Affection For the Name

January 28, 2026 

"Those who love your name may exult in you." Psalm 5:11 

When the Name penetrates your heart, it will unleash a reservoir of affection inside you that you never knew you had.

David's love for the Name was authentic- it came from a tender spot deep within his soul. He knew by experience the internal transformation that comes from an encounter with the Name.

Don't settle for superficial, dead religion when you can encounter the life-giving Name. Consider the contrast.

The Name              Religion

Personal                 Impersonal

Relationship           Rules

Internal                   External 

Life-giving               Dead

If your connection with God has been based on external practices that leave you exhausted and empty, let me introduce you to the Name. 

Every encounter with the Name is your invitation into a love relationship with Christ.

When you encounter the Name, you encounter God- the manifest Presence of God. When you encounter God, a reservoir of affection is unleashed within you.

Father God, I declare the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth over… [name your situation]. Come and work a miracle by your Name.

YEAR ON FIRE

© Fred A. Hartley, III

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The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.

This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.