On December 1, 2019, I wrote these words. Lord, give me the words to sing Your song. Give me the words to tell Your story. The wind blows cold rattling the windows and pushing through the gap under the doorway. The grey dismal world shows little signs of hope or warmth. Yet, now, in this … Continue reading He Came Quiet
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Monday Manna — It’s About Choice and Surrender to Him
Several years ago, I found myself sliding into a ditch of worry and cried out with my best prayer, "Help!" Within hours, Holy Spirit led me back into the Word. My cry became thanksgiving and a request for more understanding. "Abba thank You for getting me back in the Word and uncovering more treasure to … Continue reading Monday Manna — It’s About Choice and Surrender to Him
Monday Manna – It’s About Rest and Surrender
Do you want to know what God has planned for your future? For the future of our country? In Jeremiah 33:3 He says to Jeremiah, "Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." However, sometimes we call and call and no clear answer … Continue reading Monday Manna – It’s About Rest and Surrender
Monday Manna – The Journey to Surrender
Listen, listen. Do you hear it? Hear what, Lord? The rush of water. The waterfall is just ahead. I am suddenly caught up in an internal virtual reality. I am deep in a pine forest. A heavy mist filled with the fragrance of evergreen envelops all I see. Sunlight sends shafts of glory through the mist. My feet sink … Continue reading Monday Manna – The Journey to Surrender
Monday Manna – Surrender and Protection
Today as I read Psalm 91 again I stop on the word “buckler”—His truth shall be your shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 (From my journals November 2005.) Buckler: Strong's #5507 <5503-primative root> something surrounding the person, ie. a shield:-buckler <5503> to travel round (specifically as a peddaler —to palpitate-go about, merchant, occupy with, trade, traffic. … Continue reading Monday Manna – Surrender and Protection
Monday Manna – How Can our Soul Boast in the LORD?
In May of 2008, I was meditating on Psalm 34: 1-3, when I came across an unusual phrase. 'My soul shall make its boast in the LORD.' How do I do this? I wondered. Here is that line in context:: I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 … Continue reading Monday Manna – How Can our Soul Boast in the LORD?
Monday Manna – Peace
As 2008 started, I asked God for counsel. In this busy season of errands and parties, etc. I believe His answers may help us. I asked Him, "What changes need to be made in my life so I can move forward with greater peace?" Rest in Me. You long for peace in your heart and … Continue reading Monday Manna – Peace
Monday Manna – True Worshippers
God Is Looking for True Worshippers But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. John 4:23 NKJV Several years ago, I was asking Abba about worship and what it meant to be a true … Continue reading Monday Manna – True Worshippers
14-Encircled with TRUTH
“Treasures from the Secret Place” Chapter 14 Psalm 91:4c “His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” This eight word phrase is full of treasures. So much is said about spiritual warfare these days and you are about to discover one of the strongest weapons we have against the enemy. Just the fact that you … Continue reading 14-Encircled with TRUTH