15 Names of God When Praying in Times of Need

To us in the 21st Century, a name is just a name. We choose to give a child a name because it sounds nice. When we call out the name of a family member, friend, or co-worker, we know them by their name. There's nothing else to it.

However, names were intended to have a deeper meaning. Names were something that gave much hope and strength to the Jews in the Bible. Their names, whether meaning something good or bad, carried significance. Not only were the names of the Israelites very important, but so were the Names of God.

Abraham, Moses, David - they all experienced the beautiful and vast characteristics and nature of God. God would show up for them time and time again and they would learn to lean on God based on His different attributes.

God would reveal Himself to them, allowing them to see Him for who He truly is. When He would reveal Himself to them, He would do so with a Name, ensuring that He was with them. He would reveal Himself as He cared for their needs.

Let’s look at 15 different Hebrew Names of God, their meaning, and some of the verses you will find these Names mentioned:

Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Who Provides (Genesis 22:14)

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Our Banner (Exodus 17:15)

Jehovah Ori - The Lord My Light (Psalm 27:1)

Jehovah Raah - The Lord My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

Jehovah Rapha - The Lord Our Healer (Exodus 15:26)

Jehovah Shalom - The Lord Our Peace (Judges 6:24)

Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness, a God of Justice (Jeremiah 23:6)

El Elyon - The Most High God (Psalm 97:9)

El Roi - The God Who Sees Me (Psalm 139:16)

El Sali - God My Rock, My Strength (2 Samuel 22:47)

El Shaddai - The All Sufficient God (Genesis 17:1)

Adonai - The Lord (Psalm 8)

Elohim - Creator (Genesis 1:1-3; Isaiah 42:5-9)

Immanuel - God With Us (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23)

YHWH (Yahweh) - I AM (Exodus 3:14, Malachi 3:6)

Do you need healing? Do you need hope? Do you need peace? Do you seek justice? Are you needing God’s power and strength? Call upon His Name.

There is something powerful about calling God 'Jehovah Jireh' as you seek and praise His provision or 'Jehovah Rapha' as you pray for healing.

God has many Names, showing just how great He is and how much He cares for us and our needs. There are many other Names of God that aren’t listed here. I encourage you to read, study and learn more Names of God that are revealed throughout the Bible.

He is the God who sees you. He is the Lord, your shepherd. He is Creator and the Most High God.

What Name(s) of God do you need to lean on today? What Name(s) of God will bring you comfort, peace and hope during your current situation? Cry out to Him.

Perhaps create a list with these Names and carry it with you as a reminder.

And continue to lean on Him in your time of need. After all, He is Jehovah Jireh. He is Jehovah Shalom. He is El Shaddai.

 

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