SHF Pastor's Blog

The first reading at Mass today is from the book of Genesis. In it Jacob wrestles with God and seems to be winning until God turns the tables. Yet God blesses Jacob with divine favor. God nevers stops blessing even when are not grateful.

How many times in life do we wrestle with God. Maybe it is a fun momemt when we play with a friend. God enjoys these moments with us. Maybe we and God are wrestling with a problem, a decision or a tragedy. God surely wants to be part these moments as well. The image of God wrtestling with us signifies the blessed reality that God desires to be a part of every aspect of our lives. From deep within the center of our lives God wants to be present to us that his love can produce faith, and his blessing can bring us hope everlasting. What is it you need God's blessing on today. Don't be afraid to wrestle with God over it and feel his loving blessing over you.