Week 1 // GOD'S GOODNESS
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
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God's Name is Jehovah, the self-existent one, I Am that I Am, the true eternal God.
Spend time in Centering Prayer, a minute or two each day, focusing on one of the names of God. Here's a different name for each day of the week. You can look up the Bible verses for extra inspiration.
JEHOVAH TSIDKENU // The Lord Our Righteousness
We have one who speaks to the Father in our defence— Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 2.1b-2, Jeremiah 23.5-6, Romans 3.21-22, 2 Corinthians 5.21, Ezekiel 36.25-26, Romans 5.17-19, 1 John 1.7, 9
JEHOVAH SHALOM // The Lord Our Peace
Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5.1a, Judges 6.22-24a, Isaiah 26.3-4, Ephesians 2.14-18, Isaiah 9.6, John 14.27, Colossians 1.19-20
JEHOVAH SHAMMAH // The Lord Is There
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.
Matthew 18.20, Deuteronomy 31.6, Ezekiel 48.35, 1 Corinthians 3.16, Isaiah 12.6, Matthew 28.20, Revelation 21.1-3
JEHOVAH RAPHA // The Lord Heals
He heals our bodies, but more importantly, He heals and restores our spirits and souls.
Exodus 15.22-26, Psalm 103.1-4, Isaiah 53.4-5, Deuteronomy 32.39, Psalm 147.3, Matthew 8.16-17
JEHOVAH JIREH // The Lord Will Provide
From the root word “to see,” God would foresee our need of redemption. This name tells us God is willing and able to meet every need of His people.
Genesis 22.8, 13-14, Romans 8.32, Philippians 4.19, Acts 14.17, 2 Corinthians 9.8, 1 Timothy 6.17
JEHOVAH RAAH // The Lord Our Shepherd
Raah is also translated “companion” or “friend.” Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34.14-15, John 10.11, 27-28,Isaiah 40.11, Matthew 18.12-13, Revelation 7.17
JEHOVAH SABAOTH // The Lord of Hosts
Commander of all the armies of heaven
Deuteronomy 20.1-4, Nehemiah 9.5b-6, 1 Samuel 17.42-47, Psalm 103.19-22
Start your prayer focusing in on God's goodness. Tick on each day as you pray. You can make a note of what you prayed and anything you felt God speaking to you.