A growing series for couples and believers who want to know God more deeply, especially when life gets messy.
Marriage has a way of revealing things: the sweet moments, the hidden tensions, and the quiet places where two hearts can drift without noticing. There are days when love feels steady, and days when small misunderstandings turn into arguments that neither of you wanted. You want patience, gentleness, forgiveness, and unity, but life has a way of wearing those things thin.
In moments like these, God does not ask you to try harder in your own strength.
He invites you to remember who He is.
The names of God are not distant pieces of theology. They show us His heart, His character, and His promises. Each name speaks into real situations, real marriages, and real fears. They steady us when everything feels uncertain and remind us that God meets His people where they are.
This series looks at those names one by one. Not as concepts to memorize, but as truths to hold on to when life and relationships feel heavy.
Why God’s Names Matter in Marriage
Every marriage carries hopes, disappointments, assumptions, and wounds.
Some of these are obvious.
Others stay quiet for years.
But underneath all those layers is this simple reality:
How we see God shapes how we treat each other.
When we lose sight of who He is, we tend to react out of fear, frustration, or self-protection. We rely on our own strength instead of His, and our responses often reflect that.
But when couples remember God’s character, their reactions begin to change. Hearts soften. Perspective shifts. Grace becomes possible again. His names remind us that we are not facing life alone and that His wisdom is better than our instincts.
This is why knowing His names matters—not just for theology, but for everyday life and marriage.
The Series
Below are the articles that make up this series. More will be added over time.
Introduction: God’s Names We Live By
A starting point for the series. This reflection explores why God’s names matter in real life and in marriage, and how remembering who He is steadies us when life and relationships feel difficult.
Jehovah Nissi: The LORD Is Our Banner
When life feels like a battle and the heart feels worn down, God lifts His banner over His people. This name reminds us that He leads, defends, and unites us when we’re weary.
Immanuel: God With Us (Part 1)
Long before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, God spoke a promise to a fearful king and later to a confused carpenter: He would not abandon His people. He would be with them. Immanuel is more than a name; it is God’s assurance of His nearness in our fear, our uncertainty, and our relationships.
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(Part 2 coming soon)
Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide (Future Article)
For couples facing financial strain, fear of the future, or uncertainty, this name anchors them in God’s faithful provision.
Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals (Future Article)
Some wounds run deep. Some words stay long after they were spoken. This name points to God’s power to heal hearts, patterns, and marriages.
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace (Future Article)
Conflict may come, but chaos doesn’t have to rule the home. This name reminds us that God’s peace is not the absence of struggle, but His steady presence in the middle of it.
How to Use This Series
For struggling couples:
Let each name show you how God meets you at your point of need.
For couples who want to grow spiritually:
Use one name per week for prayer, conversation, or reflection.
For individuals walking through hard seasons:
Each article stands on its own and offers encouragement rooted in God’s character.
A Strong Tower for Every Season
Life and marriage rarely stay neat or predictable. But God’s character does not change.
As you walk through this series, may each name remind you that God is faithful, present, and actively at work in your life and marriage. You’re not walking alone. The God who reveals Himself through His names is the God who carries you through every season.
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10