Lesson, purpose, plan...

My prayer:

Thank you for new and renewed lessons today God. 

I have always been a pretty passionate person who feels strongly about things. I have big opinions, especially when I think someone is not being treated fairly. But, today was a great reminder that things are not always as they seem. Sometimes, it seems like something is unfair but in reality, if I keep my head and stay calm, I find out that I was only seeing a small part of the story. In reality, everything was quite fair and appropriate. 

Thank you for teaching me balance and maturity God. Thank you for always working it all out.

What God Said Tonight:

Your blessing is in the lessons as well as the result. 

Each lesson, each challenge makes you more ready to receive the next level and season in your life. I never teach you something you don't need to know. Every lesson has a purpose and every purpose has a plan. 

I am with you, guiding you, and I will see you victorious in all things. All my love will be poured out on you my child. 

Making sense of it...

My prayer:

Thank you for the down time the last couple of days God and thank you for the beauty of the mountain this morning. It has been a nice reset. My prayer remains, your will be done. In everything. I love you Father.

What God Said Tonight:

Your adventure has just begun. 

So many things will make sense to you when you are fully engaged in this next season. Things that seemed random, you will see their purpose. Things that seemed useless, will suddenly be obvious as to their use. 

No effort is in vain. No lesson is wasted. 

You are my child and your life is fully dedicated to showing my glory on earth. 

What is important...

My prayer:

The world beat me up today God. I feel like I have been through an obstacle course all week with land mines and grenades being thrown at me. I am being a bit over dramatic but that is what it feels like.

I am tired and bruised and need you.

What God Said Tonight:

I need you to gain a bit of perspective. Come up here with me and remember what is important and what isn't important. 

Your success and your failures are both realities of life but neither define you. You are a child of the most high God and that is what defines you. You are forgiven. You are a King's kid. You are royalty and with that comes privilege. 

What do I always tell you? In the midst of chaos and competing demands, remember to love. It is the only thing that really matters. Love others, love yourself, love me. That is all you need to do.

No fear, all faith...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I know what people are saying. I know what my heart and mind are saying. And, I am pretty sure I know what you are saying. I choose to believe you and rest in the peace of knowing that the God of all creation will have his way! LOVE YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

I love you. I have got you. 

Your life will change and the change will be good. 

Your fear is not needed. Your faith is your friend right now. 

I love you. I will see this thing done and in my will. Your prayers are heard and answered my love.

Timing is everything...

My prayer:

My mind is racing with plans and ideas God. But I pray, no matter how excited I get, I pray your will be done. 

If I get ahead of your will, on this or anything, I know it will end up in a mess. So, while I can't help getting excited, know that at my core, it is still more important to me that your will is done, no matter how well or not well my will lines up with it. 

LOVE YOU!

What God Said Tonight:

No plan is made in vain. Every desire of your heart is in my plans for you, at some point. 

So, plan, dream, love. Just remember that the timing is in my hands. I will make sure that everything comes about in its right time and place. That, you will have to trust me on. 

I love you.

Guiding light...

My prayer:

Life sure seems complicated these days. That usually means I am trying to figure it out on my own too much. 

God, I give up to you every problem and challenge, especially those that seem unsolvable and I ask for your help, your will, your guidance. I am willing to do the work. This is not me copping out and giving up. But, I do recognize that when things look this crazy, there is only one who can see the road through it all. 

Show me the road please God. I will follow you.

What God Said Tonight:

Seek the light. A light on your path not only illuminates the road but also will lead you down it. Follow the light and you will follow my will. 

Remember what is important. Love people. Love me. Everything else is extra. 

Keep the light of love before you and you will not stumble. You will not fall. I love you.

Flaws...

My prayer:

Sweet Father. I am not sure what the events of the last couple of days mean but I do know that I trust you. My only prayer is for your will to be done. My life and my eternity is in  your hands.'

What God Said Tonight:

There are things that when they first appear, seem to be imperfections. They seem to be flaws. But given time, they are recognized for the beauty that they are. 

Think of bubbles in glass. There was a time where this was avoided because it was a flaw but as  you know, your own light fixture as proof, it is now seen as a beautiful artistic addition to either an art piece or a functional piece of glass. 

That which was a flaw and was avoided is now coveted. 

Don't be so sure that you know the nature of a new thing in your life. You might first see it as a flaw only to find out it is a new and beautiful addition. 

I love you and I will see you prosper in all things my child.