God's timing...

My prayer:

So, I did not realize when you told me last night that you were going to teach me to wait, that the lesson would start today. I spent the whole day, just missing connections and having to wait.

I can't say I didn't get frustrated, I did. But, I did try to remember that you were in charge. I tried to remember to face each challenge by putting you first. I tried and sometimes succeeded.

I hope I don't have to have too many more days like this one though. It will be nice to going back to the days where you work everything out and I am walking in your favor.

What God Said Tonight:

I was with you all day. I was working it all out. Not in your expected timing, but I was working it all out.

I saved you from worse than a little irritation. I saved you from grave consequences that you could not see.

My timing is not always about what happens. It is often about what does not happen.

I love you and I will never leave you.

God's patience...

My prayer:

Awesome God. You are my fortress and my safe harbor. You shield me in the storm and you protect me from my enemies. You comfort me when I am in pain and you heal me when I am sick. You teach me...all the time.

Thank you for all that you do. You are incredible and I am humbled by your presence. I crave your voice. Let me hear you tonight.

What God Said Tonight:

 I wait. I wait patiently, knowing that everything will happen in its own time. I wait patiently because I have seen the future, I am already in the future and I know the outcome of the humble beginnings you see today.

I have patience because I can see all of the things that need to be in place before the newest blessing can take hold in our life and not destroy you.

I am patient because love is patient and I am love.

I can teach you patience.

God first...

My prayer:

Well, rest time is over and it is back to work tomorrow. I will really need your help God. I do not feel ready. I want to make better choices, dwell in your peace, trust you to work everything out. But, I am afraid I am going to make bad choices, stress out and try to work everything out myself.

I ask for your help to do what I know is best instead of what habit drives me to.

I love you!

What God Said Tonight:

I do not change and I do not move. You can find me, right here, in you, with you, every second of every day.

Your answer, your help comes from thinking of me first and the situation second. Whatever it takes, whatever happens, think of me first and I will work it out.

Now, you have heard that many times over the years but I want you to hear it with new ears tonight. I want you to make it very real. I want you to literally think of me first, in every challenge, in every statement.

It does not have to be a long thought but it does have to be a first thought. If nothing else, think the name of Jesus. See how that changes the atmosphere.

I love you and I am always with you.

Offended...

My prayer:

I am confused tonight God. I know we all have our issues and complicated pasts but sometimes people and their actions confuse me.

God, fill me with your grace for those around me. Help me to see where they are coming from. I choose to forgive and to let go of any offense, right now, and I will leave it with you. I pray that you heal the bruise that the offense left in me.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

Offended? Why should you be offended by someone else acting out through their pain?

I need you to see the pain behind the action. Not only so you can sympathize and treat them with grace but also so you can love them with a Godly love and be my conduit for healing in their lives.

If you get offended by the action, it limits what I can do for them and it limits what I can do through you. Each time you feel that offense coming on, regcognize the opportunity for ministry and love in that situation.

If you let me I will use you to bring about their healing, I love you.

Time to dance...

My prayer:

What a perfect day God! THANK YOU!

You are so generous and wonderful! Your love and kindness is beyond measure and description. You sustain me, renew me, revive me.

You give me life. You give me joy. You give me peace. You give me everything I need right when I need it.

Praise the all mighty and wonderful God of all creation!!!!

What God Said Tonight:

Dance with me! Celebrate with me!

The season of celebration is upon us. The season to enjoy all that I have provided is here.

Celebrate and join me.

We will talk of more serious matters at a later date. Right now, it is time to celebrate life and our victories against he enemy. Now is the time to celebrate the season of blessing that is here. Now is the time to dance.

I love you now and forever.

Blessings...

My prayer:

What a great day! You are so wonderful to me. Thank you for lining up today to be exactly what I needed. Not what I planned but exactly what I needed. Thank you for the chance to connect with friends that I have neglected.

You are so patient and kind and wonderful. The gifts you give me are so powerful and meaningful. Your love is more precious than anything else in the world.

Thank you for choosing me and letting me choose you!

What God Said Tonight:

Wait until you see what we have for tomorrow!

I do love you and I love seeing you blessed. I love that we get time, away from the stresses and pressures of your everyday life. I am always with you but sometimes it is nice when you slow down enough to truly feel my presence.

I love you and I am always on our side. I am always looking for new ways to bless you. Watch for them. The blessings are headed right for you.

Nothing surprises God...

My prayer:

Made it! 5 days to hang out with you with the pressure turned off. Heaven!

What God Said Tonight:

Listen carefully. I am not afraid of the future and what it holds. I am not afraid of what could happen.

I am the constant in the change. I am the one who makes the end work our for your good. I am the one who created it all. I am the one who will see you through to the end.

Nothing surprises me and there is no situation that I cannot handle.