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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.

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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 receive Manna in a Minute every day.
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Friday September 25, 2026
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Philippians 4:7 promises that a supernatural calm from God will protect your thoughts and emotions when you surrender your worries to HIM through prayer. This is not just a quiet moment or the absence of trouble. It is a deep, calm that comes directly from God's won presence. This peace defies human logic. It does not make sense to feel calm in the middle of crisis. It goes beyond what our minds can explain. The original word for guard means to act as a military sentinel or garrison. God's peace stands watch over your feelings the heart and your thoughts to block fear, panic, and doubt. This protection is a benefit of being connected to Jesus, through faith. Please don't allow anyone to ruin your peace because they can't find theirs. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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Thursday September 24, 2026
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I Corinthians 15:33 means that the people you spend time with, any ideas you listen to will eventually shape and damage your moral character or faith. Paul tells believers not to fool themselves into thinking they are immune to the influence of others. Spending regular time with ungodly or cynical influence will slowly pull you away from the truth and righteousness. This verse warns the church that keeping close company with people who deny core truths of the faith will quietly erode their own habits, beliefs, and lifestyle. If you spend the entire day in a fish market, you will smell like fish even if you don't touch one. If you spend the day in a perfume shop, you will smell good whether you buy anything or not. Your environment matters, so choose carefully! God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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Wednesday September 23, 2026
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Philippians 2:13 means that God actively lives inside believers to give them both the inner desire and the outward strength to do what pleases HIM. The verse starts with for it is God, showing that the source of spiritual growth is not human effort alone, but God working inside a person. God changes the believer's heart and wishes, creating a new, personal desire to obey and love HIM. God also provides the actual power and capability to carry out those good actions in daily life. The ultimate goal is not to just earn salvation, but to live out a life that brings joy and fulfillment to God's loving purposes. I'm at a place in my life that I don't just want the life that God permits, but the life that God purposes, in my family, at my job, in my community and to everyone that I come in contact with each day. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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Tuesday September 22, 2026
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Philippians 4:8 encourages believers to intentionally choose positive, godly, and moral thoughts to guide their lives and maintain inner peace. The word translates as "think about" or "dwell" on means to actively evaluate, reason, and meditate on something, rather than letting your mind drift passively into anxiety or negativity. Paul list eight criteria to test our thoughts: True: reality aligned with God's truth rather than deception or worry. Noble/Honorable: things worthy of respect and serious. Value: right, what is morally upright and fair, Pure: clean uncorrupted and morally tainted. Lovely: things that inspire love, kindness and Grace. Admirable: or of good report: things that have a good reputation and are winsome. Excellent/Virtue: moral goodness and his character. Praiseworthy: anything that honors God and deserves commendation. So many times, it's not that we're just struggling to trust God but struggling to overanalyze everything and everyone. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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Monday September 21, 2026
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Psalm 34:18 means that God does not abandon people when they suffer; instead, He draws closer to those who are hurting, grieving, and feeling completely overwhelmed. Feelings like emotional pain such as grief from a loss, betrayal, or severe disappointment, brings God's presence closer, rather than pushing him away. He does not demand that you fix your feelings before approaching HIM. Being crushed in spirit describes feeling completely drained., hopeless, or defeated. Saving here means active help. God steps into the situation to lift the burden, offer comfort, and restore strength. King David wrote this psalm while hiding and running for his life in deep distress, meaning these words came from a real, lived experience of fear and survival. Many times, darkness will come to terrify the weak, but that same darkness comes to challenge the strong. God bless you and this has been your MANNA IN A MINUTE!
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