[From the Chronicles of the Twelve Gates of Twenty-Six]
Dear 2026,
I think I just might cry writing this letter to you. The House of Reuben taught me so many things and instilled habits that I don’t think I’m in a hurry to unlearn. Yet, somehow, I’ve found that there is still much more to learn.
When May came, dressed in the earthiest, softest dress I have ever seen, I thought, “What more could she possibly have to show me?” How I underestimated the experience that has been the House of Simeon.
Usually, I’d begin my letters describing the architecture and scenery of the house, but all I can think of is the culture and character of the members of this household.
You know how the members of Issachar’s home were naturally quiet? The members of Simeon’s home are purposefully quiet. It is unavoidably evident: despite their capacity to be thunderous, they choose to be silent to hear. When James talked about being quick to listen and slow to speak, he probably had this house in mind.
Here, words are treated as currency. They only speak thoughts that have been fully formed and vetted, leaving no room for gossiping or tattletelling – which, by the way, are punishable offenses in this household.
Their word is their bond, and they have every intention to keep it that way. In this household, I have learned to sit with the silence until I have heard God. And oh, did I hear Him – so loud and clear that my heart burst from the exhilaration of it all.
I’ve learned in this home that not only are we being groomed to know when to speak and what words to use, but we are also being groomed to know when to be silent, no matter how provoked we are to speak. I have learned the manifestation of the Spirit as restraint, as silence, and as self-control.
Have I perfected these traits? Not yet. But I am definitely on track.
June is here; I’m ready to go with her. But 2026, I fear I must say that you didn’t give me a fair warning of all the growing I’d be doing.
I’m still excited, though.
Once again, 2026, I’ll say; expect my correspondence soon.
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