are for you, but not just for you. And, here we are...I hope He speaks to you in these words.
My prayer:
Awesome God. What a week of highs and lows! I am exhausted but grateful that tomorrow is Saturday Sabbath! Its funny how things from the Bible sometimes seem outdated but when I apply them to my life, I find that they really do still matter and work. The Sabbath is a really good example. I use to think that it was done away with through Jesus. But now, I know that i need a day of rest or I get out whack. I think Jesus freed us from the religious constraints on the Sabbath but we were still designed to have a day of rest. You had a day of rest in creating the world and we are your kids. It would make sense that we need to rest too.
I wonder what other things in the Bible that I have discounted as old fashioned and ignored. I better start looking at that a bit closer. You don't waste a single word in that Bible do you Lord.
I love you God. What's on your mind tonight?
What God Said Tonight:
Every word in my Bible is truth and has a purpose, a plan, and a destiny. When I say my word is living, I truly mean it is living. It moves through time and achieves things faster and better than they could at any other time.
I have blessed this time and this place knowing that we would be here. We are definitely going to relax tomorrow. You will enjoy it!
My prayer:
Awesome God. I kind of feel like I was just spinning my wheels today. I don't feel like I made much of a difference for eternity today. However, I was super busy all day and now I am just drained.
I don't know what to talk about. I can't even actually keep my eyes open. But, my hunger for you and what you have to say brings me back night after night. The opportunity to serve you brings me back every night. It is you God. I come back because I have to be with you. I have to have quiet intimate time with you or I will crumble. Life is way too hard without you in it making a way for me. This life is way to rough to try to handle it without you. I wouldn't even want to try.
So God, lead me, guide me, talk to me, and love me. I love you more than I can ever say God. I am ALL YOURS!
What God Said Tonight:
Don't sleep just yet, there is more to hear. Don't quit just yet, there is more to do.
I have this path that was specially made for you to take your journey on. Stay in the middle of the path. Your contribution is important because you are the best man for the job. In a perfect world, you would fulfill every purpose. In this world, you will fulfill every purpose that you want to fulfill. You get to choose.
Choose wisely. Make smart decisions about where and how you spend your time. Never forget that people come before things. A simple order. Your accomplishments today were in the form of giving for no reason and loving people. You did more than you realize. Heaven is cheering for new people being reached in part because of what you are doing. We are very proud of you and want you to stay strong and diligent.
My prayer:
Amazing God. I know I say this a lot, but I am in awe of you. I am in awe of how you put everything together. I am in awe of how you defy "nature" or "reality" and supernaturally heal people. I am in awe of how you bring people together who are perfectly suited to do more together than they can do alone. I am in awe of the opportunities you open up to me when I am willing to step out and do what ever you ask.
For so many years, I felt like life was passing me by and that I was not living out my purpose. I thought I was in the wrong job, with the wrong people, and doing the wrong things. Now, when I look back, I see how EVERYTHING worked together to give me the experience and put me in the position that you have me today. You used it all! YOU ARE AWESOME and I love you SO MUCH!!!
What God Said Tonight:
I told you I would work all things to your good...I meant it. My promises, the promises I have in my word and the ones that I show you personally are yea and amen. They are a guarantee They are not a possibility but they are a reality.
I have made promises to you. Who would I be if I did not follow through on my promises to you? When you do not believe the promises I have for you, it insults me. It makes me think that you see me as some inconstant and evil god who is more interested in himself than in you. That is not who I am.
What is even worse is when my children don't take time to get to know my promises for them. That is like spending all of your money on Christmas presents for someone and they decide they don't want to open them, or don't have the time to open them.
Know my promises for your life. Believe my promises for you life. I will never promise you something that I don't fully intend to see come to complete fruition. I love you sweet daughter. Trust in my promises over your life. There is so much more to see and to do.We have just begun.
My prayer:
Awesome and all powerful God. I am too tired to think tonight but I can't go to bed before I hear your voice. I love you God. What is on your mind tonight?
What God Said Tonight:
I could talk to you tonight about attitude and perspective. But you already know that your attitude made today harder than it needed to be.
I would rather just tell you how much I love you. I would rather tell you how beautiful you are to me. Whether you on top of the mountain or in the depth of the pit, you are beautiful to me. I chose you from before you were born. I planned this day, this time, and this purpose for your life.
I want to share it all with you. I want to show you how every struggle and every decision that seems trivial today is actually part of the magnificent plan. The thing is, if I showed you everything, it would make it harder on you, not easier. So, I will just love you instead. can you receive that love and trust in me tonight? Can you rest in my arms knowing that I have it all worked out. That I have a plan for it all?
I love you. I created the sun so it could shine on your face. I created the wind so it could cool you in the heat of the day. I created the rain to nourish you. I created the world to be your home. I created it all for you, my children. Everything I do is for you. I am working in and for you every minute of every day. Sometimes you don't see it but that doesn't mean that I am not working. I love you so much. Rest with me tonight and be cradled in my love for you.
My prayer:
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!! Maybe if I say it enough times in a row, it will start to reflect some part of how grateful I am to you God!! Today was SO GREAT!! I love watching you just knit everything together to work out so perfectly. There is no way I could have ever designed a day this perfect. Only you, the God above all gods, all knowing and all powerful Jehovah could have put this day together.
Thank you God for every opportunity, every person, every blessing, every bit of favor that you poured out on me today. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I can hardly sit still tonight!!
God, it is happening. A group of people coming together just because they love you and want to live for you. No hidden agendas, no religion, no extra trappings, just your will, your love for us and our love for you. This beautiful vision you put in my heart that everyone said was impossible, is happening. WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!!!
What God Said Tonight:
Your joy is contagious tonight my daughter! Joy is like that. It is contagious and the more you talk about it, the more it grows.
Joy is the root of your strength. Joy is what makes it possible to get through the tough times. Joy, the true joy that comes from a life with me, will give you strength to run any race and battle any enemy. Whatever is attacking you, fight back with joy and you will always win. Nothing can stand in the face of true joy.
I am your source of joy. I have a never ending supply. Come to my well of joy and bring up a bucketful. Pour it over yourself, drink it down, immerse yourself in my joy and watch your strength grow. Watch your enemies fall. Watch those things that were defeating you become defeated. Wrap yourself in my joy and be victorious!
I love you too my daughter and I celebrated with you. I have waited for this time with you and I am so glad that it is here, We are going to do great thins together. This is only the beginning.
My prayer:
All powerful God and Father. Thank you for taking such good care of me. Thank you for always making sure I have what I need. God I am so grateful for the way you provide for me.
It is a frigid blizzard outside. I pray God for all of the wonderful people we have met on outreaches lately that may not have a roof over their heads tonight. God, I pray that you lead them to safety and to warmth. I pray God that the coats, the blankets, the gloves, the scarves, and the clothes help. I pray God that you take care of all of the people that we didn't meet yet. I pray God that as you lead them to safety, that they experience your love, the love of a Father and that love warms them from the inside out.
God, the need is too much and too big for me to make much of a dent but nothing is too big for you. I leave them lovingly in your hands tonight. I love you God and I am grateful that I can bring you every burden on my heart. I am grateful that you love them even more than I do and you will not leave them. Thank you Jesus.
What God Said Tonight:
I am building a shelter for all of my people. There will come a day when no one is in want or in need. Until then, I don't need you to take care of everyone but I need you to take care of everyone I bring to you. I need you to take responsibility for your brothers and sisters who are around you. I don't need you to give to everyone but I need you to give to the person in front of you who has a need.
Your generosity will make a way for you when you need it. You all will come to a point in your lives when you don't have enough of what you need to get what you need to get. Sometimes that is money, sometimes it is love, sometimes it is wisdom. But there comes a time in every person's life when they are in need. Be generous with what you have so there will be someone there to help you when you are in need.
Family helping family. It doesn't take much to change someones life.
I love you daughter. I will do my part if you do yours. Go rest now. Tomorrow is a big day.
My prayer:
Awesome God. Thank you for this day of rest. I am feeling kind of guilty though about not getting anything done today. There is so much to do and I fell like I should have been working on it today. But I also know that you tell us to rest one day a week. I know from personal experience when I don't do that, I get out of balance and I am no use to anyone. I know all of that in my head but I still think, wow, I was a real slug today and didn't get any of the more than 100 important things done that need to get done.
God I am sorry I am not being more efficient. Help me to get done everything that you have put before me. In past times where there is more to do than there is time to do it, you have ordered my days, putting each thing in front of me as it needs to get done. I ask God that you do that again so we can make some better headway on all of these wonderful things that you have put on my heart to do. I can't do it without you and wouldn't want to!
What God Said Tonight:
You are feeling guilty for following my instructions for you life? Sounds like someone is slipping into legalism and performance pleasing thinking again. You my daughter are free. You my daughter can do nothing on your own but with me, all things are possible.
Do you think I would ask you to do something and then not give you the time or the ability to do it? Of course not. I love you. I have destined you to succeed. It is my great pleasure to see you prosper and do well.
Everything I have put on your heart to do has its own season and its own time. I have shown you further down the timeline of this vision because I want you to be ready but that doesn't mean everything can or should happen today. This journey we are on will last throughout eternity. I have a time and a season for everything and I will let you know as they come. I will guide you always.
Rest when you are tired. Work when you can. Play regularly. Study daily. Put me first in it all. Keep you balance and you will see amazing things accomplished.
I love you daughter and release that guilt right now. It is not meant for you. I didn't put it there. Let it go or it will weigh you down and keep you from all that I have for you. I love you daughter and the plan and the purpose for your life is right on track and your future looks bright.
