What is in a name?
Shakespear drew upon this idea for a dialogue in Romeo and Juliet. But what is in a name? A name is something that someone may use to get your attention. It is sometimes used to describe someone. It is often used to make a point.. sometimes that point is complimentary… sometimes that point is derogetory.
I was named after a character in the 70s Disney movie, Escape to Witch Mountain. If you remember it, the little blond girl's name is Tia. So my parents named me Tianna with every intention of calling me Tia. I've been called other names over the years including my Tia Maria, Tatiana, hey you, babe, waitress. I've been called some other things too. I've been called dramatic. I've been called a brat, opinionated, stubborn, rebelious. And I've been called good things- gracious, poised, articulate, generous.
But the best things I've ever been called have been by my Heavenly Father. These are the ones that matter. These are the ones that push me on when I'm feeling down. They are the ones that are important.
I have been called.
CHOSEN
LOVED
REDEEMED
CHILD OF GOD
RIGHTEOUS
FORGIVEN
WORTHY
CALLED
SISTER TO THE OTHER CHILDREN OF GOD
MEMBER OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
CREATION OF THE ALMIGHTY
SAVED
