Manna for Your Morning

This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He’s given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God. God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. — 1 John 4:13-16 (MSG) Embrace God’s unfailing and never ending love. Take up permanent residence in a life of love. God is mindful of us. May we be mindful of Him, in all His wonder, glory and beauty. Let us actively participate in a love relationship with our Creator and heavenly Father. Then we will be able to walk in love with everyone God brings our way. As He pours into us, let us pour into others. Surely your goodness and unfailing lov...

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them… — Genesis 1:27-28 (NLT)  Genesis 1:28 tells us the first thing on God’s heart after He brought human beings into existence was to bless us. The very fact that He created us, shows us that God had us on His mind. His thoughts of us are so great they cannot be numbered. (Psalm 139:17). He created us to enjoy a rich and deep love relationship with Him, one of continual fellowship. The best indicator of love is a desire to spend time with that person. God didn’t just put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and forget about them. Genesis 3:8, says He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. God didn’t bring you into this world to forget about you. He wants a daily walk with you too. Let us nurture our relationship with the Lord. Make Him the number one priority in your life. Don’t let the lies of the enemy or worldly distractions keep ...

“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” — John 12:32 (NKJV) To draw means to gently pull or guide someone in a specified direction. Jesus has been lifted up from the earth, and now He is drawing all peoples to Himself. Sometimes, we act like Jonah and go in the opposite direction, but our specified direction is to move toward Jesus. Once we have delighted ourselves in His precious, yet powerful Presence, how can we not hunger and thirst for more of Him, more of His love, mercy, grace, and compassion? Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! (Psalm 34:8a) The Word says He draws ALL peoples. Don’t think you are excluded. No matter who you are or what you have done, Jesus desires to draw you into a love relationship with Him. Surrender your heart to Him today.

“Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.” — Luke 2:14 (AMP) In a world that is full of chaos and disaster, the only peace we find is in our amazing love relationship with the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. (Colossians 3:15 AMP)