Temptation...

My prayer:

Perfect God. I am in a struggle tonight. There are things in this life that you have told me, that for my own good, I cannot have. I know this is true. I know that these things that I am wanting are not good for me. I know, that if I were to give into temptation, they would not make me happy and would actually make me miserable. I know all of that in my head and yet, it doesn't stop me from wanting them. Why do I still want things that I know are no good for me? I am usually a pretty rationale person. I am usually very logical. But, not tonight. Tonight I am sitting here wanting things that I know I should't have. 

Why and how do I stop wanting them? Thank you God in advance for your help. Thank you God for letting me bring anything and everything to you. 

What God Said Tonight:

It would not be called temptation if it wasn't tempting. Even my son was tempted. Do you think you are above him that you should not be tempted? It is simple. You know who the tempter is. You know his game. You know that he lures you into temptation with thoughts that it will be ok just this once. He tells you that you deserve it. He tells you that you are worth it and that it will bring you great satisfaction. 

He is the deceiver. He is a liar. He knows there is one area of your life that you are not satisfied in and he will work very hard to tempt you in that area. He cannot tempt you in areas that you are satisfied. There is no need there. But, in this area, the one where you feel deprived, he can keep coming at you. 

Recognize it for what it is and get your mind on good things. Get your mind on me. Get your mind on the promise that I have on your life. Get your mind on all the many things in your life that are fully satisfying. I will satisfy all of your needs and give you the desires of your heart but you must wait for me and  my timing. It is the best. It is the best for you for me and for the kingdom. 

Hang in there sweet girl. Resist the devil. You will be victorious.

Deep calling out to deep...

My prayer:

I feel so much peace tonight God. You are the God of peace. You have the peace that goes beyond our ability to understand it. I am at peace with you and at my home away from home. I am so comfortable here God. It is as if I have had a second home my whole life. Every time I visit here, it is like coming home. 

My home is with you. Anyplace that you are, it is my home. I bet if I turned that around, I would find that everyplace is my home because every where I go , you are with me. 

My home, my peace, my joy, my salvation, my healer, my blessing...it is all you God! I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

What God Said Tonight:

Open a place for me in your heart and I am there. I am anywhere you invite me to be. I am everywhere, but you will not recognize my presence until you invite me in. 

I am so desperately waiting for my children to invite me in. Invite me into their lives. Invite me into their joy. Invite me into their troubles. I want to be a part of everything that you are. I want to help you with the struggles, celebrate your victories, enjoy your pleasures, I want to be a part of it all. 

I love you. Do you really understand that. Do you remember what it is like when you first fall in love with someone and you want to be with them ALL OF THE TIME? That is how I am with you. I WANT TO BE WITH YOU ALL OF THE TIME. I want to be a part of everything in your life. I want to know you and I want you to know me at an intimate level that goes beyond any other relationship you have. I want to know you at a deeper level than anyone else. I want you to know me at that same level. Deep calling out to deep, that is what I meant when I said that. 

I want to know you and you to know me at a level that is deeper than any other. I love you so much. I have waited so long for this time with you. I have waited so long for you to be ready for this type of relationship with me. You are ready now. Will you agree? Will you trust me? Are you ready for a new level? I think you are but  you have to choose. I love you my sweet daughter.

Why God created you...

My prayer:

Awesome and amazing God! It is good to be back in Israel! This trip will likely be different from the ones in the past but it is just good to be here. I always have so many thoughts when I walk where you walked. 

One thing I was thinking about today as I walked along the beautiful  Mediterranean beach. Why didn't you talk more about being at the Mediterranean Sea? I am sure you spent time there but the only sea I remember you talking about was the Galilee Sea which is really more of a lake than a sea. Maybe you did talk about it but I am not remembering? Paul of course talked about it but i can't remember you talking about it and I am forgetting? You do talk about being in Jaffa which is on the  Mediterranean  

I don't know. It is probably not important. It is just so beautiful to me. I would think it would have provided so many analogies. Well, I think it is pretty clear that I am coming up on more than 24 hours without sleep! My thoughts are pretty random. But, I want to hear your voice, here and now. God, speak to me, please.

What God Said Tonight:

I love being at the ocean with you. I love how you sing my praises to the waves. I love how you see it. I love that you see my power and majesty in it. I love that you see my purpose in it. That is what I love about the ocean, the sea. 

That is why I created my children you know. I love all of the different perspectives and experiences they bring to me. I love to enjoy things with you. That is why it is so hard and painful for me when people, my children, shut me out of parts of their lives. When you put me in a religious and somber box, we miss out on so much. When you keep me relegated to the church house, I miss you. 

Take me with you to the beach. Take me with you when you are out with friends. Take me with you to the movies. I want to enjoy life with you. 

Yes, there is a mighty battle that is raging and it will continue to rage. There are times to fight and to battle. There are times where somber and serious attention is needed. But sometimes, probably more than you think, I just want to enjoy you and being with you doing the things you enjoy. I love you daughter and I love the things you love. 

Rest well when you can. Until then, I will sustain you.

Exciting!...

My prayer:

Mighty and wonderful God! I know I say this a lot, but I am constantly amazed at how I can be facing insurmountable odds, much more than I can possibly get done, and then I pray, and you just take care of it all. Some how, Some way, everything gets done on time! You are the ultimate time management tool!

I love you God. As I get ready for this next trip to your home land, I am so excited to go back! I pray and ask for your traveling mercies, your anointing and favor on every aspect of the trip. I thank you for favor  with you and with man. I pray God for alertness and awareness to be a blessing everywhere I go. Thank you Jesus!

What God Said Tonight:

I am with you every step of the way daughter. This trip was my plan and my purpose for your life. I am with you every step of the way.

Do you feel the spirit of anticipation? Do you feel the air crackling with excitement? The angels are excited. I am excited!

I am your God. Let people know and I will open every door. I will make a way. I will pave the streets you walk on with opportunity. I have a plan to bless you. I have a plan to add and multiply in your life.

I love you daughter and this is a time of excitement and change. ENJOY every minute of it! These seasons don’t come around every day.

Riding on God's grace...

My prayer:

What an exciting and blessed life you have given me God! I am so grateful!! 

But, the truth is, even in the middle of recognizing how amazing this life that you have given me is, I sometimes get stuck thinking of the the dreams that have not yet been fulfilled. I get stick thinking about the one that got away. 

I know it doesn't do me any good. I know I should have moved on by now. I know it is ridiculous to look back and say "what if." What I don't know is why I still do it anyway. 

I love you God. You are beyond generous. Please don't think that I am not eternally grateful for you in my life because I am. I just felt like I needed to share this heart hurt tonight and ask for your help. I don't even know how to pray about this one anymore other than to say, please help. In Jesus name, please help.

What God Said Tonight:

Every one has that one thing, that one situation, that one thorn that is a part of their life and who they are. Sometimes the face of the thing changes, but it is the same thing. It follows you throughout your life. 

It is different for everyone. You remember Paul had his. Remember what I told him, My grace is sufficient. That is what I tell you tonight. my grace is sufficient my sweet daughter. 

This thing in this time has a purpose and a plan. I won't let it crush you. I will heal you from the pain. I will turn it all to your good. In the meantime, know that my grace is sufficient. Lean on me and I will carry you. Trust me and I will not let you down. 

You have come a very far way but you have more road to travel. You have more to learn. You have more to experience. You are not done yet. This, like every other thing in your life, has a purpose and I will use it to initiate such great things that you cannot even imagine. 

I am your God and I will never leave you. When you think about the one that got away, remember that I am with you forever and will never leave. When you think of what you don't have, remember all that you do have in me. Remember the years you spent hoping and dreaming and all of the things that have now been fulfilled in your life. 

Encourage yourself sweet girl and remember. I love you and I know this is difficult. I am here and I will take you through it, riding on my grace.

Dirty laundry...

My prayer:

Mighty God. I feel like I messed up a lot today. I didn't always say what I needed to say the way I needed to say it. I said some things that I probably shouldn't have said. I was more focused on me than I was on other people. I don't know if I actually helped anyone today...maybe the students in the class this morning, but I am not even sure about that. 

There was nothing wrong with today other than as I reflect back on it, I wasn't the reflection of you that I want to be. Forgive me God for missing the mark today and I pray for your help to do better tomorrow. All I want is to bless you and bless the people you have put in  my life. That is the heart and the core of everything. 

I love you God Thank you for second, third, billionith, chances!

What God Said Tonight:

Arrogance, pride, and self centeredness are the three top terrors of my people. Guard against them constantly. They will destroy you if you let them.

You were created to be a giving being generous and in relationship to the people around you. Understand that truth of who you are so many things become easier. 

I love you daughter and I am grateful that you bring me your dirty laundry. Consider it and you clean to move onto the next thing. I love you daughter 

Building forever...

My prayer:

Today was full of good news God! Success at work, prayers answered for dear friends, new ministry connection...I love living in your favor! You make everything so very GOOD! 

God I am so grateful to you tonight and I would rather listen to what you have to say than fill space with my words. I love you. What do you want to talk about tonight?

What God Said Tonight:

A healing is good. my healing is forever. A love is good, my love is forever. A blessing is good, my blessings are forever. 

Everything I have for you is for today and forever. I am the everlasting God and my gifts are everlasting. There is a permanence to what we are doing right now that I need you to understand. We are not building temporary shelters. We are building permanent homes. 

We are building permanent places of residence for people. We are building a Kingdom that will stand forever. There will be a day when there is a new earth and a new heaven, that is true. But we will build upon the foundation being formed in these last days. 

I am the master builder. there is no coincidence that when I came to earth I was a carpenter's son. I am the great builder. Builder of structures, builder of people, builder of Kingdoms and builder of worlds. I am the builder of the universe and beyond and these things that I build are forever. 

I love you daughter. Build some forever with me.