Ok, so admittedly, I usually use this blog as a platform for my boutique- but I also feel like it's important to share things that I come across that make a difference in my life. So...the other day I had a "lightbulb" moment and an idea hit me for a new quote hanger. While I was designing it, it really got me to thinking....
Here it is:
It is based on the song by Matthew West, "Hello, My Name Is". If you haven't heard it- listen here . It's worth a few minutes- just click play then come back and finish the blog post while you listen, lol. ;-)
Here are the lyrics:
Hello, my name is regret
I’m pretty sure we have met
Every single day of your life
I’m the whisper inside
That won’t let you forget
Hello, my name is defeat
I know you recognize me
Just when you think you can win
I’ll drag you right back down again
‘Til you’ve lost all belief
Oh, these are the voices. Oh, these are the lies
And I have believed them for the very last time
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I am no longer defined
By all the wreckage behind
The one who makes all things new
Has proven it’s true
Just take a look at my life
What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children
I am a child of the one true King
What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I've been saved, I've been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I am a child of the one true King.
I’m pretty sure we have met
Every single day of your life
I’m the whisper inside
That won’t let you forget
Hello, my name is defeat
I know you recognize me
Just when you think you can win
I’ll drag you right back down again
‘Til you’ve lost all belief
Oh, these are the voices. Oh, these are the lies
And I have believed them for the very last time
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I am no longer defined
By all the wreckage behind
The one who makes all things new
Has proven it’s true
Just take a look at my life
What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children
I am a child of the one true King
What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I've been saved, I've been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I am a child of the one true King.
If you listen to "Christian Radio" at ALL, you've probably heard it. But for some reason on this day, it really caused me to analyze my life- on 2 particular points.
#1- I've heard it taught on before...that your "name", in a way, defines who you are...that whatever you name your child they will struggle with attaining their NAME all their life- or that they will always be CHALLENGED by it. Honestly, I have found this to be 100% true with myself. My name "Amber" means: precious, valued, cherished jewel. On a completely raw level here- sharing my heart- I have struggled my ENTIRE life with SELF WORTH. I have always struggled with confidence. Always. When I heard this idea taught about 10 years ago it was very REAL to me. Thinking about this in the context of this song really put things into perspective for me.
#2- What NAMES have you put on yourself throughout your life? What LABELS have you adopted every day? What BURDENS have you picked up and carried along either because of others putting them on you or life circumstances? I know that I have MANY. The other day for some reason it just HIT me (like in the face...like a ton of bricks) that others may have put them there, but I am the only person that can leave them behind...Not only to leave them behind but to replace them with things that the word tells me I am INSTEAD of those things.
Believe me, I'm preaching to myself more than anyone, lol. I am challenging you though, to sit and write a list of the things you struggle with adopting as your "NAME" and make another one of things that you truly ARE. Make sure the list is "balanced", so it's like you are trading one thing for another.
I started this, so of course I'm doing it too. I will be adding this to my daily devotional, looking up scriptures, reminders and promises that back these things up... Trying to remind myself of who HE says I am. Here's mine:
My Name Is: HELLO, My Name REALLY IS:
1. Fat 1. Saved by Grace
2. Useless/Worthless 2. Important
3. Inadequate 3. Unique
4. Ugly 4. Talented
5. Pathetic 5. Loved
6. Defective 6. Strong
7. Alone 7. DAUGHTER of the One True King
SHARE with me!!! What does your "actual/given" name mean? Do you feel like your name's meaning has affected how you feel about yourself? What does your "Name Is/REALLY Is" list look like? I would love to see some comments if this speaks to you. The Lord really put it on my heart.
Happy Monday :-)
***I made the above quote hanger for myself- I have it hanging in my MTMS Studio Craft Room to remind me everyday of who I am. I am also making them for others in my boutique- Please send me a message or comment if you would like to purchase one for yourself ***
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