DAY 03 | God Almighty

When Abram was 99 years old, Yahweh appeared to him. He said to Abram, “I am El Shaddai (God Almighty). Live in my presence with integrity. I will give you my covenant and I will give you very many descendants.”
Genesis 17:1-2

Pronunciation Reference: אֵל שַׁדַּי

photography by Johannes Plenio / calligraphy by Rita Ip

MUSIC

PRAYER

God Almighty, I praise You! There is nothing too difficult for You, and nothing in this world can diminish Your mighty power.

Thank You that through Christ, I have access to You, the All-Sufficient One. In You, there is inexhaustible love, wisdom, power, and kingdom resources. You are enough for me.

Forgive me when I do not even think of relying on You. Forgive me for my unbelief and my self-sufficiency.

May I never forget how much I need You in my life. Please grant me the grace to recognize and accept my limits. Let me gladly boast in my weaknesses, in which Your power is made perfect. Fill me with the joy of partnering with You.

Because You are the God Almighty, I declare my total dependence on You, and I will see Your mighty hand in my daily life.

A few facts…

El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) is commonly translated as "God Almighty”. However, its meaning is subject to some controversy. The meaning of El undoubtedly refers to God, while Shaddai has several possible origins. For example, in Hebrew, shad (שַׁד) means "breast," implying nourishment, provision, and support; śadé refers to "the (uncultivated) field"; shadad (שדד) means "destroyer" or "overpowerer"; and in Akkadian, Šadu means "mountain." Therefore, El Shaddai may also convey meanings such as The All-Sufficient One, God the Overpowerer, God of the Mountains, and so on.
The first mention of El Shaddai is in Genesis 17:1-2 when God told Abram that He would make a covenant with him, and Abram, who was 99 years old, would have descendants.
The book of Job prominently uses the name Shaddai more than any other book in the Bible.

Exercise 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

Writing a two-way journal is connecting and interacting with Him. Today, we write to the God Almighty. Be still, listen, and let the monologue become a dialogue. Record this conversation in your journal, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide you towards a beautiful encounter with Him.

[Part 1]
Dear Father / God Almighty, …
[Part 2]
Dear child / (your name), …

You are greatly encouraged to write your journal freely, but if you need journal prompts to you get started, here are a few (check out APPENDIX 2 for more):

• Recall an instance in your life when He revealed His mighty power. Describe to Him your thoughts and feelings about it.

• Talk to Him about a situation you find difficult or impossible to handle. Process your struggles before Him. Seek His advice.

• Ask Him how He would like you to grow your faith in His power.

Exercise 2:

DECLARATION

How does the omnipotence of God impact your way of living? Take a moment to reflect and write your own personal declaration. You can draw upon His promises or make it relevant to your current situation.

Because You are God Almighty, I declare I can / I will / I am…

Speak these words aloud, letting their sound resonate within you. Repeat them, allowing your heart to align with His truth and your eyes to perceive God's reality. This practice shatters limiting beliefs, enabling you to step into His abundance.

This concludes Day 3 of HE. Today, I pray that you will humbly acknowledge your limitations and weaknesses, and wholeheartedly surrender yourself to God Almighty. His power will rest upon you, just as He faithfully promised.