Lesson 51 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 51
No matter who you are, you are not on the path of life alone. Not only is God with you, but also some people are strategically placed in your life, for your good.
It’s easy to live independent of others or to shut people out for various reasons. It’s easy to love on your own terms and much harder to receive love from those around you. Yet, that’s exactly what God wants you to do. He wants you to receive from others just as much as He wants you to give!
God placed people in your life so that you can be accountable, so that you can be challenged, and you can grow. They were sent by God to make you better, even stronger. As strange as it may sound, Peter needed Paul to call him a hypocrite (Galatians 2:11-14), Esther needed Mordecai to challenge her initial response to the problem (Esther 4:10-14). The young Saul needed the servant to tell him to see the prophet (1 Samuel 9:5-6). And you—well, you need the people around you too.
Don’t dismiss the people who can make you better. So, they may be an aggravation— it means your patience will increase. So, they may have a lot of questions—it means, you’ll be a better thinker. So, they never agree with you—it means, you get another perspective. So, they’re negative—it gives you a chance to hear yourself when you want to complain.
My point is, it’s easy to discard people, but maybe God put them in your life for your wellbeing or betterment. Everybody’s not toxic! So, reconsider the meaning of those around you. Then, receive the gift they are to your life. People are not perfect, and you are not alone. See value in every relationship and watch yourself grow!
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