Latoya Benson: Embracing Her Prophetic Calling with Faith and Obedience
In TODAYSPURPOSEWOMANMAG.com’s weekly column, Empowering Voices, Inspiring Souls, we feature women who have embraced their prophetic gifts and are positively impacting their communities and beyond. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Latoya Benson, a woman of faith and a prophetic voice dedicated to serving God and sharing His messages with others. Latoya opens up about her journey, insights, and challenges as a prophetic Christian woman. With her unique perspective and unwavering faith, Latoya inspires us to listen to the voice of God and step into our own prophetic calling.
Accepting the call wasn’t an option, it was out of obedience to the Lord.
Latoya’s prophetic journey started over 20 years ago while leading the liturgical dance ministry at her church. Little did she know that her dancing was prophetic, and even the choreography she received was divinely inspired. As she transitioned into her preaching ministry, the Lord slowly revealed her call as a Prophet. For Latoya, accepting the call wasn’t an option. It was an act of obedience to the Lord.
The prophetic gift is the divine enablement to hear the heart of God directly from the Holy Spirit and accurately and articulately convey it.
When asked how she defines the prophetic gift, Latoya explains that it is the ability to hear the heart of God directly from Holy Spirit and convey it with accuracy and clarity. She also highlights the distinction between the word of knowledge and prophecy, stating that she is gifted in the revelatory gifts such as the word of knowledge and word of wisdom. Latoya reveals that God often speaks to her through dreams, visions, and audibly.
Prayer is the foundation for the prophetic.
For Latoya, prayer is the foundation for her prophetic ministry. She emphasizes the importance of a strong prayer life and spending time with God in order to discern His voice. Latoya believes that discerning between her own thoughts and God’s voice comes through building a relationship with Him and studying His word.
The prophetic voices need to arise because the world is waiting.
In today’s society, being a prophetic voice can come with its challenges. Latoya shares that she has faced skepticism and doubt when delivering her prophetic insights. However, she has learned to trust in God and release His word, knowing that He will handle the rest. Latoya believes that now more than ever, the world is turning to God and needs the prophetic voices to arise.
I believe that there are numerous people who are skeptical about the prophetic… God has called every believer to be prophets of our own lives.
One of the biggest misconceptions Latoya has come across is the validity of the prophetic and the belief that one must hold the title of Prophet to prophecy. She clarifies that while there are those called to be prophets and speak as the mouthpiece of God, every believer has the authority to decree and declare things in their own lives. Latoya suggests that education and demonstration are key to addressing these misconceptions.
Any message from the Father should be wrapped in love, compassion, and understanding.
When delivering prophetic messages, Latoya emphasizes the importance of showing love, compassion, and understanding toward others. She believes that the purpose of the prophetic is to edify, encourage, bring direction, and point people to Jesus. Latoya believes that speaking the truth and delivering prophetic messages should always be done gracefully.
Strengthen your prayer life and relationship with God… Learn from seasoned prophetic men and women.
For individuals seeking to develop their own prophetic gifts or discern God’s voice more clearly, Latoya advises strengthening their prayer life and relationship with God. She encourages blocking out other voices that may cloud their ability to hear God clearly. Latoya also suggests learning from seasoned prophetic men and women who can offer wise counsel and mentorship.
The word of God is our blueprint.
In Latoya’s prophetic ministry, the Bible plays a crucial role. She ensures that her messages align with Scripture and do not contradict its teachings. Latoya believes that every prophetic word should point back to God and the scriptures. She emphasizes the importance of declaring prophetic words rooted in the word of God.
Prayer, fasting, reading the word of God, and being poured into it.
To cultivate and enhance her prophetic gift, Latoya engages in spiritual practices and disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and reading the word of God. She believes that staying attuned to the leading of Holy Spirit in daily life is key to developing and nurturing the prophetic gift.
Integrity is huge… love God, love people, operate in humility and submission to the Father.
Regarding integrity, Latoya emphasizes its importance in the prophetic ministry. She believes that integrity is crucial in accurately representing God and delivering His messages. For Latoya, integrity means loving God and people and operating in humility and submission to the Father. She believes maintaining an integrity lifestyle is essential for any prophetic voice.
Embrace the process and trust God’s timing.
In her own journey as a prophetic Christian woman, Latoya has learned the importance of embracing the process and trusting in God’s timing. She acknowledges that developing and walking in the prophetic gift takes time and patience. Latoya encourages others to trust in God’s timing for their prophetic calling and lean on Him for guidance and direction.
Stay rooted in your identity in Christ.
Throughout her journey, Latoya has found it crucial to stay rooted in her identity in Christ. She believes knowing and understanding who we are in Christ is key to walking in our prophetic calling. Latoya encourages others to find their identity in Christ, to know that they are loved and accepted by Him, and to allow that truth to guide and empower them in their prophetic journey.
Be bold and confident in the Lord.
Latoya encourages others to be bold and confident in the Lord as they step into their prophetic calling. She believes that God has equipped each person with unique gifts and abilities, and it is important to trust in His provision and guidance. Latoya urges others to step out in faith, knowing God is with them and will empower them to fulfill their prophetic purpose.
Latoya Benson is a remarkable woman of faith and a prophetic voice in today’s world. Through her journey and insights, she inspires us to embrace our prophetic calling, trust in God’s timing, and walk in integrity and humility. Latoya reminds us of the importance of prayer, a relationship with God, and studying His word in developing our prophetic gifts. She encourages us to be bold, confident, and rooted in our identity in Christ as we step into our prophetic destiny.
