I heard this today: Yes, you have reaped much fruit in this season of your life. You have walked in great obedience to me with every endeavor and assignment given to your hands. It has pleased me and blessed the souls of those who ate from the prepared table. Every nutrient has been pulled from…
Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson
Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.
A Writer’s Neglect (2)
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Sometimes the desire to be still and write can be so overwhelming for the prophetic writer that other responsibilities are easily neglected. Some days, it is obvious that it is Holy Spirit leading the writer into the chamber of the scribe to write, research, develop, etc.; but more times than not, it is often THE WRITER longing to be alone with the pen to scribe. Trust me, I know. Is this a problem?
Well, it can be.
A Writer’s Neglect
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Sometimes the desire to be still and write can be so overwhelming for the prophetic writer that other responsibilities are easily neglected. Some days, it is obvious that it is Holy Spirit leading the writer into the chamber of the scribe to write, research, develop, etc.; but more times than not, it is often THE WRITER longing to be alone with the pen to scribe. Trust me, I know. Is this a problem?
Well, it can be.
Don’t Destroy The Scribal Gift In Children
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Read this article first: 65 Signs Your Child Might Be a Prophetic Scribe
Over the years, I’ve ministered to and prayed for hundreds of scribes who were blocked in their gifting and lost their voice due to childhood trauma. While we traditionally think of trauma in terms of obvious abuse, there are some hurts in our lives that are not as noticeable but just as abusive. Those trauma’s can be life-altering even if inflicted unintentionally. We need to be aware of those things too.
It’s easy to recognize musical gifts, interests in theatre, dance, and other creative areas. People tend to know how to nurture “the obvious.” But with prophetic scribes, it can be different. Just read the article, “65 Signs Your Child Might Be a Prophetic Scribe.” Because of some of those behaviors and habits, I was seen as a peculiar and annoying child by adults — especially as it related to my inquisitiveness and talkativeness.
In addition to helping adults in their scribal journey, I raised my own children – one of whom is a PROFOUND scribe. She’s so much like me I shiver sometimes thinking about it. But even when raising her, I made some of the mistakes that hurt me growing up. But the Lord woke me up and helped me correct the wrongs.
I’ve also mentored children (some were authors at 7 and 8 years of age) and helped parents unlock the scribal gift in their children through simple, fun activities and loads of conversation. Wounding in the area of your “gifting” can be debilitating later in life. No child should require a therapist or a life coach to “believe in their gifts.” I want to challenge you to be intentional in preventing abuse in this area.
The list below is based on things I’ve learned. You may have more to add to this list. The point is simple: Let’s encourage the gifts in our children by recognizing some of the actions that kill the gift of the scribe in them and deciding to put an end to them. In response to solutions, simply remember to be kind, considerate, extend our patience and respond in the way YOU would like people to respond to you. There IS A WAY to say everything with Holy Spirit’s guidance and help.
The following actions could hinder The Scribal Anointing in your child’s life:
1. Punish them by taking their books, notebooks, journals… digital devices that they use to blog.
2. Tell them they are nosey because they relentlessly ask questions.
3. Tell them to “shut up” when they are talking.
4. Ignore their writings, poetry, short stories, etc. when they share it with you.
5. Talk over them when they are sharing a joke or cool story.
65 Signs Your Child Might Be A Scribe
Here are some signs that your child may be a scribe. This list is based on years of study surrounding scribal ministry, life as a parent and working with parents who have children.