But God has not allowed him to do me any harm. 8For if he said, ‘The speckled animals will be your wages,’ the whole flock began to produce speckled young. And when he changed his mind and said, ‘The striped animals will be your wages,’ then the whole flock produced striped young. 9In this way, God has taken your father’s animals and given them to me.

 For I have seen how Laban has treated you.

Laban got up early the next morning, and he kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then he left and returned home.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me under your protection and in your plan. Help me to deserve fair treatment so no one will stand against me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen