Genesis 24:5 The servant asked him, “What if the woman is unwilling to come back with me to this land? Shall I then take your son back to the country you came from?”
Holy Father, You know that this is a difficult time of year for many of us. We have seen the promise of spring–of new growth, of longer days, of warm sunshine and riotous flowers–but we aren’t there yet. Winter still has a grip on our hearts. Help us to not only survive but to thrive during this season.
Genesis 24:6 “Make sure that you do not take my son back there,” Abraham said.
Gentle Creator, This is the day that You have made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it, even if we are grumpy or tired, angry or bitter, frustrated or out of sorts. Help us to put that aside and focus on You, on this new day, this new opportunity. Help us to show up, to be present, to shine Your light today.
Genesis 24:7 “The Lord, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—he will send his angel before you so that you can get a wife for my son from there.
Precious Savior, Some are struggling with winter blahs. Some are struggling with a long, dark night of the soul. Some are struggling with lack of sleep and too much stress, but so many are struggling right now. Help us to turn to You. Help us to lay every burden at Your feet. Help us to wrap ourselves in Your peace and rest as we show up for You in this day. Help us. Amen.
Genesis 24:8 If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”
Have a blessed day.