Genesis 27-30

Genesis 27-30

Isaac is getting old and he can't see anything. Jacob pretends to be Esau (the first born son) and tricks Isaac. Jacob took away Esau's birthright by tricking his father into blessing him instead of Esau. Esau hates Jacob because of this. Esau plans on killing his brother in his fury. Jacob meets Rachel and serves her for 7 years. Rachel's sister has kids and Rachel didn't so she envied her. 

I am thankful for the Internet. The Internet makes everything better and is really helpful. 

Intention: the creators of the Internet 

Genesis 24-26

Genesis 24-26

The lord blessed Abraham in all things. Isaac has gone to carry on the work of his father for God. The lord blessed Issac during his mothers death with a wife. His wife (Rebekah) helped to comfort Isaac during this time. Abraham took up a new wife (Keturah). He has sons with her (Midian, Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah). Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac. After Abraham died the lord blessed Isaac. He and his wife had twins named Jacob and Esau.

I am thankful for the author of Fairytail for updating his manga consistently on Mondays. I am thankful that he does not make us wait for updates for over 3 months.

Intentions: The Legacy high school football team

Genesis 16-23

Genesis 22

In Genesis 22 Abraham was prepared to sacrifice everything for God. When God asked it of him, he was going to sacrifice his son Isaac to him. Isaac was Abrahams only son with his wife Sarah. This shows that he would do anything for God. Because of this, God stopped Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. An angel came down and stopped him. Instead, he sacrificed a Ram.

Prayer Intention: To those who has been falsely actuated or convicted.

Genesis 12-15

Genesis 12-15

God has made many covenants with man-kind. God always keeps his word even if we do not. The covenants we have made with God are eternal and good. God will always watch over humans even if we do not see him. God will always love us because we are his children made how he wants us to be.

Abram and Sarai made many mistakes while they were in Egypt. They did not put their trust in God. God helped push them in the right direction just like how he will for us. Even when we stay God will push us to be better people and follow in his plan. Even when things go wrong we should put our trust in God. The key is to believe in God in both the bad times and in the good. God calls to each of us in our own ways using our own God given gifts and talents.

I am thankful for Korea and all the K-pop bands as well as K-drama's that spew out. They never fail to entertain me and lift my spirits.

Prayer Intention: To everyone who is stressed out about work, school, or anything else.

Genesis 4-11

Genesis 4-11

Even when we have failed God, he still loves us. God always gives us chances for redemption, even if it is just one person who is his hope. No matter how many times we fall God will be there for when we stand back up. He will help us on our path and protect us. Humans are drawn to temptations but we also have the power to reject those temptations. Although God was angry at our sinful ways he still gave us a chance for redemption. It is up to each of us to reach for that chance of redemption.

Even when I stray from my path God is there watching me. He waits for me with open arms and knows that when I can resist the temptations around me, that I will come back to him. He is patient with me, and for that I am grateful. He is all loving, so I know he loves me, even with all of my flaws.

I am thankful for whoever invented glasses because I would be blind without them.

Genesis 3

Genesis 3

God created us all. He loves all of his creations and we should love him because of it. We have to put our faith in God. Adam and Eve did not put their trust in God and blindly fell into the trap of the serpent. It is important for us to resist temptations. It is also imprtant for us to own up to our own mistakes and ask for forgiveness for them. Do not put all the blame others for mistakes.

I am thankful for my education and the doors that open because of it.

Prayer intention: everyone suffering from natural disasters.