names

I've been listening to some Beth Moore teachings on the names of God. She's just covered 3 so far--and she notes that the first time that particular name of God is used in the Bible signifies significance--the context is important and will tell us more about what that name for God means.

Elohim means the universal creator. Yahweh or Jehovah is the ineffable name of God. He's the great covenant-maker and covenant-keeper. Our LORD. Jehovah Heseenu--the LORD our maker.

I'm getting all the names mixed up, but something I've taken away from the teachings is that God needs nothing to exist or to create. He is who He is. When Moses saw the burning bush, it was so amazing to him because the bush wasn't being consumed. I guess I had never really thought about the implications of that beyond it being a miracle. But it was amazing because God could be there, burning, without the need for fuel. He IS.
That's how He could provide manna for the Israelites in the desert. He is. He can create out of nothing.

In other news, I am HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. I had a brief (unfortunately too brief) nesting period. It was this awesome burst of energy when I wanted to clean all the things and make sure everything is ready. Now I'm tired again. Tired and hungry. I want to eat all the things.

I think my face looks like I'm pregnant now. Pregnancy mouth and... face. It's the only part of me that feels puffy right now. I'm unsure if it's because I'm pregnant, or because I'm eating all the things :)

We've still got some things to get finished before AJ comes. Which coooould be early since I'm already 2cm dilated, 50% effaced and her head is engaged. Taxes. Cleaning out the guest room. Installing the car seat. Get Charlie insurance. And a couple more things to buy. But we've checked a lot off of our list.