late night processing

So last night I stayed up once again till 3am.. but this time with my friend Grace. She is the perfect friend for me because she lets me process everything verbally.. which I need! seriously, sometimes I dont even realize what im feeling inside till i speak it out. Grace is the most patient, loving, understanding and truth speaking women of God. She has a sense of wisdom about her. All this said I trust her completely. I am so thankful for our friendship! She has been one of the many treasures that the Lord has brought in my life since living here.
 Here are a few words from the Lord that I received last night! hopefully they could encourage someone else as well. 
1.The way to peace is through conflict - not around, not blocking it but Through! 
2. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Not on the problems around you. (read Hebrews 12 - message version)
3. Sometimes Jesus puts signposts in our lives that point us in the right direction: anxiety, stress, rushing, confusion, being pulled in lots of directions are all signs that it's NOT of God. His signposts are peace, Joy and clarity (sound mind)
 
We ended the night reading some scriptures that completely helped my spirit feel renewed. It amazes me when I just put myself in the word which is TRUTH! My whole focus on life changes. Not so much focus on me but on Him who gives us life!


May God, who puts all things together,
      makes all things whole,
   Who made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus,
      the sacrifice of blood that sealed the eternal covenant,
   Who led Jesus, our Great Shepherd,
      up and alive from the dead,
   Now put you together, provide you
      with everything you need to please him,
   Make us into what gives him most pleasure,
      by means of the sacrifice of Jesus, the Messiah.
   All glory to Jesus forever and always!
      Oh, yes, yes, yes.
(Hebrews 13..The message)