Worth fighting for...or not...

My prayer:

Today was a great lesson in perspective. So annoying on one hand but then getting such amazing news about my friend's healing. It reminded me how little the annoyances mean in the larger scheme of things. 

Thank you God for always teaching me. 

I pray, above all else, your will be done.

What God Said Tonight:

Never get stuck on the temporary aspects of today. Always keep your mind stayed on the permanent aspects of eternity. 

You were made to live with me forever. Each day is only a piece of that larger picture. Enjoy the blessings of today. Learn the lessons of today. But never let today make you lose sight of the eternity with me. 

When we look back over ages together, the moments that seem so important today will not even be a memory. Fight for the things that matter to your eternal life. Let the rest of it go. 

I love you I am always on your side. 

A good day...

My prayer:

What a wonderful day God. Thank you for every moment and for the health to enjoy it. I realized so many times today that just two months ago, I didn't think I was going to be able to get out and do anything this summer. 

I am SO GLAD you had different plans. LOVE YOU!!!

What God Said Tonight:

I loved today too and I love you too!

Blind spot...

My prayer:

Thank you for your protection and your help today God. I am grateful. 

I pray for your help and restoration for M. God, please heal, restore, and rejuvenate her. 

What God Said Tonight:

A blind spot. One so big that you have not even realized it was there. I am going to bring light into the darkness. I am going to help you see what you have not been able to look at. I will reveal that which has been hidden and I will help you through it. 

Do not fear, I am with you. Now and forever. 

Silence together...

My prayer:

Today was full of good news! Thank you God for how you take care of me. Today was confirmation of your divine health in me and I am very grateful. 

Thinking about the stages of relationships, the seasons of relationships tonight God. Thinking about the season I am in with my relationship with you. I remember the early days where everything was shiny and new and exciting. Then the years of hard work, getting to know you, learning to serve you. Those years took a lot of effort but they were really wonderful too. 

Now, we are in the more twilight years where I still learn new things about you now and then but I know you pretty well. Sometimes, a lot of times, when we spend time together, I don't feel the need to say anything and being together in the quiet is really ok. I have gotten to the place where I would rather be with you than anywhere without you. I don't feel the need to impress you anymore. You know, this might be the best season yet!

What God Said Tonight:

Waiting on the silence can be disturbing or can be peaceful. The difference comes in your faith that the silence will not last. 

If you know that when the time is right, the silence will end, the silent partner will speak, then silence is comfortable and even comforting. It is only when you fear that the silence will not end that the silence becomes the enemy, creating more fear and the deep desire to do anything to break the silence. 

Know that I will always break the silence, in the right season, in the right time. I will never withhold my love. I will never withhold me from you.

Be ready...

My prayer:

Thank you for a near perfect day God. I am blessed and grateful.

What God Said Tonight"

I have prepared you. I have lovingly shaped you. I have healed you. I have done these things first, because I love you. Second, because I have a plan for you. 

Everything in its time and in its place but be ready to act, to move, to fulfill the plans I have for you. Your next moment of opportunity is arriving soon. 

Be ready.

Simple moments...

My prayer:

Today was definitely different God. Not particularly good or bad, just different. I ask for a weekend of peace and fellowship with you and the people you have in my life.

What God Said Tonight:

Not everything needs to be deep, meaningful, powerful. Sometimes, the best moments are those that simply are. 

The quiet moments when you get to be with someone wonderful. The peaceful moments looking at a sunset. 

Don't forget to notice and enjoy these simple moments. They are a balm for the chaos that too often follows. 

I love you daughter.

Grace...

My prayer:

I got super frustrated today, over and over. Not sure why normal life was getting to me so much. 

What I realize, sitting here tonight with you, is I did not ask for your help one time all day. What is wrong with me? I know better. I know that you are always there and whenever I call on you, you always help.I have no excuse God. I suffered through the day for NO reason. Now I am frustrated and angry with myself! Ugh. I am sorry God.

God, I pray for help with my frustration. I pray for your peace to cover me. Give me patience and reason to deal with the issues as they arise. Show me the path through the obstacles. Thank you!

What God Said Tonight:

Give yourself the grace you give those around you. Take a breath and know that I am God. I will not let you down. 

Each day, each success, each failure, each thing has value in your life because I will turn all things for your good. Even those "wasted" opportunities, I even will use those to bless you. I love you sweet daughter and I will see you victorious in all things.