Since we found out just over a week ago that we're having a boy, we've had several conversations about names. We haven't settled on one for sure, but are getting close. We haven't decided yet whether we'll share the name we pick, but with so many weeks to go, I think it might get hard to keep the secret!
Before we knew whether we would ever have children, when we were praying and waiting to see what the Lord had for us, I poured over scripture to see what the Lord had to say about having children. As I read, I was struck by how much the Lord speaks about names and what they mean in His Word. Names must have a special significance. So we've decided that our child's name will have special significance as well.
I want our child to have a name that will be appropriate for whatever the Lord chooses for him. Whether he gives his life to ministry, becomes a doctor, a businessman, a lawyer, is a professional athlete, musician, works with his hands, or becomes something I couldn't even dream, I want the name to fit.
Pray with and for us as we prepare for our little guy to join our family. We want not only to be prepared with a great name, but with a home and relationship that is dedicated to the Lord.
