The ABCs of God's Love Letter: Name

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​The ABCs of God's Love Letter
25 Weeks. 25 Writers!

​We will use the alphabet as an acrostic and study topics like: Abide, Beloved, Calling, Delight, Endure, Faithful, Garment, Hunger, Increase, Justice, Kindness, Light, Manna, Name, Ordain, Path, Quench, Ransom, Salt, Testify, Upright, Vanity, Wait, Yield, and Zeal.

Every week, we’ll discover a different topic. Each topic is accompanied by five Scripture verses—one for each weekday. The FREE STUDY GUIDE has a page for each verse. Those spaces will invite you to write the verses out and journal what you’ve learned.

Every time I read God’s Word I learn something new. I also find that Scripture writing really helps me meditate, and as I meditate, God always shows me just what I need for that day—it’s AMAZING!

I pray you’ll join us and learn new and exciting things too from His Word.

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​This Week We're Looking at Name

Do you remember Paul Harvey? If you are any younger than me, you probably don’t. He was on the radio when I was a kid, and he told stories. He had an amazing way of reeling me into his stories. Harvey was well known for one unique thing about his storytelling. ​The entire time that he told his story, he never once mentioned the name of the person the story was about. 

Until the last line of his story, it could have been about anyone, but when he dropped the name at the end, everything suddenly fell into focus. That obscure sounding story wasn’t about someone you had never heard of, but instead, it was about a clearly recognizable person such as Abraham Lincoln, Dean Martin, or some other notable person. Once the name was added, the story changed.

God desires for His name to be known through all the earth. (Exodus 9:16) He doesn’t need my help to make His name great, but He does desire for me to be a part of His plan in making it great!

Yet, I often tell my stories about God hoping that the listener will just somehow understand that it is God Who has made such a difference in my life. I don’t boldly drop that name upfront, or sometimes at all. I live a bumper sticker method of evangelism.

Sure if you are close to me long enough you’ll see Jesus, but will the average driver on the road of life? Not a chance.

Instead of living life hoping that people will hang on to the last second of the story to find out why knowing Jesus is life-changing, here are three things every Christian should be doing to increase God’s name.

1. First, I have to link my own name with the name of God. (Proverbs 22:1) This isn’t a mysterious thing. By putting my trust in Jesus Christ as my Savior, I choose to make my name connected with His in everything that I say and do. This takes place when I repent of my sins and wholeheartedly believe that Jesus is Lord. This brings glory to the name of God through the outward change that takes place when He is Lord of my heart. (Acts 9:36)
2. Second, I’ve got to make God’s name great in my life by knowing His Word intimately. (Acts 16:14) To do this I need to go out of my way to encounter His Word daily. I cannot obey what I do not know. When I know the commands and character of God as presented in His Word, I’ll be able to act and serve Him in ways that honor Him. So, I need to spend time reading and memorizing the Bible daily.
3. And lastly, I’ve got to put feet to what I know about Him. When Christians honor God with their words and actions, it makes the name of Christ greater in the world. (Psalm 111:9) It makes the ones who follow Him set apart because they don’t act like unbelievers. We become known as followers of Jesus for the Christ-like love that pervades our lives. 

Choose today whose name will be known through your life!

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Danell posts encouraging articles and resources to help you with your walk with Christ, as well as to lead your kids to a deeper understanding of God, over at her website Faith Plus Family. Be sure to check out her Kid’s Christmas Discipleship Bundle, 31 Days in 1 Samuel Prayer Guide, and Christian Mom’s Planner Inserts.

She also has a Free Resource Library there, and you can signup to receive free Bible Study and prayer resources to use with your little ones.

Her site is a great place of encouragement and inspiration. She writes, "Life is an adventure, raising kids is hard and wonderful. Here I hope to share with you some ways to lean on God for support. I have made so many mistakes as a parent and I don’t have it all figured out. But God's strength is made perfect in my weakness and I’d like to invite you to join this journey!"

Danell Steffen is a wife and mom to three precious girls, including a set of twins. They love to hike as a family and play lots of games.

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​The ABCs of God's Love Letter Scripture Memory Cards

The ABCs of God's Love Letter Bible Study is accompanied by a collection of 25 5 X 5 Scripture Memory Cards. We'll utilize this great tool to help us memorize a Scripture verse once a week that goes with the topic we're studying that week. Hiding God's Word in our heart is so important!

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What does Name mean to you?