As she breathed her last—for she was dying—she named her son Ben-Oni.[a]But his father named him Benjamin.[b]
Footnotes:
- Genesis 35:18 Ben-Oni means son of my trouble.
- Genesis 35:18 Benjamin means son of my right hand.
What is your name? Careless. Stupid. Idiot. Pain In The Rear. Complainer. Underachiever. Useless. Unlovable. Son of my trouble. Sometimes our parents, spouses, children, work associates, etc. give us names. The names may reveal our most unflattering traits or they may be more a reflection of the giver rather than you. Fortunately we have a father who will give us a new name. Forgiven. Loved. My Child. Saved. Part Of My Family. Part Of My Body. Peacemaker. Conqueror.
Lord, Thank you so much for naming us as your children. Help us to tune out the derogatory names flying around in our head and live up to the names you give us. Amen.
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