Manna for Your Morning

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence. — Psalm 42:5 (NASB) How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, (Psalm 146:5) Fix your hope on the living God, and your hope will not be disappointed. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. (Hebrews 6:19) Surely there is a future [and a reward], and your hope and expectation will not be cut off. — Proverbs 23:18 (AMP)

The LORD is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread? — Psalm 27:1 (AMP) Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the LORD [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], who delights greatly in His commandments. (Psalm 112:1 AMP) Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. (Psalm 112:4 NLT) Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. (Psalm 112:6-8 NLT)

“ Take a good look at my servant.     I’m backing him to the hilt. He’s the one I chose,     and I couldn’t be more pleased with him. I’ve bathed him with my Spirit, my life.     He’ll set everything right among the nations. He won’t call attention to what he does     with loud speeches or gaudy parades. He won’t brush aside the bruised and the hurt     and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant,     but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right. He won’t tire out and quit. He won’t be stopped     until he’s finished his work—to set things right on earth. Far-flung ocean islands     wait expectantly for his teaching. ”  — Isaiah 42:1-4 (MSG)  Jesus is Lord of all. Acknowledge His power, authority, and majesty. He is our mighty Advocate. We can trust in and rely on Him, the truly righteous One. With all that has gone wrong in the world, He’ll set everything righ...

For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. — Psalm 116:8-9 (NKJV) God says “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” (Psalm 50:15 NKJV). Call upon Him as long as you live. Psalm 34:17 (NKJV) says, the righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Remain confident of this: You will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. (Psalm 27:13). The fact that you are walking in the land of the living means that God has somewhere for you to go and it is good!

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “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 3:7-8 (NKJV) God opens the doors that are for us and closes those that are not. Seek His will to discern which door of opportunity is for you and be ready to walk through it and pursue all that God has purposed for you. The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand (Isaiah 14:24 NKJV). 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).

“If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.” — Daniel 3:17 (NKJV) Let us have the same mindset of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. They were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. They trusted God and the fiery furnace had no power over them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke! (Daniel 3:27 NLT). No matter what fiery trials come your way, our awesome God is with you and He will deliver you!

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) How can we be anxious for nothing? By abiding in our Lord and Savior, Jesus, and continually casting our cares on Him. There is peace in His Presence. Jesus said, “…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) No matter what mayhem comes your way, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid because Jesus has given us His everlasting peace (John 14:27).

God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart. You pulled me from the brink of death, my feet from the cliff-edge of doom. Now I stroll at leisure with God in the sunlit fields of life.  — Psalm 56:12-13 (The Message) Our God is faithful. He will do, in your life, all that He has promised. When circumstances were tumbling out of control and I felt my life was doomed, the hand of the LORD reached down and pulled me up and set my feet on the Rock. When you despair even of life itself, BELIEVE that you will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living (Psalm 27:13). Walk hand-in-hand with our Maker, in His life-giving light.

Now the Angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?”  — Genesis 16:7-8 (NKJV) When Sarai dealt harshly with her maidservant, Hagar, she fled from her presence. In the wilderness, God revealed Himself to Hagar as the God Who Sees. When you feel like you are all alone in the wilderness, know that God sees all that you are going through. And He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Instead of running from bad situations, run toward your dreams and aspirations. Live on purpose! Know where you are going. Seek God for specific instruction and step-by-step guidance.

Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the LORD. Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him. Psalm 105:1-4 (NLT) God says, "When you come looking for me, you'll find me. "Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." (Jeremiah 29-13, The Message). Let us continually seek the LORD, His strength, His will and His way with all our hearts. Amen.

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty of the LORD, and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 (NIV) The house of the LORD is on high ground. Dwell there, in His holy abode, above the circumstances of your life. My heart knows no greater joy than to gaze upon the beauty of our LORD. He is adorned in glory and majesty. The whole earth is a testimony of His splendor. His brilliant light shines upon us and illuminates our darkest days. Gaze upon His beauty and appreciate His absolute magnificence.

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10 (NIV) The LORD is a place safety and protection. Put your trust in Him, and not in human knowledge or strength. Our God is mighty and He is able. Look to the LORD in every situation and He will never forsake you. Love, Jackie