Morning Manna

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear,even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.

Why worry when you can pray. Jesus had a lot to say about worry in Matthew 6. Let's talk about it today on Morning Manna.

Words are powerful... they can build up and they can destroy. In today's episode I share a verse that I pray out loud to the Lord when I first wake up. Be careful today with your words. Maybe you need to "Stifle yourself."

I love the chorus of the old Imperials song called Praise the Lord - "Praise the Lord He can work through those who praise Him. Praise the Lord for our God inhabits praise. Praise the Lord for the chains that seem to bind you, serve only to remind you that they drop powerless behind you when you praise Him." Yes there is power in praise. Let's praise Him today in spite of any and all challenges!

Today... we are overcomers in Jesus! 1 John 5:4-5 - For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Live in that truth today!

A benediction is a blessing of encouragement at the end of a worship service. In today's episode I share some power passages of scripture that are used for that, including the last verses of some of the books of the Bible. Have a blessed weekend and... choose joy!

I love the worship song written from Psalm 42:1 - As the deer pants for the water brooks,so pants my soul for You, O God. Are you thirsty today? Spend some time drinking from His fountain that never shall run dry.

Our God is longsuffering... "not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." I know some have really struggled with the crazy days we're living in and long for Jesus' return. May God help us to be longsuffering as He is in the midst of all this.

I love what Jesus teaches in Matthew 25:34-40. I hope today's episode encourages you and gives you a mission to bless Jesus by serving the least of these.

Balance is a critical skill that we must all have. In Matthew 10:16 Jesus gives us the balance that we need to have in this challenging time we live in... "Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves."

I learned this song as a child... "School days, school days, good old Golden Rule days." Kids are getting ready to start back to school and parents are posting cute pictures of their kids dressed up and ready with their new back packs on. Remember that every day is a school day for each of us. What is God teaching you today?

I love and appreciate veterans who have sacrificially served in our country. Remember that we too, as believers are to be "good soldiers" of Jesus Christ. Whatever hardship you're enduring today... trust and lean into the Captain of our salvation.

The year was 1979 when Sister Sledge released the song, "We Are Family." Did you know that as members of the Body of Christ, that we are family? How can we express that today? Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

I love the words of the chorus of a song called "Take Courage" - Take courage my heart,stay steadfast my soul, He's in the waiting. Indeed God is in the waiting room with you today. Be encouraged and be steadfast.

What do you need more of? May I suggest to us today that more than more money, more house, more popularity, more influence... that we need more grace. His grace is sufficient for us. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Enjoy a reading of Psalm 37 today. Have a great weekend and we'll see you again on Monday.

I love God's promise in Hebrews 13:5... I will NEVER leave you nor forsake you. For each of us today, this truth should sustain and encourage us nor matter what.

In John 16:33 Jesus said; "... cheer up, I have overcome the world." I don't know about you but there are many days where I need to cheer up... quit focusing on the crazy and discouraging things in this world. So... let's cheer up ourselves and bring cheer today to those we interact with.

Manley Beasley said this about faith... "Faith is believing a thing is so, when it is not so, in order for it to be so." Faith is our foundation and strength. Be strong in faith today!

1 Corinthians 10:31 say this; Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. That's our mission today and every day. Whatever you do today... make sure it glorifies our Father.