Manna for Your Morning

The Spirit Himself testifies and confirms together with our spirit [assuring us] that we [believers] are children of God. And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory. — Romans 8:16-17 (AMP) This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. (Romans 8:15 MSG) And the God Most High, always takes care of His beloved children. He is not a dead beat dad. He never leaves us nor forsakes us, and He always provides for our needs and empowers us to do what He has called us to do. As believers, we are to die to the flesh and live by the Spirit. (See Romans 8:13). For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. (Roman...

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. — 1 John 4:7-8 (NLT) Let us devote ourselves to loving one another and pursue peace with all men (Hebrews 12:14a NASB) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9)  “Be angry, and do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26A NKJV) “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.” (Matthew 5:21-22 NLT) Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins ...

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. — 1 John 4:7-8 (NLT) Lust seeks self-gratification. Love is other-focused, not self-centered. Jesus was beaten, shed His blood, gave His life and was resurrected, to save us and reconcile us back to the Father. He set us free from sin and made it possible for us to live an abundant life on earth and an eternal life in His Presence. As we decrease and let Jesus occupy every crevice of our heart, His love will shine brighter and brighter through each one of us and we, as children of God, can illuminate the world.  He must increase, but I must decrease. — John 3:30 (NASB)

As Jesus taught His disciples about the signs of end times, He said: “ Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. ” — Matthew 24:12 (NLT) Needless to say, the signs of end times are upon us, but we are here for such a time as this. I implore you —don’t let your love for God or your love for people grow cold. According to 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) God gave us a spirit of love... Let us be like our heavenly Father. What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! (1 John 3:1 MSG) He keeps His covenant and shows unfailing love to all who walk before Him in wholehearted devotion. (1 Kings 8:23) First Peter 1:22 instructs the brethren to love one another fervently with a pure heart. The Message Bible says to love one another as if your lives depended on it. Keep the embers of your love on fire by abiding in the Presence of Almighty God, for love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:8). Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone w...

Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. — Isaiah 53:4-5 (NLT) In the court of law, a person cannot be tried for the same offense twice. Jesus paid the price for our sins. On the cross, our punishment was piled on Him. He paid the debt. Don’t let the lies of the enemy bind you up again. The shackles of sickness, shame, and guilt have no power over a child of God. Jesus is our righteousness. Live in holiness and freedom! Be whole and healed. Jesus interceded and intervened our our behalf to save forever those who come to God through Him. HE always LIVES to intercede and intervene on  our behalf (Hebrews 7:25 AMP)

For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3:26 (NLT) To all who receive Christ, to those who believe in his name, He gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12). We are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s family. (Ephesians 2:19). Being a child of God is not about religion, rules or rituals. It's all about relationship, a healthy, thriving relationship with our Maker. The Message Bible says, by faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God. (Galatians 3:26 MSG). We are sons and daughters of the Most High God, and He is our Heavenly Father. Being a child of God is our highest calling, and the richest, most privileged relationship we can engage in. Our relationship is based on the unconditional love Abba, Father, has for us. Nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39). Let His powerful love permeate every area of your b...

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. — 1 John 5:4-5 (NLT) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). As children of God, we have been given divine strength which no hostile power can overcome. We are more than conquerors because the Spirit who lives in us is greater than the spirit in the world. In John 16:33 (MSG), Jesus said, “In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” Despite all the things we go through in this life, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us! (Romans 8:37). Glory Hallelujah!

My choice is you, God, first and only. And now I find I’m your choice! You set me up with a house and yard. And then you made me your heir! — Psalm 16:5-6 (MSG) God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love (Ephesians 1:4 NKJV). He adopted us and brought us into His family. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance,  incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for us, (1 Peter 1:4 NKJV). When the enemy tries to tell you that you are a nobody and you don't matter, know that you are a child of God, chosen and loved by the Creator of the universe. Make Him your first and only choice!

We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT) Never believe the lies of the enemy when he says, you are insignificant and don’t matter to God. As a child of God, you have a great and precious treasure inside: Jesus! He chose to live in you. God wants to use you on this earth, to do great things for His kingdom. May we continually submit to His wonder-working power which is at work in us.

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. — 1 John 5:4-5 (NLT) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4, AMP). Jesus said, “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Our victory is already a done deal, we just have to walk it out. Keep fighting the good fight of faith!

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!

May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.  — Psalm 115:14-15 (NIV) In order to flourish (grow, thrive, prosper) in life, we have to be planted in the house of God (Psalm 92:13). Let us not just drop by from time to time like visitors. Abide in the house of the LORD; dwell with Him like the child of God that you are. You are a member of the Father's family, you belong in His house! May the LORD richly bless you and your children, as you abide in Him!

As soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. — Mark 7:25 (NIV) As soon as this woman heard about Jesus, she went to Him and begged Jesus to heal her daughter. Because she humbled herself before the Lord, her daughter was healed, even though she was a gentile. When you have an issue, take it to Jesus! He is King of kings and Lord of lords. Nothing is too difficult for Him. And you are a child of God. You are a Holy Spirit having, family member. Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world.