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Book Journey 3: Not Of Me But Through Me

10/6/2014

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Broadway! Okay, not quite...
The group exercise was not over. The facilitators asked us to choose one story to turn into a play. Almost in unison, the entire group turned to me. I was honored but at the same time detached; my mind was still reeling in disbelief and doubt. We had one hour to put together a "play." We made props, designed scenes and chose music.

It was show time!

Act 1: Dreams and Wishes
I played Tiev. I leapt with excitement and joy, depicting her passion-flooded mind, overflowing with endless possibilities. I was elated- and winded- as I jumped through the air.

Act 2: Doubts and Weights
My fellow group members lined up to play Tiev's family members. As I stood before each of them presenting her dreams, they literally handed me weights representing doubt and fear. By the end, I was heavy; her fiery passion doused with confusion and anger.

Act 3: Divine Union and Worth

My group members were re-cast. I held hands with the gentleman now playing I Am. We whisked by each group member, whose orientations and actions depicted truths about Tiev and her purpose. In the end, we jumped through a hoop representing Tiev's transformation, invaluable purpose and worth in the eyes of I Am. I felt renewed, hopeful, and impassioned. She had come full circle and I was leaping again. The joy and excitement had returned; her literal weights were cast aside, clanging as they fell to the ground. Promising to never leave her, I Am was by my side jumping higher and with more excitement than I could muster.

A Real Gift
Before we parted for the day, the gentleman who played, I Am, approached me. "Thank you for writing and sharing that story. I want to be that for my daughter. I want to encourage and not discourage her," he said looking shyly to the ground. Then he lifted his eyes to mine and added, "You have a real gift!"


In that very moment, his words knocked down the walls of detachment, disbelief, and anxiety that were blocking me from a profound but simple insight. I met his gaze again and spoke the words, "Yes! Not of me but though me."

Spirit had gifted me with Tiev's tale. I was right, "I could never write" such a story in and of myself. Another seed firmly planted. Now, what to do with it? God had others lined up and waiting to help me discern the answer to this very question.

​READ Book Journey Part 4: Divine Doors


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4 Comments
Gill link
10/6/2014 05:15:15 am

"Yes! Not of me but through me" is correct. When I was reading and you where expressing doubt I was saying what. Then, I thought about it and said you are human and I give you your moment of doubt.

I'm so glad you pushed through it. So many times when we get to the difficult we give up and put our dreams down.

But all things through Jesus Christ are Yeh and Amen! Dang if I knew then what I know now. It's all about gaining wisdom, knowledge and understanding which helps you walk in your purpose.

Today I'm glad to say I can share key elements of life with my daughter so she can learn and grow from not having to take the long way.

We often talk about not making unnecessary mistakes and learning from others to get to your goal faster.

She is definitely on the excellerated plan. I'm not trying to live my life through her either. We already know she is going to make some choices in life that can result in the I wish I should have could have.

Mom's support your children and don't crush their dream. Collaboration is a key to success!

I know we got this one because with Jesus and mentors like you it's already done in Jesus name, Amen!

I just can't wait till the book comes out. I'm thinking about driving to your house and snatching the Author's working copy.

Continued Blessings,

Gill

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Lynyetta G. Willis link
10/8/2014 04:51:15 am

Hi Gill,
Thank you for your comment! You are quite right, adversities often lead us to give up on our dreams and are fertile ground for wisdom which can aid us on our journey. Difficulties can also prove to be such powerful testimonies for those around us. Your daughter is blessed to have a mother she can talk to about her life!

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Krista Jacobson-Smith
12/15/2014 09:02:06 am

Where does the name Tiev come from? I tried to look it up and found no meaning. I am really loving reading this blog. When I first sat down at the computer to work today, I was struggling to create my TO DO list. Now I realize I'm meant to read your story and understand so much.

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Lynyetta G. Willis link
12/16/2014 02:18:13 am

Hi Krista,

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog! I am overjoyed when I here the ways in which Spirit is working through this blog to speak to others.

Great question re: Tiev! The origin/meaning of her name is actually revealed in the book. Stay tuned. ;-)

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