Many of my readers know that I am a huge fan of former football player and coach Tony Dungy.
I pull so much inspiration and comfort from his writings and teachings.
Today’s Dungy Daily from The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge is focused on the theme of potential with the title of Pain Management.
The bible verse for today is Romans 8:28:
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love
God is called according to his purpose for them.”
The daily challenge reminds us of what Aristotle said, “We cannot learn without pain.” Dungy goes on to explain that our own pain can help teach us our most profound lessons and also ones that stick.
Hosanna Wong was the guest speaker at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, not long ago.
I have heard Wong there before and always enjoy her enthusiasm and wisdom. She is known for her spoken word piece. I have a New Name, and I have been blessed to see her perform.
You can watch one of her Spoken Word presentations on YouTube here.
Some of the amazing words that struck me deeply include;
When you stop answering to all your old names
They stop having power over you.
When I hear “Friend of God,” that’s my name.
“Chosen,” that’s my name.
“Loved,” “Wanted, “Created with a Purpose,” that’s my name.
“God’s Messenger,” that’s my name.
“God’s Masterpiece,” that’s my name.
“Child of God,” you must be looking for me.
“Greatly Loved,” you must be calling for me.
“Brand New,” that is my name.
So that is a name that I will respond to.
Because the enemy has no power here.
Perfect love casts out all fear.
And perfect love has named me and you
So what is your new name?
What is stirring up inside of you?
When you hear these words, that His Word?
That the Word has proclaimed
What do you know is the name God is calling you?
Maybe it’s not the name you grew up with.
Maybe it’s not the name your old friends associate you with.
Maybe it’s not the name that you were used to identifying with your whole life.
But it’s the name you now answer to.
Or, it’s just the name you introduce yourself with
As for me, my name is:
“Forgiven”
My name is “Free”
My name is “Brand New”
“Loved”
“Wanted”
“Child of God”
“Created with a Purpose”
And it’s a pleasure to meet you.
