God is light...

My prayer:

I have a lot of little thoughts flitting through my head tonight but nothing really worth talking about. Can I listen instead? Can I hang out with you?

What God Said Tonight:

I am light. I shine on things, situations, people and the truth can be seen. I am light that chases away darkness. I am light that wipes away the dirt of life. I bring hope into darkness and joy into sadness. 

I am the God of restoration and redemption. See me as I truly am and the world will make sense, maybe for the first time. 

Don't look to the left or the right. Don't listen to the false prophets when they tell you, 'God is over here or over there.' I am right here  in you and I will teach you of me. 

God's love...

My prayer:

What a great day God. Thank you for the cool new thing you brought to me today. Thank you for the reminder and expression of your love. I can't wait for everyone to see The Shack movie! That was the best representation of you and your love in a movie that I have ever seen. Thank you!

What God Said Tonight:

I will use the tools of this world to get my message out but they are no substitute for your heart, your love, reflecting me to those around you . Your reflection of my love has more power than a million movie releases. 

I am a God of a personal touch. You are my hands and feet. Make sure you are touching those around you with my love. Their lives depend on it. 

A good day...

My prayer:

I am exhausted after a pretty wonderful day filled with friends and perspective but I want to hear your voice before I drop off to sleep. What is on your mind?

What God Said Tonight:

You found a place of love, kindness and generosity today and you stayed in it for most of the day. That is a good day. You found a way to give and receive comfort and love. That is a good day. You saw the opportunities in the day and took them and that was a good day. 

Now, my sweet daughter, rest and have a good night knowing my love rests in you. Well done.

Kindness and goodness...

My prayer:

I am searching out, and thankfully finding, kindness. 

This world has gotten so violent (words, weapons, natural disasters, terrorism). From the smallest unkindness to the greatest tragedy, it rages. And still, when I look, really look, I find great acts of kindness. A kind word, a senseless generosity, a small act of putting others before oneself, these things all exist. These things give me respite from the world.

God, I pray that I can be someone's spot of kindness each day.

What God Said Tonight:

I am a seed planted within each of you. I am in your core. With me in you, goodness must come out of you. 

Fertile ground...

My prayer:

Finding a place of joy no matter the circumstances around me, that is a true and profound blessing God. Thank you for showing me joy in the midst of the storm today. Living life with you, there are always little jewels of joy in the most unexpected places.

What God Said Tonight:

I have found fertile and lush ground to sow my Word into. It is ground that is already producing. My Word will take root in this ground and grow in a way that has not been seen before. 

The ground has proven itself. My Word has proven itself. Together they will be amazing.

No shame...

My prayer:

Praying for peace. Praying for favor. Praying for healing. Praying for us all.

What God Said Tonight:

You come to me, bowed down, covered in your spotted cloak. You approach me with fear and reverence. That would have been necessary before I brought you my son. That approach was needed before you were redeemed. 

Now, in your redeemed and restored state, you can approach me with confidence. You can approach me with your head held high, uncovered and whole. You can approach me as a beloved child or a much loved spouse. 

You can approach me, anytime and anywhere. I am always ready for you. I am always eager to see you. My love for you has overwhelmed everything else. 

I loved you to much to see you covered in shame. Do not put on that cloak of shame again. You do not need it. It is no longer yours. 

I love you.

Recognizing God's love...

My prayer:

Today I saw a glimpse of what your amazing core healing that you have shown me over the last several years, could possibly do for someone else. As much as I have loved the wholeness and freedom that you have brought me to, this is the day I have been waiting for. The day when I think I am going to be able to see you heal someone I love so deeply at their very core. 

God, I want your core healing for everyone. Can you imagine what a world this would be if we were all healed and whole? If no one in the world felt the need to protect themselves by hurting someone else? If everyone saw themselves as you see them, beautiful, restored and whole? My mind nearly explodes with the mere concept of it. It would be so amazing! 

Maybe that is what the new heaven and the new earth is all about? If we are all whole, redeemed and healed...WOW! Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

There is a rhythm and a timing to my will. I am not rushed. I know the timing of every last thing in this world. I am not frantic. I know when and where each thing needs to happen. I am not worried. My plan has not changed. 

I am excited. I am expectant. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next season. 

The glory, my glory is coming and will be seen around the world. My presence will fall heavily on this world. Those who know me will experience my presence as the intense love that I have for them. Those who don't know me will feel very uncomfortable. It will still be my love but they will not know it, they will think they do not deserve it they may even try to run from it. 

Tell people about my love. Help them. Even if they don't receive it now, maybe your description will help them recognize it when I come. There will be those who come to me in those days. They will be the ones who can recognize me through what they have been told, even if they can't recognize me for themselves. 

I love you!