A New Name

"...[He] does not stand in the truth, 
because there is no truth in him. 
When he lies, 
he speaks out of his own character, 
for he is a liar and the father of lies.” –John 8:44

I have a name that periodically echos in my head.  
A name from the Enemy.
A name that I know is a lie, 
yet it still rears its head from time to time.

It's easy to believe the lie.
With a brief interaction,
in a quiet moment of the day,
or in the busyness of life,
the Enemy plants the seed
and reminds me of the name.

What lies does he fill Alyssa and Kyle's mind with?
What do they believe to be true about themselves,
though it is far from God's designed name?
What circumstances trigger the false "roll call"? 

But One who is greater,
Who is over all,
Bestows on us a new name.
Truth.

Amen.

The nations will see your righteousness,
and all kings your glory;
you will be called by a new namethat the mouth of the Lord will bestow.  –Isaiah 62:2

I pray that Alyssa and Kyle know and believe
the name God whispers in their ear
as He sweetly sings over them.

Lord, keep Alyssa and Kyle from believing the enemy's lies.  Whatever name or thoughts he feeds them, may they be dispelled by your powerful and everlasting truth.  Take those names and crush them and replace them with the new name that you bestow upon Alyssa and Kyle.  By your transforming presence and the truth of your Word, help them to know that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in your sight.