Family of God...

My prayer:

I don't have a lot to talk about tonight God. Mainly I am grateful to be here, now, with you. 

What God Said Tonight:

I am alive and well in the hearts of my children tonight. I am the core of their salvation and their love. I am the center of their purpose. I am a part of my children and they are a part of me. 

My children number more than you can count. I love them all. Some have yet to learn to love me. 

I bask in the sound and fragrance of your prayers tonight. I receive them as a sweet fragrance. I hear the prayer of your heart. I hear the prayer of my Spirit in you. I hear you. As, I know you hear me. 

Let's go into this celebration as the family that we are. Let us forget the things that come between us and focus on the thing that ties us together. You, all of you, are mine and I am yours. That is what I want you to remember, especially over the next couple of days. 

I love you, so very much.

Peaceful heart...

My prayer:

It is getting close to your birthday, or at least when we celebrate your birthday! I hope you like what I got you this year. It sure was fun picking it out! 

I do have some requests tonight God. I have several friends who are going through some really tough times right now. You know the situations. You know the struggles. I pray that your will is done in every one of those situations. I pray that you give them peace and hope. I pray that you surround them with your love and walk them through these valleys.

Thank you Jesus!

What God Said Tonight:

I will send them peace like the ocean. The ocean, its tides, it rhythms can be the most peaceful place in the world. However, it is also extremely powerful. The same waves that gently rock you to sleep can also destroy. 

My peace and my power are like that too. I will be your peace and provide a safe place for you to rest. At the same time, in that peace is the power to destroy those things that are coming against you. 

Tragedy cannot triumph when you have a truly peaceful heart. 

Rhythms of peace...

My prayer:

What a wonderful day of rest and Sabbath with you God! Thank you for the rest, the peace and the joy in today. I loved hanging out with you!

What God Said Tonight:

The world and times are moving very quickly now. It is so very important that you take time each week to slow down and feel the rhythms of peace. 

I am here. I will stabilize you. I will give you peace. You have to be in a position to receive it. Don't ever forget the importance of a day of rest with me. 

I love you daughter. I enjoyed the day with you but I always do. You are precious to me and I am with you now and forever.

Never alone...

My prayer:

Awesome God. I have done just about everything I can think of to put off our conversation tonight. Not because I don't want to talk with you. I simply have no idea what to say. Today was an insane mix of emotions, thoughts, events and I don't know what to say about any of it.

I am devastated that my friend has had such a loss. I am comforted by the community and love surrounding him. I am reminded of the sanctity and beauty of life. I am SO GRATEFUL that you have provided a way for me to be saved and live forever with you. 

With so many conflicting thoughts and emotions, I am left feeling oddly numb but as if the smallest thing could set me off. Numb but fragile. I guess that is the best way to say it. 

So, there it is. That is where I am at. I don't much like it here but I don't even know what to pray for. I feel like this is important, an important experience, so I don't want to pray for you to take it from me. But, I also don't want to stay here very long because it is really uncomfortable. 

God, I pray your will be done, knowing you only want the best for me.

What God Said Tonight:

I am your calm in the storm and your comfort in times of pain. I am your healer and I am your protector. 

You are right to believe that this time is important. I appreciate your courage to face the difficult time knowing it will work for your good in the end. You did not always have that level of faith. 

I have one promise for you. You are never alone. I will never leave you, no matter what. Let's get through this together.

Exotic new things...

My prayer:

So tired but so blessed! Love you Jesus! What is on your mind tonight>

What God Said Tonight:

I know it is not Spring outside but it is about to be Spring in your life. 

I am about to birth and grow some new and exotic things in you. They have not been seen before but they are so beautiful. You will be amazed. 

Get ready for new life in your life. Get ready to see things you have not seen before. 

I will lead you and guide you always.

Death and life...

My prayer:

Today really put things in perspective God. I ask that you comfort my friend and his family who lost their son and brother today. There is little to nothing I can do to help them myself but I can come to the great comforter on their behalf. God, I send your love, peace, and comfort to them.

I pray God that all of us who were touched by this tragedy find comfort in you. I pray that this be a reminder to us of how precious life is and that we should enjoy every day. Sometimes we have to really search to find the beauty in life. When things are tough, we have to really search. But when we do, we can always find something. That something is usually you. 

God help us to find the beauty and joy in each day.

What God Said Tonight:

The shadow of death has no true victory. I have conquered death on your behalf. 

The salvation I have given you ensures that your existence does not end when your body does. Death seems permanent to the living. But, death, when you are alive in me, is only a transition. 

I am here to comfort you and help you in this time of loss. I am also with him. Rest knowing that he is with me and free of torment.

Widow's mite...

My prayer:

Thank you for bringing me through this day God and providing for my every need. That is so like YOU!! Love you mighty God!

What God Said Tonight:

I  have promised to provide for your every need out of my riches in glory. I have more than enough so to provide for you out of my excess is pretty easy to do. Providing for someone, giving to someone out of your excess is one thing and it is good. 

But how much better to provide for someone in your time of lack. I honor those who give even when they are not sure that they will have enough. I love the faith of the widow's mite.