Lesson 17 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 17
“Life does not unlock greatness with average.”
“What sets you apart from all of the other believers in this room?” These are the words I heard as I sat amidst thousands during a conference for Christians. I looked around and assessed how many were probably just like me—filled with dreams, hopes and an ever longing vision. In response, I restated the question I heard: What would set me apart?
In that moment I was motivated to stir the gifts and talents that lay dormant within me. In that space of three minutes I was challenged to pursue the dreams and vision that idled behind laziness and presumption. Sure, I wouldn’t see the end result in a day, but I reasoned, each day I could work on it. And so, from that conference I raised my expectations, applied myself a little more, worked a little harder and became a better steward, a better manager of my time.
I made a choice between excuses and being responsible, between waiting and working, between empty faith and faith with works. I realized, I could live each day waiting for the breakthrough or I could do everything within my power to pursue what I envisioned to the fullest extent of integrity, uprightness and moral fortitude. I made a choice—a conscious decision to pursue; thereby, I became more obedient to God than ever before, more conscious of my short goals, more guarded with my time and more willing to challenge my excuses. Low and behold, I produced at a different level!
Years later, with some goals met and projects completed, complacency loomed again until I heard someone say, “Life does not unlock greatness with average”. It was a reminder, a prompting to pursue God with diligence again, to rid the excuses again, and again manage my time prudently—simply because there is always more to accomplish. As an allegory, just because you’ve read a chapter does not mean you’ve finished a book. I finished a few chapters in life and thought it concluded the book! The same may be true for you! You may have had good success in some areas but as long as you’re living there are more mountains to subdue and more targets to hit.
If you have reached any success, you have not arrived, you’ve only plateaued. There is more in you that must come out. Where you are may be commendable but it is still a stair-step to where you’re supposed to be. So keep working because destiny awaits!
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