Manna for Your Morning

From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. — Psalm 61:2 (NKJV) When your heart is overwhelmed, cry out to the LORD for help. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. (Psalm 62:6) Always remember that God is your rock, and the Most High God your Redeemer. (Psalm 78:35) He will make your feet like the feet of deer, and set you on your high places (Psalm 18:33). He will place you above any earthly circumstances. Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!

Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. — Ecclesiastes 11:5 (NLT) Our relationship with God is based on His love for us and our ability to trust Him, in all areas of our lives. We like to ask God “why?” but even more important than “why?” is “Who?” When we know that God is with us, that He is for us and that nothing is too difficult for Him, we can depend on Him. No matter what the question, challenge or situation, JESUS is the answer. He is our deliverer, refuge, and redeemer. He is our strength, our joy and our peace. He is a wonderful Counselor and mighty God! Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. ( Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)

And those who know Your name [who have experienced Your precious mercy] will put their confident trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not abandoned those who seek You.  — Psalm 9:10 (AMP) As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him (Psalm 18:30 NKJV). The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold (Psalm 18:2 NKJV). Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! (Psalm 34:8 NKJV) Stamped on our currency is the statement: “ In God We Trust ”. As we spend our money, let it be a reminder that when you invest your trust in the LORD, your receive great dividends. His bank account is never overdrawn.  Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember and trust in the name of the LORD our God. (Psalm 20:7 AMP)

I will dwell among the children of Israel and will be their God. And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them up out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. — Exodus 29:45-46 (NKJV) Just as God was with the children of Israel, He is with us. He not only dwells among us, but He lives inside of us. As the Amplified version says, He wants us to know from personal experience and acknowledge that He is the LORD our God who brought us out of whatever we needed to be rescued from. He is our deliverer and redeemer. In His Presence, there is ample power to overcome any problem. ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ (Isaiah 41:10 AMP )

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) Where do you turn in times of trouble? Let us call on the name of the LORD. Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth (Psalm 124:8). He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider and Jehovah Rophe, our healer. He is Jehovah Shammah, the God who is there. He neither slumbers nor sleeps. He is our strong tower and deliverer. Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved (Romans 10:13). Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! (Psalm 113:2)

The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. — Psalm 18:2 (AMP) The LORD is my Rock. When we build our lives on God, we are building on solid ground. When we stand on His Word, we have a firm foundation. In Matthew 7:24-25, Jesus said “…whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.” When you build on the Rock you will have a home that withstands the storms of life and a God that never fails you. Build on anything else, and it's like building on sinking sand. The castle which you erect will crumble and fall down, in the midst of the storm.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1 (NKJV) If God is with us, who can stand against us? The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower (Psalm 18:2 AMP). When you are worn out and weary, or down and out, remember to draw strength from the LORD. Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength (Isaiah 26:4).

Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. — Jeremiah 32:17  (NKJV) God is our protector and provider. He is our help and our deliverer (Psalm 40:17). The LORD preserves us and keeps us alive (Psalm 41:2). He is our Savior. His faithfulness reaches to the clouds (Psalm 36:5) You can count on Him! Nothing is too difficult for our God. Hallelujah!

Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my keen and firm Strength, who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight— my Steadfast Love and my Fortress, my High Tower and my Deliverer, my Shield and He in Whom I trust and take refuge, who subdues my people under me . — Psalm 144:1-2 (AMP) Blessed be the Lord, our Rock, who gives us a firm place to stand. He is our unwavering, Steadfast Love, constantly pouring Himself upon His children. When the enemy tries to bring you down, the Lord is our High Tower. In Him, we rise above the circumstances of this world. The Lord is our Shield, who protects us from all the flaming arrows of the evil one. He is our strong Fortress, our hiding place, while He subdues those who work against us. Every day I will bless the Lord, and praise His name forever and ever (Psalm 145:2 NKJV).

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. — Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) Believing that God exists is the first step in the right direction. He is the great I AM. He is in your past, present and future. And He will always be all that you ever need: Savior, Healer, Deliverer, Helper, Counselor, Friend, Comforter, Guide, Protector, etc. We must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. His eyes search the whole earth looking for those whose hearts are loyal (fully committed) to Him, that He might show Himself strong on their behalf (2 Chronicles 16:9). Diligent implies consistent, rigorous devotion and attention. Diligently, seek the LORD, not just in bad times or when its convenient, or when you “feel” like it.

Distress that drives us to God does that. It turns us around. It gets us back in the way of salvation. We never regret that kind of pain. But those who let distress drive them away from God are full of regrets, end up on a deathbed of regrets. — 2 Corinthians 7:10 (The Message) Never let distress drive you away from God. The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, and a stronghold in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9). The LORD is our rock, our fortress and our deliverer. When the enemy strikes, lift up the shield of faith and press in, with even more determination, toward God and His will. Blessed are all who take refuge in the LORD (Psalm 2:12). Let distress drive you into the arms of Jesus Christ, our Savior and you will have no regrets!

The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I will trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. Psalm 18:2 (NKJ) The Lord is the immovable Rock on w hom we stand. We will not be shaken, as we trust Him. God is our strong Fortress, in whom we take refuge, and He shelters us from the storms. The Lord is our Deliverer who rescues us from the attacks of our enemies. He alone is our saving strength with the power to save us and give us eternal life. Praise the Lord!