That is what I am praying over this upcoming school year. Gratia. God's Favor.
I will be at a new school(Lee University), in a new state(Tennessee), with new people, new classes, new chances. New everything.
I am so excited and apprehensive at the same time. This is a new adventure. I was made for these things.
Most of you probably know what my name is Alexis Grace. What you may not know is what those names mean.
Alexis means Helper and Defender of Mankind. Grace means Grace and it comes from a word meaning God's favor.
You also may not know that I was named after someone." Lady Grace". My mother's spiritual mother, my spiritual grandmother.
This woman was an amazing woman and a worship leader with a voice "anointed like no other".
That is who I am named after and what I pray is my Elijah/Elisha anointing will be blessed in.
My mother chose to name me after a woman who was a blessing in her life, and also chose to give me a strong name to live up to.
The Jewish people believe in giving their children strong names with good meaning's because they believe that every time you say that person's name, you are speaking the meaning over them. That they will become what their name means.
Jacob meant supplanter, so God changed his name to Israel. Isreal means Who prevails with God.
If God believes in the power of a name, then who are we to question.
So this year I am speaking my name over myself. I pray I can be a helper of people and of God. I pray I can be a defender of mankind. That I can stand up for those who need it, be there for those who need a friend, look after orphans and widows, love on everyone. I pray I can be covered in God's grace and favor.
This is a new school year. In a new place. With a new start, comes new responsibilities and opportunities.
I pray that this is a great year and that I, and all of you, remember who you are and whose you are. You may not have a name that means anything really, but God calls you by many new names. Loved. Child. Blessed. Covered in grace. Prevailer.
Do not forget what God calls you in a world that will call you other things.
Make this a year to remember.
-Alexis Grace
