Brenda

Welcome to Manna and Water - a quiet place for weary hearts and hopeful souls. Here you will find two kinds of nourishment: Manna- for todays strength and Water- for deeper restoration. Whether you have a moment or a morning, my prayer is that you leave refreshed, encouraged, and reminded that God loves you. WHY I CREATED MANNA and WATER I am a woman who has learned to meet God in both the quiet places and the demanding ones. As a caregiver, a spiritual mentor, and a writer of devotionals, I have walked through seasons of deep responsibility, unexpected grief, and surprising grace. Through it all, I have discovered that God provides exactly what we need. Sometimes it is a gentle word of encouragement, and sometimes it is a deep well of rest. I created "Manna and Water" as a space where others might experience that same nourishment. A place where weary souls can breathe again. A place where God feeds and restores. I write from a life shaped by trials, by failure, by victories, by faith, by humility, and the daily practice of returning to God for my strength and my hope. I pray that the words you find here will remind you that you are not alone. That God is near, that He loves you, and that His portion for you whether Manna or Water will always be enough.

“This Gospel shall be Preached”

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Tuesday 05-12-2026By: Brenda “This Gospel shall be Preached” Matthew 24:14  “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come.” Many people read this verse and immediately jump to timelines, charts, and predictions.  But Jesus was not giving His disciples … Read more

‘God Works All Things For Good”

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Monday 05-11-2026By: Brenda “God Works All Things for Good” (Even the Hard Things) Romans 8:28 carries words  of encouragement that has held God’s people through centuries of storms. v28) All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. This does not mean God … Read more

“Not I, but You”

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Friday 05-07-2026By: Brenda “Not My Timing… Not My Way… Not My Will… Not I, but You.”  Romans 8:31–34 There are seasons when waiting on God feels like standing still while the world keeps moving. Our hearts whisper, “LORD, when? LORD, how? LORD, why?” And yet, every time we choose to wait on Him, we are … Read more

“Refined in the Storm”

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Thursday 05-07-2026By: Brenda “Refined in the Storm” There are seasons when life presses hard against the soul. When challenges rise like waves and our heart wonders if it will stay afloat. But in God’s kingdom, storms are never wasted. They are not sent to destroy us, but to refine us, strengthen us, and anchor us … Read more

“Peace, Not Sacrifice in the Kingdom to Come”

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Wednesday05-06-2026By: Brenda “Peace, Not Sacrifice in the Kingdom to Come” Isaiah 65:25 paints a breathtaking picture of harmony. “The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox. And dust shall be the serpents food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain,” says the LORD. … Read more

“Jesus, the Living Word”

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Monday 04-04-2026By: Brenda “Jesus, the Living Word” Before the stars were hung or the oceans roared, the Word existed. Eternal, radiant, and divine. The New Testament most clearly identifies Jesus as “the Word.” But other verses also affirm His role as the living message of God. John opens his Gospel with a breathtaking truth: John … Read more

“Ask, Seek, Knock”

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Thursday 04-30-2026By: Brenda Ask, Seek, Knock…The Heart of the Father Matthew 7:7–12   “Ask, & it will be given to you; seek, & you will find; knock, & it will be opened to you.” Jesus’ words in these verses are more than a formula for prayer.They are a revelation of the Father’s heart. He invites us … Read more

“Watch”

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Friday 04-24-2026By:Brenda “Watch” Throughout Scripture, we are repeatedly told to “Watch.” It is one small word, but it carries layers of meanings. Like alertness, readiness, discernment, protection, and spiritual sobriety. When Scripture says “Watch.” It is not only speaking of physical eyesight. It is calling our heart to stay awake. Jesus warned that in the … Read more