There is quite a story behind this name. It started when I wanted a name to use as a business woman. I did not want to use my surname so I looked at what I could do with my first name. Susan means lily. At about the same time I thought God was asking me to wear more pink clothes. I then remembered the song Lily the Pink from my childhood. OK Lily the Pink sounds good why not use that. I had a look at the words of the song. Lily the Pink is called “the saviour of the world”. Her medicinal compound is thought to have some very strange results in the song. It is somewhat exaggerated. However it is not the only thing that might sound a bit over the top.
In 1993 I was on a course in church where one of the exercises was to write down what we thought God was saying to us. Shortly before the course I asked God what I would do with my life. The next paragraph gives the answer.
You are my child, my precious possession, my lily, my beautiful one. My saviour for many people and churches. I will use you as you lean on me. I will support you and deal sensitively with you. You will restore my people throughout the word of my testimony. You are my child. You are my deliverer of millions, through you I will do many wonders. I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD.
What on earth has that got to do with these courses? I am still working that one out. One thing I am sure of though, is that they are His idea and that He will do with them what He will. Any success or favour that they receive will be because He has seen my efforts, likes what I have done and is taking them forwards His way.
Lily the Pink
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