Prophecy fulfilled...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I pray your will be done. Nothing more and definitely nothing less. In every situation.

What God Said Tonight:

There is very little left. The time is so short. This isn't a time to get quiet. This is a time to rejoice. The kingdom of me is at hand. 

A generation is about to see the manifestation of centuries of prophecy. Your generation will see things fulfilled that man could not have imaged even thirty years ago. 

You are mine and I am yours. That is forever. I love you.

Designed chaos...

My prayer:

Trying to see things through other eyes and lenses today God. We all have different experiences of life, even we are in the same circumstances. You have shown me, so many times, that what I experience as reality, what I am so sure is true, sometimes isn't. Sometimes, I can think that I understand what is going on and what motives people have. I can be convinced and then later realize I was completely wrong. What is that saying, "The older I get the less I know." I have become acutely aware that my current understanding of reality around me could be very flawed. Actually, in this case, I am counting on it. 

I pray and ask God that you show me the truth of the circumstances around me. Please give me your wisdom, discernment and understanding. Show me where I am getting it wrong. 

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

A battlefield is a busy place. There is so much going on. It seems like chaos and sometimes it is. But most of the time, their is a design and a plan to the chaos. 

This time, it is your choice, your health, your decision. 

Frustration vs. grace...

My prayer:

Forgive me for my rotten attitude today God. I let frustration get the better of me and it was not fun for any of us. I will try to do better tomorrow. Thank you for always giving me a second chance, even when it is my fortieth second chance.

What God Said Tonight:

Did you know that I am very familiar with frustration. There is nothing more frustrating than knowing that the choices my children make will bring them pain and not being able to to talk them out of it. There is great frustration when I save an entire race of people and instead of being grateful, they turn to other gods the second they have a chance. Frustration is waiting for someone who never shows up. 

But I am also familiar with grace. Grace forgives. Grace loves. Grace makes sure that the other person has their needs met first. 

I love you now and always. Your frustration did not take you from me it brought you to me. I love you. 

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.