In this reading plan, we are learning more about God by studying the names given to Him in Scripture. Each day, you’ll come here to read the description of the name we’re studying today and a brief explanation of how God’s character is seen through His name. (Remember that because the Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek, some of God’s names are written in the English form of His name from their original language.) You can then head to today’s passages to see how this name functions in Scripture.
FATHER: The personal, familial, and intimate name for God
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He told them to address God as “our Father” (Matthew 6:9). When He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion, Jesus cried out, “Abba, Father,” using personal and relational names for God (Mark 14:36). Abba is an Aramaic word, from the Hebrew Ab, for “father,” while Pater is used in the Greek.
These are deeply familial names when used to address God. Belief brings us into a close yet respectful relationship with God, the holy Creator of all things. Father is a reverential yet personal name for God.
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God as our Father, a real Father. Some in the world have had a bad father(praise God I had a good father). They can turn to the True Father who cares, guides, and leads His children. He is a loving, patient,
I chose Mark 14:36 for the reflection. I love that it shows me that I can come to God as Father, even in my hardest moments. Jesus cried “Abba” with both honesty and surrender. It reminds me I can bring my pain to God and still trust His will because He’s a Father who loves me.
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A little late but here I am just before bed. One thing led to another and I was not here in the morning with all of you. I’m so sleepy now read tomorrows scriptures, but that’s OK. I just read the ones for today. I’m very sleepy but I want to share something and maybe I already did. When my daughter was baptized (ironically on fathers day), she shared a little about her earthly father may not have been present/part of her life, but grateful for her Father God who is and even went as far to say: HE is my Father!
What s beautiful testimony. Praise the Lord for the ways in which He drew close to your daughter’s heart
Thank you Almighty Creator and Lord of Lords, King of kings, for being my Heavenly Father as well. You want relationship with us through Jesus Christ! What a gift!!
Having a rough back day…shouldn’t have held a sweet baby last night,but how can you not! It is my bestie’s baby girl that I’m meeting for the first time, in town for a visit. The pain is not so much a concern if I could just lay down- but off to jail in a few, so have to sit in a hard chair and teach for 2 hours!! Thank you for your prayers!! Thank you Father for hearing the prayers of your children!! I love my sisters in Christ Prayer Warriors!
Tami, again, praying for you and the kids. Love you and hugs.
Praying for relief of pain, and strength to go on. So sorry Rhonda.
Praying for your back, Rhonda. Praying that the joy of teaching is balm for your back!! Not a good day here either. I blame the weather!
Yeah, weather definitely effects me as well! It went well..my leg (the nerve damage) was a little more intense, but yes, the talking about the Lord is always good and makes me focus on him through the pain!!
Thank you Mercy!
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Tami – continued prayers.
I find Deuteronomy 32:1-6 beautiful verses.
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“Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gently rain on new grass and showers on tender plants. For I will proclaim the Lord’s name. Declare the greatness of our God!
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God is my Father and creator!
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Thank you for your prayers yesterday. I will follow up once I know the results.
Traci, I love those verses, too, and did a cover page with some of the passage. If you’re interested I could share on FB. Still praying, sister! ❤
Good morning Shes,
” G-d in his holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows. G-d provides homes for those who are deserted.”
Love,love this verse. G-d has showed up for me in some very big ways. My parents got divorced when I was three. My dad out of retaliation to my mom was absent. He provided no financial support nor emotional support. He was not present at all. Once when I was six, he came to visit me and he bought me a very expensive dollhouse my mother could not afford to buy me. After he took me home, he said let’s go in and eat lunch.He didn’t take the dollhouse out of the car. He and my mom got into an argument and he drove away with the dollhouse. I don’t think I saw him for another 10 years. He told me later when I was an adult,he did things to me to get back at my mom.
G-d has been there for me. Showing up when I needed Him.He has been there a present help in the time of trouble a protector from bad relationships, a provider when I needed cars,or jobs. I am glad to be able to look back over my life and be able to see G-d as Father.
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Heartbreaking. I’m so sorry your father treated you this way.
Lean into your Heavenly Father for He is good.
♥️ hugs and love sister. May the Lord heal the wounds and the memories.
Oh Tanya…Im so sorry for the ways your father hurt you. Praise the Lord, our Heavenly Father for how He wrapped you in His arms, leading you, protecting you and loving you.
Thank all of you for your insights! God is our Father! What a better way to start our day knowing God is our Father and we can run to Him for protection, comfort, healing, peace and love. He is faithful and true. Even if you had the best father in the world, they were all human and made mistakes! But God is the perfect Father, we can trust Him even when we don’t understand everything about Him or why things are like they are. He is a good, good Father!
Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And You tell me that You’re pleased and that I’m never alone
You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
Oh, and I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide
‘Cause You know just what we need before we say a word
You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
Because You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us
You are perfect in all of Your ways
Oh, You’re perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us
Oh, it’s love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still into love, love, love
You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
And You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
You’re a good, good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am
(You’re a good, good Father)
You are perfect in all of Your ways (it’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are)
(And I’m loved by You)
You are perfect in all of Your ways (it’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am)
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Tony Brown / Pat Barrett
Good Good Father lyrics © Worshiptogether.com Songs, Vamos Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Common Hymnal Digital, Tony Brown Publishing Designee, Rising Springs Music
Praying for all! Have a blessed day!
Another song I love to sing at church! Thanks, Cheryl and SHARON JG!
Super Amen to this one!
I heard Run to the Father by Matt Maher a bit ago driving home and it was soothing as I had a tiring day at work. Praying for everyone.
I thought of that one this afternoon, too! ❤ Great mention, AZ!
He is a good, good Father – and I am loved by Him.
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One of my favorite verses is 1 John 3:1, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
How comforting it is to have a Heavenly Father that loves me so, especially since I did not receive that kind of love from my earthly father.
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He is our creator, yet He is our Father as well and He takes pleasure in us. I feel so undeserving of His love, but so forever thankful and grateful. We are truly blessed to be called a child of God!
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The song, Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin comes to mind this morning.
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@Tami – I am sorry for your loss Tami, may you find comfort in knowing that BJ is no longer suffering and is now with his heavenly Father. Prayers for your family. ❤️
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Happy Wednesday She’s.
Galatians 4:6-7 (NLT)
And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.”
7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.
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The Lord’s Prayer
Father let your kingdom come Father let your will be done On Earth as in Heaven
Right here in my heart
Father let your kingdom come Father let your will be done On Earth as in Heaven
Right here in my heart
Give us this day, our daily bread Forgive us, forgive us
As we forgive the ones who sinned Against us, forgive them
And lead us not into temptation But deliver us
From the evil one
Let your kingdom come Father let your kingdom come Holy, holy
Father let your kingdom come Father let your will be done
On Earth as in Heaven (let it be done) Right here in my heart
Father let your kingdom come (holy, holy) Father let your will be done
On Earth as in Heaven (let it be done) Right here in my heart
Give us this day, our daily bread Forgive us, forgive us
As we forgive the ones who sinned Against us, forgive them
And lead us not into temptation But deliver us
From the evil one
Let your kingdom come Father let your kingdom come Holy, holy
It’s yours
It’s yours
It’s yours
It’s yours
The kingdom The power
The glory are yours
It’s yours
It’s yours
It’s yours
It’s yours
Forever
And ever
The kingdom is yours
Music by Matt Maher performing “The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)”. (C) 2022
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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TRACI G – praying you are getting your feet back under you today and praying for peace as you wait for biopsy results! ❤
Dear Shes
Psalm 68:5 captured my mind this morning:
“God in His Holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows”.
How tender His care, how strong His protection, how loving His embrace of the weak, marginalized, vulnerable.
What release, what comfort, what peace His presence brings.
Supported. Sustained. Shielded.
Gathered under His wings, as the mother bird covers her young.
Thanks be to God.
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Good morning She’s. Happy Monday. Could I please ask for prayers for my daughter, Brittannie? As I write this, she is in surgery for a severe back injury that she has suffered with for years. Almost constantly in pain. The surgery will take 4-5 hours. I have traveled down to North Dakota to help care for her family and help her recover. Please pray for a successful surgery and complete healing. And please pray for me as I care for these littles and survive the heat! This Alaska girl doesn’t do well with these hot summer temps. Thank you in advance for your prayers ❤️
Praying for your daughter’s surgery and healing afterwards. For you, that the Lord will give you the strength and patience with taking care of the littles and the household. That He would bring you comfort through the heat and acclimate you quickly.
Oh, Cathy, that is a lot for you! Praying for successful surgery, recovery with no complications, and a break in the heat; also strength and patience for caring for the littles with lots of happy memories to store away. Safe travel back to Alaska!
Father G-d in the name of Jesus thank you for a successful surgery and the complete healing of pain for Brittannie.Thank you for being ever present in the operating room and imparting wisdom and knowledge to the doctors involved.
Also, Sister Cathy needs an extra bountiful amount of patience as she cares for the littles and endures the heat.
Dear Lord I pray over Brittannie having surgery this morning. That the docs will have wisdom and the surgery will be successful. I pray for an easy recovery. I also ask for safety for Cathy’s travels.
Cathy, praying for Brittannie – that surgery will go well, she will find relief from her pain and have a good recovery. And for you as you care for the family & endure the hot weather. ❤️
Praying that your Mama’s heart (and Grandma’s heart) would be comforted and strengthened by the Almighty Father and that the love and care you receive from Him would flow out as you care for your family.
Praying for you & your daughter! May the surgery be successful & provide her relief!
Oh Cathy, prayers for the surgery! I can tell you…when I had major spine revision surgery (very dangerous and long 7 hour surgery!) my mom and dad came to be there for me, take care of me (for 2 months!) and helped with my son that was 4. I can’t tell you what a blessing it was (even though I didn’t always show it!!) You get grumpy when you are in pain long term. What helped them a lot as they traveled first back and forth to the hospital, then at home with me, was my church family bringing them meals so they didn’t have to worry with all that. It is such a blessing when moms can take care of us when we can’t. Thank you for sharing. Please give us update on the surgery.
That’s a beautiful testimony RHONDA J ❤️ (and praying for others to come onside to help carry the load)
Praying for CATHY MCVEY for each moment of travel, stress of the surgery and recovery, caring for (and making beautiful memories with) the littles, temperature regulation, ….every little and big detail.
Praying Brittanie’s surgery and recovery goes well and your visit to help out goes smoothly too. Thankful for air conditioning!
Praying for you as you step in and for your daughter as she recovers.
Praying for your daughter and that surrounds this need
Praying for you Tami in your loss that God would give you comfort and peace.
Praying for all of you waiting for test results…
Big hugs for all of you. ❤️
Yes! ❤
The closeness and familiarity of the word Father moves us to a level of connectedness and nearness that can only be from God – He is Abba Father and we are children under His care, in the shadow of His wings. I immediately think of the Lord’s Prayer when God is referenced as Father. He is Lord over all in heaven, Sovereign in every way and our Abba Father. Thanks be to God.
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ABBA Father.
Romans 8:14-17
14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons[a] of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
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Good morning,
Three quick prayer requests, please and thank you:
1) Kat, mother of 3, just found out the issues she’s been having with her eyes and head is a brain tumour… previously missed a few times. Next steps?!
2) My (still pretty much agnostic FIL): very unwell, likely with cancer; we are having a “birthday party” at his request this weekend as likely his last — Did I mention doesn’t yet claim Jesus?!
3) Goddaughter and grandma still looking for affordable housing; I need a time to speak and meet with them.
Love to all ❤️
Praying for a favorable outcome on all three prayer requests.
Praying for your requests!
Praying for your requests Foster Mama.❤️
Praying over each of these!!
Praying ❤️
Thank you SO much my sisters ❤️✝️
Thank You, Father God, for loving and keeping me and all Your children under the shelter of Your wings. In Jesus name. Amen
Accepted, loved, disciplined, guided, blessed, forgiven, protected … we are part of and belong to the family of God. He is worthy of our praise and worship.
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TAMI – praying for you and family, sister. Echoing CEE GEE’s and other sisters’ prayers from yesterday, for God’s peace and comfort in the pain of your loss. ❤️
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TRACI GENDRON – praying the effects of anesthesia are gone today, and that nothing further is needed
MERCY – beautiful Psalm 23 testimony yesterday ❤️
TANYA – thank you for the praise and testimony in your job situation, that you squelched your ‘pure mad’ feelings and saw God work for your long term gain (vs 2 seconds of ‘I quit’ satisfaction).
CEE GEE ❤️ loved the tie in of Psalm 23 and names of God!
KELLY (NEO) bring back the strays. Please, Lord, as we all have a list.
KIMBERLY Z – good to see you!
Amen and amen! ❤❤❤
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Abba, I come to You—not with perfect words,
but with a heart that wants to be close to You.
Thank You for always being near.
Amen.
Yes, Kimberly.
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Amen ❤️
Abba, Father
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Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost, but He brought me in
Oh, His love for me
Oh, His love for me
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Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
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Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes, He died for me
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Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
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I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am chosen, not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me
I am who You say I am
I am who You say I am
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Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
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In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God, yes, I am
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Songwriters: Reuben Timothy Morgan / Benjamin David Fielding
Who You Say I Am lyrics © Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
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TAMI – may the Father comfort you and your family today.
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RHONDA J – continued prayers for your nephew and niece.
Yes, I am too ❤️
Thanks, sister!
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(heart)! How wonderful that feeling when someone says they are still thinking of your prayer requests and praying!! You are so appreciated Kelly!
Amen to your prayer posts.
I LOVE singing that song at church! ❤
Love this song! Praying for requests!
Good morning my precious SRT Sisters, I am totally overwhelmed by your showing of love and support. I sit this morning at my table in awe.. wondering how I say Thank you in a way that you know is from my heart.
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I do not know if there is a battle ahead, (will find out tomorrow) but, what i do know from the response yesterday, is that I will not be alone.. I’ll have mat carriers, I’ll have love and I’ll be covered in prayer every step of the way, for that and for you, THANK YOU! THANK YOU. THANK YOU!
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Today I rest in the Fathers love and the hope He brings, and i pray Blessings over each of you, thankful that i get to do life with you each day here..
THANK YOU my dears, covered, as always in hugs..♥️
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Love received from across the pond, clearly from your heart….mission accomplished ❤️ :D
Love and prayers sent back to you, over that same pond, carried by heavenly hosts ✝️
(Oops, this was meant to be a response to TINA!
Good morning KELLY NEO ❤️)
Prayers for you and hugs to you Tina ❤️
Lifting you up, Dear Tina. May God grant you peace. Praying for a good report from your MRI. Much love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, Tina, it’s our pleasure! Your words,testimony, and encouragement mean so much to the SRT community that the only correct response would be to show our support and lift you up in prayer.
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I will continue to pray as you wait for the results. ❤️
Praying for you this morning Tina. Know that your sisters love you and are holding you up during the waiting. You are so appreciated and loved. Praying to good results. ❤️
Hugs to you, dear Tina.
Prayers in the waiting for peace. ❤️
Yes, dear sister, you are not alone! I prayed for you on waking this morning and will continue to pray! “Love wrapped hugs” also sent your way. ❤
Dear Tina
I caught the allusion to “mat carriers”.
Sister Shes who actively “support & assist” one another in whatever physical, emotional, spiritual need. Like the four friends & their paralyzed friend in the gospels. We are your faith community in difficult times. Prepared for heavy lifting. Praise the Lord.
Tina, praying for you today! Praying that whatever the results are, God will be glorified. You are a strong believer, a prayer warrior, a mighty soldier – you’ve got this…because God has it, and He has you in His hands. Scary stuff yes – but God can take away all our fears, praying that He does that for you. Hugs and prayers from across the pond. ❤️
Praying you get the results you are hoping for tomorrow! I look forward to seeing your comments every morning.
Thinking of you and praying for you Tina.
Prayed for you this morning and will continue!❤️
Continued prayers for you Tina for peace, restoration and healing ♥️♥️♥️