The real truth...

My prayer:

Today, blech. It was definitely a Monday. Sometimes the best part of a day is to say that it is over. But, when I really look at it, there were definitely some bright moments. So much of life seems to be about attitude and viewpoint. Two people can look at the same situation and see it two completely different ways. I can look at the same situation, at two different times, and see it completely differently. 

I guess it is really true that we can't trust our perceptions. You are the truth. Seeing the world through your eyes is the only unshakable truth. You see us all as your children that you love and who you have redeemed. You see us through the mantle of your sacrificial blood. You see us for what you made us to be.

God I ask for help in looking at things from your perspective and viewpoint more often. Help me look at things from the point of truth instead of my perception which is all distorted based on my experiences. THANK YOU for hearing my prayer and for being YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

You are on one of your perfect kicks again aren't you? I will tell you again that you will never be perfect and this world will never be perfect until I bring the new heaven and the new earth. 

The only perfect thing is me. Sin has distorted all else and is meant to blind you to the truth. You are a daughter of the truth and you have access to me, the truth, the way and the light. You are safe and you are mine. 

When you lack wisdom, ask for it. When your perception is off, bring it to me and I will show you the truth. 

The truth of your day today is that there was good and there was bad. You served me well but missed some chances. You were a blessing to some and not to others. You can work to be a blessing to everyone you meet. You are healthy and whole which is a lot more than many can say. I am truth. 

Come to me when you are in doubt. Come to me when you need help. Come to me when you want to celebrate. Come to me...just because.

Wake up call...

My prayer:

Incredible God! Thank  you for healing, comforting and helping your people today. What a great privileged it is to pray for people and see you work in their lives! I never get tired of that God. I love seeing you change the situation, heal the pain, restore the lives of your people. Thank you for meeting every need God and for being more than enough for what we need. I love you God. 

I am not sure if I am ready for a new week. I am still feeling pretty wiped out but it doesn't seem like sleep and rest are helping so I might as well get back to work. I ask for your help, your strength, and your will to be done in my life. I am nothing without you but I can truly do all things through you. Love, love, love you!

What God Said Tonight:

I have new colors and new patterns for your life. Your life has become somewhat grayed out lately and that is part of what is wearing you out. I have a new design for you. I have new passion and new excitement. I have a new design for you. 

It is still the same plan but I think I need to mix up the details a bit to bring back the fire in you. I am your strength and I am your peace. I am your reason to live and  I will guide you into such great things. 

I will rekindle the fire in you and give you new eyes to see. I am lifting the veil from your eyes so you can see clearly the beauty I have for you. 

I love you my daughter and I am with you every step of the way. Your rest has been accomplished  Now you need to be awakened. And, I will awaken you. 

Missing you...

My prayer:

Awesome God, I feel like I have been awfully whiny lately and I don't like that. You are so wonderful and amazing and the love that you show us is so incredible. I will not take that for granted. I will be thankful for you every day. I love you God. What is on your mind tonight?

What God Said Tonight:

Good to hear from you tonight. I missed you today. I know you were resting and that is good. It is what I wanted for you. But, you forgot to make me a part of your rest. You filled your time and your mind with movies, with books, with stuff and you forgot to talk to me. 

I missed you. 

I miss you when you forget to involve me. I love you and I am always here for you. Don't forget me. We have an eternity together but that does not mean that each moment is not precious. 

Let's spend some time, just you and me, tonight. Before you go to bed. Before you do anything more, let's spend some time together so I can remind you of my love for you. Just you and me.

Tired of being tired...

My prayer:

Awesome Father. So much great news today. Prayers answered, grandbabies on the way, new friendships and opportunities. What a great day! You are wonderful, kind, giving, and full of grace and mercy. I am nothing but grateful. 

God, I really have just one request tonight. I ask for rest, sleep and for peace. There was so much happening for the last several weeks, months, years (or at least it feels like years) and I really want to rest and get rejuvenated. I am tired of being tired. That you for being the God of peace and for giving me rest.

What God Said Tonight:

Rest comes when you let go. When you stop trying to make it all happen and you trust me to make it happen for you. I don't mean for you to be lazy. There will always be plenty for you to do. But you don't have to worry about the big picture. You don't have to worry about the outcome. 

Take each step as I give it to you and trust me with the outcome. When you can do that, you will find the rest and peace you are looking for. I am your peace. I am your assurance that everything will work out. I love you daughter. Go to sleep and I will bring you rest.

God is in control...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I have been thinking about success and failure today. What makes people succeed or fail? Sometimes it is obvious. The guy today who wanted a job but did not even know what our company did...it was pretty obvious why he did not succeed in getting an interview, let alone a job. Other times, it is a matter of drive, effort, and/or skill. Then there is the crazy God favor that you give your kids. I know that I succeed at things I have no business succeed at because of your favor.  

I don't know if I tell people about that enough. I know I hold back sometimes because I don't want people to get jealous or think that I am some big deal (which we both know I am not). But maybe I am cheating them. I would like to learn how to share the truth of your favor with people in a way that they know that it is for them as much as it is for me. Can you help me with that? I want people to know that living with you in their lives is a truly good thing. I love you God!

What God Said Tonight:

Your job is to share with people. It is up to me to soften their heart to receive. You cannot and should not control how other people feel or react. You are not in charge of their response. You are in charge of you and what you do. That should keep you busy enough. 

Tell people when you are blessed. Tell people when you struggle. Tell people how I step in to help, every time. Tell them about your life. It is a living tribute to my love for you and the sacrifice of my son. Your life will be the the thing that makes it real to the people around you. You are the best billboard I could hope for. Not because you are perfect but because you are not and yet, I still favor you, I still am able to use you, I still love you more than I can say. 

Let the world see your life and the world will know me. 

God's guidance...

My prayer:

Mighty God of wisdom. I need wisdom tonight. I don't know if my anxiousness is the normal anxiousness of change and stepping out in faith or if it is fear. I don't know if it is healthy and logical or if it is an indication that I am not trusting you enough. 

I guess if I really look at it, I am not afraid, I am just a bit wary. But regardless of what I call it, is it from you to let me know that I am headed down the wrong path or is it from me and a lack of faith?

God, I pray and ask for your wisdom, understanding and peace. 

P.S. Thanks for the awesome sleep and rest last night!

What God Said Tonight:

I have been guiding you all of your life, why would I stop now? Why would I stop when we are about to go into a season where you are going to do more for the Kingdom than you ever imagined? 

I am here, guiding you, leading you down the path of my choosing for your life. I will never leave you. 

Stay focused on me and my voice and you will not go wrong. When you get nervous, focus on me. When you get worried, focus on me. I have not given you a spirit of fear but of power and of love and  a sound mind. I will lead you all the days of your life. I will be a light unto your feet and lamp unto your path. That is what you can trust. 

Insomnia...

My prayer:

50 hours with only 5.5 hours of sleep God... so tired. I need your help to sleep and to rest tonight. I don't understand what the problem is but you are my problem solver and the solution to any problem so I am asking for your help. 

I know that you promise in your word to pour out upon me the spirit of deep sleep and you close my eyes. I know that I lay me down to sleep and my sleep is sweet because you are with me. I know the promises God but I am not experiencing the reality of them right now and I am so tired. Please help. Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

Who knows what you need better than me your creator? I know that you have wanted sleep as usual the last few nights, but it is not what you need  

What you need is to face the thing that is keeping you up. Stop pushing it under the carpet. Stop getting angry with things that are not even related. Face the root issue and your rest will come. 

In the meantime, I am still here with you and I will make sure that you have everything you truly need. I will make sure that you are protected, cared for, sheltered, fed. I will make sure you have the time to face the demon you are running from. 

I love you daughter and you are not in it alone but I can't stand by you when you are running away.