Lesson 49 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 49
I stood in my kitchen with a flashback of words spoken by my grandfather many years ago. It was a random thought that highlighted how much I had forgotten about him, and still emphasized the few things that I remembered.
From my quiet reflection, I wondered what words or actions my own children would remember after I’m gone: What have I said or done that unbeknownst to them now, they will relive through a memory later? Will it be my devotion to God, my laughter, my cooking, my hugs, my endearing words or my constant reminder to “straighten your posture”? What will I really leave behind?
I want to leave my own with something of meaning. How about you with your own? Everyday we’re writing a letter to those we love with our words and actions. They will reflect upon many things or they will remember just one thing. We have an opportunity to underscore what we value most and stress matters deemed important. It’s been said, “more is caught than taught”, and so, what from your life will those around you catch? Will it be your generosity, your work ethic, or your quick wit— just know that something will be etched in their mind, and I for one, think it’s worth consideration.
I smiled in memory of my granddaddy. My prayer is that those I love will smile in quiet reflection of me too.
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