Join Lisa and Laura for our series Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person’s essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today’s episode, we explore our sixth name, Jehovah Shammah—the Lord is There. This is a great name of God to call on when you feel like everything is dark, when you feel hopeless, when you feel unbearably alone or abandoned. It’s also good for those times when you feel stuck, or even imprisoned, by hard circumstances. If you are nodding your head to any of this, grab your Bible (a notepad and pen aren’t a bad idea either) because this is the episode for you!
Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Revelation 21:3: He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
Deuteronomy 4:37: By his Presence and his great strength. (NIV)
Book of Ezekiel
John 16:7: It is better for you that I go.
2 Chronicles 5:13–14: The house, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God.
Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may demonstrate what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Isaiah 63:9: In all their affliction he was afflicted.
Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.
Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
Do I believe that Jehovah Shammah empathizes with me? Do I believe that the things that trouble me also trouble Him? If the answer is no, ask the Lord to reveal why. Why don’t I believe? What is the wound keeping me from recognizing Your presence? (Do this reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, if possible!)
Ask the Lord, do the things that trouble me trouble You? And sit in silence and listen to Him speak to you.
Show mentions.
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Bishop Erik Varden
CCC 1374
Peter Kwasniewski, The Holy Bread of Eternal Life
Father Lasance, The New Roman Missal, Prayers at Benediction
Geoffrey T. Bull, God Holds the Key
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Fearless and Free
Sarah Kaczmarek, Encounter Ministries
Dan Burke, quote
Jackie Angel, Memorize Scripture
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart, Lesson 7, Day 4
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Touching the Divine
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Keeping in Balance
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Discovering Our Dignity
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