The promises of tomorrow...

My prayer:

Awesome God. On a personal level, I have this picture in my mind of how things should be right now and none of it matches up with what I see. I can see things moving toward that picture, maybe, but it is not here yet. This is a frustrating way to live right now.

On a global level, I see your prophecies coming to life all around me. It is all so clear. The only question is how long will it all last until we move on to the new heaven and the new earth. 

This living in limbo, with vision of where we are headed but not being able to be there yet, is really hard, frustrating, discouraging, and many other feelings that don't have names. 

I pray for your help to be patient and wait on your timing and your will. I will need your help because I so clearly cannot do it on my own.

What God Said Tonight:

I have many things in motion. Sometimes, those things that you find to be annoyances, delays, road blocks, are merely steps in the process of moving my will forward. 

A victor can always look back and see the purpose in his struggles. There will be day in the near future that will allow you to look back and see the necessity of every step, every action, every inaction, every stalled day. 

I have you VERY best interest at heart my love. I am planning and creating a future for you that will last an eternity. 

I know the wait is hard. I know you do not want to hear me talk about trust again. I also know you will make it through this season. You will see the promises of tomorrow. You will look back on this time and it will seem as nothing, as a brief breath in time. I love you.

Enjoy the view...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I have been pretty wrapped up in my own stuff lately. So, not asking for anything tonight but to hear your voice. I love you!

What God Said Tonight:

Ice is thawing and life is coming back to earth but you are worried that it is in vain and that winter will grab back a hold. The season is a true reflection and metaphor of our life right now. 

The opportunities you see opening are real. The timing is still veiled. The result is a certainty. 

I love you and I have your life covered. Sit with me and enjoy the view. 

Sacrifice and cost...

My prayer:

I pray for guidance God. It seems like much of the last year was about all the things that didn't happen. I am ready for a year of things actually happening, but only if they are things that are in your will. 

Guide my steps God. I will do all that I can to follow your will.

What God Said Tonight:

A sacrifice has no meaning and no power unless it costs you some things. 

Remember the widow's mite. I was so impressed with that small offering because it cost her so much and yet she brought it willingly. 

I need you to understand and to see that your path, your future will cost you some things. I want you to understand that the benefit will far out weigh the cost, but it will cost you some things. 

I have waited for you to be ready to let go. I have waited for the offering to be genuine and given in joy. I think that time is here. We will be moving forward but do not get discouraged when it cost you something. Take that as a confirmation that you are on the right path.

Mirrors...

My prayer:

Awesome God. Thank you for this mirror that you are giving me. Some of the things you are showing me are definitely uncomfortable but I think it is really important. 

It is funny how I can go my whole life believing certain things about myself and now, at this point, recognize that there are complete dimensions of my life and my choices that I honestly did not see before. 

It reminds me of the scripture where it says our righteousness is like filthy rags. I saw myself as compassionate and now realize how self centered I actually am. I saw myself as generous and now see that I was only giving on my terms. 

So, while I don't like what I am seeing, I am grateful for the mirror and I pray that you help me to be a better person. Help me to be the person I thought I was. Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

Mirrors only reflect what is there now and they do not prescribe what the future will be. 

A mirror is there to show the imperfections, the things you want to change, and then you go and change them. Never let your current reflection limit where you are going or who you can become. It is a snapshot in time that is a tool, not an end in itself. 

I love you my child and I will help you, in all things.

What I need...

My prayer:

I don't know how to express what I need tonight or how to ask for it. I pray God that you hear my heart. 

What God Said Tonight:

What you need is already in you. I am in you. I am everything you need. 

Stop trying so hard and just let it rest. Let me show up. Trust that I will take care of it and of you. 

I have gifted you with many thing and many talents. However, some situations cannot be resolved with your strength and your talents. Some things need my direct intervention. 

Leave this in my hands.

Present blessings...

My prayer:

Today was just a nice day of peace and rest. Thank you for your peace and rest God. 

There are so many unanswered questions in life right now God. It leaves me feeling on edge most of the time but there are these moments, when I recognize that you are in charge and I just need to trust, those are the moments of peace. Those are the good times. 

I love you God. I trust you. I am grateful for you.

What God Said Tonight:

The universe is bigger than you can imagine and I am God of the universe. I know everything and I am all powerful. 

I remind you of these things to help you remember that there is nothing in your life that is too big, too much for me to handle. I will bring you through always and if you can live in that trust of me, your life, your experience of your life will be so much more peaceful and so much more joyful. 

Don't miss out on the present blessings while waiting on the promise of tomorrow. I have it under control. You enjoy this day, I have made it for you. I love you my child.

God's light...

My prayer:

Happy Birthday Jesus! Thank you Father and Holy Spirit for making it all possible. Thank Mary and Joseph for me for their courage and obedience.

Love you!

What God Said Tonight:

The celebration was wonderful.I love spending my birthday with you! 

Let my light shine down on you. Let it identify you as mine. Feel my light and my love ignite your life. 

I love you my child and we are going into this next year, ready.