Hello everyone,
Today, I would like to talk about a story that I recently reflected on and read. A beautiful story.
In Genesis 29–30, we read about Leah, Jacob’s first wife. Her story is both heartbreaking and deeply encouraging 
. Leah was given to Jacob in marriage through Laban’s deception, and unlike her sister Rachel, she was not loved 
. Much of her life was marked by rejection, loneliness 
, and the longing for her husband’s affection.
When Leah longed for Jacob’s love, God saw her pain 
, but He did not give her His love by forcing Jacob to love her 
. This is a proof of God’s righteousness 
, He is a God who sees the whole picture and who gives free will. He didn’t make Jacob suffer for her sake, but in His goodness 
, He gave her what she truly needed instead 
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God opened her womb and gave her children 
, while Rachel remained barren for a time. With each child, Leah hoped her husband’s heart would turn toward her 
. She named her sons with that longing:
Reuben : “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.”
Simeon : “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated.”
Levi : “Now this time my husband will be attached to me.”
It was with her fourth son, Judah, that something shifted.
Leah declared, “This time I will praise the Lord.” (Genesis 29:35)
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Once she decided to lift her eyes to God, He raised her up and gave her what she needed. This shows that we might not always receive what we want , but God sees our pain and provides what is truly necessary .
From Judah’s line came King David 
and ultimately Jesus Christ 
, the Savior of the world 
. Out of Leah’s rejection, God brought redemption for all 
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Leah’s story reminds us: even when we feel unseen or unloved by people , God sees us , values us 
, and can bring His greatest purposes through our brokenness 
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What part of Leah’s journey speaks to you most? How does her story encourage you when you feel overlooked or rejected?
. What I love about this community is that it allows me to discover even more about God. What touched me especially was Léa’s hope, believing that one day her husband would love her. And yet, God used this situation to transform everything. It reminds us that when we have faith, nothing is impossible.