Morning Manna

I got my inpiration for today's episode by a meme someone shared. Are you ready... "Sometimes my greatest accomplishment is just keeping my mouth shut." Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

In navigation, dead reckoning is the process of calculating current position of some moving object by using a previously determined position, or fix, and then incorporating estimations of speed, heading direction, and course over elapsed time. I've got a great spiritual example of this for you today.

Transitions can be tough. Moving from one job to another or one city to another. How about the transition from single to married or no kids to 4 kids. The nation of Israel under Joshua's leadership, was facing one of those transition times and here's what God said to get them moving forward.

Psalm 91:2 says; I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” A refuge is defined as a shelter or protection from danger or distress, a place that provides shelter or protection, something to which one has recourse in difficulty. We have a place like that every hour of every day. Let's enter into it today.

Waiting is hard. Enduring is challenging. When people try to offer encouragement to us in those experiences, it's hard sometimes to fully receive it. We feel stuck in the middle and want it to end. Take encouragement today from Psalm 30.

So you've probably heard about R and R and that means "rest and relaxation." It's that time or break from work or a big project to re-coop and renew. I first became aware of the term in the military in the late 60's. So what it S and R? I get this from Jeremiah 31:25 - For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” So... need a little S and R today?

Merriam-Webster defines hope as - to cherish a desire with anticipation, to want something to happen or be true. In the Bible, hope is more than just wishful thinking. It is a confident expectation based on God's character and the power of His Word. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

I love the story of the potter's house in Jeremiah 18. I'm inspired by the way the potter can take a marred vessel and make it new. Staying on the potter's wheel can be challenging at times, but if we stay on his wheel and in his hands, a vessel of honor is the result.

The year was 1963 when Cassius Clay, who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali, released an album called, "I Am the Greatest." I remember hearing that and it was really funny. Indeed, six months later he won the world heavyweight championship. But who and what is the greatest in our lives today? Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Proverbs 19:11 says; "A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense." Are you easily offended? Are you currently in an offended state of mind? Let's talk about it in today's Morning Manna.

Hebrews 13:6 says; "So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Sure life has pits. Emotional pits, relational pits, spiritual pits, financial pits – they’re very common and real. The good news is, you aren’t destined to a pit-y life! Jesus has the power to pull you up and out. Replace your pity with praise. Help is on the way!

The year was 1970 and I was 20 years old. Perry Como released an album called "It's Impossible." How many time do we think... "It's impossible!" Yet God says, "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" or “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Today, let's trust God for the impossible.

Have you ever done something you know is wrong but did it anyways? If you look at all temptation there is always a way out of it. Gods word tells us that he will never let us be tempted beyond what we can endure. As believers we have to stand firm on his word.

Fear is something we all face at times in our lives. Fear of the unknown... fear of financial collapse... fear of major health issues or perhaps fear on the job and unemployment. God's Word has so much to speak to us today about those fears. Let's talk about on today's Morning Manna.

Have you ever heard the old country saying, "Puttin' on airs?" It describes someone pretending to be something they aren't. One definition of a put-on is to mislead or to feign/pretend. As you start your day today, focus on putting on what Colossians 3:12-17 talks about. Don't worry so much about your hair and you outfit, but rather being real and with a servants heart.

Do you ever feel powerless? I know that at times, I've felt that emotion. Powerless is defined as, being devoid of strength or resources or lacking the authority or capacity to act. While we may feel powerless at times, we are not, as children of the King... powerless. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

A dear friend of mine posted a meme on social media this morning. The words were challenging and inspiring to me... "Character is built by striving to be kind, not famous." - Brendon Burchard In the words of Glen Campbell, let's try a little kindness today.

What does OGT mean. Well it could mean "One Great Town" or "Ohio Graduation Tests" or perhaps the name of a company that pioneers in hybridisation technology. Say what??? Well in today's episode it means "Oh Give Thanks." Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Endurance is defined as the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity. Hebrews 10:36 says; "For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise." In these days we need endurance... perseverance... we need to be spiritually fit and pursue God's purpose and plan for our lives.

In today's episode I'm going a little Morning Manna "Old School". May the words of our Saviour inspire and lead you today.