Leah's Misery

A beautiful sister. An approved sister. A chosen sister.


“Doesn’t anyone want to marry me? Am I really that ugly? I know I would make a good wife and mother. Why won’t anyone give me a chance?”


Dad’s idea. A radical idea. A deceptive idea.


“Will I finally be loved? A man has to love his wife—doesn’t he?”


Jacob’s anger. Another seven years. For Rachel.


“Jacob doesn’t love me. What can I do to win his love?”


A son. Another son. A third son. A fourth son! All for Jacob.


“Jacob still doesn’t love me. He loves barren Rachel. Will I ever be loved?”


Whether it is longing for a father to say “I love you” or an employer to commend your diligent work or a sibling to thank you for your sacrificial love--anytime we depend on the love or approval of another person to be happy, our lives will become mired in misery. We need love and approval--but God is the only, always-reliable source. He makes it possible to live contented, joy-filled lives even when we are rejected by others.


Sunday: We will begin a two week study on Joseph. Incredible truths! An incredible man! Genesis 37-50.