Deception...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I had another one of those expereinces today where I could see so clearly how someone was sabotaging their own life.

They had created a view of who they are and what was happening in their life that was not true, not what the people around them were experiencing but they were so convinced that they were the "victim" in the situation that they walked away from what could have been a great opportunity. And the real shame of it is, if they don't get better clarity, they will repeat the same thing everywhere they go.

This is another one of those circumstances where it is so easy to see this from the outside but the person is completely blind to it.

When I see it, I start to really wonder if there are parts of me or my life that I have a similar blind spot and am sabotaging myself. Are some of the "tough" times that I go through nothing more than my own fabrication out of my own blindness?

God, I pray and ask for clarity of vision for myself and those around me. God, if I am deceiving myself and not seeing clearly, I ask that you remove the deception and bring clarity to my vision. Help me to see the reality of my life so I can see the things that need to change and come to you for help in changing them.

Don't let me be my own worst enemy.

What God Said Tonight:

What matters more than how you see yourself is how I see you. That is truly the only opinion tat maters. I see you in all of your imperfection and love you anyway. I see you covered in m sacrifice and find you perfect. I see you trying, which counts for a lot. I see you as my true child and precious to me.

I will heal you. I will refine you. I will shake out the things in you that have come from living in a less than perfect world. I will do all of that because I love you.

I will make sure you see what you need to see when you need to see it. Your trust in me to reveal all that you need to know is where your assurance comes from.

Your worries of deception are not unfounded. You live in a world that is full of deception both from within and without. But I am the truth. You can trust in my truth. There is no deception that is stronger than my truth.

Keep your eyes open and trust me.

Good fire...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I feel like I am right on the verge of...something. I don't know if it is something good or something bad but I have that sense of anticipation that is exciting but also a little uncomfortable.

Is that real? Is there a big...something coming or am I just jittery? If something is coming, cool. If not, I don't want to get all excited and be disappointed. I really don't need disappointment right now.

God, please lead me, guide me and give me wisdom.

What God Said Tonight:

I have a fire for you to walk through, but you will not be burned. I have a fire that is meant to bring beauty and power, not to destroy.

Sometimes you get confused by the appearance of something. You see it as dangerous and destructive but it is that very thing that you are afraid of that I want to use to bless you beyond your understanding.

Fear not. I tell you that a lot. I mean it. Fear not, I am with you. I will not let harm come to you.

As you face a challenge that fills you with fear, look to me and remember that I can and will use EVERYTHING to bless you. You greatest blessings will come out of situations that you thought were going to do you harm.

Trust me in the fire.

Hang on to God...

My prayer:

Awesome God, creator of the universe, my savior and my first love.

My brain is spinning from this day. I am having a hard time slowing down the thoughts enough to know what to talk about.

I ask for your peace to quiet my mind so I can listen.

What God Said Tonight:

Your peace is not broken. It is buried under the flotsam of the day. I have given you peace that passes all understanding. I have placed it in you. To find it, your journey is inward to the Holy Spirit living in you.

Stop for just a minute and find the peace that I have put in you.

There you are. Hang on to me with all that you have. Wrap your arms around me and don't let go. We have many miles together yet to travel and we have many storms to pass through.

Wrap yourself around the peace I have put in you and you can weather any storm.

God's love...

My prayer:

Thanks for getting me through this day God. It always amazes me how you can give me strength when I have none, wisdom when I have none and talent when I have none. I would truly be nothing without you but with you, I am pretty unstoppable.

Thank you for renewed hope and renewed excitement. Thank you for a new sense of purpose.

What God Said Tonight:

I am not surprised or shocked when you get discouraged, even when you want to give up. I am not disappointed in you when you come to me with no strength left.

I am your Father and creator. I know everything there is to know about you, yesterday, today and tomorrow and I love all of you, every last bit.

I love you in your struggle and I love you in your victory. I love you when you think you have it all figured out and I love you when you realize you don't have it figured out. I love you when you find a way to bless your neighbor and I love you when you haven't found a way...yet.

I am yours and you are mine forever.

Opportunity...

My prayer:

What a great day, what a great night!

Thank you for your awesome power to heal us from the inside out. Thank you for healing our hearts and how that healing radiates out into every aspect of our lives.

And, thank you for this  crazy bright moon! It is pretty incredible. And you are AMAZING!

What God Said Tonight:

Where do you want to go and what do you want to do? I have a world of opportunities for you and I am up for just about anything right now.

Tell me the desire of your heart and see me bring it to you. I have a great desire to give to you tonight. I have a great desire to see you blessed.

What God Wants...

My prayer:

Hallelujah! Friday night, here with you, how could I ask for anything more.

Today was a nice surprise. Thank you! I am looking forward to seeing what you want to do this weekend.

What God Said Tonight:

I have not changed. I want the same things today as I did yesterday. I will want the same things tomorrow. I have very simple wants.

I want to love you and be loved by you . I want all of my kids to come to know me. I want a world where we can live together, side by side, like I planned in the beginning.

I want it and I will have what I want, with all those who chose me.

I love you.

On the edge of a cliff...

My prayer:

I gave all that I could to this day God. My one last and most important thing to give is my ears to hear your voice. Speak to me God and let me hear your heart.

What God Said Tonight:

I have much to say but you are standing on the edge of  a cliff and looking down tonight. The water below is beautiful and enticing.

Don't get taken in by it. If you fall, if you jump, you will never get to see what I have for you around this next corner. This path right now is narrow, uncomfortable and it would be a lot easier to jump, but, don't.

Follow me around this bend and I will show you great things. I love you and I will never stop.