MANNA IN THE MORNING

When I look at some of the pains we have been through as a family I don't see it as deliberate defiance. I see strongholds, muscle memory and brokenness. We live in such a broken world! Thankfully we have hope!

What weighs on me almost as much as the meltdown itself is what follows. The shame. The embarrassment. The cycle of regret that eats away at his confidence. I can only imagine how small, scared, and ashamed he feels when the dust settles. Those are the moments I long to cover him with compassion, while still holding firm to the boundaries that are meant to protect both of us. This is not simply a Keimani problem. It's not even a ME problem. This is truly a direct reflection

I don’t practice the spiritual discipline of fasting enough. For me, fasting is one of the best tools to keep my flesh in check, to lay down my self-reliance, and to remind myself daily that I need Him more than anything.

My good friend Kasaundra is our guest blogger today. Kasaundra currently resides in Mansfield, TX, where she lives with her husband of fifteen years and their two teenage boys. She also has an adult son and two grandchildren. Kasaundra enjoys singing and reading and is a consummate foodie and loves theatre. Most importantly, Kasaundra loves Jesus and loves encouraging people. She has been a part of our Well Community reading and encouraging others as they read one chapter a

💭 “Lord, prove it. Show me. How will I know?” I’ve prayed this more times than I’d like to admit. Hezekiah asked the same thing. He wanted a sign. And God didn’t rebuke him—He gave one. Sometimes faith looks like steady trust. Other times it looks like shaky prayers and whispered questions. Either way, God meets us right where faith and longing collide.

How many times do I get frustrated with someone else for not “finishing the job,” when really I’m frustrated about something in myself? So often what we critique in others is just projection of what we’re still working through ourselves. Instead of being mad about the high places, maybe I need to pause and celebrate the progress—both theirs and mine.

Even after Elisha’s death, God proved His Spirit was still alive and active. This miracle wasn’t about the man—it was about the power of God’s Spirit, which does not die when His servants do. The same Spirit that raised the dead then is alive in us today. The challenge for us is to stop living as if we are powerless and begin to exercise the authority we’ve been given through the Holy Spirit. YES & AMEN

The enemy doesn’t always need a new strategy—he just needs the high places we refuse to tear down. 🌿🔥 Those footholds lead to compromise… and compromise leads to lukewarm faith. Jesus said, “Because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15–16) It’s time to confront what feels “normal” but isn't.

Today we read about a young girl who saves Joash—the only heir to David’s throne—yet her name isn’t even mentioned. It’s a reminder that some of God’s greatest works happen through unseen obedience. For anyone serving quietly without recognition, this is encouragement: Heaven sees you, your faithfulness is recorded, and your hidden obedience carries eternal weight.

Some assignments from God feel heavier than others. Jehu was anointed king—and immediately told to wipe out an entire family line. Necessary, yes. But easy? No. It got me thinking about the hard roles we’re asked to carry today—divorce battles, police work, military service, even surgeries or counseling sessions. What happens when obedience asks us to step into something that changes us forever? And how do we return home whole?

When obedience looks like loss, remember—nothing surrendered to God is ever truly lost.

Proximity to power, holiness, or anointing doesn’t exempt us from temptation. The flesh always whispers, “Just this once… nobody will know.” But sin always takes us further than we wanted to go, and costs more than we ever planned to pay.

Naaman’s leprosy should have ruined him, but it became the very thing that led him to the one true God. Pain has a way of shifting our perspective—moving us from asking “Why?” to asking “What are You doing in this, Lord?” This is the gift hidden inside the pain.

“If God can use four outcasts with leprosy to bring life-saving news to an entire city, He can use anyone—including me, including you.”

When her world fell apart, the Shunammite woman refused to let her words align with despair. Her story is a prophetic call to guard our words, cling to God’s presence, and believe for resurrection life.

Let me ask you too, what if instead of fear, we leaned into expectation? What if our first thought wasn’t “we’re doomed,” but “okay Lord, I can’t wait to see what You’re about to do with this”?

The Lord is wanting to take our "not enough," whatever that may be...lay it at His feet and watch Him turn it in to immeasurably MORE!

The “hard thing” wasn’t just about receiving a double portion—it was about believing it was possible. Belief is so often birthed by sight.

I write this blog daily to share what the Lord is showing me in real time, and I hope it encourages you. Today I can’t help but ask: is God asking you to prepare for something you can’t yet see? If so, let’s pick up the shovel together. Let’s dig the ditches now and trust that the rain is coming.