Before the years of famine arrived, Joseph became the father of two sons. Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, a priest in Heliopolis, was their mother.  Joseph called his firstborn son Manasseh. Joseph said, ‘God has made me forget all the trouble that my family has given to me.’ Genesis 41:50-51 ERV

Before the famine, Joseph’s life was marked by loss, exile, and unexpected elevation. When he names his firstborn Manasseh, a name that points to forgetting past pain, he acknowledges God’s work of turning sorrow into a fresh start. This small family moment shows a larger truth: God provides new life and purpose even in seasons of hardship, and remembering God’s faithfulness helps us move from what was broken to what is being restored.

Dear Blessed Lord Jesus, thank You and praise You for turning hard seasons into new beginnings. Help me to trust Your provision, to let go of past hurts, and to receive the hope You bring today. Fill my heart with courage to name and walk into the new life You are giving. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Pecious Name Amen.