Pauses between the steps...

 

My prayer:

Awesome Father. I think I might be a little strange. For me, it is so much easier to trust you in times of change than it is when nothing seems to be changing. Movement, change, seems like a path, a journey and since I know you order my steps, I am confident that you are in control...most of the time. In times where nothing seems to change, that is when my trust can waiver.

Thank you for this season of change. Thank you for all that you are doing. I pray for help to trust, whether the change comes or not, that you are still in control and your plans for me are good.

What God Said Tonight:

It is not change or lack of change that is reflective of me moving. I can effect change through action and inaction. I can even keep you where you are through action and inaction. 

When you trust in the change you can see, you are trusting in circumstances, not truly in me. When you trust regardless of what you see, that is when you are truly trusting in my, in my sovereignty in your life. That is when the true peace comes and you can enjoy each step of the journey, even the pauses in between steps. 

I love you now and forever my child.

Pruning...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father. Thank you for a wonderful day. I don't think life gets much better than this. Maybe it does but I can't imagine what that looks like. Thank you for blessing me with blessings I can't even imagine. Living life with you is AMAZING!

What God Said Tonight:

You did some pruning today. You know the value of pruning. Sometimes there are branches that are sucking the life out of a tree and need to be removed. Sometimes there are branches that have died and need to be removed. Sometimes the branches are just in the wrong place and need to be removed. 

The same is true for your life. When I remove things, people, circumstances, know that it is always for your good. Know that without them you will grow more and grow in the direction I have for you. 

Never worry about what you have lost, I promise it is always for greater gain. I love you my sweet child. Rest in the complete peace that I am always working for your good.

Glory...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father. I am trusting in your timing and your will. 

Sometimes, like now, when I can see you weaving together a plan for my life, I just have to sit back in awe and wonder. I love to watch you work things out. I love to watch you work. It is a beautiful thing. You take all these seemingly unrelated things and weave them together for my good. It is a truly amazing process to watch and be a part of. 

The testimonies you have given me over the years could write a million books. Can't wait to see how this next chapter comes out!

What God Said Tonight:

Your in awe of my glory which is right and good. 

I show my glory in pieces, in rays. My full glory would overwhelm. It would overpower you. But, as with Moses, I can show you parts of my glory. I can let my glory shine in your life. You are the mirror of that glory on the earth. 

I love you my child and I only want the very best for you. I am always working for you. 

No guilt, no conditions, no buts...

 

My prayer:

Today certainly had a lot of surprises God. Some good, most not so good. I am still trusting you though. I am still trusting your timing and your will to be accomplished in my life. There is great peace in knowing you are in charge of my life. Thank you!

What God Said Tonight:

Blood has been shed and has left the stain to be remembered. The sacrifice was real and required. 

Now that the blood has been spilled and paid for, please do not ever go back and try to pay for it on your own. I have provided forgiveness that obliterates the need for guilt. I have provided a way to eternal life that costs you no more than a decision. Receive that in its entirety. NO conditions, no buts, just a gift freely given from a Father to his children. 

Receive and trust in me. I love you now and forever.

Living life well...

 

My prayer:

Thank you God. Not just for all you have done but for all that you are. I am blessed because you are Lord of my life. I am even more blessed because of who you are. I get to live this life and eternity with an all powerful, all loving, God who wants and provides the very best for me. It simply does not get any better than that. Thank you!

What God Said Tonight:

There is no life that is not worth being lived well. I have plans for each of my children but they have to agree. They have you to agree to my will in their life. It is actually just that easy. Agree to my will and trust me to carry it out. 

It definitely sounds easy. But, I have lived on earth with you and I know it is not as easy as it sounds. I know there are many roadblocks and enemies that try to stand in the way of you getting to live the life I want for you. 

Please fight through the roadblocks. The life I have for you is so very worth it. I love you now and forever my child.

Frame and foundation...

 

My prayer:

Awesome Father. I really have nothing to pray tonight. I am settled that you will provide for every need and that your will is going to be completed in my life. I am convinced that your will is better than any ideas or thoughts that I have for myself. 

So all that is left is to hear your voice. I love you!

What God Said Tonight:

Building a home is about much more than the decorations. It is the foundation, the frame, the bones of the home that make it last, that give it its true worth. You can easily change the cosmetics of a home but it is harder to change the frame and foundation. 

I have built in you a frame and foundation meant to last for eternity. We will change the decoration many more times. You will find your self in different environments and different opportunities. But the frame, the base, the foundation of who you are is established and will last.

I love you.

God's Kingdom...

 

My prayer:

Sweet Father, thank you for another truly wonderful day. I don't know what tomorrow will bring but I am completely confident that you will work it all out. 

I pray that your will is done, not only in my life but throughout the world. There are so many needs, so many people suffering tonight. There is not much I can do but you can make all the difference.

What God Said Tonight:

Let the heavens and earth sign praises for the glory of my Kingdom is so near.