MANNA IN THE MORNING

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

At first glance it looks like just another long list of names, but hidden inside is a reminder that God is intentional with every generation. Each name mattered. Each story carried weight. Just like the Israelites had to learn to depend on the Source in the wilderness, we are invited into daily dependence on Him—our lives, too, are part of His unfolding story.

Whether we know our biological parents and grandparents or we don’t—whether relationships are whole, estranged, or complicated—I love the reminder today that we belong to the Lord.

💭 “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.