Manna for Your Morning

You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]. — Isaiah 26:3 (AMP) Dedicate your heart and mind to El Elyon, the God Most High. Don’t worry or be anxious about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 4:6-7) The LORD will keep in constant peace, those whose minds are faithfully focused on Him. Live with hope and the confident expectation that our mighty God will work everything that happens in your life, together for good. Amen. “Trust [confidently] in the LORD forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
 for the LORD God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages]. ...

That God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, himself man, is between them to bring them together, by giving his life for all mankind. This is the message that at the proper time God gave to the world . — 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (TLB) Christ Jesus united God and humanity. In John 17:22-23 (AMP), Jesus said: “I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected and completed into one, so that the world may know [without any doubt] that You sent Me, and [that You] have loved them, just as You have loved Me.” In Jesus, we live and move and have our being. (See Acts 17:28) Let us live in constant connection and communion, with Jesus, Abba Father and the Holy Spirit. Apart from this vital union we can do nothing, of any lasting value.

The Eternal sustains all who stumble on their way. For those who are broken down, God is near. He raises them up in hope. — Psalm 145:14 (VOICE) It is good to draw near to God and put your trust in the LORD God. (See Psalm 73:28 NLT) For what great nation has a god as near to them as the LORD our God is near to us whenever we call on him? (Deuteronomy 4:7 NLT) We have nothing to fear, because God is near. When we understand the perfect love of God, it drives out all fear. The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18 NKJV) Continually draw near to our great and mighty God. He is near and He always takes care of His people. We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. — Psalm 75:1a (NLT) 

“ With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done. You’ve healed me inside and out from every disease. You’ve rescued me from hell and saved my life. You’ve crowned me with love and mercy. You satisfy my every desire with good things. You’ve supercharged my life so that I soar again like a flying eagle in the sky! ” — Psalms 103:1-5 (TPT) Higher than the highest heavens— that’s how high your tender mercy extends! Greater than the grandeur of heaven above is the greatness of your loyal love, towering over all who fear you and bow down before you! (Psalm 103:11 TPT) …the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his command...

We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! — Hebrews 12:2 (TPT) Look away from the natural realm and all of its distractions. Let us focus our attention on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. He leads us forward, to the glorious destination the Father has for us. And He empowers us to fulfill the Father’s purpose and plan for our lives. Stay focused on Jesus, as your first love, and wholeheartedly follow Him, at all times. What or who, we choose to give our attention to, greatly impacts our lives. In Luke 11:34 (AMP), Jesus said: “ The eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is clear [spiritually perceptive, focused on God], your ...

The Eternal is great and deserves endless praise; His greatness knows no limit, recognizes no boundary. No one can measure or comprehend His magnificence. — Psalm 145:3 (VOICE) For I know that the LORD is great and that our Lord is above all gods. (Psalm 135:5 AMP) He is great in might and power. He has great mercy and great grace. Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. (Psalm 105:1 NLT) The Eternal is gracious. He shows mercy to His people. For Him anger does not come easily, but faithful love does—and it is rich and abundant. But the Eternal’s goodness is not exclusive—it is offered freely to all. His mercy extends to all His creation. (Psalm 145:8-9 VOICE) Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love. For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow. (Lamentations 3:32-33 NLT) We confess—there is nothing greater than You, God, nothing mightier than Your awesome work...

God is our shelter and our strength. When troubles seem near, God is nearer, and He’s ready to help. So why run and hide? No fear, no pacing, no biting fingernails. When the earth spins out of control, we are sure and fearless. When mountains crumble and the waters run wild, we are sure and fearless. — Psalm 46:1-2 (VOICE) “So why would I fear the future? Only goodness and tender love pursue me all the days of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through, I’ll return to your glorious presence to be forever with you!” (Psalms 23:6 TPT) For to me, to live is Christ [He is my source of joy, my reason to live] and to die is gain [for I will be with Him in eternity]. (Philippians 1:21 AMP) The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.   Interlude — Psalm (46:6-7 NLT)