
lift
ministries
INTERNATIONAL


hello from
pastor james
Our Church Family
At LIFT Ministries International, we are a family of believers who strive to lift each other up and be the best version of ourselves through the Grace of God. We believe in exalting the Savior, evangelizing the sinner, and exhorting the saints. Our church is a great place for you to grow in your faith and build meaningful relationships with other believers.
Manna in a Minute
Manna in a Minute is sent out every day. What is listed below is the previous week. If you would like to receive Manna in a Minute every day, just fill out the contact us form at the bottom of the page, and we will put you on the list to send it to you every day.
​
Friday October 30,2026
James 1:23-24 compares someone who listens to God's Word but fails to act on it to a person who looks at the reflection in the mirror, walks away, and immediately forgets what they look like. The Bible acts like a mirror. It reveals a person's true spiritual condition, pointing out flaws, areas of sin, or things that need to change. It sets up the core theme: believers must be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Just studying, memorizing, or agreeing with scripture without letting it change your daily life is pointless. Just as it makes no sense to look in the mirror, spot a smudge or mess on your face, and immediately walk away without fixing it, it is foolish to hear God's truth and ignore its application. Remember to stop seeing yourself through the damage of others, scripture is the standard. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Thursday October 29, 2026
2 Peter 3:18 is a verse that reminds us to pursue ongoing spiritual maturity rather than remaining stagnant in your faith. God's Grace is already infinite, growing means deepening your personal experience, appreciation, and reliance on his unmerited favor and love. It is a process of sanctification where the Holy Spirit transforms your character to mirror Jesus. It acts as an anchor to keep you steadfast so you are not LED astray by false teachings. Spend daily time in God's Word to let it dwell in you richly and shape your mindset. Regularly communicate with God, asking HIM to deepen your understanding and mold your heart. Side note: there will be people in your life that will not like the change in you. Be prepared to hear things like you are acting different, you think you're better than me, you act like you're too good for me (us) or something. God will often let you outgrow the version of you that others knew how to use. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Wednesday October 28, 2026
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 means that believers should not give up or lose hope during suffering because God is actively renewing their inner spiritual life even as their physical bodies age and face hardship. The Apostle Paul writes to encourage Christians to stay strong and persevere instead of falling into despair or quitting, despite facing severe trials, persecution, or physical wear and tear. Paul contrasts the physical body which will waste away through aging, illness, and pain with the spiritual life, which God renews day by day. The Apostle Paul calls current hardships as light and momentary. This perspective comes from a man who endured beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonment. He views them as brief when compared to the vastness of eternity. Our present struggles are described as actively working to produce an eternal Glory that far outweighs them all. Suffering is not meaningless; it shapes and prepares believers for future Glory. Paul urges readers to fix their eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. God gives us STRENGTH when we are weak, PEACE when our hearts are heavy, and HOPE to keep moving forward. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Tuesday October 27, 2026
Matthew 6:6 Jesus teaches that prayer should be a genuine personal conversation with God rather than a performance to impress other people. Entering a room and shutting the door represents withdrawing from distractions, ego, and the need for public applause to focus entirely on the Lord. God sees what is done in private, away from human eyes, and rewards that authentic, quiet faithfulness. Jesus criticizes the religious hypocrites, the pharisees, who love to pray loudly on street corners so people would notice them and think they were spiritual. This verse is a lesson on the heart's intention, not an absolute rule that forbids praying in groups or in public. Jesus and the early church still engaged in communal and public prayer. It highlights that God desires an intimate, father and child relationship built in quietness rather than public show. Have you ever turned down the radio to find an address? Turning down the volume didn't change the road, but it did make you pay attention. Sometimes in life we need to turn down the volume so we can hear HIM clearly. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Monday October 26, 2026
James 1:2-4
is a verse that reminds us genuine Christian faith transforms how you handle hardship, how you treat people, and how you yield your pride to God. Difficulties test your faith, build endurance, and shape you into spiritual maturity. When facing hardship, ask God in Faith rather than wavering in doubt. Do not just listen to or agree with scripture; let it actively change your behavior, control your speech, and move you to care for the vulnerable people in your sphere. Remember the goal is not to control the outcome, but to learn how to handle the outcome. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
LIFT
MINISTRIES
INTERNATIONAL
contact us

missed a message?
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!
Here you can watch our past messages and stay up to date with our latest uploads. We also invite you to subscribe to our channel and join our community. We believe that by staying connected to each other and to our faith, we will continue to grow and thrive in our spiritual journey.

