Kindness and respect...

My prayer:

Thank you so much for what you said last night God. It really helped. Today was so much better. 

Sometimes I need a reminder of who I am in you and the power you have given me in this life. I am eternally grateful for the salvation you have given me too; but, the tools and blessings in this life are also very wonderful. 

What God Said Tonight:

One good turn deserves another. Pass it on, pay it forward. There have been a lot of words to describe this over the years but what it comes down to is treat your fellow humans with kindness and respect. 

Now and forever my love.

A defeated enemy...

My prayer:

This week is hard God. I am exhausted. When I look at things objectively, it is all coming together but it sure feels rotten. I pray for your help, your peace, and maybe a little joy if you have some to spare.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

I need you to know. I need you to think about something. Who is it that wants to see you fail. Who wants to see you give up? You have an enemy. He is my enemy too. 

In times like this, when you can see that things are working out but you still fell beat down. When you know I have promised to take care of you but you still worry. Those are signs and symptoms of our enemy having an effect on you. 

Don't give him that privilege. He has no right to you or your life. You are covered in the blood of my sacrifice. Tell him to leave you alone. It is in the power that I gave you to do so. 

I love you and you will not be defeated by a defeated enemy.

Set right...

My prayer:

Ok, walking back into the battle tomorrow God. I REALLY need you to intervene. I do not have what it takes to make this situation right. I pray for your divine intervention and above all, your will be done. 

Jesus, I repent of pride. I am sorry if, even for a second, I accepted glory that should have been given to you. All glory to you God. I am worthless without you. 

What God Said Tonight:

Tomorrow is nothing new or different. Tomorrow is one more day for my glory to shine in your life. I will be with you. I will give you peace. 

The lack of peace you have felt the last few days had nothing to do with the situation and had everything to do with you and me. You thought you had wronged me and because of your love for me, that made you feel anxious. 

Everything is set right between us. It was done more than two thousand years ago. Every wrong in you was made right. There is no separation for us. We are together forever. 

Be at peace knowing that my love will never waver. I will always see you through and see you victorious. I love you.

Small victories...

My prayer:

Today was interesting for sure God. A lot more challenges than I was expecting but it ended awfully nice. Thanks for being with me in all of it. You are my strength in the challenge and my joy in the celebration. LOVE YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

Flowers are beautiful but they do not last very long. A mountain is beautiful and it lasts for centuries and centuries. Which is more important? Which is more beautiful? The worth of a thing is not defined by how long it lasts. Rejoice in the brief moments of happiness. 

Rejoice in the small victories. There will be big victories, long lasting victories too. But those don't come around all the time. Don't miss the value of the small moment of joy. 

I love you. Rest in my love.

Help...

My prayer:

I need your help, your healing, your guidance God.

What God Said Tonight:

Your help is here. I am here. There is nothing too big for me. Sleep and know that I have already taken care of this latest attack. 

I have a plan. Stay connected and focused on me. 

I will see you healed and whole. 

I love you.

God did not bring the storm...

My prayer:

You are amazing and wonderful. Thank you for your healing power God! Thank you for your protection! 

You take such wonderful care of me.

What is on your mind tonight?

What God Said Tonight:

Storms, the big ones, the ones that disrupt your life and cause damage. Those storms are not from me. 

I am there with you in the storm. I will protect you and keep you. I will restore what the storm takes from you. But I did not bring the storm. I did not send the storm. I can even use the storm for your good. But, I did not bring it. 

It is important to me that you understand that. It is important for our relationship. I never want  you to confuse who the enemy is. My intentions for you are always for good. Cling to me in the storm but please know, I did not bring it. 

I love you.

Life is...

My prayer:

Today was quite a mixed bag. Thank you for protecting me from myself. That fall could have really been bad but all I have is a scraped knee (not like that is a first for me)! Thank you also for letting me meet the great family from Australia on a year long trip here in the US. That was a lot of fun! Oh, and then there was the start of the day with that amazing hour of worship! That was fantastic!

I guess, when I look over the day, it was a pretty great day. Thank you.

What God Said Tonight:

You measure life based on the good vs. the bad but that is not what life is for. Life, the good and the bad, is the first step in an eternity. 

Life is the chance to work it all out, to get to know me, to choose eternity with me. Life is the chance to learn faith and trust in me. Life is also the joy of breathing, falling in love, seeing things for the very first time. There is joy and pain in life and it is all important. 

Learn to appreciate all aspects of life because it is all preparing you for the next season. I love you, now and forever.