Daily Reflections on the Names of God Quotes

“At Christ’s death, the massive curtain restricting the Holy of Holies in the temple was split in two from top to bottom—impossible for man to do.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“When our motive for good works is to garner the praise of others, we trade the glory of God for the glory of men. Glorious Lord, forgive me for the times I have exchanged Your glory for the praise of others. Help me keep my focus on You and You alone, rather than on the admiration of others.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “Remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“When Jesus entered the temple, He was appalled at the things taking place in His Father’s house. Instead of the outer courts being a place for Gentiles and women to draw close to the worship of Yahweh, profiteering moneychangers crowded them out.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“In a sense, we are our brothers’ keepers. Edmund Burke once said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Throughout history, injustice has flourished because people pretend not to see what is happening. They do not want to get involved.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Speaking of Christ to others does not require a head full of knowledge; it requires a heart that relies on the Holy Spirit. We need only obey His promptings and trust Him for the outcome.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“God created us to be in fellowship with Him. However, when sin entered the world, we became prisoners of Satan. Humanity settled into a life of captivity, and the memory of what it was like to be truly free faded. Many people have developed the equivalent of Stockholm syndrome, viewing the devil as harmless and responding to God with distrust. Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection provided the victory necessary for our freedom. When we trust Him for salvation, He rescues us from the enemy’s dark territory and transports us to His kingdom of light.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“The apostle Paul urges us to become living sacrifices in response to all Jesus has done for us. Living sacrifices have died to their own interests and agendas. Their focus is on what God wants to do through them. To be a living sacrifice is to be set apart by God for His service.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“It has been said that Christians are one of the few groups that shoot their wounded.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Frequently, we’re just too busy to learn how to clearly communicate the gospel and too busy to do it after we’ve learned.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Anything that causes us to disobey or neglect God can become an idol for us.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“We need to remember this in the body of Christ today. It was not about them, and it is not about us. It is always about the glory of God.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“I hate interruptions, especially when I have a deadline. Can’t people see I am busy? Jesus was having a busy day. A synagogue official’s daughter lay dying, and he begged Jesus to heal her. What a prime opportunity for Jesus to win over one of the religious leaders! Surely He should have accompanied this important official in haste and with single-minded determination. Jesus did not allow the pressure of a dying child to interfere with another divine appointment arranged by His heavenly Father. Can you imagine the official counting the minutes when Jesus stopped to question the crowd? Yet Jesus had time for both needs, and the official’s child benefited from a more glorious healing than she would have earlier. Just as Jesus trusted His heavenly Father to orchestrate His schedule, we also must trust the Architect of our days. Dear Lord, forgive me for the times I have ignored Your divine appointments. Help me keep my schedule flexible to respond to Your promptings.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“God is concerned about our physical health. However, He is more concerned about our spiritual health found only in a right relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Yahweh Rapha, help me see my life through Your perspective and with Your priorities. How can I make a healthy relationship with Yahweh Rapha my priority today?”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“When God says He is a jealous God, He is not saying He is jealous of us or of something we have. He is also not saying He is fearful of losing His position in our lives, the way a person might be possessive in a human relationship. What He is saying is that He is jealous for us. We are so precious to Him that He wants the highest and best for us, which can only be found when He is first in our lives. He knows that when we love anyone or anything else more than Him, we harm ourselves and damage our relationship with Him. The God of the Bible is jealous for our sake. He deserves no less than all our worship.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Shaddai, I confess my lack of trust in Your sufficiency in difficult circumstances. In what situation is El Shaddai calling me to wait on Him for the solution to my problem?”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Abram could only trust and wait. When he reached the end of his resources—with no suggestions left—God again promised him descendants. This time, God changed Abram’s name to “Abraham” (Gen. 17:5) to confirm His word. Before He did, however, He revealed Himself by a new name: God Almighty—El Shaddai—the One who is all-sufficient to carry out His promises.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“Long ago, God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah to rebuke His people for chasing after idols—worthless objects that drew them away from Him. These wasteful, sinful pursuits drained the people’s time and energy, distracting them from serving the Eternal God—the only One worthy of their worship. Today, our idols may be more sophisticated than ancient idols of gold, silver, and wood, but they are no less destructive. We may sacrifice our time on the altar of financial security but lose our integrity as we grasp for the next dollar. We may sacrifice our time on the altar of ambition but lose our families as we climb the corporate ladder. Either way, we lose. Time is a gift. Let’s use it wisely.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

“How can I honor God in the way I use my time today?”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional