prevailing – v2

wrestling with God

with an angel

prevailing, in that he was alive;

changing his name

forevermore Israel

seeing God in that desert

marked for his life

a father of the nations

of the descendant to this day

the tribes of the people

the children of Israel

the name that he claimed

----

edited October 27, 2015

prevailing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/prevailing-v2.html

edited October 27, 2015

earning a new name – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/10/earning-new-name-v3.html

(editing original)

edited February 4, 2015

earning a new name – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/earning-new-name-v2.html

July 29, 2014

earning a new name

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/earning-new-name.html

July 29, 2014

prevailing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/prevailing.html

edited July 29, 2014

Holding on for a Blessing – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/holding-on-for-blessing-v2.html

August 1, 2008, August 2, 2008

Holding on for a Blessing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2008/08/holding-on-for-blessing.html

Genesis 32:22-31

&

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

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Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 28, 2014

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July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

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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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earning a new name – v3

Prevailing in the desert

wrestling with an angel

anointed for a purpose;

Marked by the touch of God

earning a new name.

No longer Jacob

forevermore Israel,

a name of renown

for his victory over the angel;

Prevailing in the struggle

forever changed that day.

----

edited October 27, 2015

earning a new name – v3

(editing original)

edited February 4, 2015

earning a new name – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/02/earning-new-name-v2.html

July 29, 2014

earning a new name

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/earning-new-name.html

July 29, 2014

prevailing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/prevailing.html

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

&

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 28, 2014

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July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

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http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

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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

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 39,790+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

earning a new name – v2

Prevailing in the desert

anointed for a purpose

marked by the touch of God;

Earning a new name,

no longer Jacob.

Forevermore Israel,

a name of renown.

for his victory over the angel;

Prevailing in the struggle

forever changed now.

----

edited February 4, 2015

earning a new name – v2

July 29, 2014

earning a new name

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/earning-new-name.html

July 29, 2014

prevailing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/prevailing.html

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

&

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

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http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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https://www.facebook.com/garrettseminary

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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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holding onto God - 2

holding onto God

for dear life

to receive a blessing

to save his life

struggling for purchase

to not be destroyed

holding onto God

for a sense of peace

striving to stay alive

to gain a victory

the push and pull

not quiet in his spirit

wrestling with God

all through that night

starting his life over

a new name his reward.

----

August 2, 2014

holding onto God - 2

August 2, 2014

all through that night

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/08/all-through-that-night.html

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

&

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 28, 2014

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July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

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Professor

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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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earning a new name

prevailing in the desert

anointed for a purpose

marked by the touch of God

earning a new name

no longer Jacob

forevermore Israel

a name of renown

for his victory over the angel

prevailing in the struggle

forever changed.

----

July 29, 2014

earning a new name

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/earning-new-name.html

July 29, 2014

prevailing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/prevailing.html

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

&

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

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https://www.facebook.com/garrettseminary

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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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prevailing

wrestling with God

prevailing, in that he was alive,

changing his name

forevermore Israel

seeing God in that desert

marked for his life

a father of the nations

of the descendant to this day

the tribes of the people

the name that he claimed

----

July 29, 2014

prevailing

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/prevailing.html

Genesis 32:25-31

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 29, 2014

read July 29, 2014

&

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

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for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

http://www.garrett.edu/faculty-profile?faculty_id=35

http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

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https://www.facebook.com/garrettseminary

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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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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.

----  

edited July 28, 2014

wrestling with God, with myself – v2

July 28, 2014

wrestling with God, with myself

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/07/wresting-with-god-with-myself.html

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

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http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

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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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struggling with the divine

struggling with the divine

with the Spirit of God within me

the spark of the Creator

seeking to guide my life

wrestling with God

in the darkness, the desert

in times of wilderness

in illness, in trials

holding eternity

wanting God’s blessing

holding on for dear life

cleaving to our God.

----

July 28, 2014

struggling with the divine

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

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for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

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http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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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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wresting with God, with myself

with God, with myself

in my mind, in my actions

wrestling for control

to be the one in power

not letting go

hanging on for dear life

my hip to remind me

of my struggles that night.

----

July 28, 2014

wrestling with God, with myself

Genesis 32:22-31

“Jacob Wrestles with God”

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for July 28, 2014

read July 28, 2014

&

July 28, 2014 to August 3, 2014

“Thy Name is Love . . .”

by E. Byron Anderson

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http://www.chalicepress.com/Author.aspx?AuthorID=142

Professor

http://www.garrett.edu/faculty-profile?faculty_id=35

http://www.garrett.edu/gmedia/faculty/cv/anderson_ron.pdf

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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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

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,380+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

His Blessing a Blessing

Struggling, wrestling with God
this flawed patriarch, Jacob,
stealing a birthright, usurper
Holding on for a blessing,
a blessing from God,
at morning light
From that blessing,
a new name, Israel
From this blessing,
a blessing for a whole nation
in him the covenant revealed
through him the nation born

August 3, 2008
Genesis 32:22-31
Matthew 14:13-21
and sermon, “What a Blessing”,
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
Suncook United Methodist Church,
Suncook, NH, August 3, 2008

Holding on for a Blessing

Before they released, parted
holding on for a blessing
Somehow he knew;
He was wrestling with God
this younger twin,
ankle grabbing, usurping,
he strove with God
all through the night
At morning, holding on for a blessing
a blessing from God

August 1, 2008, August 2, 2008
Genesis 32:22-31

Jacob, I Understand

A fall on the ice, two plus year ago
a concave spot, in my left hip,
where it once was convex,
a reminder of that fateful fall
at the back of the parking lot
lost my balance, my way to the door
fumbling with keys, papers,
the clutter of life, changing our focus

So, I understand Jacob, the pain in the hip
the constancy of the discomfort,
changing you, your path in life,
your name, for you struggled,
wrestled with God,
out there in the desert place
knocked you off your own path
turning once more toward the creator
reborn Israel, with the sore left hip
moving on in life,
with a reminder, like me
of a fateful struggle
the impact of reality
on our sore bones


June 19, 2007 17:20
Genesis 32:24-32


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