What do you do when someone comes to mind?

I'll tell you what I do, have done, and plan to do.

If someone comes to my mind, I immediately buzz them by sending a message on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and sometimes LinkedIn. If we are so cool and we have each other’s number, I send a text and even call if I am feeling up to it.

I have done this countless times. I usually prefer typing to talking, so I write to them telling them they came to mind, and I thought to check in; my buddies might have received a message like this a little too many times from me.

If I prayed for them, which I often do, I would also tell them I have done so.

That’s what I have done and still do.

From now on - I would like to reach out warmly and not say they came to mind as it gives up a creepy vibe in today’s world where most folks are busy minding the business that pays them.

I would tell you what you could do - Buzz them if you can - Actually, scratch that; your first call is to pray for them. If you still feel strongly about reaching out, please message to check in and pray for them.

I sincerely feel praying for someone is an awesome first call, as it is to God the Omnipotent and Omnipresent. You don’t have to know the details of anyone's life to pray for them - simply say to God, “Miss A or Mr B came to mind; you know them, I pray you guide them in all they do, I commit them to your hands, I also pray for Mercy for them” In Jesus Name Amen.

I understand the importance of the prayer of Mercy - there’s never too much of God’s mercy. We all need God’s avalanche of Mercy at all points in our lives.

If you reach out - don’t come out strong; show genuine care, have empathy, and let your words be seasoned with love. For instance, don’t say “you’ve been absent” or things along that line that give off the wrong vibe.

Rather, say “hello; you came to mind, and I prayed for you” - Shikena.

Don’t quiz them - it comes out nosey - no one likes people’s noses up in their business, especially when you are not close pals or tight buddies.

Do you know what’s even super special? Pray for them - don’t tell them you’ve done so. I am also learning this - doing spiritual things without sharing with the direct recipient is so wholesome - after all, our prayers should be between us and God. 

Let God do the work. If something is up and God wants the reaching out to happen, God would make your paths cross in a natural form - not one that seems forced or ingenuine.

Don’t be in people’s business excessively - especially when they are unfamiliar - it could make them run to their shell and be there a long time.

Thanks to people who prayed for me and sent warm messages. You all know yourselves.  

I am good. I had a quiet start to the year as God told me to be calm this period so I am not “cold” or “lax”. I am simply listening.

To anyone who writes and speaks, you’ll know and cherish the importance of refilling and reflecting by reading and listening.

I am not cold; I am warming up - so brace up and stay Gucci.

It’s about to be a new season.