MANNA IN THE MORNING

When I read that moment with Araunah, I caught myself thinking, must be nice… some people have all the luck. Talk about victim thinking, grrrrr I hate when I do that!

We created a devotional to go with our daily Bible reading—not to replace it. It’s simple, personal, and written to help you apply the Word to whatever season you’re in. All proceeds go directly to The Well Encounter INC (a 501(c)3 nonprofit). 💛 Let’s get in the Word—together.

When anything feels "off" when reading the Word trust It as a sign to dig a little deeper. Don't just read the Bible "as is" if you will. Talk to a paster, take it into Bible study, pray about it, do a little conversing with chat gpt or even read the same part of scripture across several translations to see if it breeds deeper revelation and greater clarity.

The goal is not to dismiss grace—but to acknowledge truth. Grace says: You are still loved. Truth says: But this is who you are right now. Grace says: You are more than your worst moment. Truth says: But you still have to face the consequences of it.

The question isn’t “which hat do I wear? ”It’s “how do I wear both well—without losing myself in the process?”

The more I’ve walked through the hard parts of parenting, especially with kids who carry trauma or make choices that don’t reflect who I know they are deep down, the more I understand this tension. That ache of “what could I have done differently?”

I often pray, "Lord, the weapons may have formed, and I may feel surrounded—but thank You for Your Word that declares, in Jesus’ name, they will not prosper!" What a clear reminder of that truth today!

The more questions I asked, the more I realized just how absent, complacent, and checked out. David had become—surrendered as in, he’d given up. It’s easy to get caught up in analyzing his story, but maybe the real invitation is to let it speak into mine. What am I not stewarding well? Where have I checked out or quietly given up?