Every Name Tells a Story

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the many names of God and how each one reveals a piece of His heart. It started with a devotional one morning, but as I sat with my Bible and journal, I realized how deeply personal these names are to me. Every name tells a story… of where I’ve been, what He’s brought me through, and how He continues to meet me right where I am.

Here are some of the names of God that have been speaking to me and what they mean in my walk with Him:

El Roi – The God Who Sees Me

To me, this name is a sweet reminder that I am never overlooked. Even in those quiet, lonely moments when I feel invisible or like no one understands, God sees me. He knows my heart, my fears, and my tears, even when I don’t have the words to say it out loud.

Jehovah Jireh – The Lord Will Provide

This name reminds me to breathe when the stress and worry creep in. There was a time when I wasn’t working. I was in between jobs, hired but stuck waiting, and my savings were dwindling to nothing. But God! He made a way, just like He always does, reminding me that His provision never runs dry, even when mine does.

Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace

When I think of Jehovah Shalom, I think of water. The lake, the ocean, any place where the waves meet the shore. I go to the lake, sit with Him, and the noise in my heart quiets. It’s there, with the water, that I feel His peace wrapping around me like a warm, steady embrace.

Abba – Father / Daddy

In my personal prayers, He is Abba. Whenever I talk to him, I address him as Abba. My Father. The One who guides me, teaches me, and loves me in ways only He can. With Him, I don’t have to perform or pretend.  I’m just His daughter, safe and seen in His arms.

El Shaddai – God Almighty

When I think of El Shaddai, I think of power. No matter what happens, no matter how uncertain life feels, He is Almighty and in complete control. It reminds me that nothing is too big, too messy, or too broken for Him to handle.

El Elyon – God Most High

He is above me. Always. I am just His humble servant, wanting to do His will even when I stumble. Knowing He is the Most High reminds me to stay surrendered, to keep my heart open to His leading, and to trust that His ways are higher than mine.

Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals

He healed me… and He is healing me still. He lifted me out of the deep darkness of depression, carried me through the nights I didn’t want to live, and saved me from myself. Now, He’s healing my anxiety, piece by piece, showing me that His love restores what I thought was beyond repair.

Jehovah Nissi – The Lord is My Banner

Strength. That’s what this name means to me. He is my armor, my covering, my victory in every battle I face. When I feel weak or unsure, I remember that I stand under His banner and with Him, I am never fighting alone.

Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness

He’s the only thing right in me. Anything good in me is really Him. His Spirit, His grace, His love shaping me. No matter how much I mess up, or how many times I fall short, He covers me and calls me His own.

Jehovah Shammah – The Lord Is There

When I think of Jehovah Shammah, I think of those little God-moments. You know, the ones where there’s no denying He’s near. When I’m craving comfort and a butterfly drifts by, or when the exact song I need plays out of nowhere… those moments whisper, “I’m here.”

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Each of these names is a piece of His story and my story, intertwined. They remind me that He is personal, constant, and faithful. My prayer is that as you read this, you’re reminded that He is all of this and more for you, too.

Which of these names speaks to you the most? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below.