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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:
Mighty God, you do not get enough credit. Everything, you made everything. You give every good thing that we have. You give us our talents and provide for us. You give us joy and peace that doesn't even make sense. You heal us when we are sick. You teach us. You love us.
Every good thing I do and every good thing in me is a direct result of what you do and what you have done. How do I thank you appropriately for that? How do I give you proper credit for that?
I love you God and know that at least in this moment, I recognize that it truly is all You all the time and that all the credit, glory, and honor is yours.
What God Said Tonight:
Come here and rest. You have done enough for today. You have striven hard enough. It is time to rest. It is time to replenish.
I receive your worship as a sweet fragrance. That you are giving it at a sacrifice makes it all the more beautiful. But, it is enough for today. rest in the peace that you have done all that I asked today and you may rest with my blessing, my protection, and in my love.
My prayer:
You are awesome. Today was awesome. Too tired to think God but I can listen. What is on your mind tonight God.
What God Said Tonight:
I won't talk for long tonight but I do want you to see something that I have been trying to show you in your life lately. It is simple, you will get what you expect to get in life.
If your life is not what you want it to be, check your expectations. Your expectations are the true reflection of your faith. Belief is easy and doesn't produce much on it's own. But faith (belief with expectation) and action with that faith...that can move mountains.
Change your expectations and you will change your life. Expect to be blessed. Expect to be highly favored. Expect everything you touch to be blessed. Expect me to show up in every situation and make a way. Expect more out of your life and you will get it.
I have so much more for you but I need you to expect it. Your expectation is like a catcher's glove in baseball. I am constantly throwing blessings at you, but if you don't have the right mitt to catch them with, they will fly right by you, or, sometimes, they will hit you right in the head and knock you out. But, when you have the right mitt, when you have your expectations in place, you can catch what I throw to you.
I love you daughter. Expect more.
My prayer:
Awesome God. I need wisdom and direction tonight. You have said that if I lack wisdom, I should ask for it and you will give it to me. I am asking.
In particular, someone posted on What God Did Today and said that Allah was the only true God. It is clearly a lie, but likely one that they believe strongly or they would not have posted it. I know that you are the only true God because I know you personally. Not because I read about it but because I know you. And, while you have many names and references, Allah is not one of them.
So, what do I do? I can imagine a lot of different options. I could explain the truth to them and do my best to do it in love. I could ignore it. I could get confrontive with them. I could quote your word to them.
I feel like if I say nothing, I am not standing up for you. But, if I say it wrong, I could make it worse and not better. What should I do God?
What God Said Tonight:
I can fight my own battles and all gods and all people will one day bow down to me. It is written and it is promised.
Your job has not changed. Spread my word and my love everywhere you go. Live your life for me and let people see. Let people see the truth of me through your life. You do not have to debate for me. You do not have to get into a a word battle for me. You have to love and live your life in a way that reflects me and my love.
I will fight the battles. I will win the war. I have instructed you not to worship other gods and that holds true. You keep focused on me, live for me, and I will take care of the rest.
My prayer:
Awesome God. My mind is focused on the importance of relationships and the networks that you build in our lives. No one survives in isolation. It drives us crazy eventually. The more intricate and full our network of relationships is, the better the net is that can catch us when we fall.
I feel you showing me a net made of red and white fibers. I would assume the red is for your blood that you shed and the white represents your purity. When you are the one making the connections in my network, we are tied with the bond of salvation, sacrifice, and purity. Wow God, thanks for that picture!! I love that.
What God Said Tonight:
Hey, you wrote my part tonight! Well, what more can I say. You were born to need and crave relationships. You were created to form and maintain relationships all around you. It was the first thing Adam asked for, someone he could be in relationship with. It is the first natural response of all of my kids.
The thing is, sometimes, this sinful world can beat you up so bad, that you can forget this natural longing. Instead, you isolate to protect yourself. You remember what that was like? satan really loves it when you do that. He loves it when he can get you all alone and start working on your thoughts. He can do so much more damage to you when you are alone and isolated. There truly is safety in numbers.
I can't leave you in isolation. It is too dangerous. It is why I told you to gather in my name often. One, to remember me but also to keep those connections, make new connections, and love each other just like I love you.
Remember your surprise birthday party where they invited all kinds of your friends from different parts of your life? Remember how great that was and how much you enjoyed introducing everyone to each other and helping them get to know each other? That is kind of like what it is like for me when you get together. It just delights me. I love when you get to know each other and I am grateful for the increased safety and joy it provides for you.
Isolation is the enemy. Communion is the antidote to isolation. Love you sweet daughter. Rest well tonight.
My prayer:
Amazing healing God! Last night you healed Mom, tonight you healed me, YOU ARE AWESOME!!
I was just thinking about it God, we are having our annual benefits meeting at work tomorrow and I was wondering what changes there might be. Then I stopped and realized that other than the Lasik surgery this year, I can't remember the last time I had to use health insurance. It has been at least a couple of years.
You keep me in divine health and the few things that we do run into like the stomach cramps today, we pray and you heal! God, it really is amazing. If people could really catch a hold of your healing power that you have for us. If we could learn to trust and accept the gift you have given us, life would be so much easier and more fun!!
I love you God and I am so grateful for your healing power and for teaching me about it.
What God Said Tonight:
My healing is meant for all of my children. And, just like the woman who reminded me that even dogs get the scraps, it is really for anyone who will believe. Anyone who will believe and receive it. It is there for the taking.
I love to see you healed and well. Sickness is from the devil, every time. I want to make that crystal clear. I do not bring sickness. We are in the renewed covenant. I came to bless and not curse. I came to fulfill the covenant so that you could live in the promises of your ancestors. I came that you could live a life free of the bondage of sin and sickness.
I came to give you a way out. What kind of Father would I be if I provided a way out but first, I imprisoned you? I don't work that way. I will use whatever circumstances you are in to your good; but, don't let that confuse you. Just because I can use it for good, doesn't mean that I brought it or that I want it in your life.
It is my desire that you live in divine health. That is my desire and my will for your life. I have provided the means for you to do so. Draw close to me. In my presence is the healing that you seek. I love you daughter, now and forever.
My prayer:
Mighty God. I am a bit at a loss for words tonight. My mind is kind of wandering but nothing specific and nothing terribly important. What is on your mind tonight? How was you day? Did we give you anything to celebrate today? I love you God and just want to hear from you.
What God Said Tonight:
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day in your culture and I want to love on you tonight. You are my true valentine.
I love you with all that I am. I love you for who you are. I love what we do together. I love to watch you grow and learn. I love being with you I love talking with you.
You are my picture perfect pink rose. You are so beautiful to me. I have waited so long for us to be together. I died so we could be together, and I will never give you up. I will be with you for eternity. You are my child and my love.
The love that I have for my children is more than you can bear. I have more love than you can ever truly absorb. But, I will keep pouring it out every chance that I get. My love for you is complete, all encompassing, and eternal. Be my valentine.
My prayer:
Father God. Why do I still make decisions that I know are not good for me? How is it, after all this time, after all that you have taught me, I can have a good choice and a bad choice in front of me and I choose the bad choice? I get SO frustrated with myself. As soon as I make the wrong choice, I know immediately what I have done.
God, help me to make better choices. Clearly, just teaching me what is the best choice is not enough. You have done that already in so many cases and yet I still, sometimes, make the wrong choice...knowing it is wrong. Ugh! I wish I was a better person for you God. I wish that I didn't mess up so much.
I am grateful that you love me anyway. I am grateful for your forgiveness, mercy, and the many chances you give me to get it right.
What God Said Tonight:
Choices are the rudder in your life. Your choices determine where you go and where you don't go. As long as you always choose me, I can work with your other choices.
I can use the poor choices to teach you and those around you. I can use the bad choices to strengthen your faith. I can use the bad choices to draw you closer to me. It is in those times when you have made a bad choice, that you are most likely to come running to me.
I rejoice every time you make a good choice. I celebrate every time you take what you have learned and apply it correctly to the current situation. Like any proud poppa, I love to see you make right choices.
But what I want you to hear tonight is that the only choice that really matters is that you choose me. I can work with anything else.
I love you daughter. Your training is not over. You will continue to grow and improve but I love you just the way you are. I love you with all of your flaws. I love you for who you are going to be. I love you because you are mine. Rest awhile, you will have another shot at it all tomorrow.
