MORNING MANNA 3-2-26
MORNING MANNA 3-2-26Below is a random sample of Dr. Pat Briney’s devotional. If you would like to be put on his mailing list simply contact him and he could be glad to add your name. Here is the link to sign up:
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Never Give Up! God Never Does! 🙌
Feeling worn out? Thinking about giving up? You’re not alone. Life gets heavy, and exhaustion whispers, “Is this even worth it?”
But here’s the truth: God never gives up on you. He doesn’t give up on you or His goals. 💙 And that means you have every reason to keep pressing forward.
Hold On to His Promise 🛡️
When life feels overwhelming, Hebrews 10:23 reminds us:
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).”God doesn’t forget His promises. His faithfulness is rock-solid. He never quits.
⚡ Every prayer you’ve prayed, every step you’ve taken—it matters. Even when it feels like no one sees, God does.
And He guarantees success—not fleeting recognition, but eternal impact through faithfulness—if not now, then later.
Look to Christ, Not Circumstances 👀
Jesus faced rejection, betrayal, and deep suffering. Yet, He pressed on—not because it was easy, but because the mission mattered.
✨ Galatians 6:9 encourages us:
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Translation? Your hard work is never wasted! Keep going. The harvest is coming. 🌱
🚀 Memory Verses To Encourage You
📖 1 Corinthians 9:24 – “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”🔹 Paul compares life to a race, urging us to run with determination. Our journey isn’t about coasting along—it’s about pressing forward with focus, faith, and perseverance.
📖 Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”🔹 This verse reminds us that God’s strength kicks in when ours runs out. Whatever He has called us to, He will equip us—even when we feel exhausted.
📖 2 Chronicles 15:7 – “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”🔹 This is God’s direct encouragement to keep going. It assures us that our labor is not in vain. Even when the work feels unnoticed, God sees—and He rewards faithfulness.
📖 2 Corinthians 4:16 – “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”🔹 Life can wear us down, but this verse speaks of spiritual renewal. Even when outward circumstances drain us, God is constantly renewing our spirit.
💊 Three Spiritual “Vitamins” to Keep Moving Forward
1️⃣ Shift Your Focus – Instead of dwelling on struggles, focus on what God has done. Every answered prayer and past victory is proof that He won’t fail you now.
2️⃣ Run with Purpose – 1 Corinthians 9:24 tells us:
“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”🏆 Run to win! Stay focused, stay faithful, and trust that God equips those He calls.
3️⃣ Lean on His Strength – Some days, our strength won’t cut it—but Philippians 4:13 reminds us:
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”🙏 You were never meant to carry it all alone. Christ promises to give you strength.
👉Take a break and rest. Regroup. Step away for a moment to clear your mind and refresh your perspective. Doing something different can help you regain your footing and see things anew. Reflect on Scripture—God’s promises, His faithfulness, and what truly matters—to renew your sense of purpose.
Don’t Give Up🌟
Your work matters. Your faithfulness is seen. God promises that your labor is not in vain!
✨ 2 Chronicles 15:7 gives us this powerful charge:
“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”So, don’t give up now. The finish line is ahead.
🏁 God sees, strengthens, and rewards faithfulness. Keep running your race, and trust that He is working through you.
🌿 With hope and prayers for a thriving ministry of reconciliation,
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble,Tx.
