Praises to God's name

Here is a poem that praises the names of God, each one anchored in the scripture that reveals it.

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Your Name is a Fortress

I cannot speak the singular Name that holds the stars in place, The burning,timeless, I AM, surrounded by holy space. But in Your mercy,You have come, and many names You give, So my frail heart,though struck and dumb, may learn to look and live.

Yahweh-Yireh, my Provider, on the mount You see my need, You give the ram among the thorns,the grace for which I plead. My every lack is fully known in Your unfailing sight, And You will be my bread alone,my everlasting light. (Genesis 22:14 – “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide.”)

Yahweh-Rapha, my great Healer, to bitter waters bring Your tree, You touch the brokenness I feel and pour Your balm on me. You mend the fractures of the soul,the sickness and the sin, And in Your touch,I am made whole, and new life breathes within. (Exodus 15:26 – “…for I am the Lord, who heals you.”)

Yahweh-Nissi, my Banner, raised high above the fray, When conflict comes and fears arise,You are my battle's way. The victory is Yours alone,my champion and my shield, In Your triumphant name,I'm known, my destiny is sealed. (Exodus 17:15 – “Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.”)

Yahweh-Shalom, my perfect Peace, in chaos and in dread, You stand within my trembling court and speak Your calm instead. You are the wholeness,the relief, the end of every war, The quiet center of my grief,my ever-open door. (Judges 6:24 – “So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace.”)

Yahweh-Rohi, my good Shepherd, through the valley's darkest shade, Your rod and staff,they comfort me; I will not be afraid. You lead to pastures green and still,You know Your servant's voice, And guard me by Your sovereign will,and make my heart rejoice. (Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”)

El Shaddai, God All-Sufficient, the Mountain-One, Almighty Lord, Your promise is my certain hope,Your covenant, my cord. You are enough when I am not,Your power my surety, The source of every blessed thought,for all eternity. (Genesis 17:1 – “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.”)

Abba, Father, my dear Daddy—the Spirit breathes the cry, That I,a child, may run to You, and on Your love rely. No other name so breaks my chains,so stills my deepest fear, It tells my heart that Love remains and holds me ever near. (Romans 8:15 – “The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'”)

So let me learn each holy name, a stronghold in the storm, Each one a facet of the Flame,a revelation warm. For in Your names,I see Your heart, a love I can't contain, And in their truth,I have my part, and find my rest again.

Amen.