Manna for Your Morning

If you bow low in God’s awesome presence, he will eventually exalt you as you leave the timing in his hands. Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:6-7 (TPT) In order for us to cast all our cares, anxieties, worries, and concerns on God, we have to first humble ourselves and admit that apart from Him we can do nothing. (See John 15:5) So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God. Pile your troubles on God’s shoulders— he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin. (Psalm 55:22 MSG) The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. — Psalm 34:17 (NLT)

I will send terror ahead of you that will force the Hivites, Canaanites, and Hittites out of your way. But I will not force all those people out in only one year. If I did, the land would become a desert and the wild animals would become too many for you. Instead, I will force those people out slowly, until there are enough of you to take over the land. Exodus 23:28-30 (NCV) God drove the enemies of the Israelites out of their Promised Land little by little until they were able to take care of the land. This Scripture is a reminder of how things happen according to God's perfect timing. He will not give us more than we can handle. Single people looking for a partner must remember there is a time of preparation involved for them and their future spouses before God will bring them together. For those wanting to advance in a career, there is a time of acquiring the necessary skills. When it comes to receiving the desires of our hearts, let us be patient and wait on the LORD and His ap...