Lesson 55 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 55
There are so many hardships in life that seem invincible. They actually invite us to worry, fret and doubt or forget the power and presence of God before we realize it. If that’s where you are, wake up!
You have an opportunity to see God honor His promise in your life. Don’t resort to logic and your brilliance. Whether your tempted to doubt change in your marriage, doubt another opportunity in your career, or doubt God’s willingness towards you and your children. Hear me, you’re being tempted and you don’t have to succumb! Everything you need God to be to you and for you, He is that and so much more—He is the great, I Am! He is your salvation (Psalm 27:1), your song (Psalm 28:7)—even in the midst of great trial. He is your defense—able to protect you from every plot of the devil and/or man. He is your refuge (Psalm 46:1), a safe place of strength. He is your shield (Psalm 18:2) and confidence (Psalm 71:5). He can keep you just like He promised. He can do anything and He will do anything IF you trust him.
Don’t let your guard down. Fight the good fight of faith and win! “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJ)
With the temptation to doubt God, trust man, and lean on facts rather than Truth (John 17:17) there is an escape. You have options. In every scenario there will be temptation and with it, an option to trust God’s Word. By default you’ll doubt and by determination, you can look to God’s Word regardless. The good news is, God has put in you the ability to bear the temptation and overcome. You overcome by the blood of the lamb and by the word of your testimony! (Revelations 12:11, NKJ) Yet it’s still your choice.
If you choose God’s Word, you’re choosing to be proactive with what the Bible says concerning your situation. Meaning, Identify God’s promise concerning your dilemma, say what God promised regardless of obvious contradictions, regularly and set your expectation to see God’s Word become your reality.
You will either believe God or doubt Him, and I encourage you to believe. When you do, you never lose only gain.
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