Why the name Charis Rain?

This past Friday morning my wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl that we named Charis Rain Cosentino. We thoughtfully and prayerfully picked out her name.

 

The word Charis (pronounced KAR-is) is the Greek word in the New Testament for Grace. Many months ago my wife was having physiological complications and we made an appointment for her. Before her appointment she miraculously conceived. Charis is alive on this earth today only because of God's Grace.

 

The word Rain means "abundance from above." It serves as a symbol and image of God's provision and refreshment to the earth. Have you ever danced outside during a rain storm and felt refreshed and revitalized? We want this picture to remind our daughter that she is to be an encourager and refresher to others just like a needed rain on a hot day.

 

The imagery of God providing rain as a symbol of His provision and refreshment is sprinkled throughout the Scriptures:

 

Deuteronomy 32:1-2

"Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain {charis rain} on tender plants."

 

Isaiah 45:8

"You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness flourish with it; I, the Lord, have created it."



My personal daily prayer for her is that she would be a Proverbs 11:25 girl who is generous, encouraging, and refreshing.

 

Proverbs 11:25

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."

 

Charis Rain literally means "abundant grace from above." Our prayer is that she would be an encourager and refresher to those around her.

 

While in the hospital very few people had ever heard of anyone named Charis. I had the opportunity to share with them the meaning behind her name. Our hope is that her name alone will give her a platform to share God's goodness to others. She truly is a gift of God's grace!



 

A picture of Charis Rain right after birth!

Charis Rain is home and doing well!