Lesson 15 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 15
Make decisions today that you won’t regret tomorrow.
“According to multiple sources on the Internet, the average amount of remotely conscious decisions an adult makes each day equals about 35,000.” That is a lot of reasoning and analytical thinking going on for one person!
With that many decisions, we’re bound to make one or two mistakes. And if so, it’s better to decide on the wrong shoes to wear than to decide on the wrong person to welcome in your life. It’s better to make bad decisions regarding the incidentals of life, and not the vital issues. In essence, it’s simply better to ponder before making hasty decisions.
Decisions are logically made with a list of pro’s and con’s. They’re made a little easier when counsel from those we love and those who love us is given. Decisions, whether long term or short, are better made when possible outcomes are contemplated. There are a myriad of ways in which we decide, but the reality is, whether we make split second or overly analyzed decisions, both can lead to regret. Which means, the best way to make a decision (I have found) is when we inquire of the Lord. After all, in Him are hidden all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and He is not just Counselor, according to Isaiah 9:6, but through the Spirit of wisdom, comes length of days, riches and honor, pleasantness, peace and happiness! (Proverbs 3:16-18) The very results we can all appreciate.
So before you make any decision, no matter how small, I say, ask the Spirit of God. He tells you what’s best for you for every situation. You don’t have to figure life out on your own. And, there is no area in your life in which He is not willing and able to advise. He speaks so that you don’t have to live with regret. Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly (Psalm 1:1), and wise is the one who asks the Lord for insight, foresight and wisdom.
For the wisdom of God is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits [deeds], without partiality and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17) Therein you can have confidence and rest when He responds to your query.
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