An Uncommonly Powerful Name
Lisa Harper
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36, NIV).
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
“... Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1b (ESV)
“About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' (which means 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?')” Matthew 27:46 (NIV)
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV)
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope …” Lamentations 3:21 (ESV)
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV)
“Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:14 (NIV)
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus ...” Romans 8:1 (NIV)
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" 2 Corinthians 12:9a (ESV)
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD …” Psalm 37:23 (NKJV)
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36, NIV).
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...