Manna for Your Morning

We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed; — 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (AMP) Whatever challenging situation you may face today, remember that you are never alone. In 2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NASB), the Apostle Paul says, “At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…” Though people may desert you, the Lord will always stand by your side. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God... (Isaiah 43:2-3a)

“Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.” — Psalm 46:10 (MSG) Whatever concerns you have on your heart today, remember that the Lord is above it all. Those circumstances that cause anxiety and make you feel pressured, are under His control. God put all things in subjection under Christ. (Hebrews 2:8). Keep your eyes on Jesus and hold onto the peace He gives. Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7).

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. — 1 John 4:7-8 (NIV) Beloved, whatever you do, do it all in love! If we fail to love others, we fail to love God. He is LOVE! Just as the DNA of a baby verifies who the father is, the love we have in the fibers of our heart, our DNA, testifies that we have been born of God. If His love is in us, when we get squeezed and pressured, His love is what will come out of us. May you be rooted and established in His love today and always!