Throughout the Bible, we read different names associated with God. These other names reflect God’s character and nature. The Bible is a tool for us as we navigate throughout our lives, but it is also a picture of who God is, his power, passion, provision, protection, guidance, and love for the people He calls his! For Us!
In prayer, we need to call upon God and that particular character or nature we need. Confused, let’s begin with the very first one.
El Shaddai – The Lord God Almighty
The two most common translations of Shaddai are “Mighty” and “Sufficient.” Yet another possible meaning could come from the Akkadian word shaddu, meaning mountain. Within any of these translations, we can see and feel majesty and strength!
Genesis 17:1-2NLT “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am El-Shaddai-God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.”
Genesis 35:9-11 NLT “Now that Jacob had returned from Paddan-Aram, God appeared to him again at Bethel. God blessed him, saying, ‘Your name is Jacob, but you will not be called Jacob any longer. From now on your name will be Israel.’ So God renamed him Israel. Then God said, ‘I am El-Shaddai – God Almighty.’ Be fruitful and multiply. You will become a great nation, even many nations. Kings will be among your descendants.”
So, we’ve learned El Shaddai is our God Almighty; we see here He makes mighty changes in lives.
So, are you facing some big monumental decisions? Is there an upcoming move and the unknown is daunting? Is there a future doctors appointment and possible unwanted news? Are there changes you need to make but don’t know how to start or even where for that matter? Are you scared?
Then begin your next prayer with a prayer to Our God-El Shaddai (el shad-di). The God Almighty!
I hope you have a blessed day! Thank you for joining me! 🥰
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