What's in a name?

I had another 'moment' Friday morning. I was concerned about getting wood for this winter. I didn't know where to start, other than purchasing a chainsaw. I couldn't sleep the night before, so, when I woke in the morning I start out tired, which never helps with raw emotions. I didn't want to get out of bed. I laid there till about 9, fretting, and crying, and praying. I finally got up, did the morning drill, and sat to have my devotions. Once again, God's gentle voice was waiting for me.

They that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, has not forsaken them that seek Thee. Psalms 9:10

The Lord shall give that which is good. Psalms 85:12

That know Thy name.

Years ago I heard a lady teach on the names of God. She gave a list of different names of Jehovah and told us to learn them and use them when we pray, it would make a difference. I wrote those names in the front of my Bible. Friday morning I opened to the page to seek out the name of God that fit with my need that morning.

Abba Father- like Daddy- I needed my Daddy that's for sure.
Jehovah- Jireh- God will provide- I needed wood
Jehovah-Raah- God is the Shepherd- I needed guidance and care
Jehovah-Shammah- God is present- needed that too
Jehovah-Rapha- God is our healer- I'm hurting
Jehovah-Shalom- God is our peace- oh, to possess some of that!
Jehovah-Nissi- God is our Banner- He the Victor
Jehovah-Elroi-God sees- and I am grateful
El Shaddi- God Almighty- Praise be!

I prayed. I used Jehovah's name as it fit the need. I felt better. I felt at peace. I felt I could get through the day, again, because of Him. I knew He would provide, He always does, why do I forget so easily? I need not fear, or fret. I just needed to be faithful to do the task at hand...learn to use the chainsaw that was sitting in the carport. I called to see if Torch could come help me. In a matter of minutes, not only Torch, but his parents ElizaJane and Troubadour came. Troubadour gave me my saw lesson while Torch, and ElizaJane, and Autumn hauled and stacked some wood. Troubadour then told me a man had called him asking if he knew of anyone who needed wood for winter. Need I say more. God had provided. He wanted me to trust, to wait, to believe Him to be Jehovah-Jireh. He is.

I remember my Grandpa telling of a time as a young man, while walking the streets of Chicago, he was fretting over something. As he continued down the street, he notices something flutter to the ground next to him. It was a sparrow. He immediatly thought of the verse in Luke about how we are of more value than the sparrow. Grandpa said he fretted no more.

Jehovah Elroi's eye is on the sparrow, so, I know He watches me.