Mornings with Marilyn: Waking Up in the Word

When Giants Bring Crisis: Faith in Impossible Situations

Every giant starts by creating fear and convincing you the situation cannot change. In this episode, Marilyn Hickey walks through the opening moments of David and Goliath and reminds us that faith responds differently in moments of pressure. Crisis does not mean God is absent. It can become the place where faith grows strongest. You’ll hear: • Why giants always try to create fear first • How David responded differently than everyone else • Why your age, experience, or background do not limit faith • How to keep your eyes on God instead of circumstances Scripture: 1 Samuel 17

God Holds Your Life in His Hands

In the final episode of this series, Marilyn Hickey sharesthree powerful truths that help believers overcome fear about health and the future. Marilyn reminds us of God’s promise that we are engraved inthe palm of His hands. She also teaches about believing God for healing and trusting Him to guide our direction in life. These promises show that when we belong to Jesus, we arenever alone and we can walk forward with confidence instead of fear.

Fear Not About Your Future

Fear about the economy or personal loss can create deepuncertainty about the future. In this episode, Marilyn Hickey teaches how faith replaces fear during difficult seasons. Marilyn shares the story of Isaac sowing during a famine andexperiencing a hundredfold harvest. She also reflects on Naomi’s story of loss and restoration through Ruth, demonstrating that God is able to restore andbring blessing even after hardship. These biblical examples remind us that God can restore whatseems lost and lead us forward into a new season.

Overcoming Fear in Difficult Circumstances

In this episode, Marilyn Hickey continues teaching aboutbreaking the spirit of fear by addressing fear of circumstances and fear of being alone. Through the story of Moses, Marilyn explains how God used asimple shepherd’s rod to demonstrate His authority and power. She also shares the story of the boy who offered five loaves and two fish, which Jesus multiplied to feed thousands. These stories show how God uses ordinary things inextraordinary ways when we trust Him and place what we have into His hands.

How to Overcome Fear About Finances

Fear often shows up when we think about finances, provision,or the pressures of everyday life. In this episode of Mornings with Marilyn, Isabell introduces a teaching from her grandmother, Marilyn Hickey, about breaking the spirit of fear. Marilyn shares two biblical examples that reveal how God multiplies what we place in His hands. The widow who trusted Elijah saw God provide food through a miracle, and another widow experienced a supernatural multiplication of oil through the prophet Elisha. These stories remind us that God often begins with something small—what we already have in our hands—and multiplies it through faith and obedience.