Week of April 25, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021
Morning Scripture
“When Leah saw that she had stopped bearing, she took Zilpah her maid and gave her to Jacob as wife. And Leah’s maid Zilpah bore Jacob a son. Then Leah said, “A troop comes!” So she called his name Gad. And Leah’s maid Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. Then Leah said, “I am happy, for the daughters will call me blessed.” So she called his name Asher.”
Genesis 30:9-13 NKJV
https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.9-13.nkjv
“Meanwhile, Leah realized that she wasn’t getting pregnant anymore, so she took her servant, Zilpah, and gave her to Jacob as a wife. Soon Zilpah presented him with a son. Leah named him Gad, for she said, “How fortunate I am!” Then Zilpah gave Jacob a second son. And Leah named him Asher, for she said, “What joy is mine! Now the other women will celebrate with me.””
Genesis 30:9-13 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.9-13.nlt
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, help us, Lord. Help us not to pull others into the middle of the fights within our relationships or in the middle of the schemes we plan. Remind us Lord, not only are these schemes misguided, but when we drag others into the middle, we change the trajectory of their lives as well. Father we ask for healed hearts and grace. Help us to be accepting of our trials and to seek your guidance before we lean to our own understanding. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen.
“When Leah saw that she had stopped bearing, she took Zilpah her maid and gave her to Jacob as wife. And Leah’s maid Zilpah bore Jacob a son. Then Leah said, “A troop comes!” So she called his name Gad. And Leah’s maid Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. Then Leah said, “I am happy, for the daughters will call me blessed.” So she called his name Asher.”
Genesis 30:9-13 NKJV
https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.9-13.nkjv
“Meanwhile, Leah realized that she wasn’t getting pregnant anymore, so she took her servant, Zilpah, and gave her to Jacob as a wife. Soon Zilpah presented him with a son. Leah named him Gad, for she said, “How fortunate I am!” Then Zilpah gave Jacob a second son. And Leah named him Asher, for she said, “What joy is mine! Now the other women will celebrate with me.””
Genesis 30:9-13 NLT
https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.9-13.nlt
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, help us, Lord. Help us not to pull others into the middle of the fights within our relationships or in the middle of the schemes we plan. Remind us Lord, not only are these schemes misguided, but when we drag others into the middle, we change the trajectory of their lives as well. Father we ask for healed hearts and grace. Help us to be accepting of our trials and to seek your guidance before we lean to our own understanding. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“Now Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.” But she said to her, “ Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son’s mandrakes also?” And Rachel said, “Therefore he will lie with you tonight for your son’s mandrakes.” When Jacob came out of the field in the evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come in to me, for I have surely hired you with my son’s mandrakes.” And he lay with her that night.” Genesis 30:14-16 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.14-16.nkjv “One day during the wheat harvest, Reuben found some mandrakes growing in a field and brought them to his mother, Leah. Rachel begged Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.” But Leah angrily replied, “Wasn’t it enough that you stole my husband? Now will you steal my son’s mandrakes, too?” Rachel answered, “I will let Jacob sleep with you tonight if you give me some of the mandrakes.” So that evening, as Jacob was coming home from the fields, Leah went out to meet him. “You must come and sleep with me tonight!” she said. “I have paid for you with some mandrakes that my son found.” So that night he slept with Leah.” Genesis 30:14-16 NLT https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.14-16.nlt |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, shield our heart from jealousy. Lord, we often ask for discernment to see others. Today we ask for discernment to see ourselves. Father, help us to see ourselves before we seek tricks and deception instead of prayers and faith. Father, we need you now. Please, Lord, guide our path in the midst of disappointment. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen How did I get here?
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” So she called his name Joseph, and said, “The LORD shall add to me another son.”” Genesis 30:22-24 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.22-24.nkjv “Then God remembered Rachel’s plight and answered her prayers by enabling her to have children. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. “God has removed my disgrace,” she said. And she named him Joseph, for she said, “May the Lord add yet another son to my family.”” Genesis 30:22-24 NLT https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.22-24.nlt |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for remembering Rachel. Thank you for remembering me. Father, thank you for blessing us with ideas, life, and love. Thank you for birthing blessings into our spirit. Father, forgive us for our doubt, our misunderstandings, or our _________ as you prepare us for your perfect timing and for your deliverance. We are thankful for the fulfillment of your promises. And we are prayerful that you shall add more blessings in due time. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise your name. Amen. |
Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my country. Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know my service which I have done for you.” And Laban said to him, “Please stay, if I have found favor in your eyes, for I have learned by experience that the LORD has blessed me for your sake.” Then he said, “Name me your wages, and I will give it. ”” Genesis 30:25-28 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.25-28.nkjv “Soon after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Please release me so I can go home to my own country. Let me take my wives and children, for I have earned them by serving you, and let me be on my way. You certainly know how hard I have worked for you.” “Please listen to me,” Laban replied. “I have become wealthy, for the Lord has blessed me because of you. Tell me how much I owe you. Whatever it is, I’ll pay it.”” Genesis 30:25-28 NLT https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.25-28.nlt |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, teach us to be fair with one another and to honor our commitments to each other. For years, Jacob worked for Laban as they had agreed, creating for Laban a source of wealth. But when Jacob wanted his own wealth, Laban attempted to stall Jacob. Father, remind us that when we focus on You, there is enough joy and peace for each of us. We do not have to covet each other’s success, nor stand in each other’s way. Forgive us, Father, for being a stumbling block to others. In Jesus’ name we pray and reflect. Amen. |
Friday, April 30, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“So he said, “What shall I give you?” And Jacob said, “You shall not give me anything. If you will do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep your flocks: Let me pass through all your flock today, removing from there all the speckled and spotted sheep, and all the brown ones among the lambs, and the spotted and speckled among the goats; and these shall be my wages. So my righteousness will answer for me in time to come, when the subject of my wages comes before you: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the lambs, will be considered stolen, if it is with me.” And Laban said, “Oh, that it were according to your word!” So he removed that day the male goats that were speckled and spotted, all the female goats that were speckled and spotted, every one that had some white in it, and all the brown ones among the lambs, and gave them into the hand of his sons.” Genesis 30:31-35 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/gen.30.31-35.nkjv ““What wages do you want?” Laban asked again. Jacob replied, “Don’t give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I’ll continue to tend and watch over your flocks. Let me inspect your flocks today and remove all the sheep and goats that are speckled or spotted, along with all the black sheep. Give these to me as my wages. In the future, when you check on the animals you have given me as my wages, you’ll see that I have been honest. If you find in my flock any goats without speckles or spots, or any sheep that are not black, you will know that I have stolen them from you.” “All right,” Laban replied. “It will be as you say.” But that very day Laban went out and removed the male goats that were streaked and spotted, all the female goats that were speckled and spotted or had white patches, and all the black sheep. He placed them in the care of his own sons,” Genesis 30:31-35 NLT https://www.bible.com/116/gen.30.31-35.nlt |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, give us strength when others deliberately and selfishly sabotage our lives. Give us courage not to fight and become bitter. And, Lord, give us discernment to face the truth if we are the one sabotaging. Give us courage to face ourselves, apologize to those we have hurt, and make amends. Father, you placed us here to take care of each other. Help us to be more like you. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen. |
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