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God Speaks to Jacob, changes his name to Israel, Jacob responds by worshipping God
Genesis 35: 9-15
After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. 10And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel. ” So God named him Israel. 11And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. 12The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” 13Then God went up from the place where He had spoken with him. 14So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil. 15Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel.
Morning Prayer
Almighty God, this is a day that You have made. Help us rejoice and be glad in it. Thank You for waking us with our minds on You, and blessing us with the desire to pray and have fellowship with You. Help us remain mindful of Your presence throughout the day. Give us spiritual eyes and ears to recognize opportunities to serve You today. We pray in the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our blessed Redeemer.