Jesus

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

Why Jesus is the First Name That Comes to My Mind

When asked to write the first thing that comes to my mind, I didn’t hesitate, Jesus. Not because it’s a habit or a rehearsed response, but because that name has become the anchor of my soul. Jesus is not just a figure in Scripture to me, He is my lifeline, my comforter, my teacher, and the very breath that gives me purpose.

I’ve walked through storms that threatened to consume me, an emotional marriage where I cried out in desperation, only to be met with a whisper from the Holy Spirit that my husband was my assignment. I obeyed, waited, and watched God transform our love in the final chapters of his life. Jesus met me there, in the middle of the pain and the promise.

I’ve battled fear, fear of speaking, fear of inadequacy, fear of being seen. And yet, even in hiding, Jesus was molding me, using the jail ministry, written prayers, and whispered songs in the secret place to prepare me for my calling. He showed me that being a Psalmist wasn’t about performance, but about carrying His heart in my voice.

I say “Jesus” because I’ve learned to listen to Him over the noise of people-pleasing. I’ve turned from always saying yes to others to staying anchored in what the Holy Spirit says. I know the power of my broken marriage healed. I know the power of death being defeated! I’ve watched my children grow with challenges in their own lives, yet He still holds them close. I’ve seen my grandchildren rise with purpose, through the eyes of grace, all because Jesus has been the center of our family’s story. I know the power of His crucifixion and what He has done for me!

Daily communion with my mother reminds me of His sacrifice, a constant invitation to remember the price He paid for our freedom. His body broken, His blood poured out, how could His name not be first on my lips?

I fasted for refreshing, leaned into boldness, and embraced my identity in Christ. And through it all, through joy, sorrow, healing, and purpose, Jesus has remained the one name that brings peace, power, and clarity.

So when I write the first thing that comes to mind, it’s not just instinct, it’s experience. It’s love. It’s worship.
It’s Jesus.