True to his name!

These past couple of weeks Kenji has begun to show a lot of interest in learning about spirit helpers and angels which consequently led to hungering more for the Word. Yay! As any mother will agree its so much better when they, out of their own accord, desire the Word rather then forcing them to sit still for 15 or more minutes while you try to get them to listen, yet to no avail.

The other day Grandma gave him a big kids Bible, "The Picture Bible," during parent time. I told him I would read one story after he got ready for bed. Seeing as his new Picture Bible has more text/narration then his Preschool Bible I thought that he would barely make it through one story. But much to my surprise he stayed still and attuned for 4 stories straight, and even had me read and re-read "Temptation in the Garden" story and every time I would close the book he would ask me for just one more! How could I say no to my little "Word-lover!" But I had to eventually give in and say "No more." Ever since then he asks me to read from "The Picture Bible" rather then his Preschool Bible.

Another thing I've noticed is how respectful and serious he is (and has been for sometime now) about prayer. At around 10 months he began to show a fair bit of respect for prayer - would close his eyes, fold his hands, and sit still as long as you kept the prayer short, heh. Then at about 18 months his level of respect for prayer went up a notch. Since then he's been able to sit still for a longer prayer, (typical grown-up in-depth prayer) all the while keeping his eyes tightly closed and will even lay hands on whatever we are praying for if it's something that is there in the room, of course.

And most recently he's learned to call upon his spirit helpers when praying. If I happen to forget to call on a spirit helper throughout my prayer he will promptly remind me of doing so. (His favorite spirit helpers right now are Tor and "Dite"-Aphrodite). Sometimes he will even interrupt prayer in order to run to our room and get my "Helpers and Hinders" booklet from my desk. He likes this booklet because of the spirit helpers it shows on the cover. He points to the male helper and says "Tor," even though I've told him many times that that particular helper is not Tor. It's Tor to him and there is no convincing him otherwise. So cute!

Alright, so what's the whole thing behind 'True to his name'? Well, here is what his name means. Depending on what kanji you use you get a different meaning. (Ken = sword = swordsman JI = grace, mercy).

Meaning & Definition of Swordsman:
1) someone skilled at fencing.
2) a person versed in the art of the sword.

Meaning & Definition of Grace:
1) a disposition to kindness and compassion.
3) a sense of propriety and consideration for others.
4) elegance and beauty of movement or expression.
7)(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence.

Meaning & Definition of Mercy:
2) alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed.
3) a disposition to be kind and forgiving.
4) the feeling that motivates compassion.

In other words; A noble, mighty and skillful warrior/samurai.
Well at least that's my personal translation. :D

(Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. The word samurai is derived from the archaic Japanese verb samorau, changed to saburau, meaning "to serve"; thus, a samurai is a servant).

When I was in the midst of choosing a name for him the Lord reminded me of a prophecy I got when I was about 6 or 7 months preggers where Dad told me that my baby had a very special calling - the calling to be a mighty, precise, and valiant warrior in spirit for the Lord. And the reason why I chose a Japanese name was because of a traditional (family) custom due to our Japanese descendant.

To tell you the truth now as I dwell upon all this; the name, meaning, and his special calling I'm beginning to more fully realize the true depth of his name. It's amazing! I couldn't have wanted a more fitting and meaningful name for my handsome little man other than, KENJI. This is why. (His second name is a whole other story in itself, maybe I'll elaborate on it some other time). :)

Hasn't the Lord said before that the Word of God is like our sword in the spirit (Heb.4:12) as well as told us that the best and most efficient way to fight in spirit is through prayer (Isa.45:11b)? Well, there is no doubt in my mind that the Lord has called and ordained Kenji to be a great and mighty swordsman of the spirit fighting with the Word, prayer, the keys and the many other spiritual weapons He has given us. (Eph.6:10-18) But first and foremost a servant of the Lord!

Now isn't that something? I sure think so, and it makes me very desperate to do my part to teach and train him in His ways so that he can be ready and well prepared for whatever his special calling in the Endtime may be. Lord help me to be more faithful, desperate, instant in season and out of season, and on the ball when it comes to teaching Kenji about You, our spirit helpers, the Word, and the spirit world.