Category Archives: Scripture Reading and Reflection

Father, even though it may not be clear, I must faithfully follow your instruction.  Your ways are not our ways.  You will carry out your work to its full completion.  You will use everything to your purpose, the good and the evil.  You will use everything to your end. Everything happens because you will itContinue reading “Genesis 44”

Father, you grant me mercy; you have given me priceless treasure.  Your love for me and your gift knows no bounds.  I can scarcely fathom all that you have done for me, even though I do not deserve any of your undying faithfulness and love. Lord, may I never doubt your ability to question yourContinue reading “Genesis 43”

Father, may all my words be true.  Lord, I pray that I may not be deceitful or self-centered in my words to you and others.  May I be genuine and truthful in my relationship with you. You have freely given me all I need.  You have provided me with every need.  You sustain me andContinue reading “Genesis 42”

Father, you will make every situation work for your purpose.  May I remain fruitful amidst my hardships.  Your ways are mysterious.  Lord, help me to persist in drawing my strength from you and not from this world.  It is in you that I can rely and place my confidence.  Help me to remain focused onContinue reading “Genesis 41”

Father, teach me; remember me and show me your kindness.  Remember me in my difficulties.  Support me.  Hold me up.  Guide me and direct my steps in all that you ask of me.  May I always do what you ask of me even though I may not be aware of the outcome or results.  ItContinue reading “Genesis 40”

Father, you ask me to do what is right and just in your eyes.  May I always do what is right in your eyes.  Please help me to understand and see what is your will for me and my life.  May I not be blinded by own preconceptions of what you desire of me.  HelpContinue reading “Genesis 38”

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”