Manna for Your Morning

Seek the LORD while He ma y be found; Call upon Him while He is near. — Isaiah 55:6 (NASB) Any material thing you seek is temporary and will not satisfy. Psalm 63:5 (NLT) says: You (God) satisfy me more than the richest feast. Our great God is eternal. Jesus said, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) We have all we need, as we abide in YAHWEH. Psalm 23:1 (NLT) says: The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He is the great “I AM.” If it’s peace you want, Isaiah 26:3 says, as our thoughts are fixed upon Him, He will keep us in perfect peace. Are you in pursuit of happiness? Psalm 16:11 tells us, in His presence is fullness of joy.  If it's love you seek, Psalm 103:11 (NASB) says, as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. The LORD redeems our lives from the pit, and crowns us with lovingkindness and compassion. (See Psalm 103:4) If you are lost, He will show you the way in which yo...

Do not slack in your faithfulness and hard work. Let your spirit be on fire, bubbling up and boiling over, as you serve the Lord. Do not forget to rejoice, for hope is always just around the corner. Hold up through the hard times that are coming, and devote yourselves to prayer.  — Romans 12:11-12 (VOICE) Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT) says, “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!” May we be hot with passion for God and His Kingdom. Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder . — Romans 12:11-12 (MSG)

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) It’s when we try to figure everything out on our own that we end up anxious, worried, and frustrated, or even fearful. When we take everything to God in prayer, and continually thank Him for all He has done and for the gracious God that He is, we experience the peace of God. [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. (Philippians 4:7 AMP) When we have the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds, we can stand strong, and not be moved by adverse circumstances.

A person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful. — Proverbs 12:25 (GW) God’s Word is the most encouraging Word of all. Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) tells us to be anxious for nothing. Instead of fretting, let us hide the Word of God in our hearts. (Psalm 119:11) His Word is practical and very powerful. It is the truth that stands forever. (Psalm 119:160) The Word is packed with promises. It is our comfort in affliction and it gives us life. (Psalm 119:50)  It revives our souls. (Psalm 119:25) Great peace have those who love His law, and nothing causes them to stumble. (Psalm 119:165) His Word gives us strength (Psalm 119:28). The entrance of His words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119:130) His word is a lamp to guide our feet and a light for our path. (Psalm 119:105 NLT) It shows us the way to fulfill God’s purpose and good plan for our lives. Delight yourself in His statutes. (Psalm 119:16)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) When the going gets tough, look away from all the distractions and focus your eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2). You can do all things [which He has called you to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers you [to fulfill His purpose]. Philippians 4:13a (AMP). He will give you inner strength, and peace as He leads you and causes you to triumph over the troubles that come your way.

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. — Psalm 37:7 (NLT) Be still, and know that He is God (Psalm 46:10). The whole earth declares His wonderful works. He laid the foundation of the earth, and stretched out the heavens like a curtain. He set set a boundary for the waters and appointed the moon for seasons. Even the sun knows when to rise and when to go down. Surely, the LORD is able to take care of all that concerns you. Wait on the LORD, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; (Psalm 37:34a NKJV).

But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. — Psalm 71:14 (NKJV) No matter life brings your way, always have hope, in God. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us (Romans 5:5). Let His praises continually flow from your mouth. The very Presence of God inhabits the praises of His people. When the enemy comes in like a flood, turn up the volume on your praise. Never doubt the goodness of God. Our God is good, all the time, and He is working for your good!

So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” — John 6:12 (NKJV) After Jesus fed the five thousand with five barley loaves and two small fish, He had the disciples pick up the broken pieces, so that nothing would be lost or wasted. Likewise, God gathers up the broken pieces of our lives and uses them to prepare us for a greater purpose. Joseph had to endure the pit and the prison, before he got to the palace. In the midst of our pain and disappointments, God’s power is working all things together for good. If we keep moving on, and stay on the path He has for us, we will see the manifestation of all God’s wonderful promises, in our lives.

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.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. Psalm 23:6 (NKJ) The use of the word "surely" should erase any doubt. We can be certain that goodness and mercy follows us everyday of our lives. The LORD says, “My people shall be satisfied with My goodness,” (Jeremiah 31:14). God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4) and His mercy endures forever (Psalm 136:2)! Delight yourself in the great goodness and abundant mercy of our heavenly Father. Abide in His Presence always.

A tenderhearted person lives a blessed life; a hardhearted person lives a hard life. Proverbs 28:14 (The Message) According to Matthew 5: 8 (The Message), "You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world." What a blessing it is to have our minds and hearts focused on what is right, the light and life of our Lord. Blessed indeed, are those who see the lovingkindness of God, and generously show the same kind of compassion and mercy toward others.

Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ. From him the whole body, joined together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 3:15-16 (NIV) As members of the body of Christ, each one of us has a work to do. Let everything we do be done in love to build and support the body of Christ, the church. We are one body. May we grow up in Christ, and join together in unity, peace and love. Love, Jackie

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) As children of a mighty, mighty God, we have no reason to let fear or discouragement ravage our minds. We have the One who gives the breath of life to every living being, sustaining us. Surely, the wonderful Creator, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundation of the earth,  is able to bring you through your troubles successfully. Be at peace. We are secure in the hands of our heavenly Father. Love, Jackie