What I Do Every Morning and You Should Too

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JD Walt reflects on Romans 8 and the call to put sin to death—not through harsh self-denial or self-punishment, but by living from the identity the Holy Spirit gives believers as God’s beloved children. He shares his own morning practice of saying “Abba, Father,” then speaking God’s affirmation over himself: that he is loved, belongs to God, and is well pleased in Christ. For him, this daily remembrance breaks the grip of shame, fear, image-management, and striving.

He encourages listeners to make this a long-term spiritual practice: begin each day by receiving God’s love and blessing, trusting that transformation happens gradually through God’s Word and Spirit. He expands the message into three simple affirmations—“I love you, I like you, and I’m proud of you”—and encourages listeners to offer that same kind of unconditional blessing to their children. The episode closes with prayer, worship, and a call to carry that secure, loved identity into the day.

CHAPTERS:
00:04 Awakening to the Morning Call
02:58 Understanding Our Identity in Christ
09:11 Daily Practices for Spiritual Growth
11:13 The Power of Abba Father
17:01 Affirmation and Belonging in God
20:27 Closing Reflections and Call to Action

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