Contemplative Bible Reading

Genesis 24:12 (New Living Translation)

“O Lord, God of my master, Abraham,” he prayed. “Please give me success today, and show unfailing love to my master, Abraham…”

The person praying is a nameless servant of Abraham sent to find a wife for Isaac. (Consider that task for a while.)

It is not arrogant or selfish to ask God for success today. Why not?

And, the servant asks God to show unfailing love to his master. Have I ever prayed that God would show unfailing love to my boss? Ooops. Why not? How about unfailing love to my spouse? My children? My next door neighbor? I guess the list can grow longer.

I find it odd how these two items are next to one another in a prayer. That, however, shows once again the failings of my faith. Please God, help me in my unbelief.