Lord Jesus, we see the story of Your suffering being foretold in the story of Joseph’s life. You suffered false accusation for the sins of the world, yet You will return to judge the whole world. Help us to also clearly see two aspects of judgment hidden in this story. We will either be restored or there will be a recompense to pay. May we choose restoration graciously offered through faith in Your work alone. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-nine
Father God, help us to remember that true prosperity is having You and Your presence with us no matter where we find ourselves. When You call us overcomers, help us to see that there will be circumstances that will need to be overcome. May we rest in knowing that ultimately we have victory in Jesus because of our faith in You. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-eight
Father God, keep us from spiritually going down into places that You have explicitly told us to stay away from. Help us to see that when we deal in deceit, its effects usually end up multiplying in our own life. We thank You that despite all of this, You are still able to restore hope even in situations that look like they are beyond repair. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-seven
Holy Spirit, we come before You today asking for Your help to make ourselves at home in Your Word and Your promises. Bless us as we do Your will even when our life looks strange to those who don’t know You. Use our lives in the purposes of God. Give us the wisdom to know when, where, and with whom we should or shouldn’t share the revelation that You give us. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-six
Father God, forgive us for all the times we turn our backs on You and Your calling on our life. Help us to realize that You want to bless us so that we can be blessings to others in Your name. May we want to join ourselves to Your family and Your purposes instead of trying to do the opposite. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-five
Holy Spirit, help us to worship in spirit and in truth in every season of change and transition in our life. Keep us from neglecting one or over-emphasizing one in preference of the other. Let worship be the catalyst that draws us into a closer relationship with You. Guide us and show us which way to walk. As we rise up and go, may we make our home in Your presence. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-four
Holy Spirit, thank You for not sugarcoating the ugly parts of life as You instruct us through Your word. Keep us from using our emotions, our past history, and our own sin from trying to interpret it in wrong ways. Above all things, keep us from trying to excuse evil in the name of love, honor, and respect. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-three
Father God, we thank You for the revelation that when we have contended with You in prayer, we have nothing to fear. Help us to lift our eyes to see that You are our help even if it looks like a small army is approaching us. Remind us that when we have bowed down in worship to You, we can go forth boldly to meet any adversary, either perceived or real, in Your name. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-two
Father God, as we follow You the path that You lay out for us, may we clearly see what is important to You. Give Your ministering angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. May they bear us in their hands to keep our feet from tripping as we go along life’s journey. (more…)
Genesis Thirty-one
Father God, we come before You today to ask You to clarify and purify the motives of our heart. Help us to be at peace with everyone, but also give us wisdom to know when it’s time to part ways. Be with us even when we feel like we are walking away alone. Remind us that we are never alone if we are walking with You. (more…)