By Any Other Name

 "The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope, and then gives liberty."

Dwight Lyman Moody (1837-1899)

 Signs of Spring. Following pictures taken a number of years ago.

I was reading a book recently where the main character gave God different names so she could have intimate conversations with Him. The main character in the story is an author. Names were important to her, finding the right name for the characters she created. (Dee Henderson, Full Disclosure)

She knew many of the names that God is called in Scripture: Ancient of Days, Wise, Wonderful, Eternal are just a few. Many of the names Jesus is called are: Lamb of God, Bread of Life, Redeemer, Living Stone, Good Shepherd. But there wasn’t any names she remembered that the Holy Spirit was called. So she asked Him to help her choose a name so she could talk with Him.

I thought it interesting. I’m a simple person. I call God, God. I call Jesus, Jesus. I call the Holy Spirit just that. I’ve never called Him by any other name.

Have you? Do you use different names that bring you in intimate conversations with the Trinity? Do you often speak directly to the Holy Spirit inside of you?

 

"The Holy Ghost destroys my personal private life and turns it into a thoroughfare for God."

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917)  

The character in the book wanted to get to know the Holy Spirit who lived inside of her. This is who directed her through life, guiding her path as written by God. I really like that.

I became curious wondering if there are names the Holy Spirit is called in Scripture. Here are just a few I found:

Spirit of glory (1 Peter 4:14); Spirit of revelation (Ephesians 1:17); Spirit of the Son (Galatians 4:6); Eternal Spirit (Hebrews 9:14); Comforter/Counselor/Advocate: Isaiah 11:2, John 14:16, 15:25, 16:7; Teacher/Witness/Guide John 14:26, Romans 8:16, John 16:13

I don't speak to God often during the day. That's on me.We’re instructed to pray continually in 1 Thessalonians 5:16. that's a matter I need to work on. 

I love it when I take a picture and get home and see things I did see when I snapped it. This picture was darker and I missed the two fawn turning back to look. Always a thrill!

I enjoyed reading about this new avenue of worship by talking with the Holy Spirit. I know I will think on this frequently and hopefully do it.

The name she gave to the Holy Spirit? Lovely. What a lovely idea!

"Breathe on me, breath of God; Fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love, And do what thou woulds't do."

Edwin Hatch (1835-1889)