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\"\"
\nCathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span>
\n <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a prayer inspired by Genesis 32:24-28<\/a>, where Jacob wrestles with God. <\/p>\n

O Wrestler
\ncontending with us until daybreak,
\nholding us in the grip of your argument,
\ngrappling with our questions and doubts,
\nYou who strive to deepen us through struggle,
\nand strengthen us through adversity:
\nHold on to us now
\nin that fierce love that will never let us go.
\nBless us, as you name us, as those who have prevailed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

~\u00a0posted on\u00a0Third Space<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Go deeper<\/h3>\n

– follow the Third Space link above for more on Genesis 32:24-28
\n– see also Fierce love #1<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles  (Photo: Irene Bom)   Here\u2019s a prayer inspired by Genesis 32:24-28, where Jacob wrestles with God. 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Thus God blessed day seven and made it special \u2014 an open time for pause and restoration, a sacred zone of Sabbath-keeping, because God rested from all the work\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/het_park_in_pink.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/het_park_in_pink.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/het_park_in_pink.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/het_park_in_pink.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/\" rel=\"category tag\">prayer<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles  (Photo: Irene Bom)   Here\u2019s a prayer inspired by Genesis 32:24-28, where Jacob wrestles with God. 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