EL SHADDAI
God Almighty
from You Version
Genesis 17.1-2
PRAYER
God Almighty, I praise You! There is nothing too difficult for You, and nothing in this world can diminish Your mighty power.
Thank You that through Christ, I have access to You, the All-Sufficient One. In You, there is inexhaustible love, wisdom, power, and kingdom resources. You are enough for me.
Forgive me when I do not even think of relying on You. Forgive me for my unbelief and my self-sufficiency.
May I never forget how much I need You in my life. Please grant me the grace to recognize and accept my limits. Let me gladly boast in my weaknesses, in which Your power is made perfect. Fill me with the joy of partnering with You.
Because You are the God Almighty, I declare my total dependence on You, and I will see Your mighty hand in my daily life.
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A FEW FACTS…
- The meaning of “El” is God, and there is some debate about the meaning of “Shaddai.” It may have derived from “shad,” the Hebrew word for breast, which denotes nourishment and sustenance, or from “Šadu,” the Akkadian word for mountain.
- The possible meanings and translations of “El Shaddai” include: God Almighty, the overpowerer, the thunderer, All-sufficient One, and The God of the Mountain.
- The first mention of “El Shaddai” is in Genesis 17:1-2 when God told Abram that He would make a covenant with him, and Abram, who was 99 years old, would have descendants.
- The book of Job prominently uses the name “Shaddai” more than any other book in the Bible.
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EXERCISE 1:
TWO-WAY JOURNALING
Writing a two-way journal is connecting and interacting with Him. Today, we write to the God Almighty. Be still, listen, and let the monologue become a dialogue. Record this conversation in your journal, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide you towards a beautiful encounter with Him.
[Part 1]
Dear Father / God Almighty, …
[Part 2]
Dear child / (your name), …
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EXERCISE 2:
DECLARATION
How does the omnipotence of God impact your way of living? Take a moment to reflect and write your own personal declaration. You can draw upon His promises or make it relevant to your current situation.
Because You are God Almighty, I declare I can / I will / I am…
Speak these words aloud, letting their sound resonate within you. Repeat them, allowing your heart to align with His truth and your eyes to perceive God’s reality. This practice shatters limiting beliefs, enabling you to step into His abundance.
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BLESSINGS
This concludes Day 3 of HE. Today, I pray that you will humbly acknowledge your limitations and weaknesses, and wholeheartedly surrender yourself to God Almighty. His power will rest upon you, just as He faithfully promised.