Temporary distractions...

My prayer:

We made it through this week God!!! I am sorry I have missed a few of these quiet times with you this week but thank you for letting me know you understand. 

For a lot of years I thought prayer and worship were an obligation I had to you. You had done everything for me and the least I could do was honor you with prayer and worship. And, I still think there is some truth in that; but, you have let me see it for the privilege that it is. You have shown me that your gifts and your love do not come at a cost. You are perfect.

Taking advantage of that privilege, I have to take a minute and thank you, praise you, for your healing power. Thank you for healing me. Thank you for healing my friend. Thank you for watching over my friend's medical procedure. You are a healing God and I am SO GRATEFUL!

What God Said Tonight:

Every day, every moment is a new chance to start again. There are no things that I can not make new. There is nothing that I can't turn for your good. 

With me, the 'hopeless' should not even exist as a word. With me there is always, always, always hope. 

I love you. Anything that has hurt you and anything that has come against you are only temporary distractions in a life blessed of God. I will see you victorious in all things.

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.