What's in a name?

I'm getting married in 6 weeks. 6 weeks! Thats totally insane but very exciting!!! My whole identity is in Jesus, but I'm changing all the time and I know that getting married will be another huge change for my life and for who I am.

Firstly I'll be changing my name. Thats the most obvious change right? But its crazy really, because it means your identity isn't even based on your NAME! No wonder it can be a puzzle for someone to think 'who am I?' when it can be so easy to change your name, one of things that you are recognised with. A name is fleeting, tempoary. Your given your name but throughout life it can change through marraige or even by deed poll if you simply don't like it! There's nothing wrong with changing your name, there are some very good reasons for doing so, but when I've been thinking on 'identity' I really don't believe that it is in your name.

One day my name will be forgotten :( as will most names, (unless I get super famous soon) but what I am sure of, is that when that time comes I'll be in heaven forever. My identity is in something permanent, solid and in something will stand through time, and my identity is in the name of Jesus.