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Fill Me Up, Lord

The Manna Chef

Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you simply have nothing else to give?  We get pulled in so many directions sometimes; it can be hard to just catch your breath, let alone function at a high level on a daily basis.  And the demands of everyday life never seem to stop, just a constant pull on you spiritually and naturally.  You ever just get tired of being tired?  I have definitely been there.  It’s in these moments that we have to really press to get into the Presence of the Lord.  He promised to renew us, but sometimes we get so caught up in the chaos that we forget that and try to operate under our own strength.  Well, guess what ladies?  That gets old really fast.  In our own strength, we are extremely limited. 

God recently reminded me that it’s in my weakest moments that His strength is made perfect.  (2 Corinthians 12:9)  He reminds us, “My grace is sufficient for you.”  In other words, you have enough and you are enough because I am in control.  It’s in those moments that we rely totally on Him, not our own strength, experiences, or knowledge.  And it’s those times that we have no choice but to turn to God.  And He doesn’t disappoint; God shows up and He shows out.  Well, now God is teaching me how to rely on Him for everything—even those things I think that I have a good handle on.  You know, the day goes a lot smoother when you consult God at the start of the day instead of waiting until a crisis to talk to Him.

God can fulfill our needs in ways we can’t begin to imagine.  There are many examples of God’s ability to move us beyond our own abilities and resources, but the Holy Spirit led me to this one to share.  It’s an example of God’s supernatural provision.

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Waiting for the Perfect Time

The Manna Chef

Do you sometimes feel frustrated, like you have missed opportunities that would have landed you in a better place or position?  Do you find yourself wondering when you will be able to step out into your dreams?  Well, listen closely, because you haven’t missed your opportunity to step into the promises of God. 

We know that timing is everything, right?  We are carriers of dreams and visions, and it’s important to tap into what God has placed inside of us to fulfill the purpose for which we are here on earth.  God has been dealing with me about consistently seeking His actual plan for my life, not my plan, but His plan for each day.  And what He is showing me is incredible. 

What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “the perfect time”?  When is the perfect time?  In our lives, we are always planning for things, trying to fit everything in at the right time.  But when is the right time?  Are we really seeking God’s timing or are we trying to control every aspect of the day to get to the conditions that we approve?  

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Sometimes the Answer is No

The Manna Chef

We think of God as a genie who functions by giving us all that we desire.  We have goals and dreams, and we tell God how we want Him to move in our lives. However, God doesn’t operate that way, and it’s important for us to understand that sometimes the answer to our requests before God is “no.”

Think about times you felt that something was God’s plan for your life, but then it is stopped and God reveals, “That is not My plan.  It’s a great idea, but not My plan for you.”

That’s hard to hear, especially when you really believe the plan is a good one that will benefit the Kingdom of God.

David was a king.  He was a musician, a writer, a psalmist, a praiser, but he was also a man of war. 

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Lord, You Want Me To Do THAT?

The Manna Chef

Have you ever experienced a time when the Spirit of God instructed you to do something that you felt was way beyond your capabilities?  If so, you (and I) have a lot in common with a guy named Moses.

God knows who you are.  He knows what you carry on the inside.  His request is no coincidence; it is by design because you can only accomplish supernatural results with His help.  (“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord of hosts.  Zechariah 4:6)

In Exodus 3, Moses encountered the burning bush; he was being called to duty by the Most High God.  Moses responded just like we do: “Who am I that I should go before pharaoh, and bring them out?  God, do You really know who I am?”

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