ORACLES - Lesson 59

Lesson 59 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 59

“A bad attitude will get you nowhere in life!” Aside from “Straighten your back,” I remember this being my mother’s mantra during my teenage years. It was the response to a mindset that never saw the good, only the bad and only viewed those with the greatest and most sincere love, as the greatest nuisance.

Most people outgrow that mindset and adjust slowly but surely, yet it should be said that maturity doesn’t happen automatically. Nor does maturity come with the passing of time. Maturity comes from discipline, perseverance and pressure. It comes from challenge and a deliberate decision to be better in situations that at one time brought about meltdown. “…tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:4

I’ve seen adults have temper-tantrums in airports, grocery stores and in office related matters, and I’m always surprised because most people contain themselves in public settings and unravel in private settings. Regardless of the context, if you’re ever going to see God’s best, you have to mature. You have to grow in your response to challenge, difficulty, and the unexpected.

God cannot take immature people into next level living because His desire is that you represent Him wherever you go. If you fall apart now, how will you ever manage when more responsibility is upon you? You won’t! Which means, you have got to change. The test for change is not found so much in public settings (like I said, most people know how to comport themselves amidst strangers). The test of change will be seen amongst those you love the most, those you trust and feel the most comfortable around.

Stop allowing situations to change your day, your temperament or your state in life. Use challenge as a stepping-stone and climb daily by ridding sarcasm, impatience, and

overall bad behaviors. Show your maturity in public and private and see your life change for the better, significantly.