Manna for Your Morning

Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven. — Psalm 107:28-30 (NKJV) In the midst of any trouble call out to Almighty God. He always hears our, “LORD, help me!” prayers. As we journey through life, the storms will come, but praise God, He faithfully bring us through each and every one. Eventually, the raging waters that threatened to knock our boat over will be stilled. And the LORD will lead and guide us to our desired haven.

You will keep him in perfect peace, w hose mind is stayed on You, b ecause he trusts in You.  — Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) The LORD is our shelter from the storms of life. When the harsh winds of adversity blow and the floodwaters rise, He is our protection. Our heavenly Father is a place of peace. He will calm the storm of anxiety and fear within, and lead you to green pastures and still waters. Trust in and fix your thoughts on the LORD and He will keep you in perfect peace, even in the midst of the storm.

Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the LORD which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. — Exodus 14:13-14 (AMP) When the enemy is chomping at your heels, fear not. Stand firm and confident that the LORD will rescue you at just the right time. Hold your peace and stay calm, the battle belongs to the LORD! In other words, don't let the enemy rile your feathers, God's got your back!

He says, “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 (NIV) Cast all your cares on the LORD and then be still. When we trust God enough to leave our concerns in His hands, we come to know that He is God, that He is a mighty God and that He is able to handle everything that concerns us. Be still and know that He indeed is Almighty God, the Most High over all the earth. Hallelujah!

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:10-11 (NIV) May we cease from the flurry of busyness and sit still in the presence of our LORD. When we meditate on His goodness and all His marvelous works, there is no doubt that He is God and that He is exalted above all.

When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don't ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. Don't run from trouble. Take it full-face. The "worst" is never the worst. Why? Because the Master won't ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way: Lamentations 3:28-33 (The Message) In John 16:33 (NIV), Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." When life is heavy and hard, don't let it get you down. In Jesus, we have overcome. When trouble comes, be still and sit in silence, seek God in prayer and renew your hope in the loyal love of God. Love, Jackie