March 9-15: Genesis 41 Seven years of plenty, Seven years of want, Seven years that fill my needs, Seven that do not. When the harvest’s empty, When all are left despairing, I’ll thank the Lord in heaven For my season of preparing. © 2026 Julianne Young Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

March 16-22: Genesis 42-45 (Sonnet) Are these truly those who so long ago, Cast me down into a pit to be sold, And had me sent down to Egypt below, Humble before my eyes just as foretold? Kneeling before me with desperate eyes. Weary hands out turned for want of my bread. Haven’t I right to look on with despise? But now my heart swells with mercy instead. Oh brothers, turn not your anger inside. All has turned out as the Lord willed it should. He sent me before you, now to pr

March 16-22: Genesis 45:4-8 (Triolet) Lift up your heart my brother God meant it all for good Once more bound to each other Lift up your heart my brother God’s purpose was another All turned out as it should Lift up your heart my brother God meant it all for good. © 2026 Julianne Young Photo by Ben Wicks on Unsplash