Word of the Month Study: The God Who is For Me
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Week One: Exploring El Shaddai: God Almighty
Week Two: El Roi: The God Who Sees You
Week Three: Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Who Provides
Week Four: Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
This month, we are anchoring ourselves in the truth that God is not distant, disinterested, or detached in you. He is for you. And when we say He is FOR you, we mean He shows up with His whole nature on display: mighty, present, faithful, healing. But here’s the thing: if we don’t know who He is, we won’t know how to run to Him. We’ll pray vague prayers. We’ll doubt His heart. We’ll miss His presence in the middle of our pain.
So this month, we are going to lean in close and get to know the God who is for us by His Names.
El Shaddai – When you feel weak, He is strong. When you’re not enough, He is more than enough.
El Roi – When you feel invisible, He sees you.
Jehovah Jireh – When you don’t know how ends will meet, He provides.
Jehovah Rapha – When you’re broken in body or spirit, He heals.
Each of these names isn’t just a title—they are invitations to encounter God deeply, personally, and powerfully.
This month, I want you to ask yourself:
Which name do I need to know Him by right now?
Where in my life do I need to trust that He is for me, not against me, not far from me, and not indifferent to me?
Let us rediscover the character of God through His Names, and allow that truth to settle every fear, fuel our prayers, and shape how we show up in faith.
Each week, come back to this study and dive deep into the lesson for that week. Wear your Word of the Month The God Who is For Me Mini-Stack, and let that instruction penetrate your spirit. God is faithful!
Week One: El Shaddai: God Almighty
El Shaddai — God Almighty
El Shaddai means "God Almighty" or " All-Sufficient One." He is the God who is powerful beyond limits and more than enough in any season.
This Name of God reflects on His power. There is nothing, no universe, no planet, no man, no demon, no anything that is bigger than El Shaddai. He is the Lord Our God Almighty, over any and everything that you can possibly face.
This month, I challenge you to explore this Word on your own. I could give it to you, but you must seek Him out for yourself, as is outlined in Scripture in Proverbs 8:17:
I love those who love Me; And those who diligently seek Me will find Me.
Meditate on each of these Scripture References this week to discover how God revealed Himself as El Shaddai:
Genesis 17:1
Genesis 28:3
Psalm 91:1
Where do we see El Shaddai reveal Himself?
When God appeared to Abram in Genesis 17, Abram was 99 years old and still childless. God introduced Himself not as a comforter or friend, but as El Shaddai, the God Almighty who could bring a son from the barren womb of his wife Sarai. El Shaddai was the Name that carried the promise and the power to fulfill it.
El Shaddai is the only One who could deliver on such an impossible promise in that day: to make an old and barren woman conceive and bear a child. He is that God today: this is the God who is for you. Praise God!
What are some practical ways that this applies to you?
Approach God boldly when things seem impossible. Nothing is impossible for El Shaddai.
Rest in His sufficiency when your own efforts fall short. El Shaddai is over everything. His arm is not too short for anything we face.
Use His name in prayer: “El Shaddai, You are enough. You are able.” This acknowledges your dependency on Him.
Trust that your limitations do not limit Him. El Shaddai has no limits.
Some things to think on:
Where in your life are you facing something that only El Shaddai can handle?
Do you truly believe that God is enough for you—even when you feel like you're not?
Practice praying to El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty. Use His Name as needed and lean on His character. He is faithful.
El Shaddai, You are my all-sufficient source. You are mighty beyond measure and nothing is too hard for You. I release my limitations into Your hands and declare that You are more than enough for my situation. Strengthen my faith and remind me that Your power is made perfect in my weakness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
knowing the god who is for us is the start of everything else
Week Two: El Roi: The God Who Sees Me
El Roi — The God Who Sees Me
El Roi means “The God Who Sees Me.”
He is the God who not only rules the universe but also leans in close to see and respond to you. His seeing isn’t passive—He sees to act, to comfort, to restore.
This Name of God reflects His nearness. He sees every detail of your life. He knows the silent battles, the hidden hurts, and the moments you felt overlooked or dismissed by others. And yet, He never missed a thing. You are not invisible to El Roi. Jesus.
Let that sink in.
This week, I encourage you to spend time personally reflecting on this Name. Ask the Lord to open your heart to the reality that He sees you: deeply, fully, and lovingly. As you read the Scriptures below, take note of how God revealed Himself as the One who sees:
Genesis 16:13
Psalm 34:15
Proverbs 15:3
Where do we see El Roi reveal Himself?
In Genesis 16, Hagar, an Egyptian servant pregnant and mistreated, ran into the wilderness. Abandoned and alone, she encountered the angel of the Lord. He didn’t just comfort her, He gave her purpose, spoke to her future, and called her by name. Hagar was overwhelmed, not just by what He said, but by the truth that He saw her.
She declared, “You are El Roi,” saying, “I have seen the One who sees me.” Even when no one else cared, God did.
El Roi is still that God today. He sees the unseen. He finds the forgotten. He meets you in your wilderness, not to judge you, but to reveal that you are not alone. This is the God who is for you.
What are some practical ways that this applies to you?
Invite God into the places where you’ve felt unseen. El Roi already knows, but He wants your honesty.
When others overlook or misunderstand you, remember: you are fully known by the One who matters most.
Use His Name in prayer: “El Roi, You see me. You know me. You care.”
Let His seeing settle your anxious heart. He watches over you with love and purpose.
Some things to think on:
Have you believed the lie that no one sees or understands what you’re going through? How can you turn that around?
How does knowing that El Roi sees you personally change your perspective on your current situation?
Practice praying to El Roi, the God who sees you. Let Him meet you right where you are.
El Roi, You are the God who sees me. Not just the good parts, but all of me. You see my pain, my exhaustion, my longings, and my tears. And You care. Remind me that I am never hidden from You. I rest in the truth that You know me and love me. Meet me in the wilderness and lead me forward in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Week Three: Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Who Provides
Jehovah Jireh — The Lord Will Provide
Jehovah Jireh means “The Lord Will Provide.”
It speaks not just to what God does but to who He is. He sees ahead, prepares the way, and provides what you need, exactly when you need it.
This Name of God reflects on His provision. Whether you're in lack, in waiting, or in transition, Jehovah Jireh is never late and never limited. He knows what you need and has already made a way.
This week, spend time meditating on the Scriptures below. Look for the Provider. Ask Him to show you where He is already moving on your behalf.
Genesis 22:13–14
Philippians 4:19
Matthew 6:31–33
Where do we see Jehovah Jireh reveal Himself?
In Genesis 22, Abraham was tested when asked to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac. As he obeyed, not knowing how this would end, God intervened at just the right moment and provided a ram in place of Isaac.
Abraham didn’t name the mountain Mount Testing—he named it Jehovah Jireh, meaning “The Lord Will Provide.”
Provision was waiting in the place of surrender. God had already made the way.
Abraham just needed to trust Him enough to go.
What are some practical ways that this applies to you?
Choose obedience even when you don’t see the provision yet. God often reveals it on the journey, not beforehand.
Speak His Name in prayer: “Jehovah Jireh, I trust You. You are my Provider.”
Look back and remember how He’s already come through—you’ll find evidence of His faithfulness all over your life.
Let go of fear—He knows your needs even before you ask.
Some things to think on:
What area of your life are you trusting Jehovah Jireh to provide for right now?
Are you willing to follow where He leads—even before you see the provision?
Practice praying to Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides. Let faith rise in your heart.
Jehovah Jireh, You are my Provider. You’ve never failed me before, and I trust You won’t start now. You see what I need before I do. I surrender my fear and anxiety and choose to rest in Your faithfulness. Provide for me in Your perfect way and perfect timing. I know that You are already working. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
Week four: Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Jehovah Rapha — The Lord Who Heals
Jehovah Rapha means “The Lord Who Heals.” This Name declares God’s heart to restore, to bind up what’s broken, and to make whole again. He is not only the God who can heal you, but the God who wants to heal you.
This Name of God reflects His compassion. It’s not just about physical healing—it’s about soul healing, emotional healing, and spiritual restoration. There is nothing too wounded for Jehovah Rapha to touch.
This week, as you read through the Scriptures below, ask God to reveal areas in your life where you may need healing. Nothing is off-limits to Him. Nothing is beyond His power to renew.
Exodus 15:26
Psalm 147:3
Isaiah 53:5
Where do we see Jehovah Rapha reveal Himself?
In Exodus 15, just after the Red Sea miracle, the Israelites reached bitter waters they couldn’t drink. God told Moses to throw a piece of wood into the water—and the water became sweet.
It was there that God revealed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals—not just water, but people. Healing is who He is. He didn’t just fix a temporary situation.
He declared His eternal nature.
What are some practical ways that this applies to you?
Bring your wounds honestly to God—He already knows and wants to heal them.
Use His Name in prayer: “Jehovah Rapha, heal the parts of me I’ve tried to ignore.”
Be open to how He brings healing—it may be instant, gradual, or layered through prayer, people, or process.
Don’t rush the journey. Healing takes faith and trust.
Some things to think on:
What areas of your life need the healing touch of Jehovah Rapha right now?
Are you willing to invite Him into the broken or bitter places?
Practice praying to Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals you. He is near and He restores.
Jehovah Rapha, You are the God who heals. You heal what doctors can’t reach, what time hasn’t fixed, and what others may not even see. I bring You the broken places in me—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and I ask You to restore me. Heal me deeply and completely. I trust You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
The Author: Sabrina Hayes
Sabrina Hayes is the Co-Founder of ArmoredSoul along with her husband Christopher. Besides owning a Christian retail brand, Sabrina is a published author, ordained and licensed minister, and mom of three adult girls. Her heart is to share the love of Jesus globally with anyone who will listen. Scripture Bracelets for Men and Women are just a small part of how she reaches them.
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