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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:
My God. I am not sure how to talk about what is on my mind tonight. I guess the theme is selfishness or self centeredness. It is something that seems to come so naturally to us and yet, when I see it in others, it makes me sad (or angry depending on the circumstances). But, I know that it is in me too; when I look at myself honestly, I don't always think of others before myself. I have to consciously choose to do that. My natural tendency is to think of me first.
So, here is where I am struggling. If I know that about myself and know that it doesn't mean that I don't care about other people, why does it upset me so much when I see it in other people? Why do I take it so personally?
Huh, as I am typing, it suddenly seems so clear. Being upset about others selfishness and self centeredness is just a reflection of my own selfishness. The reason it upsets me is because they aren't thinking about me! Now, if that isn't the height of selfishness and self centeredness, I don't know what is!
God forgive me of my selfishness and self centeredness. Help me to think more of others than I do of myself. Help me to think of others needs and feelings before my own. Help me to be a better person God.
What God Said Tonight:
Being "othercentered" instead of self centered is a choice and it is a choice that you will need to make daily, hourly, and sometimes each minute. It is one of those things that does not make a lot of sense logically but the more you take care of others and focus on the needs of others, the more I will take care of your needs. When you take care of the things and the people that I care about, I will take care of you. I will take care of all of your needs. I will make sure that you have everything you need.
When you don't have enough, change your view from looking at what you are getting or not getting and focus more on what you are giving. As you give, as you take care of the needs of someone else, I promise I will take care of your needs. I will see that you are well cared for as you care for others.
I love you daughter and I will always help you when you ask.
My prayer:
Awesome God. As I was looking for a message today on the 24/7 Lighthouse site, I was struck by all of the amazing things that people are doing for your Kingdom. I look at Heidi Baker, Nick Vujicic, Bill Johnson, Tim Tebow and so many others and I just sit in awe of all that you have accomplished through them. Then, some little part of me started thinking, wow, in comparison, I am not doing much for you. In comparison, I am not doing much at all. Then I started getting depressed, feeling guilty.
I know this is wrong thinking God. I can almost hear you asking why I am comparing myself to anyone. I know that you gave us each different gifts and abilities and our job is to use what you have given each of us, not envy what you have given others. I know all of that in my head. I just wish I could get it into my heart.
God, help me to do everything you need me to do with what you have given me. Continue God to bless all of your children, your warriors, who are spreading your love and your truth throughout this world. Help me to remember that it takes all of us, doing what you have for each of us to do, to spread this message.
I love you God. Thank you for what you have given to each of us and the opportunities you give us to use it.
What God Said Tonight:
You preached your ownself happy, didn't you! Thank you daughter for remembering what I have taught you. Thank you for using your mind and your wisdom instead of letting the emotions take you down the wrong road.
You have been given exactly the gifts and the opportunities I need you to have to accomplish our greater goal. The people that you touch have been specially assigned to you. Take care of the people, the gifts, and the opportunities I give you.
Every opportunity to touch a life and share me with them is more valuable than all the gold that there is in the world. The people I bring to you are especially suited to hear my message through you. The ones I take to others, are especially suited to receive the message from them. You might say I am the ultimate matchmaker.
Trust me to to guide and direct you. Trust me to bring you the right opportunities for you. Trust me to know your perfect role in the spreading of my salvation throughout the world.
Talking and praying with one person in the supermarket is as important and as wonderful as preaching to 1 million at a revival. Any action that results in people coming to me and receiving salvation is important, powerful, and wonderful.
I love you daughter. Grow where you are planted and know that you are exactly as I hoped you would be from the beginning of time.
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.
