Manna for Your Morning

Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Psalm 32:10-11 (NIV) Rejoice in the LORD and be glad! Those who trust in the Most High, are surrounded by His great unfailing love. His unfailing love for us will not be shaken. It's an everlasting love! His unfailing love, is our support and comfort. It preserves our lives. Live in reliance on the faithful love of our heavenly Father.

Love the LORD , all you godly ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! Psalm 31:23-24 (NLT) Let us love the LORD, with all our hearts, minds, souls and strength! The LORD preserves the faithful. Keep your hope in the LORD. Don't be arrogant and try to do life without God. Be strong and courageous, as you fight the good fight of faith. Remember, the righteous are as bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1).

He dedicated his life to serving God in the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. As long as he dedicated his life to serving the LORD, the LORD gave him success. 2 Chronicles 26:5 (GW) As long as King Uzziah dedicated his life to serving the LORD, he experienced success. May we dedicate ourselves to serving the LORD everywhere we go, whether it is working in the home, in the workplace or in the church. Seek God's guidance in every situation and He will give you success.

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9 (NKJ) These are some of the final words that King David speaks to his son, Solomon as he makes him king and they are words of wisdom to us as well. May we acknowledge our heavenly Father in all that we do and get to know Him well. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Let us serve Him with loyal hearts and willing minds, as we seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Cherish the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul.

A hostile world! I call to God, I cry to God to help me. From his palace he hears my call; my cry brings me right into his presence— a private audience! Psalm 18:6 (The Message) We have a private audience with the LORD, our God. Your Creator has His eye on you. Our heavenly Father watches over you for good, not harm. His ear is attuned to our voices. He hears your call from His throne room. Your cry brings you right into His glorious Presence. Approach His throne of grace with confidence, in order to receive mercy and find grace to help you in your time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance! Psalm 16:5-6 (NLT) You have stayed at the mountain long enough. Go in and take possession of the land the LORD has given to you. Do not be discouraged. Be strong and very courageous, for our heavenly Father is with you wherever you go and nothing is too difficult for Him. The land the LORD gives us is pleasant. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land (Isaiah 1:19, GW). What a wonderful inheritance we have as heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ!

Many are saying, “Who can show us anything good?” Let the light of your presence shine on us, O LORD. You put more joy in my heart than when their grain and new wine increase. Psalm 4:6-7 (GW) The glorious light of the LORD's face shines upon us. In the Presence of our heavenly Father, is fullness of joy; At His right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11). Don't let the enemy steal your joy.

God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating. Colossians 1:13-14 (The Message) Before I gave my life to Jesus, I walked down one dead-end alley after another, and never read the warning signs posted along the way. I made the same mistakes over and over again, and even fell into some dark dungeons from time to time. But praise God, He rescued us! God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Our heavenly Father delivered us out of darkness and called us to live in His wonderful light and walk on the path that leads to eternal life. Hallelujah!

You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day. Psalm 139:15-16 (The Message) God knit you together in your mother’s womb. Like the Master potter, He sculpted you into a unique creation. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Absolutely beautiful, in the eyes of your Creator. You are a beloved and highly treasured child of God. Our heavenly Father prepared each day of your life and recorded them in His book, before a single day had passed. God has special plans for your life, plans to give you a future filled with hope and peace. Only you can fulfill the purpose for which God created you. Persevere and pursue the passions of your heart.

Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. 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 138:7-8 (NLT) The LORD will work out, whatever concerns you. He has plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). God is faithful and you are His beloved. Be confident that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. Amen.

Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 (NKJ) Those who love God's instructions have great peace. You will go out in joy and be led forth in perfect peace. Like a river, His abundant peace will flow over your mind and fill your heart. Let His principles be the guiding force in your life and nothing will cause you to stumble.

You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That's right—you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Psalm 119:1-4 (The Message) Blessed and highly favored are we, when we stay on course with the LORD. Do not lean not on your own understanding. Don't try to figure out things on your own. Seek the wisdom of the LORD. He knows all. I pray God reveals the road He has for you in His perfect time.

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 (NLT) Because Jesus Christ, shed His precious blood and gave His life for us, we have been brought near to God. Before He created the foundation of the world, God chose you. Our heavenly Father loves you and carries you close to His heart. He showers you with new compassions every morning. In His lovingkindness God shows us His amazing mercy and grace. He gives us abundant life, peace and joy. Thank you Abba Father!

The LORD is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive. As high as the heavens are above the earth— that is how vast his mercy is toward those who fear him. Psalm 103:8, 11 (GW) God is full of mercy and grace. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 4:9). He is always ready to forgive. He removes our sins from us, as far as the east is from the west. The LORD is rich in love and not easily angered. In His deep compassion, He delivers us time after time. His compassions never fail, they are new every morning. Praise the LORD!

Who stood up for me against the wicked? Who took my side against evil workers? If God hadn't been there for me, I never would have made it. The minute I said, "I'm slipping, I'm falling," your love, God, took hold and held me fast. When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me down and cheered me up. Psalm 94:16-19 (The Message) Always remember, God is there for you. God said, "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you," (Isaiah 43:2, NLT). The love of God holds you close. He will soothe your soul and fill you with His joy and peace.

Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us. Make us successful in everything we do. Yes, make us successful in everything we do. Psalm 90:17 (GW) In kindness, the LORD gave us life and keeps watch over us. He crowns us with love and compassion (Psalm 103:4). In kindness, God surrounds us with His favor. May the everlasting kindness of Almighty God draw you into a deeper more intimate relationship with Him.

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. Psalm 86:5-6 (NKJ) God is so good. He is always ready to forgive our transgressions. When we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive them and separates them from us, as far as the east is from the west. God is abundant in mercy and lovingkindness to everyone who calls upon Him. His ear is open to your prayers and He hears your urgent cry. Approach God's throne today and receive His marvelous mercy.

But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more. Psalm 71:14 (GW) ALWAYS have hope. Put your hope in God, our Savior, all day long. With the LORD, there is unfailing love and full redemption. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls (Hebrews 6:19, NLT). It will not be cut off. The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seek him (Lamentations 3:25). Praise the LORD!

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." Matthew 6:27-29 (NIV) Why worry and be over anxious? There is nothing valuable to be gained in worrying. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and green and tomorrow is tossed into the furnace, will He not much more surely clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to have to eat? or, What are we going to have to drink? or, What are we going to have to wear? (Matthew 6:30-31, Amp). Our heavenly Father knows our every need and when we seek His kingdom and His righteousness first, He will provide everything we need (Matthew 6:33).

"Yes, God, your God, dried up the Jordan's waters for you until you had crossed, just as God, your God, did at the Red Sea, which had dried up before us until we had crossed. This was so that everybody on earth would recognize how strong God's rescuing hand is and so that you would hold God in solemn reverence always." Joshua 4:24 (The Message) God completely stopped the water flowing from upstream and the Israelites crossed from the east side of the Jordan River on dry ground. When all of God's people stepped onto dry land, the water of the Jordan returned to its seasonal flood level. The LORD did this so that everyone in the world would recognize the strength and mighty power of His rescuing hand. Revere the Lord your God every day of your life. Show Him respect, honor and admiration. Worthy, worthy, worthy, is the LORD God Almighty!