When we loose our way, the tendency is to rebel against what we know is right. Oftentimes we do so to bring attention to ourselves that we are not getting or that we want. Regardless, may we discover that doing wrong does not lead to right, but to further frustration. Your encouragement today:  do the right thing! (Genesis 28:6-9)
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In the midst of trickery and deceit, follow God’s blessing and follow God’s direction. Though the journey may be challenging at times, if we are faithful, we will prevail. Your encouragement today:  follow the movements of God! (Genesis 28:1-5)
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Living life in deceit and trickery is no way to live. It leads to a downward spiral that brings misery to those around us. Instead, Jesus came that we would have life and life to the full. Your encouragement today: choose the better way! (Genesis 27:46; John 10:10)
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When unjust family or business schemes are exposed, the way out for those caught in shady behavior is not to flee from one setting of trickery to another. It is to first come clean with God, who can lead us in the right path. Your encouragement today: come clean with God! (Genesis 27:42-45)
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Revenge is not the answer when someone, particularly a family member, hurts us. Anger out of control only makes things worse. When hurt like this happens, take a step back, cool off and let cooler heads prevail. Your encouragement today: be wise.  (Genesis 27:32-41)
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Family deceit and trickery will bring a family to its knees and create bitter, destructive feelings that are hard to overcome. Yet the God we serve is able to fix what seems to be forever broken. Your encouragement today:  in the midst of hell have hope. God is not finished yet! (Genesis 27:21-37)
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There comes a time and there are times for actively passing forward blessings to the next generation. Your encouragement today:  know when it is time and prepare to do so.  (Genesis 27:1-4)
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Let us be careful not to unnecessarily exchange blessing for trouble. Your encouragement today: live in the blessing! (Genesis 26:34-35)
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Reconciliation leads to the discovery of opportunities not seen before.  Opportunities that advance life, health and strength.  Your encouragement today:  keep looking to reconcile with those with whom we have divisions. (Genesis 26:32-33)
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Digging deep with God will produce wellsprings of blessing. There is richness in the labor and liberation in the rewards. Your encouragement today: dig a little deeper with God. God will not fail us! (Genesis 26:25)
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It is a great and important discipline to establish places of prayer where we know we can commune with God. When we establish these places to dig deeper into our journey with God, God speaks. And, God guides. Your encouragement today:  establish your places of prayer! Your blessing awaits! (Genesis 26:25)
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When our attitude and trajectory is upward — looking up, getting up and going up — we will find God showing up!  God will show up in ways that remind us that God is with us and intends to bless us. Your encouragement today: upward and onward!  God is waiting for you!  (Genesis 26:23-24)
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Persevere. Remember the work and wisdom of our ancestors. Refuse to be denied. Live out the legacy. Your encouragement today:  keep digging!  Your gift will make room for you! (Genesis 26:18-22)
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When God blesses us in our faithfulness, not everyone will be happy. There will be those struck with envy who will not want us around. But in situations like this, don’t get discouraged. Keep walking by faith.  Your encouragement today:  your gift will make room for you! Watch God! (Genesis 26:14-17)
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Invest in the places where God has sent us. If God has sent us there with a purpose, we will reap beyond measure and we will be blessed beyond measure as we invest. Your encouragement today:  invest in the place where God has sent you! (Genesis 26:12-14)
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Ancestral wisdom is always a blessing in our current generation. When we heed to it, it can help us in our time of need. Your encouragement today:  do not forget the lessons taught us by those who have “been there before.” (Genesis 26:7-11)
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It is in times of lack that God shows up to assure us that God is with us, and that God will make a way for us. Our task is to stick with God by faith; to trust God with our all. Your encouragement today: God has not and will not fail us! (Genesis 26:2-6)
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Sometimes there is plenty before lack, and lack before plenty. Whatever the season, may we trust God to take care of us. Your encouragement today:  God can be trusted. (Genesis 26:1)
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Many of us have been given or assumed sacred trusts or responsibilities at birth. Responsibilities of the family we are called to fulfill. Let us be faithful to them and not forfeit them, lest frustration and fury take us over. Your encouragement today: be faithful to your family responsibilities. (Genesis 25:29-34)
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Family dissension often finds its origin in favoritism shown by parents or others toward particular family members. Instead of loving all, we love a select few. Treating everyone the same, however, must be the goal. Your encouragement today:  though drawn to certain people naturally, learn to love everybody. Peace will prevail in this way. (Genesis 25:27-28)
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Sometimes family tensions start in the womb and are revelations of what is to come. As we consult God in prayer as to what is happening, God will shed light on a bigger picture of the reality that is before us. Your encouragement today: inquire of the Lord. God will give you wisdom to navigate family tension. (Genesis 25:22-26)
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When we pray prayers that are in line with God’s will, God answers our prayers. Your encouragement today: may we align ourselves  with God. In so doing, God will lead and direct a profound prayer life for us all! (Genesis 25:21)
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Blended families are a great blessing. It is amazing how God works through families to accomplish God-given mission. Your encouragement today:
live out the blessing that aGod has made you uniquely a part of. (Genesis 25:12-20)
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The loss of a very important loved one in our lives is devastating. It is life altering, game changing, and soul shaking. Yet in the midst of the grief, God shows up to bless us — to give us strength for the journey ahead. Your encouragement today: look for the blessing and receive it. And let God lead us to next steps. (Genesis 25:11)
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In the passing of our legacy, when we have prepared properly and built a strong foundation, God will bless the transition. And, God will bless those entrusted to assume the mantle.  Your encouragement today: be ready to pass the baton and be ready to receive it just the same!  Blessings await! (Genesis 25:7-11)
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