MANNA IN THE MORNING

Ever had God open a door you weren’t expecting… but you knew you’d been praying for? You can pray for a door to open, but will you be ready when it does?

This reminded me just how powerful one person’s example can be — for better or worse.

What a reminder for us that obedience will always draw questions from people who weren’t in the room when the Lord asked of it.

When I read verses like I came across today I now have the understanding blessings follow obedience because obedience keeps us aligned with the Lord. Brokenness follows rebellion because separating from Him cuts off the source of wisdom and His protection. It’s less, “God might hurt me,” and more, “I don’t want to live unprotected.”

I’ve been juggling a lot, and it hit me this morning: I don’t want my challenges to get more attention than God’s faithfulness. Ezra drove that home in a way I didn’t expect.

Ever feel like you’re still carrying pieces of exile? Same. I wrote about it today.

Some of this felt way too familiar... it also helped me recognize the truth: it’s not personal and it’s not rejection — it’s for my good. Interesting right! It's what the Bible shows over and over, right? It’s like, girl… trust God already.

I’ve never given these festivals or rituals much of my attention, but the more I read the Bible, the more I realize how much meaning they carried. It honestly made me stop and go, “Wow.” Skipping something like this would’ve been like skipping Christmas — I would never.