May 25th, 2016
By the time you read this, the world will be a whole different place. The buildings will be taller, phones will be slimmer, blogging will have evolved and I won’t be struggling to access WIFI like I do right now. It will be a basic need.
Morals will be on the verge of extinction. They already are, (hence my reason for praying for you this early), and I will have probably gained a few pounds thanks to you guys.
I don’t know the number of years that will have passed from the time I write this, but I just want you to know how much mommy prayed for you. Before the thought of having you even existed.
From personal experience I know the importance of a good upbringing by parents. I’m also aware that parents can go only so far in shaping your life, but prayers, prayers go far and beyond.
So this is the prayer I wrote for you, it’s more of a letter, but a prayer nonetheless;
To My Darling Son,
I pray that you’ll grow into a fine, handsome young man. A man who is strong yet gentle, intelligent yet humble, ambitious yet kind.
I pray that as you reach your teenage years, when you feel you are mature and mom’s word is ancient, that the foundation your dad and I will have laid in your life as a kid will be strong enough. That you will remember our teachings, each time a friend suggests you tap that, puff some, or take a sip. I pray that you, my son, will be the type of man who stands by his principles and says no even if it’s considered ‘uncool’.
I pray that you will be a gentleman. Oh how I pray for that! And not just to pretty Lisa from around the corner, but to the old lady standing on the bus as you sit, to that pregnant mother juggling to hold her kid and a bag of groceries, to that man whether young or old who needs your help.
I don’t know if ‘team mafisi’ will still be in existence, though I’m pretty sure if it won’t, it will have graduated to something worse. I pray that you will be a man who treats women with respect. One who sees them as fellow human beings and not objects of pleasure. There is beauty in being exclusive my dear. In finding a beautiful flower and sharing your all with each other at the right time. Don’t let your manhood be described by the number of girls you score. You are better than that.
More importantly, I hope that you’ll pursue your dreams, goals and vision with all that you have, regardless of whether I approve or not, because at the end of the day, it’s your life you are living, not mine. I hope you’ll always know how unique you are. How great you are.
To My Beautiful Daughter,
I’ll begin with this, because I know it will be one of the biggest battles you face in your life. Beauty! I have no doubt of how beautiful you will be, but I pray that your beauty will be like that of the woman in 1st Peter 3. A woman whose beauty surpasses that of the physical, that of braided hair, fine clothes and jewellery. A woman whose beauty stems from within, the unfading beauty of a quiet and gentle spirit, that is precious in God’s sight. That my dear, will draw attention without you working too hard.
I pray that you will know your worth, from your tender age. I pray that your identity will not be in your pretty face or the figure of your body, but in God and who he says you are.
I pray, actually I think I should fast, that the word ‘sponsor’, let alone the person himself, will never cross your mind. My angel, beyond that pretty face lies a smart intelligent brain that has the power to achieve far and beyond what your body can. You don’t need to use your body to get anything. God has given you everything that pertains to life and godliness. Use that. (Plus you run the risk of putting your mother in jail because I’ll kill that man and ship you off to a desert )
Finally, believe in yourself. There are times when you will have insecurities. There are times you’ll meet people who will attempt to crush your hopes and dreams with their negative words. Don’t let that rob you of who you are. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Keep making a step towards your dreams every day.
Above all my children, I pray that you will find God, for yourselves. Your dad and I will give a head start, but it’s up to you to make that personal decision and cultivate your own unique and intimate relationship with Him. I really pray that you will for life is meaningless without Him.
Till then, I’ll spend my days praying for you in every way, as well as googling possible baby names (I already have a couple). -)
Can’t wait to meet you.
Love,
Mommy
Amazing!
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Thank you dear.
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Thanks Radovan. -)
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Nice piece.
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great
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Thanks Vaish
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That’s really awesome… #inspiring
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Amazing
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Thanks dear
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Great blog
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Thanks a lot Manu
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Admirable. A sober prayer with the power to reach into the future…
I also hope I will not be related to a murderer in future!!!
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Hahahahaha… thanks bro
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I love your article
So powerful yet simple to understand
Just lovely
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Thanks dear. All glory to God
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Don’t stop writing, Ivy. Even when the minions come or you feel you’re old. The wisdom in you needs to be sprinkled out here.
Reblogged on shreddedinnocence.wordpress.com
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Wow.- Thanks a lot dear. You have officially made my day . GOD BLESS
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Reblogged this on Shredded Innocence and commented:
This is a piece that moved me. Every word seems to have been curved out of my own heart… Just said better. I hope my minions get to read this someday.
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Aaaaaawww! This is too cute Ivy. Too cute 🙂
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Thanks love. Yours are comingsoon too (wink)
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Such a beautiful piece… Like it…
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Such a lovely piece of work.
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Great piece.word is bond…*nods head*
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Thanks Juven 🙂
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Thank you God for this prayer by Ivy!May you accomplish it for all my grandchildren according to the covenant I have with you(Isaiah59:21). God knows these children already according to Jeremiah 1:5.”Before I formed you in your mothers womb I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart as a Prophet to the nations”. Ivy keep up and may our Father in heaven, Almighty God support you dear in Jesus name. All glory to God our Father who is in Heaven. Mommy
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Amen. Amen. Amen Amen. Thanksmommy
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You will make a good African mum in future and lucky are your children Ivy
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Wow …powerful and strong prayer
Amen
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Thanks dear
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NYC work gal
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Thanks dear
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so nice Kananu, i love it
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Thanks dear
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We can always pray that Team Mafisi metamorphoses into something less scary. This is an awesome read.
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Yed we can:-) thanks dear
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inspiring
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wow, this is awesome, just left me speechless
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Thanks ♥♥
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great piece
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Thanks dear ♥
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Woow!Quite an inspiration. It’s awesome how you already be that wonderful Mum to your kids quite early,,,Cool Ivy..
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Thanks Carlson. I appreciate ♥♥
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Thanks Carlson ♥
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Great piece of work ivy
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Thanks dear
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Beautiful article Ivy,inspiring. it’s a masterpiece.
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Beautiful piece Ivy, inspiring.it’s a masterpiece.
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Thank you♥♥
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Inspired by this article it’s an eye opener to all of us future mothers..thankyou
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Thanks dear
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Beautiful piece Ivy. .God bless
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Thanks dear
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Beautiful!!!
A pray for all mothers for their children.
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Beautiful!!! A prayer for all current and future mothers to their children.
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Yes. Thanks for reading dear
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All I can say is wow! This is my best….
I pray, actually I think I should fast , that the word ‘sponsor’ , let alone the person himself, will never cross your mind. My angel, beyond that pretty face lies a smart intelligent brain that has the power to achieve far and beyond what your body can. You don’t need to use your body to get anything. God has given you everything that pertains to life and godliness. Use that. (Plus you run the risk of putting your mother in jail because I’ll kill that man and ship you off to a desert J).
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Thanks dear.. I appreciate
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Niiice!
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Thanks dear
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“You don’t need to use your body to get anything. God has given you everything that pertains to life and godliness. Use that.”
This is a piece that even single person looking forward to being a parent out there should read..
Great work Ivy, may you be used of The LORD to transform this generation.
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Amen and Amen. Thanks dear
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thus is amazing… Thankyou ivy for writing this.. more so allowing God to mould you to be a model for your future children. Truly, God has alrwady started taking you in that direction.. God bless you..
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Amen. God bless you too
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Amazingí ½í¸í ½í¸ I love it!!
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Thanks dear
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Nice ivy I prayed it too. Habakkuk 2:2-3 put it in writing it will come to pass.
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Amen… thanks siz
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really thoughtful piece.. they’ll be proud
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Thanks dear
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I just stopped here to read this and I can say with confidence it is such a great article. God is already watching over them before they even come. I like it.
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Thanks Benta..
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Beautiful piece… “team mafisi and sponsors” will be history to them just the way world war 1 is to us…. Hehe.. Your sons and daughters are already blessed and lucky to have you as their future mom. Good Job dear.
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Thanks dear 😉 😉
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prayers work..good thing God has no dustbin for them. Sure ul get what you pray for.
Nicest piece
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Yes they do.
. Thanks dear
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Amen to that Ivy. The heavens have heard your prayer. Wish I be their dad… hehee
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Amen. Thanks dear
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Reblogged this on yegonemmanuel and commented:
A letter to the future
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I love… such a beautiful piece…
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Thanks dear
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I had to stop my activities and read this!!! Your skills and sincerity in your pieces will go a long way in shaping the tomorrow generation.
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Oh my….I’m humbled. Thanks dea
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The Way to go Ivy.your pieces inspire me alot. Barikiwe.🌷
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Thanks cousin. Its humbling. All glory to God
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This is the best en most unique post av had…. Well done pretty one the world should actually see this
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Thanks swirry..
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That is a wonderful prayer a mother (parent) can have to a son.
How I wish is that God will instead answer these prayers on every growing son.
Amen!
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Amen…thanks fir reading dear
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This is so beautiful! Can’t wait to meet them too í ½í¸
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Thank you dear
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mommy…. I’m sorry that team mafisi will forever grow. but we do appreciate that men and women with dignity will always journey through these lands and try to make a difference; not only to themselves bit to others.
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Hahahahaha…that’s true..
Thanks dear
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😊 that’s lovely..
Great mom in the making….
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