A New Name

Isaiah 43:1B God says " I have called you by name, you are mine."

When I was born my parents gave me a name. It was special to them, for it was the name of Daddy’s sister. As a child, I was called a variety of names by my sister and friends; some complimentary and some downright mean! When I met my husband to be, I received another name- honey. That was a good one!

Then I was named Mom by my two daughters, and not long ago I gave myself the name Grandma, as our precious grandchild arrived. Now that he is 16 months old, I have a new name, and he calls me Nana, which is fine with me. I knew I would answer to any name he would call me, thrilled with the fact that he recognized me as someone – someone special… his Nana!

God has a name for me, too. He also has one for you. He tells us in Isaiah 49:16- "See, I have written your name on my hand." And in Isaiah 43:1B God says " I have called you by name, you are mine." What wonderful promises from God! To think He loves each of us so much he has called and claimed us, and written our names on His righteous and almighty hand is so wonderful. How blessed we are to be children of the Father.

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