Manna for Your Morning

“O LORD, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before You. Let my prayer come before You; Incline Your ear to my cry. For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to the grave.” “My eye wastes away because of affliction. LORD, I have called daily upon You; I have stretched out my hands to You.” — Psalms 88:1-3, 9 (NKJV) When overwhelmed by troubles, keep crying out to Yahweh. Know that He is with you. He knows the challenges you face and He will deliver you from each and every one of them. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God. (Psalms 42:11 NASB1995) This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells], (H...

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you… — Psalm 42:5-6 (NLT) Remember Yahweh. Each and every day He pours His unfailing love upon us. Through each night, let us sing His songs and pray to Almighty God who gives us life. (See Psalm 42:8) See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! (See 1 John 3:1 NLT) Don’t be discouraged, for the LORD our God is living among us. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. (See Zephaniah 3:17 NLT) He is a victorious warrior. In the world we will have tribulation, but take courage, because Jesus has overcome the world. (See John 16:33) Because He overcame, we too shall overcome. With God all things are possible. Amen.

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God. He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps every promise forever. — Psalm 146:3, 5-6 (NLT) The unfailing love of the LORD, is as vast as the heavens; His faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. His righteousness is like the mighty mountains, His justice like the ocean depths. He cares for people and animals alike. How precious is God’s unfailing love! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of His wings. (See Psalm 36:5-7)

Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. — Psalm 94:17-19 (NLT) Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God. (Psalm 43:5 NASB1995) The God of hope refreshes and restores my soul (life). (See Romans 15:13 & Psalm 23:3) For the LORD will not [cast off His people, nor will He forsake His inheritance. (Psalm 94:14 NKJV) And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. (Psalm 39:7 NLT) How blessed and graciously favored is he whose help is the God of Jacob (Israel), whose hope is in the LORD his God (Psalm 146:5 AMP). He is the God of all comfort (See 2 Corinthians 1:3), and His comfort will renew your hope and cheer.

The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. — Acts 27:20 (NLT) The 275 people (See Acts 27:37) on the ship with the Apostle Paul abandoned all hope in the midst of a raging storm. However, an angel of God came to the Apostle Paul, and said, ‘ Don’t be afraid, Paul, for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God in his goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you .’ (See Acts 27:24) In turn, Paul was able to encourage those on the ship with him. In Acts 27:25, he said: “So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.” Even though the ship was destroyed, they all were brought safely to land. (See Acts 27:44) You may suffer loss, but never lose hope. In the midst of the storms, always believe the Word of God. God is good and His Word does not return to Him void. Let us be the voice of encouragement to those around us who are without hope. Amen.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. — Romans 15:13 (AMP) Living a kingdom life is characterized by righteousness, peace and joy, which is a by product of loving God and completely trusting Him. He is the God of hope, a hope that is alive and active. Let us be confident in our great God, that He is both able and willing to fulfill every single promise He has made. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11, NKJV).