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# My New Name
- URL: https://dd.malinoix.com/my-new-name/
- Published: 2011-10-07T08:57:41.000Z
- Updated: 2011-10-07T08:57:41.000Z
- Author: Maggie Winterton
- Tags: Devotionals, Faith, Relationships, Anxiety/Depression, Relationships, #wordpress, #Import 2026-10-12 13:59

[![](https://dd.malinoix.com/content/images/wordpress/2011/10/reneefisher-300x300.jpg "reneefisher")](https://dd.malinoix.com/content/images/wordpress/2011/10/reneefisher.jpg)In 8 days I will have a new name:

**Mrs. Renee Fisher.**

*All those years ago, God knew.* 

*He prepared me.*

*Changed me.*

*And now, He wants to give me a new name.*

When Jesus asked his soon to be disciples to follow Him they were **FISHER-men**. They simply worked to make money and provide for their families.

*Nothing more.*

*Nothing less.*

In this next year of marriage, I want to be a **living** example. *No matter who you are or what job you have–I want you to know without a doubt that Jesus loves you and wants to have a relationship with you.*

**I look forward to revamping my entire website and blog once my new name change is complete.** It is my hope that I will be able to bring even more glory to Him through my writing than I could as a single person.

*Imagine that.* 

One of my values this year is **GLORY**. It surprises me with joy to know God had me pick glory–knowing just a few days later I’d meet Marc.

Recently, I stumbled upon a verse in Numbers 6\. Normally, I just read verses 24-26\. I’m quite familiar with the priestly blessing. It’s a common saying among Christians. I’ve heard it numerous times by pastors and other leaders in the church.

*The LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:* 
*‘The LORD bless you* 
*and keep you;* 
*the LORD make his face shine on you* 
*and be gracious to you;* 
*the LORD turn his face toward you* 
*and give you peace.’*

But then verse 27 caught my attention: **“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”**

I anxiously shared the verses with Marc. I wondered, *“Is that the same thing as taking someone’s name–as in I’m going to be Mrs. Fisher soon?”* Yes. Then Marc pointed me to Genesis 48.

*Then he blessed Joseph and said,* 
*“May the God before whom my fathers* 
*Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully,* 
*the God who has been my shepherd* 
*all my life to this day,* 
*the Angel who has delivered me from all harm* 
*—may he bless these boys.* 
**May they be called by my name** 
*and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,* 
*and may they increase greatly* 
*on the earth.” (Genesis 48:15-16, NIV).*

**Did you notice that both verses proclaim blessing on the person BEFORE changing their name?**

*“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us *new birth* into a *living hope* through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:3-4, NIV).*

*I am blessed.*