ORACLES - Lesson 46

Lesson 46 of 90

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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.

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LESSON 46

There are times in life when we desperately need to hear from God but it’s quiet, when we want encouragement but there’s no one, or we need affirmation in general, but there’s silence. Those can be anguishing moments that offer immeasurable pain but rather than empower those feelings we must overthrow them with our faith!

Don’t expect someone else to do what Jesus has already done for you! You may feel helpless, abandoned, defeated, betrayed, disoriented and/or overwhelmed but remember, you’re the only one who gives those feelings permission to dictate your posture in life. As a believer, you walk by faith and not by sight, therefore, make your feelings subject to what God promised you instead. Now is not the time to fall apart, quit or doubt yourself. Now is the time to talk to yourself (I am loved. I am important. There is a plan for my life. I will make it), and pass the test!

Don’t resort to your feelings (tears, rants, blame, etc.). Grow up and apply what you have learned as a Christian: When you want to cry offer praise, when you want to complain speak God’s promise with thanksgiving. When you want to quit take a nap! Yes, a nap. When you awake honor God with your life. Be steadfast, unmovable and always abounding—and God will honor you.

When you fight the good fight of faith you’re on your way to favor, breakthrough, and promotion. It’s not a cakewalk. It’s a faith walk, and you can prevail.