FOR LISA

This week our world lost a bit of beauty and heaven became even more glorious. My friend, Lisa died after too many years’ battle with cancer. She leaves her legacy though through her husband and three school-age children. She also leaves a legacy of steadfast faith in Jesus.

Several years ago, I began creating prayers for family and friends. I prayed that they would live the meaning of their names. Here is the prayer I created with my friend Lisa in mind. Over the years I have prayed this for her many times. Anyone who knew Lisa, recognized that God answered that prayer. Lisa truly lived the meaning of her name.

Lisa: consecrated to God

Lord, I pray that Lisa will live her name. I pray that Lisa will be fully consecrated to you in everything she is and does. I pray she will live her solemn dedication to you and that she will be a lighthouse to others so that others, too, will be consecrated to you because of her light. Amen.

Please visit the PRAYING NAMES page to find names of people you love. Then pray that they, too will live the meaning of their names. If you don’t find the name you’re looking for, please let me know and I will create a prayer especially for them.

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I appreciate your patience and grace during the move.

MORE PRAYING NAMES

Each month I create prayers for people we love based on the meaning of their names. 

These additional names are then added to the ongoing list at the tab to the right titled, “PRAYING NAMES.”

If you don’t find the name of your loved one listed, please leave a comment below. I’ll research it and create a prayer for a future month.

Bernard: bold as a bear; brave; hardy

Heavenly Father, I pray that Bernard will live the meaning of his name. I pray that he will live a life full of courage and that he will bravely speak of your love and salvation boldly. Amen.

Clarice/Clara: illustrious; clear, bright

Heavenly Father, I pray that Clara will live the meaning of her name. I pray that she will understand your Gospel clearly and that she will live her life in such a way that she will be a bright light of your love in this world. Amen.

Ryan: descendant of the king

Heavenly Father, I pray that Ryan will live the meaning of his name. I pray that he will understand the full impact of being a son of the King of the universe and that he will live his life as an ambassador for you. Amen.

Stephanie: crown

Heavenly Father, I pray that Stephanie will live the meaning of her name. I pray that she will wear your crown of glory throughout her life, that her status as adopted daughter of the King will be apparent to all those who meet her. I pray that she will understand the importance of being your daughter and will wear her crown humbly. Amen.

MORE PRAYING NAMES

Each month I create prayers for people we love based on the meaning of their names. These additional names are then added to the ongoing list at the tab to the right titled, "PRAYING NAMES."

If you don’t find the name of your loved one listed, please leave a comment below. I’ll research it and create a prayer for a future month.

Adelle: noble, kind

Heavenly Father, I pray that Adelle will live the meaning of her name. I pray that in all things, her character will be both noble and kind and that she will dwell upon only things that are praiseworthy. Amen.

Clark: clerk

Heavenly Father, I pray that Clark will live the meaning of his name. I pray that in all areas of life, he will take on the mantle of good stewardship over the things you have entrusted to his care. I pray also that he will give ready and good assistance where you show him there is a need. Amen.

Lester: from Leicester, England

Heavenly Father, I pray that Lester will live the meaning of his name. I pray that he understands that—like each person on earth—regardless of where he makes his earthly home, his true home is in heaven with you. I pray that he will always keep an eye upon his eternal home and live his live with that in mind. Amen.

Rhonda: noisy

Heavenly Father, I pray that Rhonda will live the meaning of her name. I pray that all her life she will cry out to worship you in song so that, like Psalm 98, she will make a joyful noise unto you, Lord.