Manna for Your Morning

Yahweh sat enthroned over the flood; Indeed, Yahweh sits as King forever. Yahweh will give strength to His people; Yahweh will bless His people with peace. — Psalms 29:10-11 (LSB) The LORD is the strength of my life. (See Psalms 27:1 NKJV) When you grow weary, know that He is the strength of the righteous, in the time of trouble. (See Psalms 37:39 NKJV) Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ ” (Isaiah 12:2 NKJV) Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:4 NKJV) Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (Psalms 31:24 NKJV) Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore! — Psalms 105:4 (NKJV)

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of Yahweh is near in the valley of decision. — Joel 3:14 (LSB) Each person must decide for themselves. Yahweh has set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days… (See Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NASB1995) For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him, for “Whoever calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” (Romans 10:12-13 LSB) May we not be of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. (See Hebrews 10:39) Press on toward the upward call of God in Messiah Yeshua.  Yahweh is righteous in all His ways and holy in all His works. Yahweh is near to all who call upon Him, to all who ca...

When life is dark, a light will shine for those who live rightly— those who are merciful, compassionate, and strive for justice. — Psalm 112:4 (VOICE) Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! (Isaiah 60:1 AMPC) Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me. — Micah 7:8 (NKJV)

O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 (NASB1995) Something to remember as we journey through the dry, dark valleys: the more you look at a problem the bigger it becomes. As we fix our eyes on Yeshua, the mountains before us become molehills. And He lifts us up to see things from His perspective, a higher and eternal point of view. In the darkest of valleys, He is the light. So, instead of searching for a solution, seek Him and He will show you the way through. Praise YAHWEH as long as you live, and lift up your hands to Him in prayer. He will satisfy you more than the richest feast. Praise Him with songs of joy. Because the God Most High is your helper, sing for joy in the shadow of His wings. Cling to Him. His strong right hand holds you securely. (See Psalm 63:4-5,7-8)

“Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (TPT) Our mighty God is a good and faithful Father. He will never fail you. He will never abandon you. (See Hebrews 13:5 NLT) Everyone else may abandon you, but the Lord will stand with you and give you strength. (See 2 Timothy 4:16-17) The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them. (Psalm 34:7 NASB1995) As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people 
from this time forth and forever. (Psalm 125:2 NASB1995) You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! — Psalm 139:5-6 (NLT)

Lord, when you said to me, “Seek my face,” my inner being responded, “I’m seeking your face with all my heart.” — Psalm 27:8 (TPT) Require His Presence as your greatest need and sincerely seek the Lord with all your heart. The LORD says: Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you. Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:12-13 AMP) Be all in! “The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; — Deuteronomy 33:27a (AMP)

So now we must cling tightly to the hope that lives within us, knowing that God always keeps his promises! — Hebrews 10:23 (TPT) Let us hold tightly, without wavering, to the living hope we have in the LORD. For He who promised is reliable, trustworthy and faithful to His Word. In Hebrews 13:5, He assures us that He will never leave us or forsake us. Psalm 119:65 says, those who love God’s law will have great peace and nothing will make them stumble. Psalm 55:22 promises that, if we cast our cares on the LORD, He will sustain us. All the promises God has made are “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). Which one are you standing in faith on?

Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. — Proverbs 29:18 (AMP) Having a vision keeps us from looking back, and propels us forward, with purposeful intention. Following God’s Word keeps us on the right path, the path of life. The Message Bible says: If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. (Proverbs 29:18) Let us pay attention to what God is doing and follow His guidance. When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. — Proverbs 29:18 (NLT)

For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. — 1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV) When the Lord opens a door, there will be adversaries, but be strong and courageous. Y ou are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4 NKJV) Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. (Proverbs 29:25 NLT) When our mighty God opens a door for us, no one can close it. “ I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. ” (Revelation 3:8 NKJV)

God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: “Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me— The very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.” — Isaiah 30:15 (MSG) Christ Jesus died for us, was raised to life and is at the right hand of God interceding for us. (Romans 8:34) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV). Our weaknesses create a vacuum for the power of God to fill. Lay your weaknesses on His altar and depend on God to raise yo...

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” — John 14:1 (NLT) In John 14:27 (NKJV), Jesus gives us another reminder: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” If Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is our Lord, why do we get so upset and distressed when troubles come our way? Jesus said He gave us His peace. Do we believe the world more than we believe the Word of God? While the disciples thought they were perishing, Jesus was able to sleep in the midst of the storm because He trusted in our heavenly Father. (Mark 4:37-38). “Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me. (John 14:1 AMP) [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] (John 14:27 AMP excerpt)

For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding. God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne. — Psalm 47:7-8 (NKJV) When we truly understand that our God reigns, we can genuinely sing His praises. Understand, that God is higher than any trial that comes our way. God’s Word carries more weight, that your doctor’s report or what your checkbook is saying. Let us comprehend that nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate us from the love God has for us. With our heavenly Father on our side, who can stand against us?

 “Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.” — Exodus 23:20 (NKJV) The LORD sent His Angel before the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness for forty years, and eventually, they took possession of the land God promised them. As we journey through this life, God’s Angel goes before us and empowers us to reach the place He has prepared for us, our land of promise. Don't grow weary, nor faint. March on with passion and purpose, fully pursuing all that God has for you. For the LORD gives His angels charge over those who make the LORD, their refuge and dwelling place, to keep them in all their ways. (Psalm 91:9,11)

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.  — Proverbs 18:12 (NKJV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up (James 4:10)! Let us be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble,” (1 Peter 5:5). I believe pride and arrogance are some of the most putrid smells in the nostrils of God. The Message Bible says, pride first, then the crash (Proverbs 18:12). Humility starts with putting God first and then considering the needs of others before your self. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6).

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.  — Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV) Let's dive deeper and deeper into the love of Christ. His love is a pool of pure pleasure and delight for our souls. Take the plunge! His love is cleansing and freeing. His loves breaks shackles and destroys bondages. His love NEVER gives up on us. It stands by us. Others may abandon us, but His love never runs out on us. His love is an everlasting flow that constantly pours into our lives. His love is extravagant! And nothing can separate us from the great love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:39). Hallelujah!

But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God's love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life! Jude 20-21 (The Message) Build yourself up in faith by speaking God's Word, instead of listening to the lies of the enemy. You are a chosen and treasured child of God and He loves you with an unending love. Stay at the center of God's love and pray with the help of the Holy Spirit. When we don't know what to pray, the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans (Romans 8:26).

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus and who put no confidence in the flesh... Philippians 3:3 (NIV) May we put no confidence in the flesh or think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. Jeremiah 17:7 says, "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him." We enjoy peace and success when we fully rely on God (FROG). Love, Jackie