DAY 19 | The Faithful God

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is EL Hanne’eman (The Faithful God), keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:9

Pronunciation Reference: אֵל הַנֶּאֱמָן

photography by Jacalyn Beales / calligraphy by Rita Ip

MUSIC

PRAYER

I honor You for the faithfulness You have shown throughout history. Every promise You make has either come true or will come true. I exalt You because You remain faithful to the end, even when I am faithless.

Thank You for the assurance of hope that comes from Your unfailing promises. Thank You for answering my prayers even when my faith grows very weak. Time and again, Your faithfulness is evident in my life.

Forgive me when I allow facts and circumstances to speak louder than Your truth and promises.

I need You, Lord. My life depends on Your faithfulness. Grant me unwavering faith in You, for it is impossible to please You without faith.

Because You are the Faithful God, I declare that I will live a faith-filled life. Boldly and expectantly, I will choose faith and live by Your promises.

A few facts…

El Hanne’eman (אֵל הַנֶּאֱמָן) is commonly translated as “Faithful God".
Hanne’eman (הַנֶּאֱמָן) comes from the Hebrew root n-’-m (נְאֵמָן), meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy." This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God, emphasizing His loyalty and faithfulness.
There is another Hebrew term translated into English as "faithful God”, which is El Emunah (אֵל אֱמוּנָה) (see Deuteronomy 32:4). Emunah (אֱמוּנָה) comes from the verb aman (אָמַן), which means: believe, support, confirm, from which the word "Amen" derives.

SMILE & BREATHE

In a quiet place, free from distractions. Sit up straight, rotate your shoulders and neck, release the tension in your muscles.

Smile, for even if we are unfaithful, He remains faithful (2 Timothy 2:13)!

Slowly, deeply inhale, allowing your lower abdomen to expand. Honor His faithfulness; He is forever true to His word and promises.

Pause, hold your breath for a few seconds, recalling the prayers He has answered for you, and sincerely thank Him.

Exhale slightly longer than your inhale, surrendering all your struggles in faith to Him.

Exercise 1:

TWO-WAY JOURNALING

On a fresh page in your journal, take a moment to address The Faithful God. Engaging in a two-way journaling practice opens up a space for meaningful conversation with Him. Consider it a sacred space where you can freely express your deepest emotions, gain clarity about yourself or your circumstances, reshape your narrative in alignment with Him, and seek His guidance in formulating plans or finding solutions. As you dedicate time to listen to His response, capture the dialogue in writing. Let us invite the Holy Spirit to lead you on this journey.

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

• Recount the memorable experiences of His faithfulness in your life.

• You may ask Him how you can experience His faithfulness at a whole new level.

• Recount the time when you doubt His faithfulness or even think that He is not faithful.

• If you are facing a challenge that really stretches your faith, consider laying it all out before Him.

• Discuss your own faithfulness with Him. Ask Him how to grow this fruit of the Spirit.

Check out Appendix 2 for more.

Exercise 2:

DECLARATION

He is The Faithful God, unwavering in keeping His promises and honoring His covenant of love. How does this truth shape your life today? Take a moment to reflect and pen a faith-filled declaration that resonates with your present circumstances.

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

Speak these words of faith audibly to both God and yourself. Engage in the practice of vocalizing these words until they flow effortlessly from your heart. If they do not yet feel entirely natural, recognize that you are still growing in your faith. Persevere in your practice, your faith will put a smile on His face.

Day 19 of HE has come to a close. On this day, I extend my prayers for a continuous upward spiral of faith in your life. Whenever you entrust your faith in Him, you will encounter His unwavering faithfulness, which, in turn, will fortify your faith in Him.