Complaining or Praying? Fresh Manna by Pastor Tim Burt

Fresh Manna with Pastor Tim Burt    A Note from Pastor Tim Greetings and thank you for reading. I pray that Fresh Manna is a blessing to you and helps you launch your day in the Lord. If you are blessed by what you read, please share it with a friend. There is a link in this box and  at the bottom of each devotional that says:  "Forward this email to a friend." Click on it, and put in their email and it will go to them. Thanks in advance for sharing! God bless you and thanks again for reading! *New Link  Forward this email to a friend Complaining or Praying? September 30, 2026 by Timothy Burt   Philippians 2:14–15 NIV: “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”  It was a beautiful Saturday morning. The skies were blue with scattered clouds, there was a slight breeze, and it was about eighty degrees. You could hardly ask for a more beautiful morning. But two hours later, it was close to ninety, the breeze had disappeared, and I was melting. Before long, I found myself complaining about the heat. Then I found myself repenting to God for complaining. If summer never climbed above eighty-two degrees, Renee and I would probably be perfectly happy. But over the years, I’ve learned that weather is far more complex than my personal comfort. Those warmer days often help produce the rain my gardens need, and because I love gardening, I find myself praying for rain just as much as I enjoy the sunshine. As I reflected on my complaining, one simple thought came to mind: complaining accomplishes absolutely nothing. It doesn’t change the weather. It doesn’t solve the problem. It doesn’t bring peace to the heart. At best, it gives our flesh a brief moment of satisfaction. At worst, it feeds a negative attitude that quietly grows stronger every time we rehearse it. God isn’t asking us to ignore our emotions or pretend that difficult things aren’t difficult. He is shaping our character and teaching us how to respond in a way that reflects faith and trust instead of grumbling and frustration. Over many years of walking with the Lord, I’ve discovered a much better response. Whenever I’m tempted to complain, I try to recognize that moment as an invitation to pray. If the weather is dry, I can pray for rain. If someone I love is hurting, I can pray for God’s comfort, healing, and help. If our nation seems to be drifting farther from God, I can pray for spiritual awakening, wisdom for our leaders, and the advancement of God’s Kingdom. If there is something I can personally do about a situation, then I should do it. But when something is beyond my control, complaining won’t change it. Prayer invites God to work where I cannot. Scripture gives us a practical pattern for this kind of response. Paul wrote, “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:5–6 NIV. When we remember that the Lord is near, we don’t have to carry our frustrations alone. We can bring every concern to Him with honest prayer and a thankful heart. I’ve learned something else through the years that has helped me greatly: Complaining talks about the problem. Prayer talks to God about the problem. There is a world of difference between the two. When I complain, I rehearse my frustrations until they begin to look even bigger. When I pray, I place those same concerns into the hands of the One who is infinitely wiser, infinitely stronger, and infinitely more loving than I am. Prayer doesn’t always change my circumstances immediately, but it does change my perspective. It reminds me that God is still on His throne, still faithful, and still working even when I cannot yet see what He is doing. Some prayers are answered quickly after a simple prayer of faith. Others require steadfast prayer over weeks, months, or even years. Prayer isn’t about persuading a reluctant God to finally help us. It is about walking with a faithful God and trusting His wisdom, His timing, and His love. God is accomplishing purposes that reach far beyond our individual lives. He cares deeply about what concerns us, while at the same time working to draw people to Himself, transform hearts, build His Kingdom, and fulfill His purposes throughout the earth. And while He is working in the circumstances around us, He is often doing an equally important work within us—teaching us patience, perseverance, trust, and faith. So the next time you catch yourself beginning to complain, try something different. Stop and turn that complaint into a prayer. Tell God what concerns you. Ask Him for His help. Thank Him for what He has already done. Then trust Him with what you cannot control. In closing, complaining may give us a momentary outlet, but prayers in faith give our concerns to God which puts the forces of Heaven working in our behalf . The next time frustration rises within you, let it become a reminder to pray. God is listening, and He is faithful to meet you with His peace and His help, as you trust in Him. Philippians 4:6 NLT “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.”  Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I complain instead of bringing my concerns to You. Help me recognize each frustration as an invitation to pray. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, Your timing, and Your love, especially when circumstances are beyond my control. Thank You for hearing me, caring for me, and working in ways I cannot always see. Replace my grumbling with gratitude, my anxiety with peace, and my frustration with faith. In Jesus’ name, amen. ‍Forward this email to a friend   Support This Work © 2026 Tim Burt Ministries. All rights reserved. Change email address You’re receiving this email because you opted in at timburt.org.

Mi-cha-el is not just a name, it is a verb – a deed

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Who is like god? Mi-cha-el is not just a name, it is a verb – a deed Hazel Archer-Ginsberg Sep 29   READ IN APP   A clarion call to All Spiritual-Warriors beckons us - The Perseid meteor showers were the 1st clue of The Shift – the sign lands strongly TODAY - 29 September - The ‘Feast Day of St. Michael & All the Heavenly Hosts’, heralding the Autumn Season of MICHAELMAS - a modern Festival of inner strength & initiative - pointing humankind toward the eternal within. In our present age full of adversarial forces that work to pull us down, it is essential to align ourselves with the mighty Angelic Being of Michael - enabling us to overcome the ‘dragon’ that seeks to rear its many heads within us. We can come to know Michael as the “Spirit of our Zeitgeist” by taking into our hearts earnest wisdom-filled thoughts concerning the Christ Countenance that this Being of the Sun holds. If we practice this inner awakening, we will soon see the light of Wisdom transform into fiery flames of Will – empowering us to fulfill the tasks that are incumbent upon us. As you may have noticed - in this my Cognitive Ritual, I often seek to live into the ideal that ‘a picture tells a 1000 words’ – so let’s delve into this 15th Century Eastern Orthodox icon above: “The Heavenly Council of the Holy Archangels and Michael” - a synaxis = Greek: σύναξις “gathering” - a liturgical, or in this case a Cosmic assembly. Breathe into this image - if you will - take in the earnest mood of these Angelic Beings, their gestures, colors, tools & symbols, before turning on your Heart-Thinking to read on… Above the center, we find the mighty Being Michael - depicted as the Choir Master of this ‘Heavenly Council” - once himself an Archangel, working now from the next step higher - as an ‘Archai = Spirit of Time’. The right hand of Michael directs our attention to the central figure – a youthful Jesus - referred to in Spiritual Science as the ‘Nathan Soul’, described in the Gospel of Luke. Out of the circle of Archangels, 2 others come forth – Gabriel & Raphael, garbed in robes of red & blue - like the two columns ‘Yakin & Boaz’ - which once stood at the entrance to the Temple of Solomon. The gesture of their hands, support the youthful Jesus. They also stand at the head of the other Archangels, 6 in each, symbolizing the 2 halves on the wheel of the year which make up the full cycle. The youthful Jesus at the center is shown against the background of a double Sun-disc - The radiant outer ring is indicative of the etheric body of the Sun - while its darker inner ring is related to the astral atmosphere. Both auras are permeated & unified by golden rays, symbolizing the third, purely Spiritual aura of the Sun. On the Triune halo of Jesus is a cross with the Greek letters that represent an abbreviation from the Old Testament phrase: “I am the I am” - in Hebrew: “Ehjeh asher ehjeh” (Exodus 3:14) These 3 letters refer to that mystery concealed in the genealogy of the Gospel of St Luke, where the Nathan Jesus is spoken of as being descended from Adam - created from the God who is the “Great I am” The Nathan Jesus rests upon a fiery-winged Cherubim = Spirit of Harmony, guarded by 2 Seraphim = Spirits of Love. This icon is a remarkable illustration of the mystery inthe relationship with the Sun sphere - & with Michael, who appears in our time as the highest Cosmic protector, helper & inspirer of the modern Christian-Rosicrucian path of Initiation; working with the archetypal image of the youthful Jesus = a human being who has attained the fullest & most all-embracing experience of the Christ Being – a future role-model for us all. Michaelmas Blessings to All ~hag Here are some podcasts & video’s on the theme of this Festival of Inner Strength: Video: Michaelmas Festival w/ Mysteria Mystica Americana Video: Michaelmas: Festival of the Future Video: Michaelmas Musings The Anthroposopher podcast – Preserve the Light RSVP Hazel@CogRite.com To honor & foster the Christian Community of Southeast Wisconsin, we gather for ‘Devotional Services’ in-between Priest Visits. All are welcome to join in this opportunity to come together for devotion, reflection, & sharing. Sunday 11 October - 29 November - 13 December Please arrive by 10:15 am so that we can be ready to begin promptly at 10:30 am– when the Consecration of the Human Being is being celebrated all over the country 11:30 am - Optional Potluck-Social Time (food contributions welcome) Families welcome - Children can play downstairs during the service. Feel free to bring your bible for the Gospel reading. RSVP hazel@CogRite.com Hello all, We would like to invite you to our fall Preparation Making Day. We will be making one und burying three of the compost preparations. As always this is a hands on work afternoon that will also give the opportunity for conversation, to learn and ask questions. And of course work will be followed by a potluck and bonfire so please bring a dish to pass Date: October 17, 2026 Time: 3pm Donations welcome: $20 suggested. Petra Zinniker, Zinniker Farm, N7399 Bowers Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121 Zinnikerfarm.com We’re also co-hosting a Wellness Social with The Hive Wellness & Social October 24th at 10am. This will be an unforgettable community gathering bringing together like-minded souls for a day dedicated to holistic wellness, farm-to-table nourishment, and intentional connection. Get registered here! If you are a member, send me an email and I’ll provide you with your code for your complimentary registration. We will be accepting donations at the event as well. The Hive will be bringing their sauna’s and cold plunges to the farm. Here’s what you can expect: ☯️ Tai Chi Flow: Kick off the day with a grounding Tai Chi session led by Brandon LaGreca. 🔥🧊 Contrast Therapy: Experience the ultimate heat-and-ice reset with wood-fired saunas and cold plunges hosted by The Hive. 🥣🍵 Sound & Spirit: Relax with Tibetan grounding bowl sound therapy and enjoy warm, herbal tea shared with friends. 🥩 🥗 Farm-to-Table Lunch: Nourish your body after the activities with a light, locally sourced farm-to-table lunch. 🚜🌾 Farm Tour: Stick around after lunch for a guided walk and tour of the historical Zinniker Farm grounds. 🎁 BONUS: Earthside Nursery will be joining us with special plant goodies—including the opportunity to take home your very own tree! 🌲✨ Register Here Consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to Cognitive Ritual: Confessions of a Modern Rosicrucian - with every $ going to support Zinniker Farm Upgrade to paid Want to bring Biodynamic Preparations to your land? Get your Zinniker Preps HERE The Cognitive Ritual is a Free Will Offering to All worlds. Please Share freely Share Cognitive Ritual ~hag Greetings Friend, you currently a free subscriber to Cognitive Ritual. Thank you for receiving my workings freely offered. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. ALL donations go to support Zinniker Farm - The oldest Biodynamic Farm in America! Together we can spiritualize the Universe. XOX ~hag Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Hazel Archer-Ginsberg 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe

God, Our Refuge Fresh Manna by Pastor Tim Burt

Fresh Manna with Pastor Tim Burt    A Note from Pastor Tim Greetings and thank you for reading. I pray that Fresh Manna is a blessing to you and helps you launch your day in the Lord. If you are blessed by what you read, please share it with a friend. There is a link in this box and  at the bottom of each devotional that says:  "Forward this email to a friend." Click on it, and put in their email and it will go to them. Thanks in advance for sharing! God bless you and thanks again for reading! *New Link   Forward this email to a friend God, Our Refuge September 28, 2026 by Timothy Burt   “God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble—more than enough and always available whenever I need you.” Psalm 46:1 TPT Have you ever had one of those mornings when your day seems to get off to a bad start almost before you’ve had a chance to get out the door? I think most of us have. Sometimes it’s self-inflicted. You forgot to set the alarm and wake up late. Maybe you get to work only to discover someone didn’t show up and suddenly their responsibilities have been dumped on you. Or you’re already running late when you notice the gas gauge is on empty. Maybe it’s a grumpy spouse, an unhappy child, a frustrating phone call, or one of a thousand other things that can get a day headed in the wrong direction. We’ve all experienced days like that. But here’s what I’ve learned: a bad start doesn’t have to become a bad day. The enemy of our soul would love to convince us otherwise. Satan loves to take one frustrating moment and magnify it. Before long, our imagination starts predicting everything that’s going to go wrong next. This day is going to be terrible. Nothing is going right. Things are only getting worse. Satan is an exaggerator to say the least! He’d love to turn one difficult morning into fearful imaginations about your entire day, and eventually your life. That’s why it’s so beautiful and calming to stop and remember who God is to us. He is our God. He is our Savior. He is our Father and friend. And He is our refuge.  A refuge is a safe place you run to when something feels threatening or overwhelming. And when you feel your day beginning to unravel, I’d encourage you to do exactly that. At your first opportunity, pause. Step away for just a minute if you can. Maybe it’s a bathroom, your car, an office, or anywhere you can get alone with God for a moment. Then simply talk to Him from your heart. Tell Him what’s happening. Tell Him how you’re feeling. Ask Him to help you, settle your heart, straighten out your thinking, and give you wisdom. It doesn’t have to be a long prayer. Sometimes a few sincere minutes with God can change the direction of your thoughts—and consequently, the direction of your entire day. Let's be reminded of God's instructions to us in those moments. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God… And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6–7 NIV I love that promise because sometimes our circumstances haven’t changed at all when we finish praying—but we have. We’ve taken our fears and burdens to our refuge, and God’s peace begins to replace the anxiety that was trying to take over. God can be your refuge when your thoughts are racing. He can be your refuge when you’re worried about something you can’t control. He can be your refuge when you’re hurting, when you don’t know what to do, or even when the problem was created by a mistake you made. Don’t run away from God because you’re disappointed with yourself. Run to Him. And sometimes God is simply our refuge because we’re tired and need His presence to restore our perspective. There’s something else about Psalm 46:1 that I absolutely love. It calls God “a proven help in time of trouble.” Proven! If you’ve walked with God for any length of time, you have your own history with Him. You’ve seen prayers answered. You’ve experienced His provision. You’ve received wisdom. You’ve watched Him open doors. And you’ve survived difficult seasons that once made you wonder how you’d ever get through them. Sometimes when today’s circumstances are shouting at you, you need to remember yesterday’s faithfulness. God helped me then, and He will help me now. So the next time your morning gets off to a terrible start, don’t surrender the rest of your day to it. Don’t let Satan turn one frustrating circumstance into an imaginary prediction of what’s coming next. At your first opportunity, step away, quiet your heart, and talk to God. Run to your refuge and, “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 NIV Prayer: Father, thank You for being my refuge. When circumstances begin to overwhelm me, help me remember to pause and run to You instead of allowing worry and fearful imaginations to take over. Thank You for Your proven faithfulness throughout my life. Help me trust You with whatever I’m facing today, knowing You are always available and always there to help me. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ‍Forward this email to a friend   Support This Work © 2026 Tim Burt Ministries. All rights reserved. Change email address You’re receiving this email because you opted in at timburt.org.