Manna for Your Morning

Yes, if you cry out for insight, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver and search for her as you would hidden treasures; Then you will understand the [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] and discover the knowledge of God. — P roverbs 2:3-5 (AMP) But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 NASB) For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. (Proverbs 2:10-11 NLT) But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. — James 3:17 (NLT)

Clap your hands, all of you; raise your voices joyfully and loudly. Give honor for the True God of the universe; Here’s why: The Eternal, the Most High, is awesome and deserves our great respect. He is the great King over everything in this world. — Psalm 47:1-2 (VOICE) “As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. (2 Samuel 22:31 NASB) A day in His courts is better than a thousand outside. (Psalm 84:10) He is full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) The LORD is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. (Psalm 145:8) Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. (Psalm 36:5 NLT) “Trust in the LORD forever, for in God the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock . — Isaiah 26:4 (NASB)

“And now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of unfailing  love, do not let all the hardships we have suffered seem insignificant to you.” — Nehemiah 9:32 (NLT) When we spend majority of our time focused on the troubles we face, this world begins to close in on us and we feel battered, beat up, and burnt out. When we stay focused on our mighty God, our world expands into a myriad of possibilities, and we are full of joy, peace and hope. We serve a great big GOD and He is doing great big things in our midst. Amen and hallelujah!

Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. — Psalm 66:5 (NKJV) See His mighty arms that carry you through each trial and temptation. He has your name tattooed on His hand. You are the apple of His eyes and they sparkle with love for you. See His ears; they are always listening for the cry of your voice. Notice the smile on His face because the LORD takes pleasure in His people (Psalm 149:4). His heart beats with compassion for all people —the weary, the downtrodden, the lost, the found, the confused and the crazy. Now take a closer look. He is right there, beside you, ready to show you the wonderful things He is going to do in your life in the coming year. Put your hand in His and let Him lead the way.

Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. — Nehemiah 4:9 (NKJV) When the Israelites were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, their adversaries were very angry and conspired together against them to cause the work to cease. God’s people responded in prayer and also in arming themselves with swords, spears and bows. Whatever work you engage in, for the Lord, know that you will encounter adversaries, who want nothing more than to stop the work of God. When enemies rise up against you, don't be afraid of them, remember the Lord, great and awesome! (Nehemiah 4:14). May we arm ourselves, with prayer and with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Then we can rely on the power and protection of our great God.

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! — Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) Take a long, loving look at God. For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth (Psalm 47:2). Recognize and understand that He is above your circumstances. He is above everything! Know that He is greater than our enemies who work against us. We are of God and have already overcome them, because the one who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Amen!

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas . — Psalm 65:5 (NLT) The LORD is faithful and righteous. He hears your prayers, and listens to your cries. Keep your hope hooked on the Most High God. He will answer with awesome deeds and awe-inspiring acts. Amen!

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. — Psalm 16:11 (NIV) “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10, NLT) In the Presence of our awesome God, we are filled with unspeakable joy. This joy runs deep within us and is not moved by outer circumstances. There is a no greater joy than spending time with Abba Father and basking in the sunlight of His love!

And the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the beasts of the field become too numerous for you. — Deuteronomy 7:22 (NKJV) You shall not be terrified of them; for the LORD your God, the great and awesome God, is among you (Deuteronomy 7:21). Just as the Israelites occupied their Promised Land, little by little, you will possess your promise land, piece by piece. The LORD will deliver you from your enemies. You have been at this mountain long enough. It is time to advance and occupy your promise land. The gates of hell will not prevail over you, child of God!

“For I am with you to save you and deliver you,” says the LORD. “I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you from the grip of the terrible.”  — Jeremiah 15:20B-21 (NKJV) The LORD is with you as a mighty, awesome One (Jeremiah 20:11). God is near, not far off. He will save you and deliver you from all your troubles (Psalm 34:17). He will  protect and guide you. He is our hope in the day of doom (Jeremiah 17:17). Amen.

The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great.  — Psalms 115:12-13 (NKJV) The LORD is always thinking about us. He has searched us and He knows us. The LORD knows when we sit and when we rise; He perceives our thoughts from afar. He discerns our going out and our lying down; He is familiar with all our ways. Before a word is on our tongue the LORD knows it completely (Psalm 139:1-4). He has blessed us most of all, with His Presence.What an awesome God!

‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJ) What great and mighty things would you like to see performed in your life? Call upon the LORD and He will answer you. For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes (Deuteronomy 10:17). Wait patiently for the LORD and He will show you great and mighty things. Amen.

Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth . Psalm 47:1-2 (NKJ) Clap your hands and give God a joyful shout of praise! Today is the day the LORD has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. How awesome is our great God, the King over all the earth. He is seated on His holy throne. The LORD is highly exalted and worthy of all praise, honor and glory. Leave a sacrifice of praise on His altar today. Hallelujah! With Love, Jackie