Lesson 32 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 32
Don’t be easily flustered. You’re stronger than that.
All of the promises read in God’s word should elicit the same kind of peace the promise of salvation gives to us! How reassuring it is to know “He who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) Yet, when pressure comes financially or relationally for example, we’re easily flustered, easily bothered and unnerved. The reality is you can handle whatever it is you face in life, good or bad, if you’re focused properly.
There are times in life when we’re drowning, when we’re uncomfortable with our current circumstance, or we’re experiencing a churn within that eerily feels like grief, when no one has died. Maybe the anxiety has gotten the better of you in past but it doesn’t have to today. You can choose to turn your attention away from the pressures that make you flustered and turn them towards the rock of your refuge, Jesus.
When you experience difficulty and problems growth in character, integrity, and/or overall maturity becomes possible. It’s an opportunity to grow—a growing pain. And while growing and stretching is never comfortable it makes you a stronger, wiser, and better as an individual. You may feel like you’re drowning but remember to focus on Jesus, who is your lifeline and lifesaver. He continues to save even when we are uncomfortable.
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