Scripture: Genesis 28:15-16
“…Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!”
Thought for the Day: Jacob had a dream in which he encountered the presence of God. Among the Good News God shared with Jacob was for him to learn of God’s constant presence, no matter his circumstance. This is the same promise we have heard in Christ, yet I believe our awareness of that amazing and life-giving presence is often limited by countless obstacles. We echo the words of Jacob, “Surely the Lord is in this place–and I did not know it!” In your time of prayer today, seek the assistance of God in removing an obstacle that currently exists between you and God. Don’t try to take them all on at once. God is patient and will work with you step by step. At the same time, don’t take the gracious gift of patience as an invitation to do nothing.
Prayer: Give me a hand, O Lord, so that at least one of the many things that interferes with my spiritual vision might be removed. I seek your assistance as one who desires to see you more clearly. Amen.
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