Lesson 9 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 9
Let your praise open doors for you.
It’s always exciting to read about the great things that God has done in the lives of people throughout the Old and New Testament. He shows Himself with great power, authority and steadfast love; so in contrast, it can be challenging in our personal lives when time moves slowly, the unknown is gripping, and God—well, He seems unmoved and circumstances seem unchanged.
Living by faith is not easy but it’s doable, and Abram is the best example because he received a promise of a son at 75 years old and twenty-five years later Isaac was born! Talk about tenacity! And the good news is, we get to read how he did it in Romans 4:19-21: “And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”
Notice, Abram didn’t validate facts (facts are what you see, hear, taste, touch and smell) by giving them attention. Rather, he dismissed facts and feelings and “gave glory to God”. He praised! He didn’t complain throughout the twenty-five years, he didn’t use words to doubt its fulfillment, nor did he take the mindset like most to “believe it when I see it”. No, he glorified, blessed, honored and praised God when it looked unlikely, when he felt denied, and when he probably wanted to give up. He focused on the character and power of God, and chose to glorify Him!
So, when there doesn’t seem to be a change of facts in your life that is not the time to despair. Make something happen! Get up and start giving a rousing praise to God. Jump and shout! Thank Him with the same zeal you would use when the promise has come. You can’t be in faith and down in the dumps at the same time. Your praise should not be contingent upon how you feel. Your praise is based on who you believe!
So, Praise Him! If you can’t shout with volume, whisper a shout! Invoke a change with a sacrifice or freewill offering of praise. If you’re consistent, you’ll start sensing good news is on its way to you. And when that happens, accelerate, because it is!
Thank you