Manna for Your Morning

Come back to the place of safety, all you prisoners who still have hope! I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles. — Zechariah 9:12 (NLT) If you have strayed away from ABBA Father come back home. Take refuge in Him. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. (Jeremiah 17:7 NKJV) I love you, LORD; you are my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. (Psalms 18:1-2 NLT)  But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love. (Psalms 59:16-17 NLT)

When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, every hidden and secret thing, whether it is good or evil. — Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (AMP) “Why, then, O Jacob’s tribes, would you ever complain? And my chosen Israel, why would you say, “Yahweh isn’t paying attention to my situation. He has lost all interest in what happens to me”? Don’t you know? Haven’t you been listening? Yahweh is the one and only everlasting God, the Creator of all you can see and imagine! He never gets weary or worn out. His intelligence is unlimited; he is never puzzled over what to do!” (Isaiah 40:27-28 TPT) Yahweh has not forgotten about you. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3 NASB1995) He carefully watches all of our paths, all of our comings and goings. (See Proverbs 5:21 AM...

For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, — 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 (NKJV) In the midst of trouble and any affliction, may we learn to trust in God. He will keep you in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Him, because you trust in Yahweh. (See Isaiah 26:3 NKJV) “Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.” (Proverbs 30:5 AMP) Trust in God. The storms will come and go but our mighty God is forever.

He had 700 wives of royal birth and 300 concubines. And in fact, they did turn his heart away from the LORD. In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the LORD his God, as his father, David, had been. — 1 Kings 11:3-4 (NLT) King Solomon loved many foreign women from the nations which the LORD had clearly instructed the people of Israel not to associate with them. He held fast to them in love. (See 1 Kings 11:1-2) Let us be very careful to whom or on what we set our affections. Never let the things of this world turn your heart away from Almighty God. May we remain completely faithful and loyal to Yahweh, all of our days, and worship Him alone. Stay true to the Most High God. For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. (2 Chronicles 16:9a NASB1995)

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. — 1 John 3:1 (NIV) …as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:12-13 NKJV) May all of us who believe and accept Him, receive and reflect the great love the Father lavishes upon us every moment of every day. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT) I will give thanks and praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; And will glorify Your name forevermore. For great is Your lovingkindness and graciousness toward me; And You have rescued my life from the depths of Sheol [from death]. (Psalm 86:12-14 AMP)

We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! — Hebrews 12:2 (TPT) No matter what circumstances exist in your life today, don't let them distract you. Keep fixing your eyes on Jesus, King of kings and Lord of Lords. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (See John 14:6) In Him, we have everything we need. It is through him that we live and function and have our identity. (See Acts 17:28 TPT) As for me, I look to the LORD for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. — Micah 7:7 (NLT) 

Come back to the place of safety, all you prisoners who still have hope! I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles. — Zechariah 9:12 (NLT) You may be feeling imprisoned by circumstances, by hopelessness, by the walls of your home, etc. Don't let the enemy hold you captive and steal your hope, peace and joy. Remember, Jesus was sent to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. (See Luke 4:18-19). May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. (Numbers 6:26 NLT) Jesus is our only hope. Walk in the freedom Jesus has provided for us and claim double for your trouble.

How happy are those who have learned how to praise You; those who journey through life by the light of Your face. Every hour of the day, they rejoice at the sound of Your name. They are lifted up and encouraged by Your righteousness. — Psalm 89:15-16 (VOICE) Instead of pondering over problems, put your eyes on our great God and praise Him. Praise Him for all He has done, is doing and will do. He is so worthy of all our praise. Our heavenly Father has given us His unfailing love, everlasting peace, and uncontainable joy,  we just need to open our hearts and receive it. And not let the enemy steal it. Amen! Worship the Most High God for Who He is, Creator of all. Let thoughts of His goodness and faithfulness fill your mind. Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship … (Psalm 89:15a NLT).

It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him. — Hebrews 11:6 (MSG) 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]. (1 Peter 5:7 AMP) Diligently seek Him in the morning, stay aware of His Presence throughout the day, and thank Him for His faithfulness at night. Seek Him and He will respond. God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. (Ephesians 3:20 MSG) Believe that God cares about you and that He will do infinitely more than you might ask or think.

Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. — Psalm 37:4-5 (NKJV) Commit your works to the LORD [submit and trust them to Him], and your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance] (Proverbs 16:3 AMP). The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. (Psalm 37:23-24 NLT) Amen!

But Noah found favor and grace in the eyes of the LORD. — Genesis 6:8 (AMP) Noah was a good man, a man of integrity in his community. Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9 MSG), and him and his whole family were saved. As we faithfully walk in close fellowship with God, His grace and favor abounds in our lives. And it is the grace of our great God that empowers us to live the kind of extraordinary life that He has called us to live. His grace enables us to fulfill the calling He has for us. 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 4:16 NIV). The Amplified Bible says, “[ an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment ].” For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11 AMP)

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. — Zechariah 3:1 (NKJV) As we endeavor to follow God, we will face opposition and accusations. Revelation 12:10 says, Satan, the accuser of the brethren, accuses us before our God day and night. But we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous (1 John 2:1 NLT). Fear not! We have already won the victory over the evil forces of darkness because the Spirit who lives in us is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Amen and Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus!

Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing.” — 1 Samuel 12:20-21 (NKJV) No matter what mistakes you made in the past, confess your sins and move on with the LORD. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). The exact moment you decide to take a detour off of the path the LORD has before you, you have decided to go after empty things. These things will be of no profit to you and they can never deliver you. Worship and serve the LORD with all your heart and soul, and pay no attention to the distractions of the enemy!

 “with God all things are possible.” — Mark 10:27 (NKJV) I think the words “with God” are the pivotal point in making this Scripture a reality in our lives. We need to examine ourselves and see if we are really with God, in spirit and in truth. When we are with God, we are led by His Holy Spirit within us and we bring our mind, will and emotions (soul) into alignment. When we are truly with God, the world around us fades away and we get caught up in the absolute awe of Who He is. Even though we are “busy, busy, busy,”  God is always the center focal point, around which everything else revolves. He captures our attention and we are fully engaged in our relationship with Him. As long as we are WITH God, yes, ALL things are possible!

And in that day I will set apart the land of Goshen, in which My people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there, in order that you may know that I am the LORD in the midst of the land. — Exodus 8:22 (NKJV) Egypt suffered the effects of ten plagues, however, God kept His people safe in the land of Goshen. We are in this world, but not of this world. Set apart. We are to dwell in  the kingdom of God, where there is righteousness, peace and joy. Abide in the shadow of Almighty God. He is a strong tower and sanctuary. The world suffers many plagues, however, God's people are raised up above earthly circumstances and seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Let us remember, that the LORD is mighty in our midst. Amen!

Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 (NKJ) Those who love God's instructions have great peace. You will go out in joy and be led forth in perfect peace. Like a river, His abundant peace will flow over your mind and fill your heart. Let His principles be the guiding force in your life and nothing will cause you to stumble.

“May your glorious name be praised! May it be exalted above all blessing and praise!" “You alone are the Lord. You made the skies and the heavens and all the stars. You made the earth and the seas and everything in them. You preserve them all, and the angels of heaven worship you." Nehemiah 9:5-6 (NLT) Praise the glorious name of the LORD Most High. He is exalted above all. He made the skies and the heavens. He calls the stars by name and sets the sun on its path. The LORD made the earth and the seas and created everything in them. He alone preserves them all. Worship the LORD, our heavenly Father. He is worthy of all honor, praise and glory.

For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 8:35 (NIV) Those who find wisdom find life and receive the LORD's favor: honor, health, prolonged life, enduring wealth and prosperity. Proverbs 10:22, says the blessing of the LORD brings wealth and He adds no trouble to it. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). May we be wise and the favor of the LORD will rest upon us. Love, Jackie