And when the topic is about supportive mothers who would do absolutely anything and make sacrifices for their children, I will scream my mother’s name from the rooftops!!!!!!
LEARN TO ENGAGE THE NAMES OF GOD ACCORDING TO YOUR NEED
One of the powerful ways to deepen your relationship with God is to understand who He is and what His names reveal about His nature.
God is not limited to one dimension. Scripture reveals Him by different names that communicate His character, power, provision, protection and covenant.
When you are in need, don't just panic—remember who your God is.
🔹 When you need PROVISION — Jehovah Jireh
“He is the LORD who provides.”
📖 Genesis 22:14
🔹 When you need HEALING — Jehovah Rapha
“The LORD who heals you.”
📖 Exodus 15:26
🔹 When you need PEACE — Jehovah Shalom
“The LORD is Peace.”
📖 Judges 6:24
🔹 When you need VICTORY — Jehovah Nissi
“The LORD is my Banner.”
📖 Exodus 17:15
🔹 When you need RIGHTEOUSNESS — Jehovah Tsidkenu
“The LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”
📖 Jeremiah 23:6
🔹 When you need a SHEPHERD — Jehovah Rohi
“The LORD is my Shepherd.”
📖 Psalm 23:1
🔹 When you need GOD'S PRESENCE — Jehovah Shammah
“The LORD is there.”
📖 Ezekiel 48:35
🔹 When you need PROTECTION — El Elyon, the Most High God
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
📖 Psalm 91:1
🔹 When you need STRENGTH — El Shaddai
The Almighty God, sufficient and all-powerful.
📖 Genesis 17:1
The goal is not to treat the names of God like magical formulas. We don't manipulate God's names; we call upon God in faith, according to what His Word has revealed about Him.
Know His names.
Know His character.
Know His Word.
Know your God.
Your need may change, but God remains faithful.
Whatever you are facing today, there is a revelation of God's character that you can stand upon.
CALL UPON HIS NAME. TRUST HIS WORD. BELIEVE HIS PROMISES.
“Those who know Your name will put their trust in You.”
📖 Psalm 9:10
I found a prayer in Habakkuk 2:3 this morning...
Lord, for the things You have shown me that have not happened yet, teach me how to wait without losing heart. When the vision takes longer than I expected, keep me from assuming You have forgotten me. When I cannot see movement, keep me from creating movement out of panic. Give me the discernment to know the difference between a promise that needs my obedience and a promise that simply needs my patience.
When everyone around me seems to be moving ahead and my own life feels suspended, keep me from measuring Your faithfulness by somebody else’s timeline. Let me remember that something can be taking longer without being denied. And when I am tempted to walk away because I have waited longer than I thought I would, remind me that “though it linger, wait for it.” Lord, teach me to wait without turning the waiting into evidence that You are not working.