Yahweh
I AM WHO I AM
Exodus 3:14 - "God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And he said, "Say this to the people of Israel: 'I AM has sent me to you.'"
Devotional
In Exodus 3, Moses encounters God in the burning bush while tending sheep in the wilderness. When God calls Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses asks a simple but profound question: "What is your name?" God responds in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," revealing the name Yahweh (YHWH). This name communicates God's self-existence, eternality, and unchanging nature. Yahweh is not defined by human categories, circumstances, or limitations. He simply is—faithful, present, and sovereign in every moment. The God who sends Moses is not a distant deity but the One who is fully present with His people, aware of their suffering, and committed to keeping His promises.
To me, the name YHWH has always reminded me of my smallness, and that actually brings me great comfort. When I try to wrap my head around a God who always was and always will be, my brain hurts. I just can't fully comprehend it, and it is in that mystery of the greatness of God that I take great comfort. I know deep down that I follow someone unlike me, someone who never grows weary, tired, or faint of heart. I follow a God who is way bigger than any idol that could captivate my affections. So I rest my fears and my need for control at the feet of YHWH, trusting that he is a far better God than I could ever comprehend, and trusting that His goodness extends to me.
Devotional Prayer Questions
Ask God to reveal any area of your life where you think you could do a better job than Him at being God. Ask God to remind you of His magnitude. Write down the areas of your life where you are fighting back control from God, and lay them down over the next 21 Days of Prayer
In what ways are you praying "small prayers to a big God"? What things are you afraid to ask God for because you're not sure He is able?
The Lord's Prayer
Use the Lord's Prayer to guide your prayer time.
“Father”
Begin with relationship. Yahweh—the eternal, self-existent God—invites you to call Him Father because of Jesus. Thank Him that prayer is not performance, but presence. Praise Him that He knows you personally, sees you fully, and receives you gladly. Rest in the reality that you are His child and His apprentice.
“Hallowed be Your Name”
Honor God by naming who He is: You are holy. You are eternal. You are I AM. You lack nothing. You depend on nothing. There is no one like You. Ask God to make His name weighty in your life today—above every rival desire, worry, and distraction.
“Your Kingdom come / Your will be done”
Surrender rule today. Say: “Lord, let Your Kingdom come in my mind—shape my thoughts. Let Your Kingdom come in my heart—set my desires. Let Your Kingdom come in my body—govern my actions. ”Expand outward: your spouse, children, friends, coworkers, church, nation, and world. Pray for our President, Vice President, Congress, and Supreme Court. Pray for Virginia’s governor and your local leaders. Ask for revival, awakening, justice, holiness, and salvation.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Bring personal needs without shame. Name what is weighing on you. Pray for provision in finances, clarity in decisions, wisdom in relationships. Intercede for needs you know in others—suffering, waiting, grieving, struggling. Ask the Spirit to bring names to mind, trusting He initiates intercession.
“Forgive us our sins as we forgive everyone indebted to us”
Invite the Holy Spirit to search you. Confess quickly—repent deeply. Thank Jesus for cleansing. Now ask: Who am I refusing to forgive? Surrender resentment. Ask God for supernatural grace to release the debt.
“Lead us not into temptation” Pray Ephesians 6:10–20 over yourself:
- Helmet of salvation—guard my mind from lies.
- Breastplate of righteousness—protect my heart from corruption.
- Belt of truth—steady my identity with Your Word.
- Feet of Gospel peace—give me readiness and confidence.
- Shield of faith—extinguish fiery darts of fear, anxiety, and accusation.
- Sword of the Spirit—fill my mouth with Scripture.
Walk covered—Yahweh goes before you.
Prayer Requests
After praying through the Lord's Prayer, please pray openly for those around you, our Church, those that are lost and then if you are joining us in person, please pray over a few prayer requests on the prayer cards located on the front of the stage and return them in the basket at the exit.
With Your Family
Prayer is so important for us to develop especially with our family. Throughout the 21 Days of Prayer we want to provide simple prayer prompts that you and your children can pray through that can break down the name of God into an easily understood manner and how we can pray through that. In addition to the prayer below, prompt your children to pray for family, friends, teachers, others in their life and remember to always lead the prayer with gratitude.
Thank God that He never changes.
Even when life feels new or scary, God is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.
He loves us and always watches over us.
Because God never changes, we can trust Him no matter what happens.
Communion
If you are joining us in person, please pick up the communion elements provided and take it to close out your prayer time.
Scripture:
Read the following passage before participating in communion:
Mark 14:22-25: And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. And he said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Prayer:
Take a moment and ask God to examine your heart and reveal any sin that is hindering your relationship with Him. Confess that sin to the Lord. Then, as you read one of the passages, take a moment to praise and thank God for His body and His blood, and eat the bread and drink the cup.
