Wendy Blight - I Know His Name: Discovering Power in the Names of God

Endorsements

It is one thing to know facts about God in your head, but quite another to know Him intimately, personally, and in a close heart-to-heart relationship. I Know His Name will enable you to develop such a closeness with God by allowing you to get to know Him through His many names used in Scripture. Wendy has an uncanny ability to combine Bible passages, personal stories, and practical application in a way that expands your faith and strengthens your walk with God. If you are serious about taking your relationship with your Creator to a place of deep connection, read and then live out the truths of this book!

Karen Ehman,New York Times bestselling author of Keep It Shut and eight other books; national speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries; wife and mom of three

My dear friend Wendy Blight has taught me so much about prayer and Gods love through her own grace and love for others. There is no doubt that her book I Know His Name is going to be a huge blessing to so many and grow His kingdom even bigger.

Emily Maynard, Author of I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love

What a wonderful study! I was so blessed by how Wendy, in such a practical, helpful way, guides us through the names of God, what they mean, and how that knowledge will empower our relationship with the Lord. You too will be blessed!

Jennifer Rothschild, Author of Lessons I Learned in the Dark; Self Talk, Soul Talk; and Invisible; founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events and womensministry.net

2015 by Wendy Blight

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Dedication

To my Charlotte Bible Study girls. One of your questions (the day we prayed at the bowling alley) birthed this book. Your zeal to study Gods Word continually challenges me to venture to new and deeper places in Scripture. Your constant prayers, love, and encouragement bless me more than you will ever know.

Contents

With deep appreciation, I thank the cherished friends and family listed below:

MontyYou are my best friend, and I love doing life with you.

Lauren and BoYou light up my life with joy and laughter. Being your mom is my most favorite job in the whole world.

Robin PhillipsYou said yes to I Know His Name. Thank you for believing in me and investing your time and exceptional talents in this book.

Lisa SheltraDear friend and editor extraordinaire. Thank you for pouring hours and hours into this manuscript to ensure its biblical integrity and excellence.

Bobbie WolgemuthYou loved me like one of your own. You spoke, sang, and prayed precious truths into my life in the midst of your own toughest battle. This past year, you went to be with Jesus. My heart aches that I will never again hear your sweet voice this side of heaven. But I hold fast to the hope that I will see you again.

Erik and Robert WolgemuthThank you for your wise counsel and helping me navigate the business side of what we do.

Lisa AllenYou are a precious gift from God.

My Proverbs Thirty-One OBS family and First 5 Writing TeamYou weave Gods truth into my life in such beautiful ways and make ministry so much fun.

HarperCollins Christian PublishingThank you for investing in this book and coming alongside me, and so many other authors, to equip women to draw closer to God through His living and active Word.

Welcome to I Know His Name: Discovering Power in the Names of God. I am excited that you have chosen to join me on this adventure through Gods Word. Be confident, my friend, that you will meet God in a fresh way in the pages of His Word and the beautiful messages in this book. He makes a great promise in Isaiah 55:11, and I want you to keep that promise tucked in your heart: So it is when I declare something. My word will go out and not return to Me empty, but it will do what I wanted; it will accomplish what I determined. During our time together, we will dive into deep waters and unveil new truths and promises about our God that will transform how we pray and interact with Him from this day forward.

I Know His Name can be read individually or with a small group. I encourage a small group setting because it allows for accountability and rich discussions with other women about what you have learned.

You will notice that several translations are used throughout the book, mainly The Voice and the New International Version. Even if you dont own either of these translations, you will be able to complete the lessons without difficulty. In fact, using various translations while you study Gods Word will only enhance your understanding.

I Know His Name leads you through five chapters, combining personal stories with Old and New Testament stories and Scriptures. Each chapter opens with prayer and a memory verse. I encourage you to pray the prayer as soon as you begin the lesson. Remember, the Holy Spirit is your teacher. Gods Word comes alive in our hearts when the Holy Spirit interprets what God is speaking to us. Praying invites Gods Spirit into your reading and learning, and prepares your heart to receive all that God has for you. And please dont let the memory verses intimidate you. If you can remember the words of your favorite tune or the lines of your favorite movie, you will be able to memorize these verses!