Say the Name…
“Say the name.” It was about 1:30 am this morning. I had just turned off my computer after discarding several posts that I was either not pleased with or not ready to share. I headed to my bed wondering how I would be able to keep my commitment when I just simply couldn’t find the words to say. As I lay in my bed a line from a song came to my mind. “When you can’t find the words to say, say the name.” So, if you don’t mind for today, I’ll just say the name.
8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:8-11 NIV
This name has been my anchor so many times in life. There have been times when I was going through a situation and I just couldn’t find the words to pray and I’d just call on that name. The great thing about it is that when we say his name, “Jesus!” He knows just what we’re trying to say. The only word coming out of our mouths may be, “Jesus!” However, He hears the thoughts behind it,
Jesus, (I’m hurting)
Jesus, (I don’t know how to handle this situation)
Jesus, (I don’t understand)
Jesus, (I need to hear from you)
Jesus, (place your thoughts in here)-
So today, I’ll encourage you in the words of this song by Martha Munizzi, just in case one day you feel a little like me and you can’t find the words to say or pray either… Say the Name
Say the name of Jesus
Say the name of Jesus
Say the name of Jesus
No other name I Know
That can calm your fears, and dry your tears and wipe away your pain
When you don’t know what else to pray
When you can’t find the words to say
Say the name Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
He’s gonna make a way when you say the name Jesus…When you don’t know what else to pray
When you can’t find the words to say
When you can’t make it through another day
Say the name
This is one of the articles I wrote in my early days of writing for Laced with Grace. However, tonight I find myself feeling the same way. I simply can’t find the words to say so I’ll just, say the name…
There are many days where I can just say the name “Jesus”, and to me that is the most powerful name I know.
Recently I’ve found when it’s time to pray, that’s when words escape me the most to ably express my thoughts. The words of this post are so comforting. A great reminder that just saying His name is enough.
Yes Bernadine! Sometimes the name of Jesus is all we need to know and say!
Bernadine, this brings me so much comfort and reassurance. Several other songs are now rolling through my mind right now with the same theme. The song There’s Just Something About that Name” by the Gaithers has brought comfort for years. I love the soothing melody and the recitation that Gloria Gaither does moves me to tears every time. Here’s the link if you’d like to hear it. https://youtu.be/3qlifcBp2Co
Thank you for speaking the Name above all names. It spoke peace to my heart.
Amen.Amen. The name of Jesus is enough. It represents His reputation .