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Finding Security In God

by Brett Fuller on July 29, 2019

Leah was Jacob's wife-- though not his wife of choice but his wife through deceit. He was betrothed to Leah's younger sister, Rachel. Genesis 29 says he worked seven years as a dowry for her hand in marriage. On the wedding day, Laban (the father of both daughters) switched brides for he wanted Leah to marry first.

Jacob never loved Leah. He had seven children by her, but in his heart, she could not hold a candle to Rachel.

In Genesis 29:31-34 Leah’s rejection is evidenced by the names she bestows on her children all of which were the hopeful monikers of an unloved woman. Resolution finally comes upon the birth of her fourth child. No longer pining for her husband's love, but finding her security in God, she says in verse 35 , "...This time I will praise the LORD. Therefore she named him Judah."

Do you have rejection issues? Are you constantly hoping what you produce will make people love you? Open your heart to God for only He can love you as you need to be. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Pastor Brett Fuller is the Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, Virginia - a suburb of Washington, DC. He currently serves as the North American Leadership Team Director for Every Nation Churches, and as Chaplain of the Washington Redskins. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. 

In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission.  Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well”. He and his lovely wife of 32 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars.  Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, Virginia and have parented 7 children.

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