Manna for Your Morning

“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” — Psalms 37:23 (NLT) A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], but the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. (Proverbs 16:9 AMP) We have no problem following the GPS to get where we want to go. However, we sometimes hesitate and question the steps Yahweh directs us to take. Know that Yahweh’s plans for you are good, for peace and well-being. May you follow His instructions to get to the glorious destination He has for you. He has not brought you this far to leave you now.  “ For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. ” — Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)

I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn. — Psalms 130:5-6 (NLT) No matter how circumstances may appear, we can always count on the LORD, our God. He is great, and there is no God besides Him. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. (Hebrews 3:12 NASB1995) May our hearts deeply long for more of Yahweh. O LORD of hosts, how blessed and greatly favored is the man who trusts in You [believing in You, relying on You, and committing himself to You with confident hope and expectation]. — Psalms 84:12 (AMP)

I will give them a heart to know Me, [understanding fully] that I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart. — Jeremiah 24:7 (AMP) Don't be a half-hearted follower of Yahweh, wavering between the world and the Word of God. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. (See James 1:8) Be totally devoted to Yahweh. “Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make.” (Proverbs 3:5 TPT) “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth so that He may support those whose heart is completely His…” (See 2 Chronicles 16:9 AMP)  “You’re only truly happy when you walk in total integrity, walking in the light of God’s Word.” (Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭1‬ ‭TPT)‬‬ Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, and who [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart. (Psalms 1...

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. — Revelation 22:17 (NLT) The call to come to Jesus is an ongoing invitation. Coming to Jesus is not a one time event. We must continually come to Him, each and every day, and submit our lives to Him in daily devotion. He gives to us freely: life, freedom, peace, etc. In Matthew 16:24 (NKJV), Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” He invites all to come to Him. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. This water of life proceeds from the throne of God and of the Lamb. (See Revelation 22:1) The water He gives will become in us a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life. (See John 4:14 NKJV) “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy grain and eat. Come, buy wine and milk w...

Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. — Psalm 5:2-3 (NKJV) The thief comes only in order to steal, kill and destroy. (See John 10:10a) The dark deeds of the enemy can make us feel down in the dumps, discouraged, and depressed, if we let him steal our joy and confidence in the LORD. Instead of giving in to the schemes of the enemy, look up with eyes of faith, and see the light of the LORD. Lift up your eyes and see the goodness and faithfulness of our great God. No matter how circumstances may appear, God is still working for your good. I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. — Psalm 121:1-3 (NLT)

“But the LORD stands beside me like a great warrior. Before him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me. They will fail and be thoroughly humiliated. Their dishonor will never be forgotten.” — Jeremiah 20:11 (NLT) The LORD stands with us and gives us victory over our enemies. In 2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NASB), the Apostle Paul says: “At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…” People may desert you but know that our great God is faithful. He stands with you and gives you strength.  

This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ — Jeremiah 6:16 (NLT) The way of the LORD is the tried-and-true road. It is the path that leads to a more abundant life and eternal life, in His Presence. So, “Trust [confidently] in the LORD forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner], for the LORD God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages]. (Isaiah 26:4 AMP) Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. (Psalm 25:4-5 NLT) Those who know Your name will rely on You, for You, O Eternal One, have not abandoned those who search for You. (Psalm 9:10 VOICE)

“ However, I have this against you: you have abandoned your first love. ” — Revelation 2:4 (VOICE) Never abandon your first love. May your love grow deeper and deeper for the One who will never leave us nor forsake us. Keep Jesus as the first priority in your life, for He cares about you and watches over you very carefully. Let us continually draw near to Him and we will receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Fix your eyes on Jesus, and do not allow the things of this world to distract you and draw your affections away from our Savior, the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8). He is King of kings and Lord of lords!

Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment. — Matthew 15:28 (NIV) What did this Gentile woman do that caused Jesus to notice that she had great faith? Matthew 15:22 says, she cried out to Him, saying, “ Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed. ” Mark 7:25-26 tells us, as soon as she heard about Jesus she came and fell at His feet, and begged Him to cast out the demon from her daughter. Even after Jesus said, “ I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ” (Matthew 15:24), she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” (Matthew 15:25) So this woman had a sense of urgency to get to Jesus, she humbled herself, she asked for His help and she worshiped Him. I would also note, she did not take offense when Jesus said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” (Matthew 15:26). Instead she continued to plead...

O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. — Psalm 139:1-3 (NLT) The people around us may not always understand us, but our heavenly Father knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows what we are going to say before we speak a word (Psalm 139:4). Our hearts are like an open book to Him. There is no reason to pretend. He lavishes His love on you right where you are today. His thoughts about you are so great, they cannot be numbered! (Psalm 139:17) God still loves you in spite of any shortcomings. His love never stops. Instead of beating yourself up for past mistakes, open your heart to receive His love and grace. Every day of your life was recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:16) God has already made a way for you. Just keep moving onward and u...

This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 (NASB) This is the day the LORD has made. Let us do all things without complaining and disputing or grumbling (Philippians 2:14). May we live in grateful appreciation for all that God is doing in our lives. Every day of your life was recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:16). Whatever you are facing today, God has a plan and what a wonderful, glorious plan it is! He will work it all together for good —the good, the bad and the ugly. Continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise from a grateful heart. And give thanks no matter what the circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

But they did not discover anything they could do, for all the people hung upon His words and stuck by Him. — Luke 19:48 (AMP) Jesus taught daily in the temple and all the people hung on every word He spoke and stuck by Him, while others were trying to destroy Him (Luke 19:47). Let us stick by Him, the King of kings and the Lord of lords. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 1:8). Never allow difficult circumstances to separate you from the love of God that we have in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:39). Troubles will come and go, but Jesus stands forever, the everlasting Rock. In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade (2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG). Stick by Him!

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) Don’t just seek Him in the day of trouble, draw near to God always. James 4:8 promises that when we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. In spite of what all you have on your daily agenda, fellowship with the Father, first and foremost. God wants us to grow in our knowledge of Him. The only way we get to know someone is to spend time with them. Psalm 74:16 says, the day is His, the night also is His. Give Him your day and your night. May your heart and your flesh cry out for the living God (Psalm 84:2)!

You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased.  — Psalm 4:7 (NKJV) The LORD has put gladness in our hearts. If you don't have any joy today, you have allowed the enemy to steal it. Take it back. Psalm 16:11 says, in His presence is fullness of joy and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore. Abide in His Presence, and He will fill you with joy, for the joy of the LORD is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)!

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)!

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:8-10 (NIV) The LORD is good all the time! He does what is right and shows those who go astray the way they should live. God guides the humble to walk in His ways. Our heavenly Father is loving and faithful to those who follow Him. The LORD is forever faithful in all His promises. His word will not return to Him empty, but will accomplish the purpose for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV) Two people working together is better than one going at it alone because they can help each other accomplish their goals. Be willing to reach out and help a friend who has fallen. And if you're the one on the ground, don't be afraid to ask for help.

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 (NKJ) Our wise God shows us the way to an abundant life. In His presence our joy is made complete and overflows. There is no greater joy than knowing the LORD and being known by Him. As we follow alongside the LORD we experience pleasure forevermore. Praise and worship the LORD. Love, Jackie

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their righteousness is from Me," says the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 (NKJ) As long as we are serving the LORD, no weapon formed against us will succeed. Our circumstances may be similar to Joseph's situation. When his brothers sold him into slavery, they meant it for evil, but God used it to save the lives of His people in a time of famine. We cannot base our beliefs on how things appear. They will not always look right. Instead, we are to believe God and His Word. Love, Jackie