His Name … The Name of the Lord … is mighty in power!
That name is powerful because of the Person who owns the name. His name signifies His presence. With His presence comes His power and protection needed for the change process.
So, it only makes sense that whatever changes we make are done in His name.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus … (Col. 3:17)
We’ve already considered four good reasons for keeping the name of the Lord at the center of the change process. Now let’s make sure we understand what it means to change in His name.
What It Means to Make Change in His Name
Doing whatever we do, making changes in His name, means we’re relying on His presence and power to make decisions and proceed through the change process. We don’t put confidence in our circumstances and resources, in our own understanding and abilities, or in the good-will and aptitude of others. Rather, we . . .
trust in His name (Ps. 9:10; 20:7; 33:21),
find hope in His name (Ps. 52:9),
look for help in His name (Ps. 124:8).
And, when we make changes in His name, we find ourselves frequently calling on His name with hearts filled with gratitude and praise (Ps. 80:18; 99:6; 116:4, 13, 17).
I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD. (Ps. 116:17)
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- Body Life Provides Safeguards During Change
- Overcoming Resistance to Change
- Managing Change Well Takes Christ-like Thinking
- Managing Change Well Takes Christ-like Attitudes
- Managing Change Well Takes Christ-like Actions
- Power to Navigate Change Well
- Power of Gospel Gives Perspective in Change Management
- Grace Bookend Your Change Process?
- The Spirit Helps Us Navigate Change
- Power for Change in the Name of the Lord
- Change in His Name
- Change For His Name’s Sake
- Change Possible Because of Resurrection Power
- A Change Process Leading to Growth
- Usefulness of Scripture in Change Management
- Bible Verses to Help in the Change Process
- Need to Make Changes? First Ask, Seek, Knock.
- Guiding People to Navigate Change Well
- Servants Not Controllers of the Change Process
- Shepherds Help People Navigate Change
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