Author Archives: chrisresig

Father, you make the most of difficult situations.  It is you who knows and works all things to their rightful end.  Who am I to second guess or question why it is you ‘allow’ things to happen in my life?  Who am I to place my own knowledge and understanding above you will?  What higherContinue reading “Genesis 37”

Father, you are faithful to all peoples.  You call all peoples to yourself.   I pray that all people may realize the special relationship that you desire.  The special relationship that exists between them and your chosen people, Israel. CRR 10/8/11

Father, may I always put you first in my life. May my life be my form of worship to you; the first fruits of my labors. You are the Lord God Almighty.  May I never forget the fact that you are in fact the Almighty.  There is no greater than you.  You are above all. Continue reading “Genesis 35”

Father, mankind’s ways are not your ways.  As humans, taking things into our own hands can be a very risky things because our ways are not your ways.  Was the destruction of these peoples in God’s plan or not?  Was this your desire for Simeon and Levi to attack and kill all of them? Father,Continue reading “Genesis 34”

Father, if I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me.  Lord, may my gifts to you not be a matter of my ability, as a testament to who I am and what I have done.  May my offering be a testament of my thanksgiving to you.  May my life be anContinue reading “Genesis 33”

Father, I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown me.  I am placed in difficult, even impossible situations, but you are with me.  In the midst of crisis situations you are there to support and help me. You guide me and direct me.  You are with me every step of theContinue reading “Genesis 32”

How interesting it is that Jacob (the liar, schemer, and the one who married for love) is the one who have the most unhappy of marriages of the patriarchs.  Even though he was receiving the fulfillment of the promise, his life became a testament to the actions at the beginning of his life.  He hadContinue reading “Genesis 30”

Father, may I be aware of your direction in my life.  You are always a work in my life; guiding, directing. May I be sensitive and open to your leading and direction throughout each day. Father, it is your grace that is over me and provides protection in my life.  In my own thinking andContinue reading “Genesis 29”

Father, all nations on earth will be blessed by you.  Even though Jacob was a liar and deceitful, you were true is keeping your promise and blessing to your people. Lord, you are in this place.  You are with your people.  You are with me.  May I never lose sight of the fact that youContinue reading “Genesis 28”

Father, may I be forthright and honest in all my ways.  May I look to you with clear mind and conscience in my thoughts and prayer to you.  May all of my motives be pure in my devotion and prayers to you. Lord, you will work your plan and your blessing through your people.  RegardlessContinue reading “Genesis 27”