Courage...

My prayer:

God I ask for the deep down awareness that you will work everything out for my good. I pray for your peace. 

 

I am trying to trust you but I am experiencing fear. I am afraid of how things could turn out. I am afraid of this crazy and violent world we are living in. I am afraid of tomorrow. 

 

Experiencing fear is not something I normally have to deal with and when I do, I don't let anyone know about it. But, I need your help. I need your assurance. I need you tonight God.

What God Said Tonight:

Courage comes from moving forward in the face of fear. I am with you. I am always with you. Know that and walk anywhere with confidence.

Already in you...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I am being faced with a lot of choices right now. I am remembering your advice from several nights ago about going with the choice that gives me peace, which is easier said than done. I also did not realize I would have a bunch of choices all at once. It is exciting and overwhelming all at once.

When it comes down to it God, my life is yours so whatever you want, that is what I want. Guide and direct me to the choices that are best for you.

Thank you Jesus.

What God Said Tonight:

It is in you. The knowledge, the preparation, the choice, is already in you. Trust your instincts and follow your nose.

I am right here with you, now and forever.

Get quiet...

My prayer:

God, you are so awesome, wonderful, amazing and every other word that expresses greatness. I love that you are in my life. Thank you for perspective today. I am excited to hear what you have to say tonight.

What God Said Tonight:

There is a lot of noise in your life. Noise that sometimes drowns out what is important.

I ask that you take a bit more time to get quiet, away from the noise and the distractions. You can hear me better in the quiet. But even more, your soul needs the time to heal from the constant onslaught. Your soul needs times of quiet to restore.

I am yours and I am your peace. I will bring you peace in any environment. But, when you can, get quiet with me and restore your soul.

Partnering with God...

My prayer:

What a week God. Thanks for bringing me through it and giving me the strength and wisdom for each step and each decision. We just have one more day before Sabbath, and it shouldn't be too rough, especially with you on my side.

Sometimes, it feels like my life is an endurance game more than anything else. If I can just make it through this...day, week, month, season, year... Not always. Sometimes life is full of joy and peace. Sometimes it is exciting and wonderful. But, sometimes, like this week, I am happy to have survived.

Thanks for making me a survivor God.

What God Said Tonight:

I partner with you in this life. I don't force you to one thing or another. I don't make you do what I want, but I do care and want to help.

So, I partner with you to face every challenge. I partner with you to give you strength when you need it. I partner with you to see you succeed. And, I celebrate who you are.

Bring me a long and I will always help. I love you.

God never runs out...

My prayer:

Some days feel like I am running a marathon, just to get through the day. Today was like that. But, you got me through, like always.

Thank you God for your strength and your endurance. I ran out of my own many hours ago but I got to rely on yours.

What God Said Tonight:

I am here for you to lean on, rely on, count on when you reach then end of your abilities.

That is what makes my kids so special. In a world that will try to take everything you have, I am here to make sure you never run out.

I am water when you are thirsty and strength when you are weak. I am what you need, when you need it and I will not let you down.

Don't let go...

My prayer:

God, I pray for the wisdom to know your path. I pray for the courage to follow your path. I pray for the grace and the love to bless people with every step. Help me to be everything that you planned for me to be.

What God Said Tonight:

I have news for you. I have never stopped leading you.

I have a plan and like all of my plans, it will be crystal clear in hindsight; but now, looking forward, it is nearly impossible to discern.

I have your hand. Follow me. Trust me. Walk in faith with me. Just don't let go and we will get there together.

God is not giving up...

My prayer:

I really enjoyed this weekend with you God. Thank you for the surprises. Thank you for the love.

As we go into this next week, I have no idea what I will be facing but I am confident that you will guide me through it.

What God Said Tonight:

This week is yours to make of it what you will.

I will present opportunities and the enemy will present obstacles. I will present peace and he will present strife. I will give you love and he will give you deception.

Make choices to follow me and it will go more smoothly. Make choices to follow him and we will have to work it out later.

I am yours and you are mine when you make the right choices and when you mess up. You are all mine no matter what. I am not giving you up.