…He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt.<\/p>\n
So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.<\/p>\n
–Acts 7:10 (part of it, anyhow)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Observation:<\/h2>\n
Things were not going well for Joseph, but he didn’t lose heart. He continued to follow God and, eventually, was put in a position of power where he could influence for good.<\/p>\n
Application:<\/h2>\n
Don’t lose heart, even when things don’t seem to be going well. Keep doing good and following Him, even when bad things happen.<\/p>\n
Prayer:<\/h2>\n
Father God,<\/p>\n
You know how frustrated and weary I am. Your word today is like a fresh sip of water than I need to keep before me.<\/p>\n
I need to stay strong. I \u00a0need to stay the course. I need to \u00a0listen to you for guidance, because you will guide me on the right path.<\/p>\n
There may be, and will be, bumps and bruises along the way, and you know that.\u00a0I need to know that. I also need to embrace that you are here, and you will see me through and use my efforts for good, provided I allow that to happen.<\/p>\n
Thank you, God, for this reassurance and for being here.<\/p>\n
I love you.<\/p>\n
Will you please soften these bumps and bruises, though? They are difficult to manage at times. I could sure use some help.<\/p>\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n
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