We had great weekend service at New Life as we came together in unity and not only prayed for our nation, but praised our Lord and Savior through music and song. As we reflected on the wounds inflicted on our nation 10 years ago, we were reminded of how this is for many, a magnified picture of what goes on in our homes. 

Through the messed up family of Jacob as recorded in Genesis 37, we see how damaging favoritism and jealousy in a family can be. 

Couple points from yesterday:

1. If you continually crave acceptance and affirmation from others, you will be let down             
2. If you embrace our heavenly Father’s love (1John 3:1) you will find incredible fulfillment         
3. If you show favoritism among family members, you are fueling jealousy                                  
4. If you are mourning the loss of what appears to be the death of a loved one, (holding a shredded and bloody robe) be encouraged to know you only see part of the picture. Sometimes when all seems to be crashing in, the stage is often being set for God to do a great work in them.                                                                                                              
5. If you are mourning over a stained bloody robe, take it and throw that blood stained robe at the foot of a blood stained cross and become an intercessor!! 

WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!