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Because God Knows Your Name

But now, says the LORD—the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel: Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when through the rivers, they won’t sweep over you.

—Isaiah 43:1-2

God always remembers your name. Sure, he has millions and millions of people on his roster, but somehow when it comes to you, he knows you right away. He doesn’t have to slip quietly to the side and ask someone else to remind him who you are. Why? Because you are his!

When someone knows you well and has a relationship with you that is that familiar, they do their best to help you in the hard times and be with you when you might feel alone. God does that too, only he is always with you, always at your side and won’t leave you alone. He wants you to hear him call your name as he puts out the welcome mat.

Scary things will come up. Hard times will hit you. You won’t know what to do every time. The good news is this: God put your name in before you got there, so he made a reservation for you to walk right up to him and let him know what is going on.

Know that he has called you by name, and you may call on him for help.

Just call on him any time you need his help.

RENEWED FOR A PURPOSE

Lord, wherever I am today, I pray that you will be near me, guiding and guarding me. Thank you for knowing my name. Amen.