Mornings with Marilyn: Waking Up in the Word

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Jesus 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 5:17

Your 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.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:3

The God who created everything knows you personally.

Marilyn talks about spending time in God’s Word and allowing Scripture to do more than simply pass through your mind. Let the Bible speak into your heart, your choices, and your everyday life.

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

What do you do when your own love for someone feels completely used up?

First John tells us that God is love. Marilyn encourages you to stop depending only on your feelings and ask God to give you His love for difficult people and situations.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Your value is not determined by someone else’s opinion of you.

First Corinthians 6 reminds us that we were bought with a price. Marilyn encourages you to see yourself through the value God has placed on you and to remember that your life belongs to Him.

Scripture: Genesis 45:7

Joseph’s story reminds us that God can work through circumstances we never would have chosen.

In this episode, Marilyn looks at Joseph’s journey and encourages you to trust that God can bring purpose and redemption out of painful places.

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Faith becomes deeply personal when you remember the One you are trusting loves you.

Galatians 2:20 reminds us that we live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself for us. Marilyn encourages you to hold onto that truth even when circumstances do not make sense.

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Your mission field may be much closer than you think.

Jesus tells us to go into all the world and share the gospel. Marilyn encourages you to notice everyday opportunities to pray for people, encourage them, and share the love of Jesus.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23

Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control.

These are not qualities you have to manufacture on your own. Marilyn encourages you to draw from the fruit of the Spirit when difficult people or situations test your reactions.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

God has called you out of darkness and into His wonderful light.

Whether darkness has come through hurt, rejection, fear, or painful experiences, Marilyn points you back to the life and strength found in God’s Word.