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I don't have any tattoos, but if I did it would be one of two things-or both as long as we're speaking hypothetically. The first would be the word 'MUNA' lying on a bed of flowers that I assume are native to Hawaii that you see on swim trunks and beach towels every summer! (Hawaiian Hibiscus). I had a dream back in 2013 that I actually had that tattooed on my head. If it weren't for the Hawaiian flowers, we would have never known to research the word 'muna' as a Hawaiian word. It means, 'Rare.' Only God!
The second would be a scripture: Isaiah 61:7 "Instead of their shame, My people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, they will rejoice in their inheritance and so they will inherit a double portion in their land and everlasting joy will be theirs!' I'm sure I have read that scriptures few times before, but not until I was reading a book by Mark Batterson did it settle in my spirit. In "IF: trading your 'if only' regrets for God's 'what if' possibilities", Mark tells a story about a minister who went too far on facebook and lost everything. Sound familiar? In the midst of this pastor friend's grief, the Lord gave him a word-twice-'instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion." As I read that story, something deep inside of me stirred. A calling, a promise for my life. The purpose of 'Breaking the Hush'." I was first called into the ministry while reading a book in the library my freshman year of college, almost 18 years ago; and now God is reaffirming His call in the same fashion. Along with hope, He is renewing a passion for His call on my life. Someone once told me that getting a tattoo is like wearing your favorite shirt for the rest of your life. My previous notion of Hawaiian shirts being 'tacky' may be changed. As long as 'Muna' is embroidered on the front and Isaiah 61:7 scrawled across the back, I might just be able to make it a part of my wardrobe or atleast hang it on my wall as a 'mezuzah'!
Grace & Peace~
Shawn
** To Mark: If by some divine possibility you ever read this-thank you! Thank you for being sensitive to the Spirit and obeying Him. After reading 'If,' I went back and re-read 'The Circle maker' and now am re-reading 'If!' I am a testimony to you circling your books in prayer. God's sovereignty continues to amaze me. I don't know why I am still surprised-I shouldn't be. Because of your sweet Spirit inspired writing, I am a spirit renewed. I have circled Isaiah 61:7 in more ways than one and an in a season of anticipation and expectancy for God to show His glory. I don't know you, but I love you and will pray circles around you, your family, church, and ministry. Please tell your pastor friend that by him 'breaking the hush' I am a beneficiary!
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