God hugs...

My prayer:

I am learning not to get upset or worried or even disappointed when things don't go the way I hoped they would. I am learning that you really do have a plan, every time, and what I see today may have nothing to do with what actually happens in the end.

But, it is also leaving me a bit numb. While I am not getting too upset when things go wrong, I also find I am not getting too happy when things go well. 

Where is the balance God? Where is the place where I can live in joy, trusting you, and not go off the deep end when things get hard? 

What God Said Tonight:

I never intended your life to be a roller coaster. When you set your eyes on me you can live in joy regardless of the circumstances. 

Your joy, rooted in me and in our relationship will never falter because I will never falter. Your joy in the events of your life will wax and wane because those things are in constant state of change. 

Your place of peace comes from knowing that no matter what the circumstances of your life may be, you can always find joy in me. You can always find peace in me. When things are going well and when things are rough, I am always there. 

Live your life, experience the ups and downs but your downs will never be too low and your highs will always be found in me. I am the borders of your life, like a hug around every circumstance. 

I love you now and forever my child.

What God looks at...

My prayer:

I am super curious about what you are going to do next God. 

Today was such a mix of exciting potential and stagnant disappointment. I find myself in such a place of peace tonight, convinced that you are taking care of it all. I sure like this place of trust better than where I was a couple nights ago, convinced that my dreams were being crushed. 

I pray for your help to stay in this place of trust and awe while you work it all out. I LOVE YOU!!!

What God Said Tonight:

Man sees what is in front of him. I see what is inside of him. It is the nature of a man that determines his future. It is his core that determines his success. 

You look at circumstances but I look at you. I look at your spirit cloaked in the blood of my son. I look at your heart surrendered to me. I look at your soul that dedicates itself to me, over and over in spite of every opportunity to walk away. 

I will see you succeed in all that you do. You will not be able to help it. I will bless the work of your hands every day. I will lift you up as a beacon of all I can do in the life of my child. 

I love you now and forever my child. I am in your corner, on your side, and pre biased to find you perfect.

The future...

My prayer:

SO many dreams God. So many plans. Did we really come so far to give it all up now? The verse about you not bringing this far to leave us, that this work you have begun in us, you will finish keeps running through my mind. 

But, maybe I don't understand what the true work is. I know what I have been hoping for and dreaming of but maybe your agenda is different. Even as I type this, I can hear you saying that I am what is important to you. The character and safety of your children is what matters to you. The things that I worry about are not even a blip on your radar because you know they are already taken care of. 

When it comes down to it, God I pray your will be done. Your will is what is most important. You know my thoughts and desires of my heart. And, if it is within in your will, I ask humbly for you to fulfill those desires. But, if it is not in your will for what ever reason or if the timing is still not right, then amen God. Not my will but your will be done.

What God Said Tonight:

I won't give you the answer you seek tonight but I will let you know that the answer is coming. I will not tell you the outcome tonight but I will tell you that the outcome is assured and your testimony will be great. 

I love you. You are what matters to me. I will bring about the future that is meant to be. Your best future. Your best path. 

You have trusted me with your present and you have trusted me with your future. I will not betray that trust. I will see you through. I love you now and forever and I will not let you down. I will not see you suffer. I will see you shine in my reflected glory. 

Sleep now with the full assurance that I will. 

Woven vs. tangled...

My prayer:

It is really good to be with you here tonight God. My home is in your presence. My peace is found in your presence. My joy is driven by your presence. 

I am grateful for all of the new beginnings you are bringing in my life right now. It was pretty stressful there for a while but I have settled into a place of trust and peace and I honestly have no doubts that you are working everything out. 

Keep guiding me on anything I need to do, or not do. I don't want to get in the way either by doing things that are not needed or not doing things that are needed. 

I am yours God, now and forever.

What God Said Tonight:

Those things that seem tangled up and a mess are not actually tangled, they are being woven to create a stronger future. It is in the process of weaving strands together that they become more. More useful, stronger, to do things they could not do n their own. 

I am weaving strands of your life together into a tapestry that will be strong and able to accomplish much more than a few stray strands can accomplish on their own. 

I love you now and forever. 

Results and resolution...

My prayer:

I know what I need to do but I need your help in how to do it God. I am having a really hard time imagining any way for there to be a positive outcome. That is usually my forte. I am usually the one people come to when they have a difficult conversation or communication that they need to have, but this time, I am stumped. 

I pray for wisdom, guidance, favor, and help to do this thing in love and in the way that you would have me do it.

What God Said Tonight:

The results and the resolution are not your responsibility. Your responsibility is to do the most loving thing you can and to be wise enough to know what that is. 

I will help you, of course. Also remember that it is in my hands, you have put it there, and I will take responsibility for the outcomes. I have a chance to heal here and I want you to be a part of it, just not in the way you are accustomed to being a part of it. 

This new season, as we have discussed, needs to be fresh and free of the baggage you have been carrying, free of the worry over things that were never meant to be your responsibility. 

I love you and I will help you.

Joy and peace...

My prayer:

Watching you work in my life is pretty amazing God. I am so excited to see how you work this all out. Thank you for the opportunity to be a blessing tonight. Thank you for the courage to step into the opportunity. Thank you for being you and taking care of me!

What God Said Tonight:

Every day is one more opportunity to find joy and peace. The day has moments of goodness and moments of sorrow. In the midst of it all, find your way to my peace, my joy, and find a way to embrace those things. 

It is my peace and my joy which will get you through the rest. 

I am your armor and a safe passage through the gauntlet of life. I am your protector and your guide. I am your ever present help. I will never let you down. 

Thank you for trusting me even when it does not look good. You will never regret trusting me. That is my promise.

Stop hanging on...

My prayer:

Thank you for your peace today God. Help me to live each day, in your will, and in your peace. That is it really. You already know all the many needs and you have already told me that you are taking care of it all. So, I am grateful and living in your peace.

What God Said Tonight:

Hanging on to a crumbling ledge is never a good idea. I will work in your life and I will strengthen those things in my path for you and I will let the other things die. Don't let your self hang onto something that is dying or dead. It will never lead you to the future I have for you. 

Let go of the crumbling ledge and let your feet fall on solid ground. Let go and let God...it is a real thing although it has become a cliche. 

I love you and I am with you always.