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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
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Friday October 16, 2026
Proverbs 14:12 reminds us that human judgment, personal intuition and gut feelings are often flawed, limited and self-deceptive. A path, habit, or choice may feel logical, rewarding, harmless, or morally sound in the moment, yet still leads to ruin. In biblical wisdom death encompasses not only physical destruction but also broken relationships, emotional pain, moral decay, and spiritual separation from God. A person can be completely sincere in their beliefs or choices and still be dangerously wrong. This verse warns against relying strictly on self reliance or subjective desires, pointing instead to the need for God's objective truth and guidance. The devil does not have to destroy you if he can deceive you into destroying yourself. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Thursday October 15, 2026
Joshua 24:15 is a high stakes covenant ultimatum delivered by an aging Joshua to the nation of Israel at Shechem, demanding a conscience, all or nothing choice between the God of Israel and surrounding idols. Joshua is nearing the end of his life and gathers Israel's leaders and people to review God's track record, from Abraham and The Exodus to the conquest of Canaan. Joshua tells them that if serving Yahweh feels undesirable or evil burdensome, appealing, they must pick an alternative immediately. Joshua's declaration "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord," underscores that personal and familial devotion requires an active, intentional decision. Parents cannot hand deliver salvation or true spiritual conviction to their children. Joshua isn't casually asking for a preference, he is challenging the people's complacency. In fact, Joshua immediately warns them that they are not actually able to serve God in their own strength because God is Holy and jealous. It is a setup to show that loyalty to God requires deep, Grace reliant transformation. Your thoughts shape you, your habits build you, and your choices define you. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Wednesday October 14, 2026
Philippians 3:13-14
Reminds us believers must maintain a single-minded, forward looking spiritual focus, letting go of past failures and past achievements to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ and HIS heavenly call. The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of an athlete in a foot race, straining forward with total concentration rather than looking backward. This means putting past sins, failures, regrets, or even earthly triumphs out of the forefront of your mind so they do not distract or paralyze you. It calls for active, daily spiritual perseverance and growth, rather than spiritual complacency. The ultimate goal is not temporary or earthly success, but the heavenly reward and complete transformation found in Jesus Christ. This next level of you is going to require a newer version of you. Someone said if I had 6 hours to cut a tree I would use 4 hours sharpening my ax. In other words, use the time to sharpen rather than swing. Are you swinging a dull ax? God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Tuesday October 13, 2026
I John 3:19-20 means that when your own conscience or heart makes you feel guilty, anxious, or unsure about your standing with God, HIS GRACE and knowledge are greater than your feelings. Human emotions and consciences are fickle. Believers often struggle with severe guilt, lingering shame from the past, or false spiritual doubts. When your heart tells you that you are unworthy or disqualified, John says you do not have to stay trapped in despair. Your heart and conscience can overreact, lie to you, or judge you too harshly. However, God is greater than your heart. God knows everything not just your failures and hidden sins but your true repentant desire, your faith in Christ, and HIS own deep Grace toward you. HIS verdict of forgiveness and love overrides the harsh accusations of your own conscience. Forgive yourself earlier for not knowing what only time and a deeper relationship with God could teach you. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
Monday October 12, 2026
Psalm 37:23 reminds us that God orders your steps by establishing your footing, guiding you through HIS word, and aligning your timing and character with HIS purposes rather than human plans. Scripture acts as a direct guide for daily decisions and moral direction. HIS word serves as a lamp for your feet and a light for your path. This verse teaches that God actively directs, orders, and establishes ​the daily path of a faithful person. It highlights that God takes personal delight and joy in watching and supporting a believer's journey. It also offers reassurance that even if a righteous person falls, they will not be destroyed because God holds their hand and upholds them. Remember that the closed doors in your life are not a closing, but it's a part of the maze of life. It tells you that you need to redirect. So many times in life what we consider as REJECTION is really DIRECTION. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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