Manna for Your Morning

The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.  — Psalm 29:10 (NIV) No matter what storms come, our everlasting God is greater and bigger. He is above any trial, trouble or natural disaster that comes into our lives. In Isaiah 43:2 (NLT) God says, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Our heavenly Father is with us through it all and He will outlast all of the temporary circumstances of this world. My prayers go out to the families who have endured the fury of hurricane Isaac. May they know the LORD, that He is with them and that He is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. Amen.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”  — Psalm 91:1-2 (NKJV) We experience the ultimate blessing in life when we habitually reside in the secret place of the Most High God. Instead of dropping by like a visitor or running to Him when the going gets tough, make a dedicated decision to take up residence under the shadow of His wing. Put God first in all you do and stay in close and constant fellowship with the Lord.

Your arm is mighty. Your hand is strong. Your right hand is lifted high. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne. Mercy and truth stand in front of you. Blessed are the people who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.  — Psalm 89:13-15 (GW) Hear the joyful call to worship and walk in the light of the LORD's Presence! If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another (1 John 1:7). In the Presence of our mighty God there is fullness of joy. In His Presence, we draw strength from a well that never ones dry. May we continually praise the LORD and walk in His light with every step we take.

I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.  — Psalm 89:1-2 (NIV) The love of God is steadfast and immovable. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39). Whatever trials and tribulations come your way, know that God loves you and He will see you through. His love stands firm through the storms of life. With the LORD, you are more than a conqueror!

O Lord, the God of my salvation, I have cried to You for help by day; at night I am in Your presence. Let my prayer come before You and really enter into Your presence; incline Your ear to my cry!  — Psalm 88:1-2 (AMP) Like the mother of a newborn baby attentively listens for his cry, so our heavenly Father's ear is always attuned to our cries. When we cry out to the Lord, we can be confident that He hears us and He will be faithful to answer. Seek Him day and night and be at peace in His Presence.

As the LORD had commanded Moses his servant, so Moses commanded Joshua, and so Joshua did. He left nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses. — Joshua 11:15 (NKJV) Because of Joshua's obedience, he conquered his enemies and took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had said to Moses (Joshua 22:23). If we want to get results and experience victory, we have to be DOERS of the Word of God, not just hearers. In Acts 20:24, the Apostle Paul says, his only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given him. May we be about our Father's business, and leave nothing undone of all that He has commanded us to do.

The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.” Joshua 10:8 (NIV) Joshua and his army marched all night and came upon their enemies suddenly. As they fled before Israel, the LORD cast down large hailstones from heaven on them. There were more who died from the hailstones than the children of Israel killed with the sword  (Joshua 10:9,11). In some battles we face, we need to march all night; march on in prayer, in fasting, and in praise and worship. In all battles, we need to use our sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Stand on it, speak it out of your mouth and do not be moved away from the Word. That means, don't even entertain any thoughts which are contrary to the Word. When we do what we can in the natural, our heavenly Father adds His supernatural and we are assured of victory in every battle. Amen!

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.  — Psalm 86:5 (NIV) When we confess our sins, the Lord is standing by, ready to forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). He removes our transgressions as far from us, as the east is from the west. The love we have in Jesus knows no boundaries. It goes on and on. His love never gives up on us. Call upon the Lord, fully confident that He will answer.

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. — Hebrews 12:14 (NIV) The Word of God instructs us many times, to be holy because the LORD, our God is holy. May we perfect holiness in our lives, out of reverence for God (2 Corinthians 7:1). James 4:17 gives us a simple definition of sin. If anyone, knows what is right but doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. Therefore, let us offer ourselves as slaves to righteousness which leads to holiness (Romans 6:19). “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Imitate Him.

Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.  — Psalm 85:12 (NKJV) Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good and perfect. Our God is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made (Psalm 145:9). No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things (Psalm 107:9). Rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has done for you and your household. Praise the LORD, for we shall experience increase in our land.

I will hear what God the LORD will speak, for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly.  — Psalm 85:8 (NKJV) In John 14:27, Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” The kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 4:17). Don't let the enemy steal your peace by returning to foolish ways: worrying, fretting and being full of anxiety. Instead, enjoy the peace of the Lord, always and in every way.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.  — Psalm 84:11 (NKJV) “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you,” (Isaiah 60:1). God is our everlasting light. He is the sun that comes shining through, on your darkest day. The LORD is a shield around us, that protects us from the flaming arrows of the evil one. Our heavenly Father is full of grace and glory and He generously gives good things to those who consistently do what is right.

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. — Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) As we meditate on the Word, our mind is renovated. We clear out the old worldly thinking and align our minds to think the way God thinks. Then we are empowered to faithfully follow our heavenly Father's instruction. Only then will we experience the fullness of God's Presence, His power at work in our lives and the fulfillment of His wonderful promises. Only then will we make our way prosperous and have good success!

I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.  — Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NIV) The LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God. A God you can depend upon, without exception. He is the only One worthy of all your praise. So trust in the Lord (commit yourself to Him, lean on Him, hope confidently in Him) forever; for the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages] (Isaiah 26:4, AMP).

How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God . — Psalm 84:1-2 (NIV) May your soul yearn (an intense feeling of longing for something) for the courts of the LORD. We enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name (Psalm 100:4). Better is one day in His courts than a thousand anywhere else! (Psalm 84:10) We flourish in the courts of our God (Psalm 92:13). Let your heart and your flesh sing for joy to the living God!

Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved . — Psalm 80:19 (NIV) Our God is a God of restoration. He restores us to the joy of our salvation (Psalm 51:12). First Peter 5:10 says, after you have suffered a little while, He will restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. May the Lord make his face shine on you today and be gracious to you.

The day is Yours, the night also is Yours; You have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter. — Psalm 74:16-17 (NKJV) The whole earth is filled with awe at the wonders of God; where morning dawns, where evening fades, He calls forth songs of joy (Psalm 65:8). The day and the night belong to our heavenly Father. Let us proclaim His love in the morning and His faithfulness at night (Psalm 92:2). May our mouths be filled with His praise, declaring the splendor of the LORD, all day long (Psalm 71:8), and in every season of our lives.

But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works.  — Psalm 73:28 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Let nothing separate you from the presence of our heavenly Father. Being united with God is our highest good (Psalm 73:28, GW). The LORD is a safe sanctuary and a strong fortress. With God by our side, we are more than conquerors! Remember to tell everyone about the wonderful works He has done in your life.

Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.  — Psalms 73:23-24 (NKJV) Abide in the LORD and He will always be with you. When you go through deep waters, our heavenly Father will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you (Isaiah 43:2, NLT). God guides you with His counsel, leading you to a glorious destiny! (Psalms 73:24, NLT)

His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” — John 16:29-30 (NKJV) In John 6:67, Jesus asked His disciples, “Do you also want to go away?” And Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” (John 6:68-69). If you BELIEVE in God, and also in JESUS, then let not your heart be troubled (John 14:1). Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33)!

Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God. You have done great things. O God, who is like you? You have made me endure many terrible troubles. You restore me to life again. You bring me back from the depths of the earth. You comfort me and make me greater than ever.  — Psalm 71:19-21 (GW) We've been to the bottom of the pit of despair. We know what its like to face adversity, yet our heavenly Father faithfully delivers us out of all our troubles. He brings us up from the depths of despair and comforts us in His loving arms. Our God makes us greater than ever. In Him, we get better and better, stronger and stronger. Our love grows deeper and deeper, as we grow in grace and compassion. Hallelujah!

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. — Psalm 71:16 (NKJV) If you are tired or weak, go in the strength of the LORD, our mighty God. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak (Isaiah 40:29). No matter how exhausted you become, stay in pursuit of the things of God. Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). And our heavenly Father has no pleasure in anyone who draws back (Hebrews 10:38).

But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more.  My mouth will tell about your righteousness,  about your salvation all day long.  Even then, it is more than I can understand.  — Psalm 71:14-15 (GW) Keep your hope in the living God alive and be confident that He is faithful to fulfill every promise. The LORD is able and He is willing. Always have hope! Be joyful as you patiently wait, in hope. Let your mouth be filled with His praises all the day long.

Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me,  for You are my rock and my fortress.  — Psalm 71:3 (NKJV) The LORD is a strong refuge, to which we may continually resort. His door is always open! Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us, in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). May our heavenly Father never be your last resort, but your first choice and only option, at all times.

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!”  — Psalm 70:4 (NKJV) No matter what our circumstances may be, we can rejoice and be glad. We can rejoice in spite of our circumstances, because we rejoice in the LORD, our Creator. We can be glad because we know that our God is greater than any situation. Our God is bigger than any mountain. Our amazing God has the ability to work all things together for good. Let God be magnified!

“Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you today; and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the LORD your God,”  — Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (NKJV) Every day we have a choice to make, whether to obey God and experience the fullness of His blessings or not. If we truly love God with all our hearts and souls and trust that He has our best interest in mind, then it should not be so hard to give up our Burger King, “have it your way” mentality and live God's way. He has set before us life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life (Deuteronomy 30:19). As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD! (Joshua 24:15)

 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.  — Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Now that we have been informed about who God is and what His Word says, it is time to be transformed into children of light. Let us be doers of the Word, not only hearers. Then we will be able to determine the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.

 “Almighty LORD, you have only begun to show me how great and powerful you are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and the mighty acts you have done?” — Deuteronomy 3:24 (GW) To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD Himself is God; there is none other besides Him (Deuteronomy 4:35). Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other ( (Deuteronomy 4:39). Know that whatever great and awesome deeds God has done in your life up to this point, He has only begun. Life with the LORD only gets better and better as you draw near to Him in intimacy in truth.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all. — Psalm 34:19 (NKJV) David said in Psalm 40:12. "For troubles without number surround me;" Maybe you're feeling a little like David. But be of good cheer, the Word says, the LORD delivers us out of ALL afflictions. The faithfulness of our God will last longer than any trial, test or trouble that comes our way. Praise God!

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] — Matthew 11:28 (AMP) Are you weary and overburdened? Jesus says, “Come to Me.” In Him we find rest for our souls. Take the yoke of Jesus upon you and learn of Him, for He is gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls (Matthew 11:29). His burden is light and easy to be borne (Matthew 11:30).

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.  — Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) Ecclesiastes 11:10 tells us to  banish anxiety from our hearts. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6). Meditate on the Word of God. It is good and it will make your heart glad. His Word is forever settled in heaven (Psalm 119:89). It will outlast any circumstance in your life. Those who love God's law have great peace; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble (Psalm 119:165, AMP).