Starting Right - SoundSage

Some mornings don’t need more noise, they need one clear truth you can carry. Today we build that truth around a worship classic that’s helped me more times than I can count: Vicky Yohe’s “Because of Who You Are.” It’s a five-minute start to your day, but it’s also a small, steady reminder that God hasn’t changed, and His names still speak.

We slow down and unpack three powerful Old Testament names of God the song points to: Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Nisi, and Jehovah Shalom. You’ll hear what each name means, where it shows up in Scripture, and why it matters beyond the page. Jehovah Jireh takes us to Genesis 22 and the God who provides. Jehovah Nisi leads us to Exodus 17 and the God who is our banner and refuge when the fight is bigger than us. Jehovah Shalom brings us to Judges 6 and the God who gives peace even when everything around you argues you shouldn’t have it.

I also share why these names are more than poetic titles, they are windows into God’s character, His strength, His promises, and His care for His people. At the end, I leave you with a short clip of the song and a simple next step: grab the YouTube link in the show notes and listen to the full track (fair warning, it may get stuck in your head). If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs peace, and leave a quick review so more people can start their day right.

Here is the YouTube link to Because of Who You Are
https://youtu.be/C6WexG9uAJI?si=v_qMXREFfJtMigpN