Manna for Your Morning

You have been my constant helper; therefore, I sing for joy under the protection of Your wings. My soul clings to You; Your right hand reaches down and holds me up. — Psalm 63:7-8 (VOICE) El Shaddai is all-sufficient, more than enough. He is all we need. Why is everyone hungry for more? “More, more,” they say. “More, more.” I have God’s more-than-enough, more joy in one ordinary day than they get in all their shopping sprees. (Psalm 4:6-7 MSG) For a day in His courts is better than a thousand anywhere else. (See Psalm 84:10 AMP) In peace [and with a tranquil heart] I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety and confident trust. (Psalm 4:8 AMP) but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]...” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP)

…all the stages of my life were spread out before you, the days of my life all prepared before I’d even lived one day. — Psalm 139:16 (MSG) God prepared all of our days and recorded them in His book, before we were even born. Each day is a gift from God, and is packaged with purpose and promise. The book of our lives, has many chapters and we go through many stages in life, but we have at least 3 things that are stable and constant. We have the Presence of God, His love for us and His Word. I am so thankful for the 55 years He has allowed me to live on this earth. No matter how old or how young you are, we can ALL praise God that our lives get better and better, as we allow His light to shine brighter and brighter in us and through us. Each one of us can see and reflect the glory of the Lord, as we are progressively being transformed into His image from one degree of glory to even more glory. Amen! Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts...

And He will be the security and stability of your times, a treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; The fear of the LORD is your treasure. — Isaiah 33:6 (AMP) What tumultuous times of natural disasters, social indifference and government insecurity. In the midst of the chaos, the LORD is a sure foundation. While the world screams scarcity, He has an abundant supply of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. Our mighty God is unmovable and unchanging. His love is constant and never fails. The LORD keeps in perfect peace all who trust in Him. (Isaiah 26:3). And His peace surpasses all understanding. (Philippians 4:7). The LORD has a rich store of everlasting joy and in His right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 AMP). The LORD is our rock, our fortress and our deliverer! (2 Samuel 22:2) In Him, lie our strength, security and stability. Amen.

God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us… — 1 John 4:17 (MSG) If we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love! (1 John 4:12 MSG). Let the love of God be fully formed in you by taking up permanent residence in Him and allowing Him full access to every area of your life. As we open our hearts to God, the flow of His love from us to others will be constant. When people say or do something that offends us, we are able to respond with the love that God has poured into our hearts. It's God's amazing love that heals our hurts and strengthens our spirits. It's His perfect love that brings unity to the family of believers and draws unbelievers closer to Him. The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You’ve got to love both (1 John 4:21 MSG).

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. — Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) Just because you are going through a difficult time, don’t think for a minute that God is mad at you. God is not mad at you. The flow of our heavenly Father’s love is constant. God’s love doesn’t change based on our behavior. God does not change and His love is unconditional. He created you in love. He wakes you up day after day, and pours out new mercies and compassions on you. He watches over you moment by moment and leads you in the way you should go. He protects and provides for you all the days of your life. Know that God is working all things in your life together for good.

Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. — Psalm 124:8 (NIV) I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber (Psalm 121:1-3 NIV). God is a very present help. He never sleeps nor does He go on vacation. His care is constant. You will never see an “out of the office” sign posted on the doors of heaven. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever (Psalm 121:8 NLT).

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. — Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (James 1:17). Peace is a good and perfect gift the Father has given to us. Don’t allow the enemy to steal your peace. Let your mind be still and meditate on the goodness of our mighty God. The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:25-26 NIV). Amen.

I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. — Psalm 121:1-2 (NKJV) The LORD is our Helper. Take refuge under His wings. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber (Psalm 121:3). God never sleeps and He doesn’t take vacations. He watches over us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore (Psalm 121:7-8 NIV). Praise the LORD for His constant care!

I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory. — Psalm 85:8-9 (NLT) The voice of the LORD speaks peace. God will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You (Isaiah 26:3, AMP). Our land is filled with His glory as we follow His ways of peace and grace, and allow His light to shine through us!

You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. — Isaiah 26: 3 (AMP) As we keep our minds on the LORD, we will experience a continual flow of perfect peace. Let's fill our minds with thoughts of Him. Our God is mighty and strong and over all the universe. Our God, Jehovah Jireh, foresees all our needs and makes provision for us. He heals and restores us, spirit, soul and body. He delivers and saves and gives us the victory! Our God, Jehovah Shalom, is our peace. Keep your mind stayed on Him. And remember, no matter what you are going through today, this too shall pass.

‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ — Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV) Evening and morning and at noon pray, and cry aloud, and the LORD shall hear your voice (55:17). God's ear is attentive to the prayers of His people. Let our heavenly Father be the first one you call, not the last resort and something you do only when you are desperate. Have constant dialogue with Him. He is faithful and He will answer you!

You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. — Isaiah 26:3 (AMP) Is your mind inclined to have thoughts about the LORD or has something else captured your attention? Fix your thoughts on the LORD, and He will keep you in the gentle flow of His perfect and constant peace. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). No matter what circumstances are like on the outside, let His perfect peace rule in your hearts and minds, at all times!

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. — 1 Peter 5:7 (AMP) You will never soar like an eagle if you are weighed down with all kinds of concerns and anxieties. Cast your cares on the LORD, once and for all. That means, don't take them back after you cast them, by continuing to worry. Our heavenly Father cares about you. He has your back (front and sides too!) He keeps constant watch over you. Trust God. He's got this!