Life is hard...

My prayer:

Just a question God, and, I don't really know that the answer matters either way, but if there never was original sin, would life still be so hard? Is the reason that everything seems so hard related to us messing things up? 

I know so many people who only want to do some good, to help and it seems like everything is working against them. I assume that one day, when the battle is over and we have won this war that things won't be as hard, but I am not sure that I have any biblical basis for that. 

When does the struggle end?

What God Said Tonight:

The struggle is real and the struggle is only for a time. 

I have seen you on your knees and I will lift you up. First to my arms and then to the heavens. You are my light on earth and your time to shine is near. 

Try not to focus so much on the struggle. Lean on me. Let me strengthen you. And, keep your focus on the glory to come. Not everyday will be all good and not every day will be all bad. Each day has an opportunity for you to be with me and live in my light.

Lift your head, see my light and let it reflect off of you. That is all I ask of you in this time. Reflect my light whenever you can. 

One day, you will have so much faith in me and so much reliance on me, no challenge, no barrier, thrown in your way will have a chance. You will walk over them and you will walk through them. 

Life doesn't get easier but you get stronger every day that you lean on me. I love you.

Finish the building...

My prayer:

Thank you for a good day God. Nothing incredible happened but it was a good day. Sometimes that is enough. Today, that was enough. 

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

Building blocks. I am building you up, one block at a time. One experience at a time. 

Trust me to finish what I have started. 

Something new...

My prayer:

My mind is racing and jumping all over tonight God. I am having trouble focusing enough to even put down some thoughts in prayer. It is probably a good sign that I need to listen more than talk. 

I ask for your peace and clarity in me.

What God Said Tonight:

I am building something new in you. Something exciting and something that has not been seen before. I want you to feel the strength and the innovation that I am building in you. 

It is time to be excited. I am doing a new thing!

Ready...

My prayer:

Asking nothing but to hear your voice God.

What God Said Tonight:

In place. Lined up. Ready for execution of the plan. That's where things are right now. 

A lot of preparation and a lot of planning is about to manifest in its intended purpose. In my intended purpose. 

Get ready to see the fireworks. Get ready to see my will done on earth. I love you and I am glad you are with me in this time for this.

Surprises...

My prayer:

I am going to do everything possible to maintain a good attitude during the week God. I am going to do everything I know to do to recognize each blessing you pour out. I am going to to all I know to do and I know I will need your help every single second. Thank you for being my God.

What God Said Tonight:

Remember that you do not know what tomorrow holds. I have some surprises for you this week. It is not business as usual. I have some plans and some sparks that I know you will like. 

Keep your eyes open and your heart centered on me. I love you now and forever my child.

The evidence...

My prayer:

Thank you for the rest and restoration today God. I feel so much better. I pray for all of the people who are being so relentlessly attacked in this season God. I feel it myself and I see it all around me. Spiritual attacks, physical attacks, emotional attacks, and it just seems to be getting worse and not better. 

I pray your protection over us God. I know you have promised that you win in the end and that is wonderful. It is why I can get out of bed each day. But in the meantime, these attacks and constant battles are really painful and draining. We need more of you to get through. We need your strength. We need your peace. We need your healing balm. We need more of you.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

An attack is often not personal. The majority of the attacks you receive are not meant to hurt you. They are meant to hurt me. 

An enemy who knows they are defeated, does not go straight on to attack their enemy. They know they will just lose. So, the enemy attacks those that the other loves. He attacks the family, the children, those who are most vulnerable. 

The attacks in your life are evidence of how important you are to me. The enemy goes after you to try to hurt me. 

I will protect you and keep you. I will restore you. I will also stop this as soon as possible within the larger plan. I love you and he knows it. Let my love restore and heal all that he has tried to do to you. You are mine.

Waiting on God...

My prayer:

I gave what I had today God. Now, all I ask for is some rest and restoration. Thank you for all of your help this week. Could not have made it without you.

What God Said Tonight:

Waiting on me is different than waiting on anything or anyone else. All other waiting you, at best, have hope that what you are waiting for will happen. With me, I have promised you, so you can be 100% sure that I will bring it to you. 

You don't just have hope, you know. 

You know that I will come through for you. I have done it so may times in your life, why would I stop now. I wouldn't. Wait with expectation, knowing I won't let you down. 

Tomorrow is one day closer to your destiny.