February is known for various themes like heart month, Valentine’s Day, and the most important Black History month. This short month with major impact stands out from other months in the year, when I reflect on the rich history of blackness in the world and scripture I stand encouraged. Allow me to utilize midweek manna in a different way today. When we look at the condition of the world, we have arrived at a place where it seems that cultural diversity is being rejected and

“O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child that is with me.[a] 3 O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time on and forevermore.” Psalms 131(NRSV)

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalms 90:12 (NIV) Amid these things I am not sad but rather fulfilled. Make each day count. Various things will occur during the journey of life but can you make each day count for something. My fulfillment rests in the fact that I understand my days are numbered so soaking in difficulty can’t be my resolve but gaining wisdom must be the outcome. … the greatest gift one can receive after salvation is ful