Jean Ann Williams | Author

“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate [predestinate means how man is] to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren” (Romans 8:29 KJV). Father God, thank You for plain and simple words. Thank You that we can be changed into the image of […]

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 KJV). Father, our human nature does not always see that all things work together for good. That’s our cardinal self. But, spiritually, we know this is true. You […]

“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God” (Romans 8:27 KJV). Father, the Spirit of Christ makes a way for God to hear those who are His. Thank You, Father, for the Holy Spirit in our […]

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26 KJV). Father, thank You for leaving us Your Spirit to guide and protect us. We understand He communicates for us […]

“For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it” (Romans 8:24, 25 KJV). Father, such simple words from Your Word. Hope is […]

“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body” (Romans 8:22, 23 KJV). Yes, Father, we are in […]

“Because the creature [John Gill’s commentary says “creature” means Gentiles] itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God” (Romans 8:21 KJV). Father, Your grace is enough for us. All other things must take second place below You. Thank You for bringing those of us […]

“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope” (Romans 8:19, 20 KJV). Father, please help us to keep our eyes on Jesus so we can […]

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18 KJV). Father, we need to endure until our time on earth is finished! No matter our challenges, Lord, we know as Your children you are always with us. […]