Damage...

My prayer:

People can be so complicated. God, so many of us go through this life and get so damaged. Then we take out our damage on each other. We don't even mean to half the time but we do. And then, we create more damage. 

God, you are the God of Restoration, of Healing. I pray for your Restoration and Healing to cover our lives, our hearts and our spirits so we can be blessings to each other and not damage each other. 

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

A world without damage, hurt and pain, that sounds like paradise. I have for you a future that is pure good without pain. But that future is still a hands breadth away. 

In the meantime, you can practice loving each other. You can practice not damaging each other. You won't always get it right and sometimes you will get it really wrong; but, it will help prepare you for the paradise I have for you. 

Practice is not meant to be perfect. If you were perfect you would not need the practice. Practice love every chance you get. As you do, you will see less hurt, less pain and less damage in you and in the people around you. 

I know sometimes I sounds like a broken reeord but the answer truly is, almost every time, LOVE.

God with us...

My prayer:

My God. I want to hear your voice tonight. That is really all I want. Talk to me and let me know that you are here with me.

What God Said Tonight:

You know that I am always with you daughter. You never need to question that. I have come to be with you, now and forever. I have come in the form of the Holy Spirit for this time, this season. There will be a time and a season where I will come as Father and will I will come as Son. For now, I am here in Spirit. 

The Holy Spirit may not be seen easily in a physical way; however, it's presence, my presence could not be more real and could not be more powerful. 

I have come to you in this form to help you. I have  come to show you the way through this life. I have come to be with you. I couldn't stand being apart from my children any more. 

I had to find a way to be with you. So, I first came as Son and sacrifice. Then I came as Spirit and helper. Soon I will come in all of my glory. That will be a truly great day!

Illogical...

My prayer:

Wonderful God. Why do I sometimes want things that I can't have and would be no good for me? It really is illogical. Especially when I see all around me that what I think I want, would likely turn into a disaster. Usually, I am a pretty logical person but not right now. Not with this thing.

God help me to want the things that are good for me, the things that bring me closer to you, the things that are in your will for me. Help me to stop wanting anything that does not.

What God Said Tonight:

I am your God but I do not practice mind control. Your thoughts, your wants, are your own. I gave you free will for a purpose. Only you can make choices of what you will have in your life and what you will not. 

Some of those decisions will be based on your wants, but not all of them. Some of them will be based on what you know is best and what you want to be able to do and to give. 

I am with you no matter what you choose. No matter what you want. I am your Father and I love you. You cannot do anything that will separate my love from you. I want you to make smart decisions because your life will be better. But, I will be with you whether you choose the my will or follow your own desire. 

I am with you in it all. Think about where you are taking me. That might help you choose what is best. But no matter what, I love you.

Fixing it...

My prayer:

Hi awesome Father. Today was rough. I really just wanted to escape all day. Too many problems and not enough solutions. I hate it when that balance is off. I don't mind having some problems. I actually kind of enjoy fixing things. But when the problems outweigh the fixes 100 to 1, that is when I get discouraged. 

God, I am just going to put this whole mess of a day in your hands. You can fix the stuff that I can't. For every problem that I don't have a solution for or an ability to take care of, I give them to you God and ask for your help. 

I am not lazy. I want to do my part. But my part is not enough right now.

What God Said Tonight:

Just because there is a problem in front of you does not mean you must solve it. I know it is your nature, your personality to want to fix it. You want to make everything ok for everyone; but, you can't. And even if you could, you shouldn't.

I have shown you recently how your holding back allows others to come in and be a blessing. I want to do more of that. There will be plenty of times where I will need you to step in and help. Stay alert for those times. But stay alert for those opportunities that allow others the joy of giving and helping. 

I don't need a put together plan that touches on every point of every need. I know the needs. I know how I will meet the needs. Sometimes that will include you. Sometimes, that will include your neighbor or your friend. 

You are always welcome but sometimes your best way of fixing is to stand back and let me work it out. 

I am asking that you follow my voice to the letter. Not just what you think I would like; but, truly listening to my voice to hear what I need from you. It is a key difference. In the first, you are trying to make me happy. In the second you are partnering with me to minister to the world. 

Trying to make me happy will never work because I already am so happy with you. I could not be happier. You are covered in the blood of my sacrifice and are perfected. I cannot love you more, I can not be happier with you, there is nothing that will make me love you more. 

It is time.

Life is a dance...

My prayer:

What a wonderful day God! And to think, I almost missed it. I almost canceled my plans and isolated today but I am very glad that I didn't. 

Thank you for the wonderful friends you have put in my life. Thank you for the beautiful weather. Thank you for a beautiful hike. Thank you for good food and good wine. Thank you most of all for loving me and giving me such a great weekend of rest. 

I feel like I have been on vacation. Thank you for restoration. You are so good to me!

What God Said Tonight:

I have more for you. I have a rhythm of grace for your life. I have a natural flow for your life. When you are in it, I can bring you rest and restoration. When you are in it, I can make you more effective in everything you do. When you are in it, you will have great and overwhelming peace. 

Feel the rhythm, move to my beat, and find yourself in your purpose. 

Life is a dance and I will always be your partner. Remember to let me lead.

Effective help...

My prayer:

I have such a hard time when you tell me not to do something God. Not just when it comes to "sin." but also, times like tonight when I so want to help and you tell me to wait. I know that you only tell me that when there is a really good reason but it is so hard to not jump in and try to make it all better. I hate to see people I love struggle. If I can do something, I feel like I should and a lot of times you tell me to go ahead and help; but, sometimes you say wait.

Maybe it is part of my control issues. I want to fix things. I don't like when things are broken or when people are hurting and I feel such a drive to "fix" it.

God, help me to wait for your timing so that my "help" can actually help. God I pray that you speak really clearly to me on this so I don;t miss an opportunity to help.

Thank you!

What God Said Tonight:

I am God all mighty, the God above all god's the creator of the universe, the maker of all things. I am the great I am. I am the savior of he world. I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am all powerful. I am all knowing. I am. 

I am big enough to fix any problem. I am wise enough to know when fixing the problem at hand won't fix the larger issue. I love my people more that anyone else could. I will take care of each of them and make sure they get exactly what they need when they need it. 

I love that you want to help and I often have a place for a heart like yours. But sometimes, that is is not in the plan. Just because you do not help, does not mean that help is not on the way. Just because you don't fix it, doesn't mean I won't fix it. 

I have a perfect plan in this situation and in every situation. The power of your help lies in your listening and obeying my voice. I will make your help impactful. 

Helping for the sake of helping is empty and useless. Helping where I lead you will change people's lives. Focus on where I will take you and see the miraculous. 

Trust me to be me in every situation, even those you are not directly involved in. 

Fresh start...

My prayer:

Awesome God. There are few things in life that are better than a fresh start. Today feels like a fresh start.

When I think about it, that is what you Jesus gave me and so many others. You gave us a fresh start.

Thank you Jesus for a fresh start. Thank you that your fresh start isn't a one time offer that fades away. Thank you that your fresh start is forever.

Feeling so blessed tonight God. LOVE YOU!!

What God Said Tonight:

I am your continual and never ending fresh start. I paid every debt so you can start every day with a clean slate.

It is almost impossible for you to truly believe it. It is almost impossible to believe that it is true. But, it is. I will never turn my back on you. I will never hold you guilty. You have been forgiven, now and forever. You have been given a fresh start.

Do not waste it. Use it to live your life in your true purpose. Use it to bless the people around you.

I love you and always will. You are fresh and new, your life is fresh and new. Go forward into the endless opportunities of tomorrow.