God Says

 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Psalm 119:105 *niv )

     Dear Friend,
         for all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for us!  After all.....

 When You say, "It's impossible". God says: "all things are possible". (Luke 18:27 )

 When You say, "I'm too tired." God says: "I will give you rest". (Matthew 11:28-20 )

 When You say, "Nobody really loves me". God says: "I love you". (John 3:16 & john 13:34)

 When You say, "I can't go on." God says: My grace is sufficient." (2 Corin 12:9 &
 psalm 91:15)

 When You say, "I can't figure things out." God says: "I will direct your steps." (Proverbs 3:5-6 )

 When You say, "I can't do it." God says: "you can do all things in Me." (Phil 4:13 )

 When You say, "It's not worth it." God says: "it will be worth it." (Romans 8:28 )

 When You say, "I can't forgive myself." God says: "I forgive you." (I john 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

 When You say, "I can't manage." God says: "I will supply all your needs." (Phil 4:19 )

 When You say, "I'm afraid." God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear." ( 2 timothy.1:7 )

 When You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated". God says: "cast all your cares on me ( 1 peter 5:7 )

 When You say, "I don't have enough faith."  God says: "I’ve given everyone a measure of faith." ( romans 12:3 )

 When You say, "I'm not smart enough." God says: "i give you wisdom." ( 1 corin 1:30 )

 When You say, "I feel all alone." God says: "i will never leave you or forsake you."
 ( hebrews 13:5 )

     Always remember that; every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.  (Proverbs 30:5) for the word of God is living and active!    Amen.( Hebrews 4:12 )

 All My Love & Prayers,

Enjoy life

My Manna

"The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."John 10:10. 

A wealthy businessman was shocked to see a fisherman sitting beside his boat, playing with a small child. 

So the businessman asked, "Why aren't you out fishing?" 

The fisherman replied, "Because I've caught enough fish for one day." 

"Why don't you catch some more?" the businessman further inquired.

"What would I do with them?" asked the fisherman. 

"You could earn more money," said the businessman. "Then with the extra money, you could buy a bigger boat, go into deeper waters, and catch more fish. Then you would make enough money to buy nylon nets. With the nets, you could catch even more fish and make more money. With that money you could own two boats, maybe three boats. Eventually you could have a whole fleet of boats and be rich like me."

"Then what would I do?" replied the fisherman. 

"Then you could really enjoy life," answered the businessman. 

The fisherman looked at the businessman quizzically and asked, "What do you think I'm doing now?"

Let's not get so wrapped up in work, that we simply forget to enjoy life-

- the life that He wants to give us more abundantly! 

Take some time out this weekend and be sure to praise God for the life that He's provided.  

Have a great weekend!

Dealing with troubles

If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face and wear a smile  ( Job 9:27 *nkjv  )

 Dear friend
     sometimes we all become sad and depressed because  of things that happen in our lives.  for sometimes we feel; we are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed  ( 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 )

     now when you feel the pressures of life remember  the words of king david, for he wrote; 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)

     therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 )

     so therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon him, for He cares for you. (1 peter 5:6-7 )

 all my love & prayers,

Return to me

"Return to me, and I will return to you," says the Lord Almighty.( Malachi 3:7 *NIV )

Dear Friend
There are times that we may find ourselves walking far from God. Know that if ever that happens to you it is because we have moved, not because God has left us. For the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake ou.( Deuteronomy 31:8 )

Now perhaps we find ourselves feeling abandoned by God because we are overwhelmed with problems, or because of the loss of a loved one. If that is the case remember that; He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.( Lamentations 3:33 )

Therefore if you ever find yourself feeling far from our Heavenly Father, remember, that God is there with open arms to receive you back. So, take words with you and return to the Lord, say to Him, "forgive all our sins and receive us graciously." For then He will say; "I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely." (Hosea 14:2 & 4 ) After all that is His promise always, for Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. ( Hebrews 13:8 )

So if you are feeling far from God right now, let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. (Lamentations 3:40 ) For He loves you very much!

Now Friend, may the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace, ( numbers 6:24-26 ) and may His; Grace be with you all. Amen. ( Hebrews 13:25 )

All My Love & Prayers,

100%

My Manna

If I asked you to give God 100 percent-

- would you immediately think I meant money?
Don't worry!

This question really isn't about money. 

It's about you!
All of you-

Heart, mind, soul and strength.
In fact, that's what God wants from you.
"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

 And Jesus underscored this: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37.

 That's definitely percent.
Jesus goes on to say, "This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 22:38-40.

 Did you notice that it begins with love?

When you choose to love God like that, the obedience and the service fall into place.
You honour His commandments because your love for Him keeps you from lying, adultery, coveting, creating idols and all the rest. Exodus 20:1-17.

How's your heart for God?

The Bible talks about the heart as the center of all activity, the real intents and desires that drive and determine what you'll do and become, and "from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23.

Does your soul belong to God?

The soul is the eternal spirit, the "you-ness" God created in you that continues when your body fails and dies.

In talking about the end of a person's life, Ecclesiastes 12:7 describes it as "the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it"

Are you transformed by the renewal of your mind?

The mind is your will, where you make choices and reason through your actions or attitudes.

"Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2.
What choices have you made to follow God?

What decisions do you try to make without Him?
Have you surrendered your body as a living sacrifice?

You can't leave out your physical strength, the body, because it houses (for our time on earth) all the rest. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." Romans 12:1.

How much of your mind, heart, soul and even body have you given to God?
Do you think you're holding onto something that He wants from you?
What's keeping you from giving 100 percent?

So, how do you do this 100 percent thing?

There's no easy formula.

But it begins with a choice.  

Choose to love God-

- for who He is and what He's done for you.
Then start asking-

"How can I show God I love Him?

If I love God, what other choices do I make?"  

He'll help you.

So make sure you ask God to show you each day how to give Him more and more of yourself.

Cling to hope in Christ!

My Manna

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you." 1 Peter 4:12.

When you face a trial-

- what is your first response?

You probably would like to run away as quickly as possible to escape it.

Though this is a normal feeling-

God has a different way.

It is not the trials in your life that develop or destroy you-

- but rather your response to those hardships.

How, then, should we react when difficulties feel overwhelming?

First-
Reflect!

Trust God.

Believe His Word and reflect on ways He has been faithful in the past.

He assures us that He limits our trials and enables us to endure.

Second-
Remain!

Persevere.

Even when we don't understand and the pain seems too great to bear, we should never quit.

Continue seeking the Lord through His Word and prayer.

Cling to hope in Christ and praise Him in the midst of the pain.

Third-

Remember! Bear in mind that our sovereign God is in control.

He's allowing this adversity for a reason and will demonstrate His sustaining power through it.

Even though the pain might feel intolerable, the Lord will prosper us.

Scripture compares our growth to gold, which is refined through fire. 1 Peter 1:7.

Often, I hear believers reflect on a difficult time and admit that despite the intense hurt, they wouldn't change the situation.

They see the beauty God created through the struggle and realize its value.

We will encounter difficulties-

- sometimes intense and painful trials that seem too much for us.

Yet we can rely on our heavenly Father to deliver and grow us in ways we could never imagine.

He doesn't demand that we endure on our own.

But He does allow us to respond and trust Him. 
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Never forget!

My Manna

"Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Teenagers are often teased about how much time they spend in front of the mirror. 

Actually, people of all ages spend thousands of hours over their lifetimes keeping their bodies presentable: 

- the showers, 

- the haircuts, 

- shaving,

- the teeth brushings etc. 

Add it all together, and the time we spend on grooming tasks is pretty substantial.
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Yet although we give our bodies the best of care, they are still only temporary and will one day pass away. 

This doesn't mean you should stop combing your hair, but it's important to keep the right perspective.

Paul was never one to mince his words, like when he wrote: 

"Our outer person is being destroyed," or "is wasting away." 

Our souls, however, are eternal and will never grow old.

When we feed our souls on God's Word, when we take time to pray, when we love the people around us, our efforts are never wasted. 

Rather than withering away-

- our souls become fresher and more vibrant each day, 

- Even as our physical bodies are inching one day closer to death. 

Every day for as long as we live-

- Our inner selves are able to experience more and more of life as we grow in our relationship to Christ.

Think about how much time you spend caring for your body. 

Then compare this to the amount of time you spend nurturing your soul. 

Never forget, your soul will be around long after your body is not. 

So be sure to take good care of it.. 

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Be a Student

My Manna



"For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock." Acts 20:29.
The story is told of an inspector who worked for the counterfeit department of currency.

His job was to detect the false currency from the real.

When asked if he spent a lot of time handling and examining counterfeit money, he said no.
He spent so much time handling the real thing that he could immediately detect the counterfeit.

The best way to detect what is false is to know what is true.

And I believe that if you have a good working knowledge of the Bible-
- then you will be able to detect the false rather quickly,
- because you are so familiar with the genuine article.

I have found that people who are into false teaching don't seem to go out into the culture and win people to their convictions-
- because they are so weird.

Instead, they come into strong, growing churches and infiltrate their ranks, saying things like-
"Hey, do you want to get into the real deep things of God?
Do you want to really get into heavy-duty truth?
Then come over to this little meeting we are having."

They go about their deception in a clandestine, secretive way.

The apostle Paul warned about false teachers who would creep into the church:
"For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." Acts 20:29-30.

We need to be equipped.
We need to be prepared.

We need to know the truth-
- because when we are conversant with the Word of God,
- we will recognize when something weird comes along.

We will be aware that it does not jive with Scripture.
So be a student of the Word of God.
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Faithfull with the Little

My Manna

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."Matthew 25:21. 

In the mid 1850's a troubled teenager from Northfield, Massachusetts moved to Boston to try to find work. He hadn't gone to school beyond the fifth grade; he couldn't spell, his grammar was awful and his manners were brash and crude. 

Thankfully, an uncle took him on as a shoe salesman--on condition that he be obedient and that he attend church.

The boy had been raised in a Unitarian church which denied the full divinity of Messiah and did not emphasize human need for salvation from sins. At his uncle's church, he began learning about these things, but decided that he wanted to enjoy the pleasures of the world and wait until just before he died to give His life to the Lord. 

However, through the kindness and persistence of his Sunday School teacher-Edward Kimball, the rebellious teen was encouraged to continue coming to church and study the Bible regularly. Kimball said he had never seen anyone whose mind was as spiritually dark.

On April 21, 1855, Kimball decided to pay a special visit to the boy at his uncle's shoe store in order to ask if he would commit his life to the Lord. The boy listened closely and gave his heart to God that day. 

Immediately he began sharing his faith with others. Later, the young man moved to Chicago. 

He wandered the streets to find other young boys to bring to his Church. He had a passion for saving souls and determined never to let a day pass without telling someone about the gospel. 

The boy's name was D.L. Moody.

And he became a great man of faith.

Among his many achievements on either side of the Atlantic was the founding of Moody Bible Institute. In fact, to this day, Moody Bible Institute and the Moody Broadcasting Network continue to reach thousands of souls on a daily basis! It was estimated that before D.L. Moody passed away that as many as a million souls were brought to the Lord.

What a testimony Moody's is! 

But we overlook the fact that it was a faithful Sunday school teacher's obedience and persistence that changed the course of history! We may think we are doing very little for the the Lord... that we're merely teaching a few kids at Sunday school. 

But the Lord can use anyone in His service...those whose hearts are given to Him. 

Be an Edward Kimball-

-  reach out and touch someone today for Him.

Through one touch, you may be touching future millions.