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John 20:16

One word. Her name. That is all it took. The Good Shepherd calls His own sheep by name. Jesus knows YOUR name too — and when He calls it, everything changes.

Memory phrase: Jesus knows your name.

Talk about it: Why do you think hearing her own name made Mary immediately know it was Jesus?

Prayer: Jesus, You know my name. You know me completely. Thank You that I am not just one of many — I am known by You.

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