Dear WOW
Devotional Journal for Christian Women
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What is Wisdom?
Dear WOW:
Finding a definition for wisdom was more than I expected. I found meanings that were basic, philosophical, biblical - - letting me know that 1) there is a difference between worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom, and 2) wisdom is perceived differently by different people. To that matter, it is also perceived at different stages. My first encounter with wisdom was gaining knowledge. I later dealt with how to apply what I learned. As I began to see things from a spiritual perspective, I was finally able to come up with a personal definition which evolved over the course of several years. For me, wisdom is being teachable and recognizing the necessity to surrender to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in my effort to build strength.
Depending on where you are in life or what season you're in, wisdom might be something different for you than it is for someone else. What is wisdom to you in this moment? Perhaps it will change as you grow. The beauty of wisdom, in all its capacities, is that we get to explore it and share our findings with each other through a womanly bond. Wow, isn't that great?
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About the Book
Dear WOW is a collection of poetry and prose that prompts understanding about Godly wisdom. Those who enjoy journal writing will find this book refreshing. It is a daily devotional, writing guide, and meditation tool that connects women with the Holy Spirit over a 31-day journey. Part 1 is easy to read excerpts of womanly experiences that provide light humor and thought-provoking messages. Part 2 is poetry with spiritual value. Part 3 contains pages for the reader to write notes from their own “Dear Journal” perspective. Dear WOW is a reading and writing invitation for Bible study and personal spiritual growth.
About the Author
Lisa Jacobs-Watson speaks from the heart about her Christian journey by sharing simple, relatable experiences that provoke questions about life’s purpose. Her poetic memoirs encourage readers to listen to their inner voice and become more prayerful in the process. Lisa wears many hats: wife, mother, grandmother, court assistant, college instructor, community advocate and spare time writer.
Lisa attributes writing a devotional to secular, religious, and spiritual experiences from her Catholic upbringing, which fueled a desire to know Christ more intimately. In 2007 she joined His Dwelling Place Church of Buffalo, a non-denominational ministry under Assemblies of God. Lisa served on the leadership team as church secretary and was heavily involved in community outreach and Bible teaching over a ten-year period. During that time, Lisa received a diploma from First United Methodist Church - Bible Institute.
Lisa took notice of how her circle of family and friends praised and worshipped differently but shared their love of God. In 2014 she began Women of Wisdom ministry (WOW) to encourage fellowship among her peers. WOW encourages women to develop a holistic attitude toward becoming spirit-filled leaders in their households, churches, and communities. WOW promotes poetry and prose to welcome fulfillment of the Great Commission wherein Jesus calls on his followers to make disciples of all nations.
While obtaining her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership in 2018, Lisa committed to writing her memoirs to honor her faith. She actively studies the gospel within her belief of Christian responsibility to spread the good news by finding creative ways to use God-given talents. Lisa shares her creative writing style with the hope of empowering Christian women. Inspired by personal notes and letters to God, she uses over a hundred scripture references to share spiritual reflections in her first published work, Dear Wow.