Thursday, December 18, 2008

What's In A Name?

Have you ever considered what your favorite name for God is? I'm in the middle of reading The Shack - I know, I know, just a little late getting started on that one - and the book uses some very interesting names for the different persons of the Trinity. In the story, God call Himself Elousia which means "Creator God Who is truly real" and the Holy Spirit calls Himself Sarayu which means "common wind".

I'm not sure I've ever considered what my favorite name for God is. There are certainly a lot from which to choose. I guess El Shaddai has always been striking to me since it refers to His sufficiency for me. Of course, depending on what I may be experiencing in life, my favorite name may change.

Comment with your favorite name for God.

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