Praying the Names of God

March 1, 2009

Why are the names of God important?

God gave us a glimpse of His character and love as He reveals Himself through his names. By understanding and studying His names, we can enter into a more deeper and satisfying relationship with Him by communicating regularly in prayer.

By praying the names of God, we can learn to live in the promise of His love and faithfulness in times of praise, joy, challenges, despair – in all things (Phil 4: 4-8).

So what are the names of God and when can you use them in your prayers (Psalm 9: 10)?

Here are a few names of God and samples of how to use them while praying:

Elohim – the Creator (Deut 10:17)
“Thank you God for being my Elohim….”

ElRoi – God who sees me (Gen 16: 13-14)
“You are my ElRoi who knows the past, present and future ….”

El Shaddai – All sufficient One (Gen 17:1)
“Lord you are my El Shaddi, please go befor me in my works for you …”

Adonai – Lord and Master (Psalm 16: 2)
“Lord, here am I. send me, You are my Adonai ..”

Jehovah-jireh – the Lord will provide (Gen 22: 1-19)
“Lord, help me not become anxious for you are my Jeova-jireh …”

Jehova-rapha – the Lord who heals (Jer 17:14)
“Lord, you are my Jehova-rapha. In you I comforted in knowing that you will heal me – body, mind and soul …”

Jehova-shalom – the Lord of peace (John 14: 27)
“ Lord, you are my Johova-shalom, I will not be afraid but comnforted …..”

The Bible is filled with many more names of G, both in the Old as well as New Testament. As you read and study the names of God you will find encouragement and comfort as you grow in a deeper relationship with Him.

A great resource to learn more about this topic is “Praying the Names of God” by Ann Spagler – Zondervan, grand Rapids, Michigan 2004

Keep praying!

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