Dear Joshua,
Here's the long story behind your long name but first let me say, your father and I love you so very much!!!
A month after we found out you were coming, your dad and I were at a staff retreat. We were in the middle of a late night worship session and I heard God whisper to my heart, "Joshua Michael". I'm pretty sure I immediately started crying. But one thing you will learn with the Lord, many times He whispers things to prepare your heart way ahead of time. Knowing that, I quickly asked Him if that was your name or maybe your someday brother's name... No answer (you'll get used to this too, He likes to keep the adventure going and the faith alive.) I told your dad that night and he said he would pray about it.
Fast forward several months, you were so real to me! You had started moving and kicking and making your presence known but we still had not settled on your name. We loved Joshua Michael and Samuel Louis. I knew God had to speak to your dad but I started calling you Joshua anyway. :)
Fast forward another month and Reggie Roberson was in town and staying with us. He is a good friend and operates in the prophetic. He was in to prophesy over the interns and teach about the Holy Spirit. During our training time, he had everyone pray over you and then he prophesied over you! You are a warrior and from that first sentence your father knew your name was Joshua.
Now, your dad is Benjamin Martin Charles Genard and so I loved the idea of your having two middle names like him but I hadn't really said much about it. The week after we decided on Joshua, your dad and I were about to go to sleep, you were taking up so much room in my belly sleep was getting difficult but I was trying, anyway, your dad leaned over and said, "What about Joshua Benjamin Michael?" I'm pretty sure my heart almost leapt out of my chest! That was it!!! I knew that was your name. My soul filled up with joy and pride, knowing you were coming any day, your name was god-given and a sweet reflection of your earthly father.
Here's what it means:
Joshua- "Yahweh is salvation" he was the leader of Israel as they conquered the promised land and a picture of Christ. We know you will bea mighty leader who continually points people to the Truth, Jesus Christ.
Benjamin- "Son of my Right Hand/Fighting Hand" you are a warrior and our firstborn.
Michael- "who is like God?" Meaning there is no one like ourGod. Michael is the archangel and leader of heavens armies, a warrior too.
We love you so much son! You have our hearts already and while I know you're meant for great things, you will always be my firstborn son, the one who made me a mother and the joy of my heart! I love you!!
Here's the long story behind your long name but first let me say, your father and I love you so very much!!!
A month after we found out you were coming, your dad and I were at a staff retreat. We were in the middle of a late night worship session and I heard God whisper to my heart, "Joshua Michael". I'm pretty sure I immediately started crying. But one thing you will learn with the Lord, many times He whispers things to prepare your heart way ahead of time. Knowing that, I quickly asked Him if that was your name or maybe your someday brother's name... No answer (you'll get used to this too, He likes to keep the adventure going and the faith alive.) I told your dad that night and he said he would pray about it.
Fast forward several months, you were so real to me! You had started moving and kicking and making your presence known but we still had not settled on your name. We loved Joshua Michael and Samuel Louis. I knew God had to speak to your dad but I started calling you Joshua anyway. :)
Fast forward another month and Reggie Roberson was in town and staying with us. He is a good friend and operates in the prophetic. He was in to prophesy over the interns and teach about the Holy Spirit. During our training time, he had everyone pray over you and then he prophesied over you! You are a warrior and from that first sentence your father knew your name was Joshua.
Now, your dad is Benjamin Martin Charles Genard and so I loved the idea of your having two middle names like him but I hadn't really said much about it. The week after we decided on Joshua, your dad and I were about to go to sleep, you were taking up so much room in my belly sleep was getting difficult but I was trying, anyway, your dad leaned over and said, "What about Joshua Benjamin Michael?" I'm pretty sure my heart almost leapt out of my chest! That was it!!! I knew that was your name. My soul filled up with joy and pride, knowing you were coming any day, your name was god-given and a sweet reflection of your earthly father.
Here's what it means:
Joshua- "Yahweh is salvation" he was the leader of Israel as they conquered the promised land and a picture of Christ. We know you will bea mighty leader who continually points people to the Truth, Jesus Christ.
Benjamin- "Son of my Right Hand/Fighting Hand" you are a warrior and our firstborn.
Michael- "who is like God?" Meaning there is no one like ourGod. Michael is the archangel and leader of heavens armies, a warrior too.
We love you so much son! You have our hearts already and while I know you're meant for great things, you will always be my firstborn son, the one who made me a mother and the joy of my heart! I love you!!
