Manna for Your Morning

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.  — Romans 8:18 (NASB) That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NLT) Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:17) Fix your gaze upon Him.

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! — 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NLT) So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT). So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up (Galatians 6:9 NLT). Fight the good fight of faith. Finish the race. Keep the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. — Psalm 34:17-18 (NLT) What a wonderful promise in the Word of God! Instead of being worried and distressed, be confident in the Word and trust our heavenly Father, that He is going to bring you through, whatever troubles come your way. …for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (AMP)

So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord; — Acts 3:19 (AMP) When we repent, change directions, from going our own way to follow God's way, we are revived. We experience the Presence of God in a whole new way that refreshes our spirits, minds and bodies. And we can be at peace, knowing that we will fulfill our purpose in this life, as long as we follow the guidance of our heavenly Father.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,  — Psalm 107:1-2 (NIV) Oh, give thanks to the LORD. He is good, all the time! His love goes on and on, it never runs out on us. If God has redeemed you from the hand of the enemy, share your story with others. It will encourage their spirits and strengthen their faith to hear of the wondrous works of our faithful Father.

The LORD is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person has many troubles, but the LORD rescues him from all of them . — Psalm 34:18-19 (GW) Humble yourselves before the LORD and be responsive when you hear His voice. In due time, God will lift up those who humble themselves under His mighty hand (1 Peter 5:6). James 4:6 says, He shows favor to the humble. Many may be the troubles of the righteous person, but the LORD will deliver him from all of them. Amen!

So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. — Acts 24:16 (NIV) May we, like the Apostle Paul, always strive to keep a perfectly clear conscience before God and man. Do not be like those who continually do wrong and end up having their conscience seared with a hot iron. Those who abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits run the risk of losing their capacity for truth all together. Pursue love in all your relationships, with knowledge and all discernment, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10).