ADONAI
from You Version
Joshua 3.13
My Lord
PRAYER
My Lord, my Master, I praise You. All authority in heaven and on earth submits to Your lordship. You rule over everything.
Thank You for the privilege to serve the One who has the absolute power to orchestrate the entire universe.
Forgive me for serving You on my terms, not Yours, for serving You reluctantly, half-heartedly, or with impure motives.
Come take Your throne and reign in my life. Make me Your humble and loyal servant. I want to serve You alone with all that You have graciously entrusted me with: my time, my wealth, my strengths, and my weaknesses. I consecrate everything to You for Your divine purpose; I submit myself to what is important to You.
Because You are my Lord, I declare I refuse to serve other masters. I am Your faithful servant, and I choose to obey You fully and immediately.
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A FEW FACTS…
- Adonai, a Hebrew word, carries the meaning of “my Lord” or “my Lord Master,” emphasizing God’s sovereignty over humanity.
- Adonai is the plural form of “Adon,” which originates from a Ugaritic term denoting “lord” or “father.”
- In the Bible, lord, Lord, and LORD hold distinct connotations:
- “lord” (all lowercase) signifies a human figure with authority over others.
- “Lord” (first letter capitalized) refers specifically to God, acknowledging His sovereignty over humanity.
- “LORD” (all uppercase) corresponds to the personal Hebrew name of God, Yahweh (or Jehovah, a Latinized version of Yahweh).
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EXERCISE 1:
TWO-WAY JOURNALING
I confess that during my prayers and moments of worship, I frequently address Him as “Lord,” without fully comprehending the depth of its significance and the immense authority it carries. If you can relate to this, then today’s journaling presents the perfect opportunity to reconsider and surrender yourself once again to His Lordship.
In the form of a letter, write to your Lord. Posture your heart to hear Him, take the time to listen, and pen down His response. Allow your thoughts and words to flow onto the pages of your journal without concern for grammar or spelling conventions, or the pressure to adhere to logic and formality. This space offers you the freedom to express your true self.
[Part 1]
Dear Lord …
[Part 2]
Dear (your name), …
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EXERCISE 2:
DECLARATION
How does the truth that “He is Lord” shape your present lifestyle? Write a declaration that resonates with your personal journey. Keep it simple and concise.
Because You are my Lord, I declare I can / I will / I am…
Speak this declaration aloud, addressing it to the Lord and to yourself. Repeat it with conviction and assurance. Verbalizing the words creates a stronger impact than merely contemplating them internally. Allow these words to permeate your heart and transform them into your new reality.
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BLESSINGS
As we conclude Day 9 of our journey, my prayer is that you be granted a profound comprehension and heightened consciousness of His Lordship. May you surrender yourself to Him in unprecedented ways, exploring new depths of devotion.