A Magnolia's Heart Beats

David did not build his trust on the strengths he had at his disposal. Back in the day, chariots and horses were used in battle and were also a mode of transportation. They were symbolic of strength. David knew of a Strength greater than all the strengths of chariots and horses. He trusted in the Name of the Lord His God.

We have many sources of strength in this world we live in. We find strength in our homes, families and friends, the church, our leaders, jobs, etc. We are, for the most part, confident our troops can defend us if we ever go to war. We are confident that our dollars will buy what we need and want. We trust that the air we breathe is clean, that the rain that falls is pure, and the freedoms we have are secure.

All these can be gone in an instant. Homes can be destroyed by fire, tornadoes, hurricanes, or other horrendous acts. Our families and friends can move away or die, leaving us lonely. Our troops may come up against forces stronger than they and perish. The dollar we have in our pocket at night may be as worthless as the paper it is written on when the stock market opens the next morning. Our air can become polluted, rain can contain contaminates or be accompanied by sleet or hail and ruin crops. Our freedom can fall as fast as a vote is cast in congress and signed off on by the governor or president of our state or nation.

Believe it or not, I am a glass half-full person. I'm positive by nature and don't expect any turmoil to rock my world anytime soon. I pray the things I mentioned above don't happen...but it could. And some of it already has. The moral decline of our country concerns me greatly, as does the economy and the election coming up soon. I'm concerned, but I do not worry.

I rest secure that my trust is in the Lord, who will provide. That's Who my biggest trust lies in - the Lord. I love how He is faithful, no matter what the state of the world or state of my life is. He is constant. His love never changes and His provisions are guaranteed through the grace He gave us through His Son.

I love to trust in His Name. He is a God with many names...

Here are just a few...

Adonai-Jehovah -- The Lord our Sovereign

El-Elyon -- The Lord Most High

El-Olam -- The Everlasting God

El-Shaddai -- The God Who is Sufficient for the Needs of His People

Jehovah-Elohim -- The Eternal Creator

Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord our Provider

Jehovah-Nissi -- The Lord our Banner

Jehovah-Ropheka -- The Lord our Healer

Jehovah-Shalom -- The Lord our Peace

Jehovah-Tsidkenu -- The Lord our Righteousness

Jehovah-Mekaddishkem -- The Lord our Sanctifier

Jehovah-Sabaoth -- The Lord of Hosts

Jehovah-Shammah -- The Lord is Present

Jehovah-Rohi -- The Lord our Shepherd

Jehovah-Hoseenu -- The Lord our Maker

Jehovah-Eloheenu -- The Lord our God

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." ~ Psalm 9:10 (NIV)

"Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness." ~ Psalm 29:2 (NIV)

"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name." ~ Hebrews 13:15 (NIV)

What are some of your favorite names of God? How has He shown Himself to you by revealing Himself through the power of His Name? And oh, what a sweet Name He has! It is to be trusted, worshiped and revered.

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