Lesson 1 of 90
I can count on one hand the number of times anyone has given me a prophetic word. And because it is so rare, I remember, almost verbatim what the prophet or those working in the prophetic gifting have shared with me. The second word I received in my life was my position in the body of Christ as an Oracle. At the time I wondered what that meant, later in life I wondered when I would start.
Then came social media and I found it to be the perfect platform to speak to my children the words of wisdom that I think are important, the words I want to reiterate, and the words that I know they’ll appreciate later in life if not today—and social media was the perfect indirect approach.
What I didn’t realize is how many people would find short prayers and reminders of life beneficial. If my children never responded or reposted what they read for them, countless others did! You see, initially, I thought social media was in and of itself a gigantic waste of valuable time. What I didn’t realize was, herein was the forum God would use to speak into lives as an oracle.
I found out much later that my natural children were glancing at posts while others were benefiting. With this in mind, I wanted to capture what would expire over time into something my children, and you, could reference forever.
Some of the sayings you may have heard before and others you may have known but never really considered. Regardless, my prayer is that you enjoy each page, as I’m direct, facetious and principled. Just know I speak from the heart of a mother with good intentions towards you.
Let the read bless your life and know little tweaks here and there, or a complete overhaul in personality can make the difference in having a fulfilled existence or a life denied of the many benefits available to you as a believer.
Now, the Words of an Oracle...
Dear Woman,
Like the Apostles wrote letters to the early church, these are the posts I made on social media and elaborated as a letter just for you. They are designed to inspire and provoke you to be, do and have everything God intended for your life. Some days are a reminder, others are an admonishment, but each day is designed to encourage you.
Sometimes we just need to be encouraged. We can know the Truth and know what’s right, but a reminder is always refreshing. This devotional is designed to be just that—refreshing.
LESSON 1
“I pray your personal life matches in personality with your public display, in Jesus’ name.” Amen
We’ve all experienced, or have been the parent who melodiously answered a ringing phone in the middle of giving stern warning. The change of temperament and sound could make you think a new person entered the room as the once contorted face turned quite pleasant.
It’s comical in hindsight, but it actually proves that we all know how to act no matter what’s going on in life, but for whatever our reasons, we excuse ourselves from what we know and allow bad attitudes and behaviors to steer our interactions with those we love most. And that should not be.
Just as you manage to pull it together for those you don’t know, you can keep it together for those you do know. It’s choosing to be disciplined and not duplicitous. For the sake of integrity, uphold the same level of kindness with those closest to you as you would towards those with whom you barely know!
Sure you can be yourself, without pretention with your family; you’re comfortable, and yes, those closest to you are forgiving, even tolerant. However, that’s not a good enough reason to disrespect, disregard or show contempt and impatience with the very people who love you much. No one deserves to be mistreated.
If you can find patience for colleagues, kind words for acquaintances and extra time for complete strangers, it means you have the ability to give the best of yourself to those who love you and need the best part of you too.
Life is filled with challenge, but this one is worth it. Restrain yourself and be the person God called you to be everyday and with all people, especially with those you claim to love.
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