Getting Ready-21 Days of PrayerSample

God. For some reason we tend to always read that word as a name. Have you ever noticed that? It may be because it’s capitalized, or because often we’re reading it from the Bible. For some reason though, when we verbalize this name through our speech, it lacks that same respect or reverence as when we read it. We’ve turned this name into a multitude of things other than what it truly is. For some it’s a saying when we get frustrated, or something we throw around when we’re gossiping about someone (OMG). I love this verse because it represents the magnitude of this name. It’s a name above all names. Great. None like it. The one true God. 

We all have stories of grade school when we had 3 Jordan’s in our class, or 7 Matthew’s. This isn’t how it is with God. He is the only one. Unmatched in all of His glory, might, love, and wisdom. My prayer for you in 2021 is that you would start to revere this name above all names. That your life would reflect its glory. His glory. 

Challenge: What are all the names for God found throughout scripture (redeemer, perfector, etc.)? When you think of God, or use His name in conversation, does it reflect the beauty and power of His name?

Prayer: Father, help me to understand the magnitude of your name. There is a holiness, a comfort, a reverence that it carries with it. In your name there is power. Help me to understand the power I have through your spirit simply at the mention of your name. Give me discipline to not misuse it. Amen.