Manna for Your Morning

“Yahweh will give strength to His people; Yahweh will bless His people with peace.” — Psalms 29:11 (LSB) Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31 LSB/NLT) Find new strength today. Yahweh will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in Him, for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to Him. Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. (See Isaiah 26:3 VOICE/NKJV)

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. — Psalms 146:3-4 (NLT) “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit. (Jeremiah 17: 7-8 NLT) It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people. (Psalms 118:8 NLT) May we place no confidence in the flesh, nor in what we have, nor who we are (the titles we wear). But let us be confident in Yahweh, for His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. He rules throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; He is gracious in all he does. (See Psalms 145:13 NLT) The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. The L...

Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—both now and forever]; — Romans 8:6 (AMP) Those who are motivated by the flesh only pursue what benefits themselves. But those who live by the impulses of the Holy Spirit are motivated to pursue spiritual realities. (Romans 8:5 TPT) …the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. (Roman 8:7-8 NASB1995) However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. (Roman 8:9 NASB1995) Let us set our mind on things of the Spirit, and experience  life and peace. May we continually renew our minds with the Word of God, and walk closely with Yahweh.

Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. — Psalm 23:4 (AMP) Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. (Psalm 138:7 AMP) Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. (Psalm 143:8 NKJV) Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NASB1995) Whenever we walk into trouble, let us keep walking. Yahweh is with us and He will bring us through. Take comfort knowing that He is near and He will protect and guide you. The LORD will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. — Psalm 138:8 (NLT)

“ Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! ” — Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) The Passion Translation says to “ surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that He is God. ” As we keep our mind stayed on the LORD, there is no room for anxious thoughts and we experience His perfect peace. (See Isaiah 26:3) Our great God is good. Almighty God, our Creator is full of grace and mercy. He is all- bountiful, all-knowing and all-powerful. He is eternal, with us always and forever. He is kind and compassionate. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NKJV) “ Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything. ” — Psalm 46:10 (MSG)

O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! — Psalm 34:8 (NASB 1995) The LORD is good. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. (Isaiah 40:29 NASB 1995)  He pardons all your iniquities, He heals all your diseases; He redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; (See Psalm 103:3-4 NASB 1995) Be confident that you will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living (See Psalm 27:13). The LORD’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. (Lamentations 3:22-25 NASB 1995) May we continually seek the LORD and do His will.

I don’t expect to be embarrassed in the least. On the contrary, everything happening to me in this jail only serves to make Christ more accurately known, regardless of whether I live or die. They didn’t shut me up; they gave me a pulpit! Alive, I’m Christ’s messenger; dead, I’m his bounty. Life versus even more life! I can’t lose. — Philippians 1:20-21 (MSG) Your life is like a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. (See James 4:14) So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes. (Ephesians 5:15-16 TPT) There is a message in the mess. Every problem gives you a pulpit to proclaim the goodness and grace of God. In Christ, we can't lose. He has already given us the victory. For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Hi...

Now set your heart and your soul to seek (inquire of, require as your vital necessity) the LORD your God. — 1 Chronicles 22:19a  (AMP) Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I’ve got— Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation. God’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study—endless enjoyment! Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out. (Psalm 111:1-3 MSG) The LORD is full of grace and mercy. He is a God of love and compassion. The happiness we seek is found in Him. Psalm 16:11 says: “In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” We have the peace we long for, when we fix our thoughts upon Him. (Isaiah 26:3 NLT) May we keep our minds and lives clear of clutter, so we can worship the LORD with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. Wholehearted devotion, with no distractions or detours. Amen.

“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. ” — Matthew 11:28-29 (NCV) If you are tired and heavily burdened, Jesus says, “Come!”  Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden ... (Psalm 68:19 NASB).    When we try to do things in our own might and power, we become weary. May we rest in His Presence. The LORD gives us the strength to do all that He has called us to do, by the power of His Holy Spirit within us. There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest... (Hebrews 4:9,11). For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel has said this, “In returning [to Me] and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and confident trust is your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15a  AMP)

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) Jesus, the Prince of Peace says: “don’t let your heart be troubled.” When challenges come, have the courage to persevere in the pursuit of all that God has for you. Go in the strength of the Lord God (Psalm 71:16). He has already established victory for us. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] (John 16:33b (AMP)

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. — 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT) You may feel like you're in between a rock and a hard place, but do not lose heart or become discouraged. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all (2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV). Whatever the current challenge, it will come to pass and our Heavenly Father will restore, support and strengthen you. No weapon formed against you will prosper. (Isaiah 54:17). What the enemy meant for evil, God will use for good. Amen!

Blessed are the people who know the passwords of praise, who shout on parade in the bright presence of God. Delighted, they dance all day long; they know who you are, what you do—they can’t keep it quiet! Your vibrant beauty has gotten inside us— you’ve been so good to us! We’re walking on air! All we are and have we owe to God, Holy God of Israel, our King!  — Psalm 89:15-18 (MSG) May we know our great and mighty God. He strengthens you and helps you. He holds you up with His victorious right hand (Isaiah 41:10 NLT). He faithfully comes to our rescue, each and every time. Let us give thanks and continually sing His praises!

But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit in him and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land where he went, and his descendants shall inherit it. — Numbers 14:24 (NKJV) Ten spies returned home trembling with fear and gave a bad report. But Caleb said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it,” (Numbers 13:30 NKJV). Let us be like Caleb and have a different spirit. May we have a courageous, warrior spirit that stands strong and ready to engage in combat, for  we are well able to overcome any and all obstacles! Let us have a spirit that remains loyal to the LORD, no matter how impossible circumstances appear. Wholly follow the LORD and you too shall occupy the land He has for you! THANK YOU to all past, present and future Servicemembers of the U.S. military. We sincerely appreciate your courage and sacrifice. Have a Blessed Memorial Day!

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. — Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) Once we come to God, we must believe that He is and that He is able to do all that His Word tells us. In Mark 5:36, after the ruler of the synagogue received the news that his daughter was dead, Jesus told him, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” When you receive a report of bad news or the temporary things you see don't line up with the Word of God (which lasts forever), do not doubt and have no fear, only believe!

One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. — Psalm 145:4 (NKJV) Let us declare the mighty acts that God has done and praise Him for all He is doing in our lives. The Apostle Paul told the believers in Corinth, their very lives were a letter, written on hearts, known and read by everyone (2 Corinthians 3:2). Be a living legacy for your children, family, friends and co-workers. As they see you making God first priority, speaking His Word over your circumstances, standing on God's promises, and keeping the faith, it will leave an imprint on their hearts and a legacy for them to follow.

Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty; listen to me, God of Jacob. Psalm 84:8 (NIV) Let us continue to pray for those who have experienced loss in the recent tornados. May God comfort those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. I pray for provision for those whose homes were destroyed. May You, O LORD, give them strength and encouragement as they rebuild their lives. Please lead the rescue teams to the survivors still waiting to be found. May healing and restoration come to every area of their lives. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5 (NLT) Follow the road the Lord has for you. He will show you the right path and lead you with truth. Put your hope in the Lord at all times. He is the God who saves you.

When Job's three friends... heard about all the troubles that had come upon him, they set out from their homes and met together by agreement to go and sympathize with him and comfort him. Job 2:11 (NIV) Job's three friends came to him when they heard about his troubles. When they saw Job from a distance they weeped aloud. Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how greatly he suffered (Job 2:13). May we have compassion, and comfort others as they go through difficulties. Sometimes, no words are necessary, just the presence of a friendly face and a hand to hold. Let us be like Jesus, who is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Love, Jackie