What's in a Name?

Jorge is feeling fine this morning given that the future King of England and he have the same name. Whoop de doo!

I have, however, always said that I have never met a Jorge I didn't like, so I think it's a great name.

Ironically, when my own son was born I did not want to name him Jorge. If I am being honest, I really didn't like the name and wanted something cool like Jake or Hormone.

But my mother--wise woman that she was--said to me, "Yenisita, You will never regret naming your son after you husband because Jorge is a great guy, and it will give your son something to live up to."

She was right, and all that is fine and dandy. But in reality, we all have to make a name for ourselves.

Proverbs 22:1

"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."

Why on earth would my reputation and yours be more valuable than riches? Because to gain and keep a good reputation takes a lot of effort and it produces integrity, and once you have it, there are benefits from having it that money can't buy.

Integrity allows our children to say no to drugs, obey the law, and honor us. Integrity keeps us honest in business and honest in our marriages.

While there is nothing wrong with silver or gold or riches, let us pray today that we and our kids would value a good name above anything else. It will encourage us all to make wise, life-affirming decisions.

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, It is easy to get caught in the lie that money is the most important thing. It is not. A good name and the effort we put forth to obtain it will bless us and our families more. In Jesus' name, Amen~