Manna for Your Morning

“Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (TPT) “When you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you. When you pass through raging rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through persecution like fiery flames, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you, for I am your Savior, Yahweh, your mighty God, the Holy One of Israel!” (See Isaiah 43:2-3 TPT) Don’t be afraid, anxious nor discouraged because the LORD is always near. Yahweh is the one who makes a way in the sea, a pathway in the mighty waters. (Isaiah 43:16 TPT) Nothing is too difficult for Him.

But now [at this very moment] in Christ Jesus you who once were [so very] far away [from God] have been brought near by the blood of Christ. — Ephesians 2:13 (AMP) Delight in the nearness of God. Don’t let the distractions of this world cause you to drift away from your Heavenly Father. It is good for us to draw near to God; Make the Lord GOD your refuge and place your trust in Him, that you may tell of all His works. (See Psalm 73:28 AMP) In Matthew 15:7-8, Jesus said: “You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.’” Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22 NASB1995)

But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. — Psalm 73:28 (NIV) It is good to draw near to God. Put your trust in the Lord GOD, and tell everyone about the wonderful things He has done. He has clothed us with garments of salvation and covered us with a robe of righteousness. May we rejoice greatly in the LORD. (See Isaiah 61:10) He will keep us in perfect peace, as we trust in Him. In His Presence is fullness of joy. In His right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (See Psalm 16:11) Adonai gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. (See Isaiah 40:29) He leads and guides us through each day, and will make known to us the path of life. …repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; (Acts 3:29 NASB1995) Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my sou...

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,
that I may tell of all Your works. — Psalm 73:28  (NASB1995) How good it is to be near God! How precious also are His thoughts to you! How vast is the sum of them! If you should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When you awake, you are still with Him. (See Psalm 139:17-18) …the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:30 NASB1995) I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!” (Psalm 91:2 AMP) He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall. (Psalm 91:4 AMP) Let us delight in the nearness of our great God. Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. — Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭6‬ ‭(NKJV‬‬)

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. — Philippians  4:4-5 (NASB1995) How often are we to rejoice? The Word says to rejoice at ALL times. Why? Because the Lord is near! The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18 NLT) Don’t be anxious for anything because our awesome God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 4:6 & 4:19) Let us be filled with joy that God rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son and of His kingdom there will be no end. (See Colossians 1:3 & Luke 1:33) His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion endures throughout all generations. (See Psalm 145:13) We can rejoice that whether we live or die we belong to the Lord.  If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. (See Romans 14:8) …t...

But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all Your works. — Psalm 73:28 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8a NASB1995) Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. (Isaiah 55:6) The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18 NLT) His nearness is for our good. He is our hiding place and our shield of protection. (See Psalm 119:114) He is a refuge for us, a tower of strength against the enemy. (See Psalm 61:3) King David said this about him: ‘I see that the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. (Acts 2:25 NLT)   “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the LORD our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?” — Deuteronomy 4:7 (NKJV)

But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. — Psalm 73:28, 73:25 (NLT) You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. (Psalm 56:8 NLT) How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You. (Psalm 139:17-18 NASB1995) The nearness of God is for our good. Psalm 73:28a (MSG) says: But I’m in the very presence of God— oh, how refreshing it is! Even before there is a word on our tongues, behold, the LORD knows it all. He has enclosed us behind and before, and laid His hand upon me. (See Psalm 139:4-5 NASB1995) Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. (Isaiah 55:6 NLT)

The Eternal sustains all who stumble on their way. For those who are broken down, God is near. He raises them up in hope. — Psalm 145:14 (VOICE) It is good to draw near to God and put your trust in the LORD God. (See Psalm 73:28 NLT) For what great nation has a god as near to them as the LORD our God is near to us whenever we call on him? (Deuteronomy 4:7 NLT) We have nothing to fear, because God is near. When we understand the perfect love of God, it drives out all fear. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18 NKJV) Continually draw near to our great and mighty God. He is near and He always takes care of His people. We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. — Psalm 75:1a (NLT) 

But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. — Ephesians 2:13 (NASB) The nearness of God is our good... (Psalm 73:8). Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. (Ephesians 2:18 NLT) We have been given 24-hour access to the throne room of God. That's better than backstage passes for your favorite artist/performer. This is more exciting than club or box seats at the football game of your choice. What an honor and privilege, that we can approach the throne of God with confidence. So now we come freely and boldly to where love is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthen us in our time of weakness. (Hebrews 4:16 TPT) Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. — Isaiah 55:6 (NASB)

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works. — Psalm 73:28 (NASB) When Jesus gave His life on the cross, to redeem us, the veil of the temple was torn in two. We now have access to the throne room of our heavenly Father. Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. (Hebrews 4:16 AMP) The blood of Jesus has given us access and His Holy Spirit within  us is available to assist us every minute of the day. As you draw near to God, you will receive mercy, and find grace to help when you need it most. Why tackle life's challenges in your own strength, when you can have the supernatural help and power of Almighty God working on your behalf?

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works. — Psalm 73:28 (NASB) Let us draw near to God for the sheer pleasure of being in His Presence. He will make known to you the path of life; In His presence is fullness of joy; (Psalm 16:11a NASB). He is a giver of every perfect gift, but the most excellent present of all, is His Presence. His Presence empowers us to become who He has called us to become and to do all that He has called us to do. He is our champion and constant companion. Always pursue a closer walk with Him. Our God is full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15). In His Presence we become more like Him. Can the people in your life tell you have been spending time in His Presence?