“El Roi”! “You are the God who sees me!” Gen. 16:13 Genesis 29:1-14 “The water that I shall give him/her shall be in them a well of water springing up into everlasting life” ~Jesus (life / creation / new beginnings / deep thirst) “El Roi”! “You are the God who sees me!” Gen. 16:13 Dysfunction & Deceit Jacob / Esau

Here his world begins to be expanded – He sees a larger reality Here his world begins to be expanded – He sees a larger reality! (opening) / promises incorporated internally “I know of no way for hearts to be softened other than by a combination of love and suffering.” ~Ruth Patterson “When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.’  He was afraid and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” Gen 28:16-17 Here the language of protection and providence burst from the mouth of God towards Jacob: “Know that I will be with you…will keep you…will bring you back…I will not leave you” (Gen 28:15)

just pay attention, then patch It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate, this isn't a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. ~Mary Oliver The stone becomes symbol of God’s presence / Memorial Laban as Mirror! Gen 29: 32,33 – saw & heard

Glad you are here to draw from this well!