Faith is...

My prayer:

Awesome God, I have got to get some sleep tonight. I just drove home in the dark with my sunglasses on and did not realize it until I was halfway home. Clearly, I am not fully functional. 

Please God, whatever I need to learn in this season, show me quick and make it plain for me. Not sure I can keep this up. Love you God and I remain hopeful and trusting in you.

What God Said Tonight:

Faith is substance of that which is hoped for and the evidence of that which is not yet seen. Faith is evidence. Faith is the proof that there are promises on your life that have not yet shown up. Faith is the evidence that I am active in your life no matter what the circumstances look like. 

Your faith will see you through. Your faith will hold you up. Your faith is real and is the evidence to those around you that you live a different life. That you live your life for me. Faith that is evident is powerful to all those who witness it. This is a time to show off your faith. Let people see that you trust me no matter what the circumstance. Show people that we are in this together and that you will lean on me at all times. Show people that trouble doesn't bring you to doubt but it brings you to your faith. 

I love you daughter. I will not let you down. Your faith in me is safe.

Just life...

My prayer:

Mighty God. I am a bit at a loss for words tonight. You know that doesn't happen very often! Today was good. Everything continues to kind of move forward, some things faster than others. I can see your crazy favor in some areas and I struggle in others. Just life I guess. Nothing profound, just life. 

Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention today? Moving through life with blinders on? Anyway, here I am at the best part of the day, getting to hang out with you and hear what you want to talk about. What is on your mind God?

What God Said Tonight:

Life is a miracle. You live it everyday so you don't realize it but life is a miracle. It is a gift. It is something that I wanted each of my kids to get to experience, if only for a moment. 

There is a preciousness and value to life that can only be fully appreciated when it is over. Don't miss the beauty in the life around you. Don't miss the colors, the scents, the joy in life. 

I gave you life and I intend that you should enjoy it. Enjoy the sunshine on your face. Enjoy the people I have put with you. Enjoy the food I have given you. Enjoy the feel of a late summer breeze on your cheek. Don't miss the simple pleasures. 

I love you daughter and don't get so complacent that you miss the joy in life. 

Incomplete testimony...

My prayer:

Amazing God. I have seen you do mighty miracles in my life in the lives of those around me. I have seen you heal time and again. I have seen you take situations that look like there is no answer and work everything out perfectly. I love seeing you do that stuff! Not just because of what it does for the person that it helps but how it shows you to bigger than anything we run into.

Then there are the things that, despite years of prayer, prayer of agreement with others, doing all that we know to do, giving it up to you, etc. etc., some things are still there. These crazy headaches God are still here and many other things that plague me and my friends. What is the deal with those things? What are we missing? What am I missing?

It is clearly not your will for me to live in pain. So why is this head of mine not living in your will? What do I need to do or not do? 

I love you God and I know that all things are possible in you. I believe and trust you. I need some help.

What God Said Tonight:

It is definitely not my will for you to live in pain but as you know, I never waste pain either. I never let you suffer for no reason. I never let you have more than what you can learn from. I promise this thing will not kill you and I promise it will be used for the good of you and my Kingdom. I promise that there is no thing in your life, in any of my kids lives, that is there for no reason. 

I am your refuge and your strength. I am you ever present help in times of trouble. I am here for you and I will make sure that this is not wasted pain. 

There is more to learn. There is more to understand. There is more to experience victory in this. Your testimony is not complete. I love you. Stick in there.

Interruptions...

My prayer:

Today was pretty wonderful God, not because of any of my plans but because of your plans. You clearly had a day full of divine appointments and worked everything out. Thank you for the opportunities to be a blessing. thank you for blessing me. Thank you for always having a better plan than my plan. I love you God. What is on your mind?

What God Said Tonight:

Life's interruptions are often opportunities in disguise. Thanks for going with it today and not getting stuck in "your" plans. I will always lead and guide you but I can't make you follow. I will never make you do anything. Your love is too important to me (just like the song says). 

I will never force you but I will always show you the way that is best for you and for me. I will never make you choose my way but I will always show you where it is.

I love you daughter and I am happy to see you becoming more flexible. We can do a lot more togehter when you are willing to change course just because I ask you to.

God's diamonds...

My prayer:

This day wore me out God. I am practically falling asleep sitting up but I don't want to end this day without spending this time with you and hearing what you have to say tonight. Love you and I am all ears.

What God Said Tonight:

You, my children, are my diamonds. You have been cut and shaped and your facets shine brilliantly as they reflect my light. You are so valuable and beautiful. You are stronger than the things that come against you because you have been hardened by heat and by pressure. You were once coal but you are now my beautiful diamonds. 

I love you and while your preparation was difficult, the result is amazing. Shine for me sweet daughter. 

Peace in every situation...

My prayer:

There was a lot of craziness around me today God but total peace in me. That is a pretty wonderful thing that you do for me. I love your peace. The peace that doesn't really make sense but it so complete. That peace to know that you will work everything out, even the small details. 

If I didn't have you and your peace in my life, I would be a constant worrier. There is plenty to worry about if I want to. But, with you, I don't need to. Thank you God for taking care of me and taking care of all of the details.

What God Said Tonight:

I am peace. I am the source of peace. I have total peace for you because I already know everything. Everything that ever was or ever will be. I am your peace in the midst of any storm. I am your refuge. I will never leave you and I will never walk away from you. 

When fear tries to come in, remember who I am. Remember what I know. Remember what I can do. And then, remember how much I love you. My love for you is beyond words and I will bring every bit of knowledge and every ounce of power that is in me to come to your defense in every situation. 

I am with you. No matter what the circumstances look like, I am right here and I will not let you down. In the end, you will see the glory of my Kingdom, every time. 

Win every time...

My prayer: 

You are good, you are GOOD, YOU ARE GOOD GOD!!! I am continually amazed, impressed and in awe of you God and how you work everything out! Thank you is a ridiculously small tribute for all that you do. 

I bet that is why they never stop worshiping you in heaven. Because truth is, if everyone of us worshiped you non stop for eternity, it would still not be enough to repay all that you do. 

Forgive me God for every moment that I have forgotten the immense blessing you are and hear my heart tonight in complete gratitude to you for who you are and all that you do.

What God Said Tonight:

I make you to succeed because I can't help but win. As my kids, you can't help but win either. You are children of the ultimate champion and I have put in you the ability to do even greater things than I did when I was with you. 

If you can someday, allow yourself to receive all that I have for you...watch out world! You will be powerful beyond your imaginings and you will be successful in everything. Sounds great and you are thinking, yeah, I want THAT! But, with that level of blessing and favor, comes a lot of other problems and challenges. 

I need to prepare you for that kind of blessing. I need to heal your heart so you are humble enough to receive and not gloat. I need to soften your soul to know that you will share and give all that you get. I need to know that the blessings will never own you but that you will ALWAYS belong to me. 

Those are the things I am working on with you now. I know that it is not always fun but know that the purpose and the reward of what we are changing in you today will absolutely be worth it. Be encouraged my love.