Lesson 65 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 65
Better yourself! Only you know your shortcomings, only you know what will make you stronger, make you better. You don’t have to settle in places of self-doubt. Rather, confront your insecurities. It may require sacrifice, and you may be shoved out of your comfort zone, or stretched in character but you have to see yourself as worth the effort—even when others don’t.
No one can believe in your dream more than you! No one can stand in your place to pursue what will satisfy and fulfill you. What you say about yourself is what will determine the possibilities for your life. Your voice, your mindset, your heart is the only thing that matters. And you have to assign enough value to yourself that will release you to try. Sure, it’s intimidating and loaded with pressure, but you’re worth it! Beyond your heavenly Father, there is no one more ready for you to believe in yourself.
If it’s higher education that you need, go for it! If it’s counseling, pursue it. If it’s reconciliation with people, make it happen. If it’s reconciliation with God, start it. No matter the next step, it will cost you something, but if you’ll pay now, you can and will benefit later. With the passing of time is opportunity. You can be the same person you are today in five years, or you can set yourself up now to be stronger and better in the same time frame.
Don’t let obstacles stop you. Invest in yourself. Use your strengths to overcome your weakness. Stop running from challenge and meet it with confidence in your ability, and in your heavenly Father, who is always there to endorse, validate, defend and affirm you.
You’re alive, and that’s enough to use every day and every breath to your advantage.
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