Lesson 56 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 56
Resolve to be strong in the Lord! When you do, you honor God and He in turn will honor you because you demonstrate faithfulness before your Heavenly Father, and the faithful man shall abound with blessing (Proverbs 28:20). Faithfulness is a character trait founded upon trust in who God is and what He has promised.
There are so many broken people who claim trust in God, and while contrition draws God to us, brokenness can also be defined as dysfunctional and that rarely if ever breeds confidence in the immortal and invisible God—especially when so many mortals have brought disappointment and contributed to overall distrust. It doesn’t mean you cannot trust, but it does mean you have to intentional to trust and conscientiously let go of the insecurities easy to revert to.
To hope in God is the best approach to life but it comes from knowing that God is not just with you but He wants the best for you. I’m reminded of Psalm 92:12, “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” Meditate on that premise found throughout the scriptures. Know that God is not just able to take care of your life, but He’s willing to. Psalm 33:9-11 reads, “For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Again, meditate on that Truth and the many references of the same. And always know that God will not lie to you.
If you ever feel disappointed in your faith, consider, God didn’t let you down, rather, it may be time for a self-evaluation. The only fallibility within a relationship between man and God is found within man. Which means, you owe it to yourself to know God’s ways and align yours with His so that you can see His results.
Faithfully honor the Lord your God.
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