Manna for Your Morning

“You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength. You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations. Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.” — Psalms 65:5-8 (NLT) The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude (Psalms 46:6-7)   It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall. (Psalms 75:7 NLT) He causes wars to end throughout the earth... (See Psalms 46:9 NLT) And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. (Psalms 39:7 NLT)  ...live in the fear of the LORD always. Surely there is ...

“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also.” — Matthew 6:19-21 (AMP) Matthew 6:21 (TPT) says: “…your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure.” So, love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. (See Matthew 22:37) May we value God’s Presence with us as our greatest treasure. When He says, “Seek My face,” may our hearts say to Him, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.” (See Psalms 27:8) Passionately pursue a deep and intimate relationship with our eternal God and Father. Isaiah 33:6 (AMP) says: The fear of the LORD is your treasure.  Also, treasure His Word in your heart, that you may not si...

O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever! — Psalms 107:1 (AMP) Bless the LORD at all times; Let His praise continually be in your mouth. (See Psalm 34:1) Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17 NASB1995) Instead of murmuring, grumbling or disputing; Do everything without complaining and arguing, (Philippians 2:14 NLT). …giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 5:20 NKJV)

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; — Psalm 103:1-2 (NAS1995) He redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy; (See Psalm 103:4 AMP) Yahweh will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. “My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:1-2 NLT) “He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.” (1 Samuel 2:9 NLT) Stay committed to the LORD our God, and rely on His unfailing love.

Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty;
 the LORD, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates!
 Open up, ancient doors,
 and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory?
  The LORD of Heaven’s Armies—
  he is the King of glory.   Interlude   — Psalm 24:7-10 (NLT) Open up your hearts, children of God, that the King of glory may come in! Learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. (See 1 Chronicles 28:9 NLT)  Jesus said: “ Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me .” (Revelation 3:20 NASB) He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies. He anoints and refreshes your head with oil; your cup will overflow. (See Psalm 23:5 AMP) Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, ...

Who can possibly ascend the mountain of the Eternal? Who can stand before Him in sacred spaces? Only those whose hands have been washed and hearts made pure, men and women who are not given to lies or deception. The Eternal will stand close to them with blessing and mercy at hand, and the God who redeems will right what has been wrong. These are the people who chase after Him; [like Jacob, they look for the face of God]. [pause] — Psalm 24:3-6 (VOICE) Many people chase after the temporary things of this world, money, fame, power, etc. But let us chase after the eternal God. He is El Elyon, the God Most High. He is the only One Who can satisfy the deep longing of our souls. Chase after Elohim, the all-powerful Creator of the universe. He is the everlasting God and He watches over you.

Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with measuring their own moral muscle but never get around to exercising it in real life. Those who trust God’s action in them find that God’s Spirit is in them—living and breathing God! Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life. — Romans 8:6 (MSG) May we live the spacious and free life that is a result of giving our attention to God. Instead of trying to do things our own way, let us focus on God, do His will, His way and in His perfect timing.  Focusing on the self is the opposite of focusing on God. Anyone completely absorbed in self ignores God, ends up thinking more about self than God. That person ignores who God is and what he is doing. And God isn’t pleased at being ignored.  (Romans 8:7-8 MSG) Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. ...

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. — Ephesians 2:10  (NLT) In order to be the magnificent masterpieces that God created us to be, we need to yield to the work of His Holy Spirit within us. Let us bend in the places He directs us to bend, give where He says give and be firm in the areas where He wants us to stand strong. The Master Potter gently molds  us and shapes us with His hands, into unique creations. As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so we are in the hands of our heavenly Father. Be soft and pliable. And yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 NLT)

Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows. — Luke 12:6-8 (AMP) Don't believe the lies of the enemy. No matter how hopeless situations may appear, we are never forgotten by our heavenly Father. He knows everything there is to know about us and He still loves us  and sees the best in us. Psalm 139:17 (NLT) says, How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! No need to fear or be anxious because we are under His constant care and attention. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] — John 14:27 (AMP) As long as the enemy can get you to worry about current circumstances and fret about possible adverse situations to come, he is robbing you of peace and joy. Let us look away from all of the distractions of the enemy and keep our eyes on Jesus, God with us. The King of kings and Lord of Lords, who conquered all! He gives us strength for every challenge. For I hold you by your right hand— I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’ (Isaiah 41:13 NLT)

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) Where do you turn in times of trouble? Let us call on the name of the LORD. Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth (Psalm 124:8). He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider and Jehovah Rophe, our healer. He is Jehovah Shammah, the God who is there. He neither slumbers nor sleeps. He is our strong tower and deliverer. Whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved (Romans 10:13). Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! (Psalm 113:2)

May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.  — Numbers 6:26 (NLT)  When the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, the LORD told Moses to speak a blessing over His children. In that blessing He gave them peace. In John 14:27 (NKJV), Jesus said: “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.” From beginning to end, our Heavenly Father's desire has been for us to live in peace, peace of mind and heart. He gave us His peace. Don't let the thief steal your peace. Cast your cares on the LORD, for He CARES for you.

Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. — Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NKJV) As children, many of us enjoyed playing hide & seek. However, as children of God, we want to always seek the LORD and His will and He says when we search for Him with all of our heart, we will find Him. Now is the time to seek and find! The Amplified version says, to seek the LORD, inquire for, and require Him [as a vital necessity]. His constant Presence in our lives is a vital necessity. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you (James 4:8).