into horses. They are not fairies, yet they have a
divine benevolent connection to the heavenly
realm. Rather than a magic wand, they possess
gritty grace that can be catalytic when you
come in contact with it.
Godmothers are not a new idea; the concept
of godparents originated in the first-century
church. In those days, believers were under
heavy persecution, and godparents acted as
spiritual gatekeepers and guides. Godparents
personally vouched for the sincerity of those
who sought fellowship and sanctuary among
the fledgling body of believers. One of the
many ways they did this was through relational
discipleship. It wasn’t unusual for new converts
to Christianity to be disowned by their families
when they found Christ. Godparents played the
role of the lost parents and were present at major
life intersections such as baptisms, weddings,
and funerals. It was very different than it is today
when godparents simply send greeting cards on
birthdays, because their communities were far
more intimate. Godmothers were engaged as
they walked alongside their godchildren. Each
was committed to helping their daughters give
expression to this glorious mystery of Christ in
us. Their relationship was based on covenant
rather than competition. Godmothers wanted
their goddaughters to go further in their life and
faith than they had traveled themselves. To this
end, they lifted their daughters with what they
had learned.
Though it will look different in our day, there
is a desperate need for women who are more
concerned with their goddaughters’ destiny
than their history. Godmothers believe in who
their goddaughters are becoming. We need
brave women who are willing to pause from
their own pursuits long enough to invite some
daughters along. Spiritual mamas who believe
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Godmothers are those who recognize the gaps in our lives and call us higher. They see
opportunities for growth, provide answers, and call out unrealized potential.
Listen in as Lisa seeks to connect the goddaughters with the godmothers and watch how
God uses relationships to bridge these gaps in our lives.
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