Monday, July 28, 2014

wresting with God, with myself – v2

the story so familiar
the aches the same
wrestling, in the night
with God, with myself
in my mind, in my actions
wrestling for control
to be the one in power
not letting go, release,
hanging on for dear life
my hip to remind me
of my struggles that night.


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edited July 28, 2014
wrestling with God, with myself – v2

July 28, 2014
wrestling with God, with myself
Genesis 32:22-31
“Jacob Wrestles with God”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2014
for July 28, 2014
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July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014
“Thy Name is Love . . .”
by E. Byron Anderson
Professor
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overview page
Genesis 32:22-31
“Jacob Wrestles with God”
Psalm 17:1-7, 15
“A Prayer for Protection”
Romans 9:1-5
“God and the Jewish People” (NCV)
(Romans 9:1-33)
Matthew 14:13-21
“More than Five Thousand Fed” (NCV)
feeding of the five thousand

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