Originally aired on Women in Ministry TV Broadcast YouTube Live

My name is Deanna Fullerton. I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, an Ordained Minister for Pastoral Care and founder of Eagles Rest Counseling located in middle Tennessee.

Thank you for joining me today as we continue our study on The Names of God.

Today, we are going to be learning about El-Shaddai (pronounced ale shad-day’-ee), which is the Hebrew name for Lord God Almighty or All-Sufficient One. El-Shaddai can be found in the Old Testament forty-eight times, mostly in the Book of Job and is first used in Genesis 17:1.

Thank you, my friends for joining me today. I hope that you will tune in to Women in Ministry TV Broadcast YouTube Channel every Friday at 11:00 CST as we discover together the many precious names of God. I will upload the audio of this broadcast to my podcast, Devotions with Deanna and if you have specific prayer requests you would like me to pray for, you can send me an email at [email protected].

Thank you so much for joining me today. First, I would like to say thank you to Jacqueline Battle and Women in Ministry TV for inviting me to share with you this year.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Women in Ministry TV Broadcast YouTube Channel if you have not already done so. I am just one of many different women that will be sharing the Word of God and their individual ministries each week, Monday through Friday 6am- 12pm. It is going to be a great year and I am looking forward to sharing with you on Fridays at 11:00 am Central Standard Time (CST).

Welcome Back to our study on the names of God. My name is Deanna Fullerton.  I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, an Ordained Minister of Pastoral Care and founder of Eagles Rest Counseling located in middle Tennessee.

Today, we are going to be learning about Elohim, which is the Hebrew name for God.  Elohim (el-o-heem') means God, Judge, Creator.

If you have specific prayer requests you would like me to pray for, you can send me an email at [email protected].

New Year, New Season, New Episode.  Join me as we learn the Names of God and how we can apply what we learn to our daily lives.  This is the audio version of the Live YouTube video.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Women in Ministry TV Broadcast YouTube Channel if you have not already done so. I am just one of many different women that will be sharing the Word of God and their individual ministries each week, Monday through Friday 6am- 12pm. It is going to be a great year and I am looking forward to sharing with you on Fridays at 11:00 am Central Standard Time (CST).

Psalms 16:11 (NKJV) which says, “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” And in The Passion Translation: “For you bring me a continual revelation of resurrection life, the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you.”

So, as you meditate on being in the presence of God and experiencing this fullness of joy, here are a few questions to ask yourself:

What does this fullness of joy look and feel like?

What would it be like for you as a leader to have a real encounter with the fullness of joy?

What do you need to do to replace the sorrow, worry, doubt, or fear with the fullness of joy?

Are you ready to experience abundant life, peace, freedom and love, even in the midst of chaos?

Today’s scripture is Psalms 68:35: “O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!” So much can be learned from this short verse. When you are in a dark place and at your lowest, when you are grieving, and even in the best of times, praise God for who He is. Acknowledge Him for what He can do for you. And thank Him for meeting your need. I love Charles Spurgeon’s explanation of this scripture: “He is strong, and makes strong: blessed are they who draw from his resources, they shall renew their strength.”

Father God,

You are an awesome God. You are powerful and all knowing. Thank you for every person listening. You know exactly where they are and what they have had to endure. You know all of their strengths and weaknesses. You do not think less of Your children when they are going through a crisis. Matter of fact, it is You who gives Your people strength and power do endure difficult seasons. All we have to do is ask. Lord, on behalf of those listening, I ask that you give them strength and power in all situations they are facing today. Protect each one and keep them healthy. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!

Thank you so much for tuning in and listening to Devotions with Deanna weekly podcast. I want to take a few minutes to introduce myself and tell you what you can expect from today’s podcast. I am Deanna Fullerton, a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, an Ordained Minister of Pastoral Care and founder of Eagles Rest Counseling right here in middle Tennessee. My specialized training is in temperament counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR.

Normally, I would be sharing a few scriptures with you, how you can apply these scriptures to your life and conclude with a prayer for all of you. Since we are at the end of September and the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, I decided to share my latest blog with you. Today I am taking a risk and being very vulnerable with my audience, as I share part of my testimony in overcoming suicidal thoughts. I am reminded of one of Brene’ Brown quotes, “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” So here goes!

Suicidal Thoughts No Longer Have a Hold on Me

John 10:10, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

Last week we discovered when we dedicate our bodies to God, avoid being conformed to this world, and strive to be transformed by the Word of God, we will discover God’s perfect will for our life. This dedication process, written by Paul in Romans 12:1-2, is the foundation of a committed life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Today, I want to share with you five steps of commitment. Commitment…scary word for some of you. However, if you are a leader in your field or a business owner, you know the value of commitment. You have a product or service that people are depending on. So hang on, do not fear, because this is God that wants our commitment. He is the creator of the universe, the One who created you and me. His ways are higher than our ways. And He is always committed to You. The first step to commit to Him is:

1. Your salvation – 2 Timothy 1:12, “For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.”

2. Your works – The scripture that brought us to this point - Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”

3. Your goals in life – Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”

4. Your suffering experiences– 1 Peter 4:19, “Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.”

5. Your very soul in your hour of death– Psalm 31:5, “Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”

When God reveals His perfect will for your life, you can begin the steps of commitment. So, the question to ask yourself today is: WHO are you committed to? Really – Who are YOU committed to? When our life is committed to Jesus Christ, our body is dedicated as a living sacrifice to God and we are transformed by the Word of God.