It has been said that before naming a baby, parents should go outside and shout the entire name several times. That helps the parents determine whether or not they want to keep that name. After all, they will call it countless times in the years ahead.
It has also been said that if a child is called by its first name, it is wise to listen. If the first and second names are called, it is wise to listen more closely. If the first, second and last names are called, the child should listen with absolutely no hesitation whatsoever! I know that truth all too well...from both parenting and childhood experiences.
There's just something about names. Hearing my name called at high school and college graduations was surreal...yet exciting. Hearing the names of our children at graduations took joy to a whole new level. Naming our children after loved ones is an honor. Seeing our name attached to a house or vehicle brings responsibility. Names matter. Names influence identity.
Yet when I think of the most important Name of all, I am amazed. For I know that His Name was chosen by our Heavenly Father. His Name is powerful, precious and perfect. His Name is called in praise, sorrow, gratitude and despair. His Name is wonderful...and His Presence is continual.
Life brings moments when I don't know what to say...or do...or feel...or think. However, I am certain of one precious truth. When I simply call His Name, He hears me. He still loves me, cares, holds and sustains me. He doesn't ignore or abandon me. There is no other Name like the name of Jesus. And that makes all the difference.♥~thl
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Romans 8: 26
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