Manna for Your Morning

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” — Matthew 17:5 (NKJV) There are many voices that go out into the world today. There is the voice of the medical professional with the bad report, but hear the Word, by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus is the great Physician. There is the voice of Scribes and Pharisees (religious people) who focus on rules and regulations instead of a personal relationship with the lord of Lord and the King of kings. There are the voices of the the news reporters, who speak gloom and doom, but in the Kingdom of God we have the Good News. May we have ears to hear Jesus, the Living Word. Jesus said: “ These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. ” (John 16:33 NKJV) Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and h...

A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. — Proverbs 17:22 (MSG) The doom and gloom of constant negative news and bad reports leave you bone-tired. It drains your energy and crushes your spirit. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body. (Proverbs 16:24 AMP) Plug into the Word of God. His Word gives life. (Psalm 119:50) His Word promotes inner peace and harmony with others. When His Word is sent, it brings healing (Psalm 107:20)  His Word strengthens and revives. (Psalm 119:25, 28) Be intentional about continually hearing and speaking God's Word and a cheerful disposition is sure to follow. A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing... (Proverbs 17:22 AMP) Keep your heart happy with the Word of God!

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. — Proverbs 17:22 (NASB) Are you looking for the perfect prescription? It is found in the Word of God. A cheerful heart is the best antidote for discouragement, weariness, etc. Proverbs 17:22 NLT says, a broken spirit saps a person’s strength, and Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us that the joy of the LORD is our strength. Never let the enemy steal your joy. In addition to strength, a joyful heart is also good for our overall mental and physical health. A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired (Proverbs 17:22 MSG). The Amplified version adds that a happy heart and a joyful mind causes healing. Where do we find our joy? Fullness of joy is found in the Presence of Almighty God and there are pleasures forevermore at His right hand. (Psalm 16:11). Dwell in His Presence and He will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spir...