Relationship with God...

My prayer:

Wonderful Lord. I have been studying your relationship with Moses lately and it is kind of fascinating. He argued with you and contradicted you a lot. Sometimes you listened to him and even changed your mind. 

I am not sure that I would have the confidence to argue with you the way he did. I mean, you are the God of the universe, all knowing, all powerful, and existing at all times and places. How could I even think that I would know better than you on anything? 

But then, when I think about it, every time something doesn't go the way I think it should, I may not argue with you but I definitely question you and ask you what is up. I guess that is kind of like what he did. But, in the end, I usually recognize that you had the best plan all along. Moses didn't always see it that way. 

Anyway, it is interesting. I have always thought of Moses as this really holy guy, leading the Israelites out of Egypt and into the promised land, setting up your laws, and he was. But, he wasn't an obedient or meek guy who just did what you told him. He fought you on things and sometimes he won the fight or convinced you of his point. 

What God Said Tonight:

My relationship with each person is unique. Not because I change but because you are all, each one of you, unique. I have some relationships that are sweet peace and love almost all of the time. David was a relationship like that. Not that he was perfect but his heart for worship made an environment of joy and love for us. Then there are the fighters, like Moses. Most people are a mix of both. 

The point is, I can and will meet you right where you are. My relationship with you will be perfectly suited to who you are. That is why every person needs to get to know me personally in order to experience the fullness of what I have for them. You can tell people about your relationship with me but until they experience a relationship with me in their life, it will not mean that much to them. 

I have said it before, but I am everything you need. That is because I am everything. But it is also because I know how unique you are and I know your personal needs. I made you. And it is with that knowledge that we begin to build a relationship. 

Get to know me like I know you and we can build something beautiful.

Never alone...

My prayer:

Awesome Father. I don't know what to talk about tonight. I have been having a hard time knowing what to talk about during our quiet time. Life is good, really good. You have done so much and continue to prosper me in every area. I am SO GRATEFUL for that I can't say it enough. And, it seems like most of my prayers right now are all about other people. Which, is ok and probably good in a lot of ways. 

But sometimes I know that when I am completely focused on other people it is because I am avoiding something in my life that I need to be dealing with. I guess I always kind of worry about that. I worry and wonder if there is some big old plank in my eye that I do not see and instead am praying for help for everyone else. But, if I am avoiding something, I am avoiding it pretty successfully because I don't know what it is.

God, I ask that if there is something I am missing, something I am avoiding, point it out to me. If there is something I need to change, make it crystal clear to me. I want to be the person you need me to be to do the things you need me to do. Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

You know that I love you too much to allow you to stay in sin or to live in a way that keeps you from me. I will always point out to you the things that need to change. And then, if you let me, I will change them for you. I don't expect you to be perfect and I don't expect you to make changes on your own. We are in this together. 

You are in a season where I have you on a steady keel. this is a time to build and to intercede for others. When it is time to change, I will change you. When you need to move, I will guide you. 

You are not in this fight alone. I am your ever present help. Part of that help means that I will not let you avoid those things that you need to face. I just know the perfect rime for you to face them and I will not rush you before that time. I have plans for your life and they are good. Trust me in all things including your own growth. I love you daughter, so much.

All that you need...

My prayer:

Mighty God. I am so tired my thoughts are mush tonight. 2.5 hours of sleep is not enough. I pray God that you pour out upon me the spirit of deep sleep tonight. I pray that I will awaken for you sustain me. 

I love you God and I love that I can come to you with anything and everything and you have a solution. You have a way out. No matter how big or how small, you have the answer for everything. I love that you are omniscient, that you know everything. I would hate to have to trust a God that only knew part of the story. But, it is easy to trust you because you already kow the end from the beginning.

I should probably shut up know. I am hitting that goofy tired stage where I could go on forever if you let me with random thoughts flying in from here and there. Much better to stop talking and start listening to you. 

What God Said Tonight:

I am the bread of life. but I could just as easily say that I am the pasta of life. The point is I am what sustains you. I am what nourishes you. I am what gives you the energy and the strength to grow and do and be. 

My blood, is the life fluid that saved you but that also quenches your thirst. It gives you the fluid you need to survive. A human body can go many days without food but very little time without fluid. I am the the water that will never run dry and when you drink of me you will never go thirsty. I will quench your thirst in the physical and in the spiritual realms. 

I am all that you need and I will never run out of me for you. I love you and I am with you always. You shall not want. 

Renewed, refreshed and redeemed...

My prayer:

What an amazing day God! Thank you is just a couple of words and can never convey my gratitude! This whole weekend has been the best Easter weekend I have ever experienced and I am simply in awe of you. So, since they are the only words I have, Thank you, Hallelujah! If somebody makes up some more words to say thank you, I will use them too. LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

What God Said Tonight:

This weekend was like fresh dew on your faith. You have been renewed in the participation of seeing others renewed and saved and it is good. 

Life will still throw challenges at you but you are renewed and refreshed in the living water of my Spirit. I love you daughter and this weekend together was wonderful.

Keep up the good fight of faith and be renewed, refreshed and redeemed. 

He has risen...

My prayer:

What a wonderful day God! You were glorified for sure! Thank you for every person you brought to us to bless. Thank you for all the beautiful children who we got to pray with and give clothes and toys to! It was a truly beautiful day. Then, to end the day with a great service and dinner with wonderful friends, as soon as I take a bath and fall off to sleep, this will be a nearly perfect day. THANK YOU SAVIOR LORD!!!!!!!

What God Said Tonight:

I have stirred up the spiritual realm around you for a reason. I know you have sensed and seen that things are disturbed. It is in that disturbance that truly great things can happen. It is in the status quo that people get complacent and luke warm. 

I am stirring up the spiritual realm to ignite the fire in you to see the great miracles you have prayed for. The time is here and now and it is already happening. 

I have risen. not I will rise, not I am rising, I have risen and it is done. Nothing more needs to be done for you to be reconciled to me. All that needs to be done now is for you to walk into the full promises I have for your life. 

I love you and I am with you every step of this journey.

God first...

My prayer:

Mighty and powerful God. I am a bit too tired to make rationale sense tonight I think. Thank you for getting me through this week and thank you for what you are going to do this weekend. 

Let me hear your voice tonight before I fall asleep in this chair?

What God Said Tonight:

I alone am your God. If that is true, if there is no one and nothing that you put above me, than there are no distractions in your life. There is no need for following the stringent rules. 

When I am first in your life, you live out my purpose and will for your life. So many people try to make this life with me so difficult but it really is not. Put me first, love me and love the people around you. Never lose the simple truth of that. 

I love you daughter. Sleep well, you will need it.

More...

My prayer:

Sweet Father. Thank you for another pretty wonderful day. 

I am getting excited for this weekend. So many great plans around the city to celebrate what you did for us. 

God I pray that this weekend be a time when people who you have been chasing after finally say yes to you. I pray that people hear your story in a whole new way this weekend and realize like they never have before what you have done for us. I pray God, that you reach people and give them an undeniable experience of your presence this weekend. 

Hallelujah! I praise you in advance for every saved soul. I CAN'T WAIT!!! :)

What God Said Tonight:

I will take any and every opportunity to get my message out. My children need to know and understand what they have been given. Many think they know but with a little more study they could see all that I have for them. 

I have provided salvation from hell, yes. And if my children do not get anything else from my sacrifice, that is still worth everything. But my sacrifice was for so much more. I came to give you life and life more abundantly. I came so you could be healed and set free. I came so you did not have to live in bondage to sin any more. I came so you could live healthy and long lives. I came so you could live in this world but not be overtaken by the sin and evil of this world. I came for you. 

This Easter celebration, spend some time really studying my promises for your life. I have more for you than what you have received so far. I love you and want you to have all that I have provided for you today and forever.