The Story of Leah and Jacob has several layers to explore. One of those layers is the story of Leah and her desire to win the affection of her husband. This story is found in Genesis chapter 29, verses 31-35.
In verse 32 it says after Reuben was born, now my husband will love me. But he didn't. In verse 34 it says this time my husband will be attached to me. And back in verse 32 it tells us that Leah recognized that she was unloved. But in verse 35 Leah's focus has changed. Now, instead of looking for love, she begins to look to God. Verse 35 says, now I will praise the Lord.
When life isn't going your way, look to the Lord. When people treat you badly or ignore you, look to the Lord. When you face defeat and disappointment, look to the Lord.
The moment Leah stopped trying to make it happen, she felt peace, and she stopped trying. Verse 35 says that she stopped bearing.
Leave your choices and the direction of your life in the Lord's hands and He will turn your sorrow into joy!
One more thought. God saw, God knew, and God opened Leah's womb to bear children, but it says that Rachel, the beautiful one, was barren. God judges righteous judgements. Same house, same husband, different outcomes.
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