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165 of 365: I AM WHO I AM…When I Needed Him The Most…

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Greetings Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, tonight’s devotional is a little different because of a few things happening in my life right now.

It is no coincidence the order God chose for me to write about the names of God.

Tonight, I find myself needing all of them.

I need…

Jehovah Shalom — because I need His peace that surpasses my understanding.

El Shaddai — because I need the God who is more than enough to hold me when I feel like I cannot carry what is before me.

Jehovah Roi — because I need the God who sees me, knows my heart, and sees every tear that falls when no one else does.

Jehovah Rapha — because I need the God who heals, restores, and strengthens.

And most of all right now…

I need Abba. I need my Father.

Because there are moments when we do not need all the answers. We need to know that we are held by the One who already knows the beginning, the middle, and the end.

Tonight, I am reminded that God did not reveal His names to us simply so we could learn them. He revealed them so we would know who to run to in every season of our lives.

He is still Jehovah Shalom when our hearts are troubled.

He is still El Shaddai when our strength feels small.

He is still Jehovah Roi when we feel unseen.

He is still Jehovah Rapha when healing is a journey.

And He is still our Abba when we simply need to come home to Him.

Because when life brings seasons we did not expect, we can find ourselves searching for answers. But sometimes God does not immediately give us every answer. Sometimes, He reminds us of something even greater…

He is still with us.

The same God who revealed Himself as “I AM” to Moses is still the God who meets us in every season of our lives.

He is not just the God of yesterday’s victories.

He is the God of today’s uncertainties.

He is the God of tomorrow’s unknowns.

And tonight, that is enough.

Let Us Pray

Abba,

Tonight, I come before You not with perfect words, but with an open heart.

You know every thought I cannot organize, every fear I cannot explain, and every burden I am carrying.

You are Jehovah Shalom, be my peace when circumstances feel uncertain.

You are El Shaddai,  remind me that I am not held together by my own strength, but by Yours.

You are Jehovah Roi — thank You for seeing me completely. You see the parts of my journey that others may never understand. You see the tears, the questions, and the silent prayers.

You are Jehovah Rapha,  bring healing where there is hurt, restoration where there is weariness, and strength where I feel weak.

But tonight, more than anything, I need You as Abba.

Hold Your daughter close.

Remind me that my worth has never been measured by my circumstances, my abilities, or what I can accomplish. My identity is found in being loved by You.

Teach me to trust You with the things I cannot control. Teach me to love with grace, to walk with wisdom, and to rest in the knowledge that You are already in every tomorrow.

Thank You for being every name I need.

In Jesus’ name, Amen, Amen an Amen

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Day 164 of 365: Jehovah Rapha

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The God Who Heals

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, I pray you have enjoyed this latest mini series on the names of God and their meanings. I hope you have been able to see that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

One thing I would highly recommend is for you to the entire chapter where each scripture is coming from. Reading the entire chapter gives you a bigger picture of what is happening and helps you to see that we are more alike than we are different. The Bible does not hide the weaknesses of God’s people; it reveals them so we can recognize our own need for Him.

The name of God I am focusing on today is Jehovah Rapha, which means The God Who Heals. The first time it is used in scripture is in Exodus 15:26. In order for you to a better picture of why Jehovah Rapha was used, I went a couple of verses back to verse 22.

Exodus 15:22-26

New International Version

The Waters of Marah and Elim

22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.[a]) 24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”

25 Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink.

There the Lord issued a ruling and instruction for them and put them to the test. 26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”

This scripture is important for several reasons. Here is what stands out to me the most:

  1. Moses had a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Whether it was listening to God’s voice through the burning bush, as God instructed Moses to go before Pharaoh and demand the release of God’s people, or crossing the Red Sea, Moses knew the Lord’s voice because of relationship.
  2.  Moses was the one who turned to God when the people were faced with bitterness and disappointment.  While the people grumbled, Moses cried out to the Lord. His relationship with God positioned him to hear the instruction that would bring healing.
  3. Why did Moses hear God’s voice? Moses heard his voice because he cried out to God. The other people where grumbling and complaining but the Bible only mentions  Moses praying and crying out to God.
  4. What have you or I missed from God because we were not listening for His voice? Have I spent more time focusing on my need, or have I brought my need before the One who can provide and heal?

What did God heal in today’s scripture? In today’s scripture God gave the promise of healing to the people of Israel …IF…

  1. IF you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes
  2. IF you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you

As I studied Jehovah Rapha, I was reminded of Exodus 3:13 when Moses asked God, “Who shall I say sent me?” God’s answer was simple yet eternal: “I AM WHO I AM.”

At the time, Moses could not have known every challenge that lay ahead. He could not see Pharaoh, the Red Sea, the wilderness, or the bitter waters of Marah. Yet God already knew. That is why He did not give Moses a temporary answer for a temporary problem. He revealed His eternal nature.

When God’s people needed deliverance, He was there.

When they needed provision, He was there.

When they needed guidance, He was there.

When they needed healing, He was Jehovah Rapha.

The need may change, but God never does. He is still the great I AM. He is everything we need in every situation, and there will never be a moment in our lives when He ceases to be sufficient for us.

Let Us Pray

Dear Abba,

Tonight, we come before You and we thank You for being Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

Lord, as we reflect on the waters of Marah, we are reminded that there are moments in our own lives when what we encounter feels bitter. There are seasons where our circumstances do not look like what we hoped for, where our hearts become weary, and where we may wonder how You will bring something good from what we are experiencing.

But Father, You showed Moses that bitterness was not the end of the story.
You did not abandon Your people at the bitter waters. You met them there. You revealed Your power there. You provided a way when they could not see one.

Lord, teach us not to become so focused on the bitterness that we forget the One who stands beside us. Help us not to only rehearse our struggles, but to bring our needs before You, the One who sees, the One who knows, and the One who heals.
Just as You transformed the waters of Marah, transform the places in us that have become bitter. Heal the wounds we carry. Restore the areas where disappointment, fear, and weariness have taken root. Make our hearts tender toward You again.

Abba, help us to remember that Your healing is not only about changing our circumstances; it is also about changing us. You are able to bring peace where there was turmoil, hope where there was discouragement, and sweetness where life has left a bitter taste.

May we be like Moses, not turning first to complaining, but turning first to You. May our relationship with You become so deep that we recognize Your voice even in difficult places.

Thank You for being the God who does not just see our need, but provides for it. Thank You for being the God who does not just hear our cries, but responds with love.
You are Jehovah Rapha. The God who heals. We love you and give you all the glory and honor. In the precious name of Christ Jesus we do pray. Amen, Amen, and Amen.

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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 163 of 365: Jehovah Jireh

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The Lord Will Provide

The Lord Will See To It

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, thank you for walking with me on this journey of exploring a few of the names that God was called in the Bible, especially the Old Testament.

If you have been with us since the beginning of the series then you have been following the last couple of days of the two part series on El Roi (The God Who Sees Me). The two part devotional showed the power of waiting and trusting in the Lord and what can happen if you don’t.

I want to say that tonight’s devotional is a testament to Abraham seeing everything that happened between Hagar and Sarai (soon to be Sarah) and his decision to make a better choice, when it was his turn to wait and trust the Lord’s timing.

In all truth, Abraham loved the Lord long before the Sarah and Hagar drama. His life was a testimony of a man who desired to follow God, even though, like all of us, he had moments where waiting on God’s promise was difficult. But Abraham’s journey reminds us that faith is not the absence of mistakes; it is the willingness to keep walking with God and grow from them.

Family, if you were in Abraham’s position what would you have done?

Do you think he told Sarah what the Lord told him to do?

Do you think Sarah would have let him go?

Genesis 22
New International Version

Abraham Tested

22 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”

“Here I am,” he replied.

2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”

3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about. 4 On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. 5 He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”

6 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, 7 Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?”

“Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.

“The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”

8 Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.

9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”

“Here I am,” he replied.

12 “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”

13 Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram[a] caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”

Family, after witnessing the pain caused by taking matters into their own hands, Abraham faced a moment where he had to decide if he truly believed the God who made the promise was also the God who could fulfill it.

Let Us Pray

Loving Abba,

We come before You with grateful hearts, remembering that You are the God who sees us. You see every waiting season, every unanswered question, every promise we are holding onto, and every moment when we are tempted to take control instead of trusting You.

Lord, we thank You for showing us through Abraham’s life that faith is not built in moments where everything is easy, but in the moments where we must surrender what we cannot understand. You saw Abraham’s journey. You saw his mistakes, his growth, his obedience, and his desire to follow You.

Father, forgive us for the times when we have tried to make happen what You asked us to trust You for. Forgive us for the moments when impatience caused us to move ahead of Your timing. Teach us that the God who makes the promise is also the God who has the power to fulfill it.

Lord, help us remember Hagar’s story and Abraham’s story together. Remind us that You see the broken places, You see the wilderness seasons, and You see the mountains where our faith is tested. You are not absent in any part of our journey.

Give us the faith of Abraham, not a faith that never struggles, but a faith that keeps returning to You. A faith that trusts You when we cannot see the outcome. A faith that believes Your provision will meet us exactly where You lead us.

Father, teach us to release our timelines, our fears, and our need to understand everything. Help us to rest in the truth that Your eyes are always upon us and Your plans are always greater than our own.

You are El Roi, The God who sees me. You are also Jehovah Jireh, The God who provides. You are the God who keeps every promise. We surrender our hearts to You tonight and choose to trust Your perfect will.

In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord. Amen, Amen, and Amen.

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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 162 of 365: El Roi – Part 2

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The God Who Sees / The God Who Sees Me

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, last night we spoke about God being called El Roi, The God who sees me by Hagar who was the maiden servant to Sarai, Abram’s wife in Genesis 16.

Without repeating all of Part 1 from last night, Hagar was being mistreated by Sarai and was running away to the desert. An angel of the Lord came to her and instructed her to go back to Sarai.

Being seen and spoken to by an angel of the Lord was the first time Hagar felt acknowledged and valued. That is the reason that Hagar worshipped God in that moment.

Now, here is what I truly want to discuss. Hagar had done nothing wrong. She was obedient to Sarai and gotten pregnant by Abram as Sarai directed her.

Why did Sarai not trust God to give her all that she asked for? I know that it is hard for all of us to wait, but waiting has a purpose. 

Waiting produces patience. Waiting is not standing still doing nothing, when you have a relationship with God. Waiting requires worship, prayer, and listening to God for direction.

So what did Sarai get because of her disobedience of not waiting on God? She got Genesis 16:11-12…

Genesis 16:11-12
New International Version

11 The angel of the Lord also said to her (Hagar):

“You are now pregnant
and you will give birth to a son.
You shall name him Ishmael,[a]
for the Lord has heard of your misery.

12 He will be a wild donkey of a man;
his hand will be against everyone
and everyone’s hand against him,
and he will live in hostility
toward[b] all his brothers.”

Verses 11 and 12 was a foreshadowing of what was to come between Ishmael and his half brother Isaac. The world would not realize it yet but another major religion would be birthed through the descendants of Ishmael. Islam.

Here is what is interesting, all of this happened because one woman did not wait on God and took matters into her own hand and convinced her husband to go along with her decision. (Just a footnote that this story has a lot of similarities to Adam and Eve).

Family, let me ask you this. If God saw the Egyptian Hagar’s pain and had angels tend to her in the desert, would it not also make since that God felt Sarai’s pain of not being able to bear Abram a child?

So now, Sarai had to wait until she was 99 years old for the Lord to promise her a son. Sarai had to wait for the Lord To see her…. all because she was unwilling to wait.

What God has for you is for you. You won’t have to lie, cheat, steal, or do anything else. Just wait, I say, on the Lord. He sees you.

Let Us Pray

Abba,

Tonight we come before You as Your children, grateful that You are El Roi, the God who sees.
You saw Hagar in the wilderness when she felt abandoned and forgotten. You saw Sarai in her barrenness when year after year passed without the fulfillment of Your promise. You saw their pain, their fears, their struggles, and their mistakes. Nothing was hidden from Your eyes.

Lord, how often we are like Sarai. We know what You have spoken, yet the waiting becomes difficult. We grow weary when answers seem delayed. We become anxious when doors remain closed. Sometimes we are tempted to take matters into our own hands, believing we must help You accomplish what only You can do.

Forgive us for the times we have rushed ahead of Your timing. Forgive us for the moments we have trusted our own plans more than Your perfect wisdom. Teach us to remember that Your delays are not Your denials. What You promise, You will accomplish in Your perfect way and in Your perfect time.

Father, help us to rest in the confidence that You see us. You see every prayer that has gone unanswered. You see every tear shed in secret. You see every burden carried in silence. You see every promise we are still waiting to receive. And because You see us, we can trust You.

When waiting feels difficult, strengthen our faith. When impatience rises within us, give us peace. When fear whispers that You have forgotten us, remind us that El Roi never loses sight of His children.

Help us to wait with expectation rather than frustration, with worship rather than worry, and with faith rather than fear. Let us trust that Your timing is always better than our own. May we never run ahead of You, but walk closely beside You, confident that the God who sees us is also the God who guides us.

Thank You for loving us enough to withhold what is premature and to provide what is best. Thank You for being present in every season of waiting. Thank You that even when we cannot see what You are doing, You are faithfully working behind the scenes for Your glory and our good.

We place our hopes, our dreams, our prayers, and our timelines into Your hands. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

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Day 161 of 365: El Roi – Part 1

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The God Who Sees / The God Who Sees Me

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always

Family, the Devotional this evening is very special for multiple reasons. The first reason is because God was only called by this name one time in the Bible in Genesis 16:13 by Hagar. Let’s go there now…

Genesis 16:13
New International Version

13 She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen[a] the One who sees me.”

Bereshis 16:13
Orthodox Jewish Bible

13 And she called the Shem of Hashem Who spoke unto her, El Roi (G-d Who Sees); for she said, Have I also here seen after Him that seeth me?

In case you are not familar with this story, I strongly encourage you to read ALL of Chapter 16. Here is the shortened 2026 version. Clearing my throat….

Sarai (Sarah) and Abram (Abraham) were husband and wife. Sarai was not able to get pregnant, no matter how many times her and Abram tried. In order for her to give Abram the chance to have children, Sarai had the idea to have her maiden servant Hagar sleep with Abram (remember this is Sarai’s idea – NOT GOD’s).

Hagar immediately got pregnant and Sarai began to get mad and treat Hagar very poorly, even though this was ALL HER IDEA!!!

Hagar is treated so poorly by Sarai  that she runs away into the desert to get away from all the drama. So imagine how bad it had to be if you were pregnant but you chose the desert as your home just to have some peace. (That will Preach)

Okay, now I believe you should have a good picture of what is taking place. Now let’s read why El Roi is important:

Genesis 16:7-15
New International Version

7 The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?”

“I’m running away from my mistress Sarai,” she answered.

9 Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” 10 The angel added, “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count.”

11 The angel of the Lord also said to her:

“You are now pregnant
    and you will give birth to a son.
You shall name him Ishmael,[a]
    for the Lord has heard of your misery.
12 He will be a wild donkey of a man;
    his hand will be against everyone
    and everyone’s hand against him,
and he will live in hostility
    toward[b] all his brothers.”

13 She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen[c] the One who sees me.” 14 That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi[d]; it is still there, between Kadesh and Bered.

15 So Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.

I know for many of us women, if we heard God say to go back to a place where we just ran away from, we would probably be rebuking the devil and not listen. But Hagar did listen and history would be impacted greatly and it still is today.

The second reason why this passage is so important is because even when you think no one cares and no one sees your pain, God sees it all and He cares.

How special Hagar must have felt. One moment she was suffering terribly at the hands of Sarai and the next moment she is being tended to by an angle of the Lord.

Im going to stop here this evening because I have a lot more to say….

Stay tuned until tomorrow for Part 2.

I want to leave you with this. God sees everything that you are going through. Your obedience is not in vain. Your living is not in vain. You MATTER!!!!

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Day 160 of 365: El Elyon

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God Most High / The Most Exalted One

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Genesis 14:18-20
Tree of Life Version

18 Then Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine—he was a priest of El Elyon. [a] 19 He blessed him and said,

“Blessed be Abram by El Elyon,
Creator of heaven and earth,
20 and blessed be El Elyon,
Who gave over your enemies into your hand.”
Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

Family, Genesis 14 is the first time we hear God with descriptive name of El Elyon (God Most High). This is significant for reasons:

  1. Melchizedek, king of Salem recognize that it was God and God alone that rescued Abraham from his enemies
  2. If you study, Hebrews 7:11-22 you will find that Melchizedek, king of Salem is linked to Christ. Melchizedek is linked to Christ not through tribal lineage, but through the unique priestly order that foreshadows Jesus’ eternal priesthood.
  3. Hebrews 7:14-22
    New International Version
    14 For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, and in regard to that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16 one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is declared:

    “You are a priest forever,
        in the order of Melchizedek.”[a]

    18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

    20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:

    “The Lord has sworn
        and will not change his mind:
        ‘You are a priest forever.’”[b]

    22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.

Family, I love the Word of God and could meditate on it for hours. However, I want to keep this a mini series. 

The reason this passage is so significant is that it ties the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.  

God has shown us time and time again that he is that I Am. God is called by many names in the Bible because no one name can encompass the majesty and glory of who He is.

To me, when I call out to the Father of the Trinity, I call Him Abba, but that is just me, because that is what I needed more than anything.

Let Us Pray

Abba,

Tonight we come before You with grateful hearts. As we reflect on Your name, El Elyon, God Most High, we are reminded that You reign above every power, every circumstance, every fear, and every battle we face. Nothing catches You by surprise, and nothing is beyond Your authority.

Lord, just as You delivered Abraham and gave him victory over his enemies, remind us that our help does not come from our own strength, wisdom, or abilities. Every good thing we have comes from Your hand. You alone are worthy of the glory, honor, and praise.

Abba, thank You for revealing Yourself to us throughout Scripture. Thank You for being Jehovah Shalom, our Peace when life feels chaotic and uncertain. Thank You for being El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One who provides for every need according to Your riches and glory. And thank You for being El Elyon, the Most High God who rules over heaven and earth and whose purposes can never be overturned.

Lord Jesus, thank You for being our eternal High Priest. Through You, we have access to the Father. Through You, the promises of God are fulfilled. Through You, we can come boldly before the throne of grace knowing that we are loved, forgiven, and accepted.

Abba, for those who are weary tonight, give them rest. For those who are anxious, give them peace. For those who are struggling, remind them that the God who sits above all things is also near to the brokenhearted. Help us trust You when we cannot see the outcome and help us remember that You remain on the throne no matter what circumstances surround us.

And Lord, thank You that although You are El Elyon, the Most High God, You invite us to come to You as beloved children. What a privilege it is to call You Abba. What a gift it is to know that the God who created the heavens and the earth also knows us by name.

May our hearts rest in Your sovereignty, our minds rest in Your peace, and our lives bring glory to Your name.

In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Worship Video of the Day

(2022) “El Elyon”   “Jehovah-Mekoddishkem”
“The Lord of Heaven and Earth”     “The LORD who sanctifies you”
Tim Godfrey and Fearless Community in one accord, come together to give unreserved worship and praise to “Jehovah-Mekoddishkem”, the God who has sanctified us and set us apart solely for the purpose of worshipping him.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

159 of 365: El Shaddai

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Greetings, Precious Family. May the peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, over these past 158 days, since January 1, 2026, I have taken a journey that has brought me back to one of the happiest times in my life.

There was a time when worship was the most important thing to me. I woke up worshipping and I went to bed the same way.
A lot of life has happened in between those years, and somewhere along the way God stopped being my first love.

When God called me to write a devotional every day of 2026, I never imagined that this journey would bring me back to my happiest place, His presence.

As I have studied His Word, prayed, written, and reflected, I have found myself remembering a question I used to ask God as soon as my eyes opened in the morning:
“How can I make You smile today, Lord?“

Today, as I continue this new mini-series on the Names of God, I find myself smiling.
For the longest time, a voice deep within my spirit has continued to whisper:
“Remember who you are, Marcia.”

As I speak about El Shaddai, God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One, I am reminded that El Shaddai was also the first solo I ever sang in church. Long before I understood the depth of that name, I was worshipping the One who bears it.

In Genesis 17:1, God revealed Himself to Abraham as El Shaddai and instructed him to walk before Him faithfully and be blameless. Abraham was facing circumstances that seemed impossible, yet God reminded him that His promises would be fulfilled not by human strength, but by God’s almighty power.

Today, I understand that worship is far more than a song. Worship is found in the everyday moments. Worship is a lifestyle. Worship is a love story between a faithful God and His children. Worship is our response to who God is and all He has done.

As I reflect on the name El Shaddai, I am reminded that the same God who sustained Abraham has sustained me. Through every season, every challenge, every blessing, and every lesson, He has proven Himself to be more than enough.

He is El Shaddai.
He was enough then.
He is enough now.
And He will always be enough.

Let Us Pray

Abba,

Tonight we come before You with grateful hearts and declare that You are El Shaddai, God Almighty, the All-Sufficient One.
Thank You for revealing Yourself to Abraham when the promise seemed impossible. When human strength had reached its limit, You reminded him that Your power has no limits. What was impossible for man was possible for You.

Lord, how often we find ourselves standing in that same place. We face situations that seem too difficult, burdens that feel too heavy, and seasons that leave us weary. Yet Your name reminds us that we do not serve a limited God. We serve El Shaddai.

You are sufficient when our strength fails.
You are faithful when our faith feels weak.
You are able when circumstances seem impossible.  You are enough.

Abba, teach us to walk before You faithfully, just as You instructed Abraham. Help us to worship You not only with our words, but with our daily lives. Let our obedience become an act of worship. Let our trust become an act of worship. Let our surrender become an act of worship.

Thank You for every promise You have fulfilled and for every promise You are still bringing to pass. Thank You for sustaining us through seasons we never thought we would survive. Thank You for carrying us when we could not carry ourselves.

Lord, rekindle in us a love for Your presence. Draw us closer to You. Remind us that our greatest joy is found not in what You give us, but in You.

May we leave tonight resting in the confidence that You are El Shaddai, The Almighty God who sees us, sustains us, provides for us, and is more than enough for every need we will ever face.

We love You, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Worship Video of the Day

Official Live Music Video for “El Shaddai” by Amy Grant
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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 158 of 365: Jehovah Shalom – The LORD Is Peace

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Greetings, Precious Family l. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, for the past several days, we have explored the power, authority, and beauty found in the name of Jesus. As we continue our journey through Scripture, we now turn our attention to the names God reveals about Himself. Each name unveils a different aspect of His character, helping us know Him more deeply and trust Him more fully. We begin with a name that speaks directly to anxious hearts: Jehovah Shalom – The LORD Is Peace.

In this series, I will be using different biblical versions from NIV, The KJV, and New JKV, The Living Bible, The Orthodox Jewish Bible and others. I am doing this in order to paint as clear a picture as possible of the depth, height, and width of God’s love for us. The entire Bible is the greatest love story.

Read today’s passage below to see how Gideon honored and trusted God even when things looked impossible.

Scripture Passage

Judges 6:20-24
New King James Version

20 The Angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread and lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And he did so.

21 Then the Angel of the Lord put out the end of the staff that was in His hand, and touched the meat and the unleavened bread; and fire rose out of the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. And the Angel of the Lord departed out of his sight.

22 Now Gideon perceived that He was the Angel of the Lord. So Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord God! For I have seen the Angel of the Lord face to face.”

23 Then the Lord said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.”

24 So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it [a]The-Lord-Is-Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Family, how many times has God had to reassure you that He was with you and that everything would be alright if you simply trusted Him?

When we read Gideon’s story, it is easy to focus on the mighty victory that came later. But before God ever used Gideon to deliver Israel, He first had to calm Gideon’s fearful heart.

Gideon was living during a time of oppression, uncertainty, and hardship. The Midianites had devastated the land, and Israel was overwhelmed by fear. When the Angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he did not see himself as a mighty warrior. He saw himself as weak, insignificant, and unqualified. Yet God saw something greater.

After realizing that he had encountered the Angel of the LORD, Gideon became terrified, believing he might die. But God spoke words that countless believers have needed to hear throughout history:
“Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.” (Judges 6:23, KJV)

In response, Gideon built an altar and called it Jehovah Shalom, which means “The LORD Is Peace.”

Notice that God did not immediately change Gideon’s circumstances. The Midianites were still there. The challenges had not disappeared. The battle had not yet been fought. Yet God revealed Himself as peace in the middle of the storm.

That is often how God works in our lives. We pray for Him to remove the difficulty, but sometimes He first reveals His presence within it. True peace is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of God in the midst of trouble.

Looking back over our lives, we can see countless moments when God carried us through situations that seemed impossible. At the time, we may have been anxious, afraid, or uncertain of what would happen next. Yet somehow, God provided strength for each day, wisdom for each decision, and grace for each step forward.

On the other side of those seasons, we can see the beauty of God’s faithfulness. What once looked impossible became a testimony. What once brought fear became evidence of God’s presence. What once kept us awake at night became another reminder that Jehovah Shalom was with us all along.

Today, whatever battle you may be facing, remember that the same God who spoke peace to Gideon still speaks peace to His children. His presence has not changed. His power has not diminished. And His peace is still available to every heart that trusts Him.

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God,

You know every burden I carry and every fear I do not speak aloud. Thank You for revealing Yourself as Jehovah Shalom. When my mind is restless, be my peace. When my heart is weary, be my peace. When answers are delayed and circumstances remain uncertain, help me remember that Your presence is greater than my problems. Teach me to rest in You, not because everything around me is calm, but because You are with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen, Amen and Amen.

Video of the Day

CityHope Music’s single “Jehovah Shalom”.

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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 157 of 365: Preparation Day – Why God’s Names Matter

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Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, as I prepare to introduce a new mini series to you, I want to thank you for continuing to go on theses daily journeys with me. We just concluded the mini series on “What Is It About The Name of Jesus?” and now we are about to dive into a new mini series on the different names of God.

Psalm 9:10
New International Version

10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

In Scripture, God’s names are never mere titles. They reveal His character, His nature, His promises, and His relationship with His people.

When God reveals a new name, He is often revealing a new dimension of Himself in response to a human need. To the fearful, He reveals Himself as peace. To the wounded, He reveals Himself as healer. To the wandering, He reveals Himself as shepherd. To the weary, He reveals Himself as provider.

God’s names are invitations to know Him more deeply.

Many people know facts about God, but throughout the Bible God continually reveals His names because He desires relationship, not merely information. Every name teaches us something about who He is and how He cares for His children.

As we begin this new journey together, we are not simply studying ancient Hebrew names. We are drawing closer to the living God. Each name we explore will reveal another facet of His heart and remind us that the God of Scripture is still actively working in our lives today.

Over the coming days, we will discover names such as Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides; Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals; Jehovah-Shalom, the Lord our peace; and many others. Each name carries a testimony of God’s faithfulness.

The question is not merely, “What is God’s name?” The deeper question is, “What is God revealing about Himself to me through this name?”

Question: Which aspect of God’s character do you need most in this season of your life? Provision? Peace? Healing? Guidance? Protection? Ask God to prepare your heart to encounter Him in a fresh way as we begin this journey through His names. 

Let Us Pray

Abba, Thank You for revealing Yourself to us. You are not a distant God hidden from Your people. Throughout Scripture, You have made Yourself known through Your names, Your works, and Your faithfulness.

As we begin this new series, open our eyes to see You more clearly. Teach us not only what Your names mean but what they reveal about Your heart. Help us move beyond knowledge into deeper relationship with You.

Prepare our hearts to receive fresh understanding, fresh faith, and fresh trust. May every name we study draw us closer to the One who bears it. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Worship Video of the Day

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Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 156 of 365: What Is It About The Name of Jesus? (Day 10)

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The Name We Will Worship Forever

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Revelation 19:11-16
New International Version

The Heavenly Warrior Defeats the Beast

11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”[a] He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Revelation 22:3-4
New International Version

3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.

Family, the name of Jesus is not temporary. It is not merely the name that carried us through this life. It is the name that will reign throughout eternity.

In our scripture passages this evening, when the Apostle John looked into heaven, he saw Jesus not as the suffering servant hanging on a cross, but as the conquering King riding on a white horse. The One who was mocked now wears many crowns. The One who was rejected now rules over all creation.

John writes that on His robe and on His thigh is written:

“KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”


Every earthly kingdom will fade. Every government will pass away. Every human title will eventually be forgotten. But the name of Jesus will remain forever.

The story of redemption does not end with the resurrection. It ends with the eternal reign of Christ.
In Revelation 22, John describes the New Jerusalem where God’s servants worship Him continually. One phrase stands out:

“They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.“

Throughout Scripture, God’s people have called upon His name. In eternity, His name will permanently mark His people. No more separation. No more spiritual battles. No more tears. No more waiting. The name we have trusted by faith will become the name we behold with our own eyes.

Today we worship through imperfect voices and distracted hearts. One day we will worship in perfect holiness, standing before the King Himself. The name of Jesus is not merely the answer to our problems. It is the ultimate reward of our salvation.

Heaven is glorious because Jesus is there.
The greatest promise of eternity is not streets of gold, gates of pearl, or mansions prepared for the saints. The greatest promise is that we will finally see the One whose name carried us through every trial, every heartbreak, every battle, and every victory. And the worship will never end!!!! Hallelujah!!!!

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for the name of Jesus, the name that saved me, carried me, protected me, strengthened me, and never left me. Thank You that His name is not only powerful for today but eternal forever.

Lord Jesus, You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Every crown belongs to You. Every victory belongs to You. Every breath of worship belongs to You.

Help me live each day with eternity in view. When life becomes difficult, remind me that this world is not my home and that a day is coming when I will see Your face. Until then, let my heart remain fixed on You.

May my worship grow deeper as I remember that I am preparing for an eternity spent in Your presence. Thank You for the promise that one day I will see the King whose name I have loved and trusted all my life. In the mighty and everlasting name of Jesus, Amen, Amen, and Amen.

Worship Video of the Day

Bishop Hezekiah Walker sang “Every Praise” alongside his choir (The Love Fellowship Choir) on his 2013 album, Azusa: The Next Generation. The track was co-produced by Walker and acclaimed gospel producer Donald Lawrence. It was written by John David Bratton.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)