When somebody loves you.

I read once that when somebody loves you, it changes the way they say your name. One little kindergarten boy said, "When someone loves you, your name is safe in their mouth." I am not sure he knew what he was saying, but I will certainly agree with him. 

My grandson's both say my name with a smile. The way they say it goes up on the end and lingers like a "meow". I know you are all saying to yourselves, "Right." She is definitely a "Nonna" talking. I agree. However, listen to the way people say your name. I am willing to say you will agree, if you put it to the test. 

When we love somebody we honor them. Honor brings favor. Favor brings promotion, access, privileges, wealth and all sorts of wonderful things into our lives. When the woman with the alabaster box broke it open and anointed Jesus she went from outside to a place at his feet. When Ruth showed favor to Naomi she found her field of dreams and Boaz found her. Favor can show up when you seem to be locked away from all your dreams, just ask Joseph. Even Jezebel couldn't keep Joseph from being promoted, though she tried to steal his dream. Naaman needed only to obey the prophet of God and wash in the Jordan, to receive his healing.

​Many don't want to honor by obeying, because they don't like the vessel the instruction came through, or they just plain don't want to do what they are told. Favor is not withheld by God, it is withheld by our own choices.

Action Step: Choose to show favor to those you want in your future. Ask Abigail. She showed favor to a soon to be King, and ended up in his palace. Nabal refused to honor a soon to be king, and lost his wife and his life. Speak Kindly of those you want in your future. Make sure their name is safe in your mouth.