Manna for Your Morning

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 (NASB) The LORD draws us to Himself with lovingkindness and His faithfulness continues throughout the generations. He clothes us with garments of salvation, and wraps us with a robe of righteousness… (Isaiah 61:10) Like a good shepherd, He tends to His flock. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. He carries us in His arms, holding us close to His heart. He gently leads us. The LORD makes us lie down in green pastures. He leads us beside quiet waters. He restores our souls. Our heavenly Father guides us in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, and for the wonderful things He has done for the children of men!

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) Seasons come and seasons go. Some are more challenging than others, but our heavenly Father is with us in each and every one. He comforts us and carries us through the difficult seasons. There are seeds of wisdom to be gleaned from each season, that will cause growth and fruitfulness. Each season has meaning and purpose. Take one day at a time, and keep your eyes on our Maker, He knows the plans He has for you, and they are good. This is the day the LORD has made let us rejoice in it, regardless of the season.

The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; he cries out, ‘Destroy them!’ — Deuteronomy 33:27 (NLT) The everlasting arms of our heavenly Father are underneath us. He is there to catch us when we fall. He formed us in our mother's womb and gave us the breath of life. He has continually been our support, since birth. God holds us close and carries us through the difficult times. He delivers us from all our troubles and will carry us even to old age. Our faithful God has not brought you this far to leave you now.

O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? — Psalm 10:1 (NLT) When we are in the midst of troubles, the enemy would have us believe that the LORD is no where around, but do not believe his lies. When we are overcome with life's difficulties, it is the LORD, who carries us through them. During the Israelites 40 years in the desert, they often felt abandoned, but the LORD provided everything they needed and brought them safely to the promised land. When you are overwhelmed with all that life brings your way, rest in the arms of the LORD and He shall renew your strength and carry you through.

Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). — Psalm 55:22 (AMP) Give your burdens to the Lord, releasing the full weight of them all. Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! (Psalm 68:19, AMP). Thank God for His faithfulness, for He will sustain you. He will not allow you to slip, fall or fail.

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Our heavenly Father loves you so much He doesn't want you weighed down with worries or all stressed out. He daily carries our burdens for us (Psalm 68:5), if we only let go and give them to God. Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you (Psalm 55:22).

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) The Lord takes care of His people like a shepherd. He constantly watches over us. He makes us lie down in green pastures and leads us beside still waters (Psalm 23:2). The Lord restores our souls and gently guides us along on the right path. He gathers us in His arms and carries us close to His heart. Know that you are cherished by Jehovah-Rohi, the Lord our Shepherd.

Blessed be the Lord— day after day he carries us along. He's our Savior, our God, oh yes! He's God-for-us, he's God-who-saves-us. —Psalm 68:19-20 (The Message) Blessed be the Lord! We are in His hands and no one can snatch us out. No matter what challenges may come, He carries us through each and every one. Our Savior, He is the God who saves us. Hallelujah! Love, Jackie

See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:10-11 (NIV) The LORD is our strong shepherd and we are the flock under His tender care. He calls us each by name and amply supplies all of our needs. The LORD lovingly carries us close to His heart, where we are comforted and protected. The good shepherd loves us so much He gave His life to save us. Praise the LORD!  Love, Jackie