Manna for Your Morning

“Every gift God freely gives us is good and perfect, streaming down from the Father of lights, who shines from the heavens with no hidden shadow or darkness and is never subject to change.” — James (Jacob) 1:17 (TPT) Yahweh is El Shaddai, the all-sufficient source of all our blessings. He is all-powerful. No situation is too difficult for Him to handle. For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. (Psalms 84:11 NLT) “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven and earth. You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you in wholehearted devotion.” (See 2 Chronicles 6:14 NLT) “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or understand, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21 LSB)

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world…” — Psalms 19:1-4 (NLT) “O Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who displays Your splendor above the heavens! From the mouth of infants and nursing babies You have established strength because of Your adversaries, to make the enemy and the revengeful cease. When I see Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have established; What is man that You remember him, and the son of man that You care for him?” (Psalms 8:1-4 LSB) In all of His glory and splendor, our heavenly Father cares for you. “May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you hi...

“‘Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You,” — Jeremiah 32:17 LSB) Nothing is too difficult for the Creator of heaven and earth. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were thrown in the fiery furnace, which was heated seven times more than it was usually heated. However, when they came out  the fire had effect on the bodies of these men nor was the hair of their head singed, nor were their trousers damaged, nor had the smell of fire even come upon them. (See Daniel 3:19-27) After Yeshua told him to “come forth,” Lazarus walked out of his grave, after being dead 4 days. (See John 11:39-44) And more importantly, after Yeshua was beaten, and hung on a cross, God raised Him up on the third day. (See Acts 10:40) Now He is at the right hand of God, and also intercedes for us. (See Romans 8:34)  With God all things are possible. (See Matthew 19:26) In the midst of challenging circumst...

The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.” — Jeremiah 31:3 (NASB1995) The LORD  loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD (See Psalm 32:10) All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and goodness and truth and faithfulness to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. (Psalm 25:10 AMP) From generation to generation, God’s lovingkindness endures for those who revere Him. (Luke 1:50 VOICE) It’s His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity. (See 2 Corinthians 1:12 AMP) Open your heart and mind to receive His lovingkindness. Let it flow out, in your speech and your actions, that others may be drawn to Yahweh. Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and ...

“ But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers. God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. ” — John 4:23-24 (AMP) Worship is not about a specific place and time. Now is the time for true worshipers to worship the God Most High, every moment of the day, with all of our hearts, with our actions and with the words we speak. It involves our total being, acknowledging the goodness and greatness of our awesome God and Creator. True worship means we approach the throne of God in humility and with reverence, and we are transparent, completely honest in confessing our sins with a genuinely repentant heart. If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cle...

I am doing something brand new, something unheard of. Even now it sprouts and grows and matures. Don’t you perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and open up flowing streams in the desert. — Isaiah 43:19 (TPT) Whether you are wandering in the wilderness of feeling deserted and alone in a hot dry desert, the LORD is with you and He will make a way for you. The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8 NLT) Yahweh is the one who makes a way in the sea, a pathway in the mighty waters. — Isaiah 43:16 (TPT)

This is what the LORD says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.” — Jeremiah 17:5 (NLT) If we put our trust in human strength and the abilities of mere mortals, our hearts turn away from the living God, Elhoim, the all-powerful God. The Message Bible says, a person who depends on mere humans is like a tumbleweed on the prairie... He lives rootless and aimless in a land where nothing grows. (Jeremiah 17:6) “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT) You are my refuge and my hope in the day of disaster. (See Jeremiah 17:17 AMP) O LORD, you alone can heal me; you alone can save. My praises are for you alon...

Cast your burden on the LORD [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail). — Psalm 55:22 (AMP) The Amplified Bible includes something in this verse that is very important for us to remember. Once we cast our cares on the LORD, we need to RELEASE them. Let them go and trust God to handle it. As we continually cast our cares on the LORD, let us daily commit our ways to Him. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your judgment as the noonday. — Psalm 37:5-6 (NASB)

While they were talking about this, Jesus Himself [suddenly] stood among them and said to them, “Peace be to you.” — Luke 24:36 (AMP) “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:38) Jesus, the Prince of Peace, has given us peace. In John 14:27 (AMP) Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]” How can we live in peace regardless of circumstances? Because we have His Presence. In Matthew 28:20 (NLT), Jesus said, “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always , even to the end of the age.”

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. — Psalm 36:7-9 (NKJV) Take refuge in the shadow of His wings. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection  (Psalm 91:4 NLT). Be abundantly satisfied with the fullness of His house. With Him there is no lack. In His presence is fullness of joy; at His right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11). His unfailing love overflows and His peace runs deep.

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) Jesus calls all who are weary and carry heavy burdens to come to Him and He will give them rest. (Matthew 11:28). Release your burdens to the LORD and He will sustain you. (Psalm 55:22). He beckons us to come to Him, because His grace is enough for us. He supplements our weaknesses with His strength. Wherever we fall short, His grace fills in the gaps. He illuminates the dark places with His life-giving light. He turns our sorrow & sadness into joy & gladness. In His Presence, we can let go of disappointments and discouragement and cling to the living hope we have in Christ.

And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?” — Luke 24:17 (NKJV) These two disciples were sad because they were discussing how Jesus had been condemned to death, and crucified. Our words will effect our moods. Acts 2:26 (NKJV) says, my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope. A glad tongue speaks of the good things God is doing and then the flesh can rest and be full of hope. Let us be mindful of the words we speak. Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) says, do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. The Israelite people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused (Numbers 11:1a NIV). Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with sa...

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. — Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) With God’s power at work in us and through us, He is able to carry out His purpose and do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams (Ephesians 3:20 AMP). Live under the influence of His Holy Spirit, who lives in you. Be led by Him. God wants to do greater things in your life, in this world and in His kingdom. We serve a BIG GOD, think big!

The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade.  — Psalm 121:5 (NLT) When calamity comes, people have a tendency to ask, “Where was God?” He is where He always is, right by your side. His eye constantly watches over you. He is there to catch every tear that rolls down your cheek. When someone does you wrong and you are devastated, all the broken pieces of your heart fall in His hand. He is there to bring healing and restoration. He carries you when you don't have the strength to walk. Our heavenly Father turns your sorrow into joy. Every tear that was sown reaps a harvest of joy. Those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing (Psalm 125:6, The Message).

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.

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Psalm 27:13-14 (NKJ) Jesus came that we may have life, and that we may have it more abundantly (John 10:10), a rich, satisfying life (NLT). Even if you cannot see the good in your current situation, keep believing that you will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. He will work everything together for good to those who love God, and have been called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Surely His goodness and love follows you all the days of your life (Psalm 23:6). Be of good courage.

" ' "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) God chose you to be a holy and beloved child of His. We are members of His family and co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). We share in the inheritance of what the Father gave His only begotten Son. That's "GOOD NEWS!" Abba Father turns toward you and makes His face shine upon you. Our heavenly Father shows us grace and gives us peace. We are blessed beyond measure! Amen.

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:1-2 (NIV) I encourage you to be faithful to the call you have received from God. He created you with purpose and a wonderful plan for your life. Be true to the passions and talents given to you by our Creator. As we pursue all that God has for us, may we be completely humble and gentle, and not become puffed up with pride. Instead of taking offense, let us bear with one another in unconditional love, the same way Jesus bears with us. Amen.  Love, Jackie

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many and years will be added to your life. Proverbs 9:10-11 (NIV) When we seek to know our heavenly Father more intimately and exercise wisdom by following His direction, years will be added to our lives. May we be on a constant quest to gain a fuller understanding of the Holy One and utilize the wisdom to follow His commands. He only wants the best for us. Love, Jackie