Mornings with Marilyn: Waking Up in the Word

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:12What will heaven be like?Ezekiel gives us a glimpse of a river flowing from God’s sanctuary, trees that continue to bear fruit, and leaves that never wither. Marilyn closes the series by reminding us to live faithfully today while keeping the hope of eternity in view.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–8Love is patient. Love is kind. Love bears, believes, hopes, and endures. And love never fails.Marilyn takes this familiar passage and makes it personal, reminding us that the love of Jesus is already at work within us through the Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Job 2:3The accuser focuses on what is wrong. God speaks about who you are in Him.Through the story of Job, Marilyn encourages you to reject condemnation and agree with what God says about your identity, strength, and life in Christ.

Scripture: John 10:10Jesus came so you could have life and have it abundantly.John 10:10 shows the difference between what steals and destroys and what Jesus brings into our lives. Marilyn encourages you to recognize that difference and begin speaking what Jesus says about you.

Scripture: Luke 17:19Ten lepers were healed, but one returned to give thanks.Marilyn looks at the connection between gratitude and wholeness and encourages you to practice thanksgiving at the beginning, middle, and end of your day.

Scripture: Colossians 1:16No circumstance is bigger than the God who created all things.Marilyn encourages you to bring the authority of God’s Word into situations that make you feel powerless and to speak what God says instead of letting the problem have the loudest voice.

Scripture: James 5:16Prayer can accomplish what complaining never will.James tells us that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Marilyn encourages you to pray over leaders, people, nations, and the situations you are tempted to complain about.

Scripture: John 15:5Fruit grows from staying connected.Jesus says He is the vine and we are the branches. Marilyn encourages you to keep abiding, keep praying, keep reading the Word, and keep going even when you cannot see the results yet.

Scripture: Matthew 22:37Jesus calls us to love God with our heart, soul, and mind.That includes our thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and everyday reactions. Marilyn encourages you to let God’s Word bring every part of your life into alignment with His love.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17Your past does not have the final word over who you are today.In Christ, old things have passed away and all things have become new. Marilyn encourages you to answer condemnation with Scripture and begin living from your new identity in Jesus.