Manna for Your Morning

"Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it? There it is! I'm making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. " Isaiah 43:18-19 (The Message) Let's not dwell on the past. God is about to do something brand-new. In case you haven't noticed, God is always up to something. Our walk with God is never boring because there is always an adventure on the horizon. Instead of rehearsing the past, start prophesying your glorious future. If you feel like you have been wandering in the desert, God is making a way out. He is making a road that leads to victorious living. If you have been dwelling in a dry wasteland, He is creating a river of living water to give you sustenance and strength. May 2010 be your best year yet. Be blessed and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR ! With Love, Jackie

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, Philippians 3:13 (NLT) Now is the time to look forward to what lies ahead. Focus on your goals for 2010. What is God calling you to do? What is He prompting you to stop doing? How will you improve the quality of your relationships and your life? My goal in 2010 is to rise to a higher level in my love walk, to love a little deeper and more passionately. I want to touch every person God brings my way with His compassion and kindness and to ensure that no kind word goes unspoken. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him (1 John 4:16). May we all seek to live in love. With Love, Jackie

Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. Psalm 34:8 (The Message) Take a moment to reflect on how good God has been to you. Think about how far He has brought you and all the things He has carried you through. God gave us the strength to endure those days that were absolutely unbearable, the times we no longer cared if we lived or died. God is so good. He is faithful and true. He loves you and everyday, He renews His compassions. Blessed are all who come to Him. With Love, Jackie

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12 (NIV) If you are a child of God, the eyes of the LORD watch over you. He is there to guide you along on the path before you and to catch you when you stumble. If you make a wrong turn, He lovingly points you in the right direction. Like a mother with her newborn baby, He is attentive to your voice. He cares about everything that concerns you. Look to the Lord to provide all that you need. Amen. With Love, Jackie

Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Psalm 73:23-24 (NLT) We are sons and daughters of the Most High God. He calls us His own. He takes us by the hand and guides us toward a glorious destiny. Keep your hand in His and closely follow the LORD, at all times. In the end, you will not be disappointed. With Love, Jackie

No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Revelation 22:3-4 (NIV) One day we will see the Lord face to face, but today, close your eyes and imagine. Look at His beautiful face, like the sun shining in all its brilliance (Revelation 1:16). Feel the radiance of His glory warming your entire being. The fire in His eyes burn with compassion. He doesn’t turn up His nose at anyone. It is the stench of sin He doesn’t like. Did you see Him smile as you ran toward Him? His big, strong arms are outstretched, ready to warmly embrace all who come to Him. He takes your chin in His mighty hand and wipes away all your tears with His fingers. The Lord holds you close and gently kisses the top of your head. You experience a flood of peace at the touch of His lips. Throw your arms around His neck and put your head on His shoulder. Listen for His voice like the...

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 (NIV) Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior. The birth of Jesus is good news for all people, for everyone who calls on His name shall receive salvation. May we be filled to overflowing with joy as we worship Christ the Lord with all of our hearts. Merry Christmas! With Love, Jackie