Manna for Your Morning

“So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” — 1 Kings 3:9 (NASB1995) The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream and God said, “Ask what you wish Me to give you.” (See 1 Kings 3:5)  Instead of focusing on riches for himself or revenge on his enemies, King Solomon asked for an understanding heart, and it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. (See 1 Kings 3:10) Let us seek to have an understanding heart, to discern between good and evil. Proverbs 14:33 says: Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding… Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; (Proverbs 2:2 NASB1995) May the LORD give us understanding according to His word. The unfolding of His words gives light; (See Psalm 119:169 & 119:130) If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the hum...

Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] — John 14:27 (AMP) When the enemy tries to bombard your mind with anxious thoughts remember you have the mind of Christ. (See 1 Corinthians 2:16) And we have His peace. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. Don’t let him rob you. Hold on to your peace, in every circumstance and challenge. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 4:7) Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly. (See John 10:10 NASB1995) Living in the Kingdom of God is about peace, love, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 (NASB1995) May we make a choice to rejoice in Yahweh each and every day He gives us. No matter what comes our way today, it is the day which the LORD has made. All of our days were written in His book before we were born. (See Psalm 139:16) We can be glad because the plans the LORD has for us are for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give us a future and a hope. (See Jeremiah 29:11 AMP) We can be glad that when the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and rescues them from all their distress and troubles. (See Psalm 34:17 AMP) For the LORD will not abandon His people, nor will He forsake His inheritance. (Psalm 94:14 NASB1995) Amen.

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can [mere] man do to me? The LORD is on my side, He is among those who help me; Therefore I will look [in triumph] on those who hate me. — Psalm 118:6-7 (AMP) What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? (Romans 8:31 AMP) Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. (Psalm 27:3 NLT) All you who fear the LORD, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield. The LORD remembers us and will bless us… (Psalm 115:11-12a NLT) It is better to put your faith in the Eternal for your security than to trust in people. (Psalm 118:8 VOICE) So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. — Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  — Matthew 5:14-15  (NASB1995)  Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16  NASB1995) For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. (Ephesians 5:8-9 NLT) May your light continually shine and illuminate the darkness around you, wherever you go. Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. (Ephesians 5:1-2a NLT)

Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. — Psalm 23:4 (AMP) Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me. (Psalm 138:7 AMP) Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. (Psalm 143:8 NKJV) Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NASB1995) Whenever we walk into trouble, let us keep walking. Yahweh is with us and He will bring us through. Take comfort knowing that He is near and He will protect and guide you. 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 138:8 (NLT)

Many more believed because of His word; and they were saying to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.” — John 4:41-42 (NASB1995) First Timothy 4:10 (NASB1995) says: For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. (1 Timothy 4:10 (NASB1995) Where is your hope? Let us continue looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. (See Titus 2:13-14 NASB1995) The Apostle John says: We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. (1 John 4:14-15 NASB1995) We have...