Today, May 7th in the US, is the National Day of Prayer. We don't need a special day to pray. We should pray daily and often. It's amazing to realize that the creator of the universe desires to hear from us... to have our burdens brought before Him and then to work in our lives the answers according to His will.

I love the message of Proverbs 12:25 - "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad." What is the cheapest and easiest gift? Give a good word away! It can make a sad heart glad. Such love will not cost you anything but will be a healing deposit to the account of the one who is struggling.

How well do you do with waiting? In the times we're living in right now, there's a lot of waiting. Waiting for this virus to subside... waiting to be able to work back in the office... waiting for kids to be able to go back to school... waiting 3 times as long in the Chick-Fil-A drive through. Waiting can be tough but it is a part of life. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" Romans 12:12 Paul's directive to be joyful, patient and faithful in the midst of daily struggles seems like a hard pill to swallow. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

I know with the social distancing and stay at home life that we're experiencing, that many are doing more cooking and perhaps experimenting with new recipes. You've gotten out those cookbooks that have been collecting dust on the shelf and are having fun. Well today I'd like to share some recipes for Happiness with you.

During this time of the Covid-19 virus lock down, I've seen a lot of funny meme's and YouTube videos about how people are dealing with not being able to go to a barbershop or salon. I woke up this morning with some thoughts to share with you on today's Morning Manna.

Fear is a really that will grip us a various times in our lives. It is something that can overtake us a a moments notice. I love what Psalm 56:3 says; Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. It's not wrong to be afraid, but it is wrong to stay afraid. Fear should be a trigger to great faith and trust in God.

Our thoughts can run wild at times like we're experiencing today. We can be overwhelmed with fear, anxiety and a lot of "what ifs". Proverbs 16:3 has been a powerful truth in my life over the years and provides a strategy and remedy in establish my thoughts in a healthy way.

Many years ago when I was in college, a dear friend named Bob Parker shared a beautiful poem with me that I'd like to share with you today. Serving others is our purpose and when we serve others, our burdens become lighter. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Proverbs 27:19 says; "As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the man." A dear friend of mine shared this about that... "God alone knows a person's heart and can read the thoughts in the depths of our soul, but it is the outworking of those hidden attributes, which are demonstrated through words, actions and attitudes that surface in our true identity."