But if I must lose my children, so be it.”

Then he will seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.”

“Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” 

“I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt. 5But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.

So it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me an adviser45:8 Hebrew a father. to Pharaoh—the manager of his entire palace and the governor of all Egypt.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to trust you in all things, especially when I don’t understand. Help me to be still and know your desire so you can use me to do your will. Help me to not be led by what I know, but to trust you and not act on my so called wisdom, but to act on yours.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. 

Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought.

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are.

Joseph named his older son Manasseh,41:51 Manasseh sounds like a Hebrew term that means “causing to forget.” for he said, “God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father’s family.” 52Joseph named his second son Ephraim,41:52 Ephraim sounds like a Hebrew term that means “fruitful.” for he said, “God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief.”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me aware of those around me and use me to give your hope to the weary. Allow your truth to be remembered in our hearts. Reveal your presence to those that don’t know you thru us. Cause us to prosper so you will be seen.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.

From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the Lord began to bless Potiphar’s household for Joseph’s sake. 

But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. 

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and help me to surrender my will to your desire. Help me recover your plan for me and allow me to serve you well.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. 

“Your name will no longer be Jacob,” the man told him. “From now on you will be called Israel,32:28 Jacob sounds like the Hebrew words for “heel” and “deceiver.” Israel means “God fights.” because you have fought with God and with men and have won.”

 I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.”

Lord God my Father,

I am not worthy of anything you bless me with. Your Love is beyond my understanding. Use me as you desire and keep me from distraction. Show me how I can honor you and give me strength and focus.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then the Lord said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your father and grandfather and to your relatives there, and I will be with you.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to be still so I can hear your direction, and give me confidence in knowing you will be with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go.

When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, he enabled her to have children, but Rachel could not conceive. 

Then God remembered Rachel’s plight and answered her prayers by enabling her to have children. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to know you are with me and give me boldness in my faith. You are in control, I am not. Allow me to understand the power you have for me and keep me humble in my understanding.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.

“I am the God of your father, Abraham,” he said. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you.

“We can plainly see that the Lord is with you.

But Isaac said, “Your brother was here, and he tricked me. He has taken away your blessing.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to be still and listen. Protect me and make me obedient to your desire that lives in me. Give me confidence and courage to represent you well today. Be with me in all that I do and keep me from being deceived.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink.

“God is obviously with you, helping you in everything you do,” Abimelech said. 

“Abraham! Abraham!”

“Yes,” Abraham replied. “Here I am!”

12“Don’t lay a hand on the boy!” the angel said. “Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.”

“O Lord, God of my master, Abraham,” he prayed. “Please give me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham. 

she said, “I’ll draw water for your camels, too, until they have had enough to drink.

“Then I bowed low and worshiped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my master, Abraham, because he had led me straight to my master’s niece to be his son’s wife.

When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Open my eyes to see your plan, allow me to see your way and allow your desire to be mine. Test me and make me strong. Deliver me from my brokenness so I may serve you completely. Help me to deliver all I have to your use. I will worship you in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

So she laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?”

Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ 14Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

15Sarah was afraid, so she denied it, saying, “I didn’t laugh.”

But the Lord said, “No, you did laugh.”

Finally, Abraham said, “Lord, please don’t be angry with me if I speak one more time. Suppose only ten are found there?”

And the Lord replied, “Then I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

33When the Lord had finished his conversation with Abraham, he went on his way, and Abraham returned to his tent.

Genesis 19

But Abimelech had not slept with her yet, so he said, “Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation? 5Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘Yes, he is my brother.’ I acted in complete innocence! My hands are clean.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to only see my abilities thru your wonder. Keep me from putting limits on what you wish to do thru me. Help me to believe in your Truth without compromise. Help me to touch the ignorant with your Peace and keep me from stumbling.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to become righteous, protect me from distractions and keep my focus on what is good and pure.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen