Do You Already Have What You're Praying For?

An Exclamation Point Love! Photo by Chris

Dear Reader - 
As always, I want to write to you personally. 
Heart to heart.
Love to love.
So much is happening in my world, but there are some things I've learned just lately that I want to share with you because I think they pertain to you, too.
Today I write the first one.
Many of us pine away wishing we could be more of something. Smarter, wiser, more loving, more discerning, a better mom, a better dad, a better friend, more organized, on and on.
I was that way this year in three areas. I prayed and almost immediately God showed me I already had what I was praying for.
For example. I prayed I could be a more loving person; not judgmental; truly free to share love without worrying about the risk. I prayed about this and immediately I turned to this verse in Song of Songs 4:5: "Your pure faith and love rest over your heart...." As I read this, I was at a ranch, sitting on a log, enjoying the warm morning sun. I was surprised. Really surprised at such a quick answer and affirmation. What I truly desired I already possessed. But then the real shocker. I turned around, looked down, and saw what I posted a photo of here.
God is not worried about me. I shouldn't be worried either. I just need to step into who I am and rest in His exclamation-point-love for me. 
What are you asking Him about? Watch for the immediate answer and trust it is Him and it is true.
Love to you!
- Chris
Read my story in my book, Tapestry - The Divine Design For Your Life; available in Kindle and paperback at Amazon. Click here.

And Then God Spoke...To ME!!!!

Sometimes life takes a turn and knocks your socks off in a good way. I have been to several conferences where Shawn Bolz taught, encouraged the arts, and released words of knowledge to people he could not possibly know. 

To think God has these thoughts toward me and spoke them so personally at a conference I was attending at Bethel Church in Redding, Ca - well, I was shocked! It drew out my innermost dreams and gave me permission to move forward with them, knowing God is with me. There was such power in this. And it not only encouraged me but everyone who was there...to know that God loves us and knows us so intimately. Oh, that I might be so privileged as to coach writers; to write my blogs; and to be a reporter. Yes!

He indeed knows our name and knows where to find us. Are you open? Watching? He's coming after you!
If you want to know more about Shawn, read one of his books, the most recent being "God Secrets." I just finished it and highly endorse it. Or check out his website at: https://bolzministries.com

1 Cor. 12:8 - To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom; to another a message of knowledge through the same Spirit.

Audio clip used by permission of Bethel Media and www.ibethel.tv

February 12 - Watch For Answers to Prayer

Press in to prayer…and remember the prayers you used to pray that have not been answered yet. We were not created for unanswered prayer. Press in and keep watching for the answers.    

John 14:14 - You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.