DAY 17 | God Most High

and he (Melchizedek) blessed Abram, saying,
“Blessed is El Elyon (God Most High) who has handed your enemies over to you.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:19-20

Pronunciation Reference: אֵל עֶלְיוֹן

photography by Mads Schmidt / calligraphy by Rita Ip

MUSIC

PRAYER

God Most High, You are worthy of my highest and truest praise. Your unparalleled supremacy decimates my pride and self-sufficiency. Nothing and no one comes close to You. You alone are the ultimate recipient of all honor, glory, and power.

Thank You for the blood of Christ, through which I can be in a relationship with God Most High.

Forgive me for elevating anything higher than You, even the inherently good things in life. Forgive me when I pursue counterfeit or lesser gods who only offer empty promises.

Lord, only You can help me fully recognize and submit to Your sovereignty and authority over everything. Reign in every area of my life; You deserve the highest place of honor.

Because You are God Most High, I declare I fear nothing and no one but You alone.

A few facts…

El (אֵל) is the generic term for God, while the root of Elyon (עֶלְיוֹן) means "rising" and "high," signifying "the Most High" or "the Highest." Therefore, when combined, El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) emphasizes the majesty and supreme position of God, also interpretable as "the Ascended God".
The biblical mention of the name El Elyon occurs in relation to Melchizedek, a mysterious and timeless king of Salem and a priest of El Elyon. Melchizedek offered bread and wine to Abram, blessed him, and in return, Abram gave him a tenth of everything. (Genesis 14:18–20)

SMILE & BREATHE

In a place where you can be quiet and alone, take a minute or two to stretch slightly, smile, and take a deep breath.

Smile, for He is exalted, yet always with you, walking by your side.

Inhale through your nose, imagining Him seated in the highest place.

Hold your breath for a moment, gently lifting your head to gaze upon Him.

Exhale slowly and gently through your mouth, releasing anything that weighs you down.

Exercise 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

Take a moment to write to God Most High. Don't worry about your handwriting or writing skills; what matters most is the sincerity of your words. Posture your heart to listen for His response. As we become more open and receptive to Him, we allow Him to speak into our lives and bring about transformation. Let us invite the Holy Spirit to lead us into a deep and meaningful conversation, documenting it in our journal.

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

• Describe to Him an experience which convinced you of His supremacy over other gods/powers.

• Describe to Him an experience which made you doubt His supremacy over other gods/powers.

• Talk to Him about your problems with prioritizing Him.

• Ask Him to reveal the “counterfeit gods” in your life that you may be unaware of, and how they affect your relationship with Him.
Check out Appendix 2 for more journal prompts.

Exercise 2:

DECLARATION

He is El Elyon, God Most High. His reign is absolute and all-encompassing. How does this profound truth shape the way you live today? Reflect upon it and pen down your declaration.

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

Read your declaration out loud with power and intent. If He sees that you can/you will/you are, who are you to disagree with Him? Become your own cheerleader, affirming and motivating yourself. Repeat your declaration a few times to renew your mind and rewire your brain. Through this practice, you align yourself with His divine reality, a realm that transcends the understanding of the world.

This marks the end of Day 17 of HE. My prayer for you is that God Most High forever reigns supreme in the very core of your priorities.