Manna for Your Morning

A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], but the LORD directs his steps and establishes them. — Proverbs 16:9 (AMP) You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21 NLT) “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,” says the LORD, “plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP) Every day of your life was recorded in His book. Every moment was laid out before you drew your first breath. (See Psalms 139:16) We see in part (a very small part), but Yahweh sees the whole picture. Let us humbly submit to Yahweh and His will for us, knowing that His plans for us are good. He will guide you with His counsel, and lead you to a glorious destiny. (See Psalms 73:24 NLT)

The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti. — Esther 2:17 (NKJV) God placed Esther in position of royalty to save His people. In Esther 4:16, she said: “And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!” She was willing to risk her life to plead with the king for her people. When we follow the leading of His Holy Spirit, He will ensure that we are in the proper position at the appointed time to fulfill His purpose and plan. We will be empowered and equipped with everything we need to accomplish the mission. Yahweh is faithful to provide everything we need and He always delivers His people from their enemies. “Who knows if perhaps you are in your current position and place for such a time as this?” (See Esther 4:14)

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. — Romans 8:28 (AMP) Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders— he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin. (Psalm 55:22 MSG) Cast your burden upon the LORD because He is deeply concerned about you. He is the Source of our help and our only hope. So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God and cast all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. (See 1 Peter 5:6-7 AMP)

We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan. — Romans 8:28 (VOICE) We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails. (Proverbs 19:21 MSG) The sooner we understand that His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9), the sooner we will accept His invitation to live according to His plan. Only then will we live our best life and enjoy the more abundant life Jesus came to give us. Life is not always going to be pretty, but Ecclesiastes 3:11a (NLT) says: Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time . Give Him time.

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. — Romans 8:28 (AMP) Keep your eyes on Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever and not the ever changing circumstances. God has a plan for your life and it is a good plan. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. (Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG) For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. — Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by. — Psalm 57:1 (NKJV) When calamities come it is not the time to draw back and blame God. As the Message Bible says in Psalm 57:1, “ I’ve run to you for dear life. ” Call upon God and seek refuge in the shadow of His wing. Psalm 57:2 (AMP) says, I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].  Let your soul trust in Him. Our heavenly Father will ensure His good purpose and plan for your life is fulfilled. Amen.

…strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”  — Acts 14:22 (NKJV) In this world we will have tribulation, but be courageous and of good cheer, our Savior has overcome the world. May God strengthen your soul today. I encourage you to remain firm in your faith. Hardships come and hardships go, but the grace of God remains; grace to persevere, grace to continue, through whatever comes your way. Since God woke you up this morning, He has something more for you to do. Continue to pursue His plan, His purpose, His Way, to the end!

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. — Matthew 14:24 (NKJV) Jesus instructed His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side of the lake, on the way, they encountered contrary winds. As we step out and follow the instructions of the Lord, we also will experience contrary winds, forces at work against us. When our lives get tossed to and fro by the troubles of this world, we may feel like God is not for us. Be confident that as you pursue His purpose and plan for your life, God will definitely work everything together for good. If your plan is of man, it will come to nothing, but if what you are doing is of God, nothing or no one can stop it. (Acts 5:38-39) Only what we do for the kingdom of God has eternal value. Press on!