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Tag Archives: Joseph
The Blessing
In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Blessings bring healing to wounded emotions and encouragement to the discouraged and disheartened. They bring joy, peace and hope–and we all need that. Continue reading
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Tagged blessing children, blessings, Genesis, healed by blessing, Hope, Joseph, joy, peace, speak well of, wounded by cursing
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The Forgiving Heart
Joseph knew that God was using that event for a greater purpose. Joseph could see the hand of God in it all, and he grew through the experience. The tough times in Joseph’s life were the very things that caused growth and maturity of character. They were the things that caused him to trust God and become the leader God was preparing him to become. Continue reading
Can We Find Anyone Like This?
When the time was right, God exalted Joseph. The times of testing, the perseverance through difficult and sometimes unjust circumstances had taught him lessons of faith and trust. Now he was ready–and God brought him from the lowest place to the highest place. Continue reading
God’s Purposes
What others do to us with the intention of harm, God is able to turn around for his purposes to accomplish good. Continue reading
The Blessing
In a world where we hear and experience more curses than blessings, these words of blessing are needed and encouraging. Blessings bring healing to wounded emotions and encouragement to the discouraged and disheartened. They bring joy, peace and hope–and we all need that. Continue reading
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Tagged bless or curse, fathers blessing children, Joseph, the blessing
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God’s Purposes
When circumstances get you down, when people hurt or take advantage of you, look to the Lord and his amazing ways. Look for a hidden purpose. Wait in hope and look for the good that God intends to bring from your situation. Continue reading
Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)
Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading
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Tagged blessing of God, faithful, integrity, Joseph, leadership
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Resist (Jan 19)
Instead of giving in to the passion of the moment, he looked at the situation rationally and righteously. His split second decision made the difference between falling into sin and standing strong as a righteous man. Continue reading
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Tagged choosing to obey, Joseph, Potiphar's wife, temptation
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Resist (Jan 19)
January 19 Resist Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and … Continue reading
The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)
January 22 The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, freedom, healing, Joseph, wounded
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