ORACLES - Lesson 36

Lesson 36 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 36

Don’t stop being courteous because others have decided to be rude. It’s your day!

There are so many reasons in life to be offended. So many occasions to feel as though the world owes you something. You’re bound to have a bad taste in your mouth at some point or another because it’s easy to misinterpret motives or perceive the behavior of others as a personal attack on your character, integrity or person.

Offense will come, but with all offense God’s answer is love. And that’s not insignificant! It is because of love that Jesus “committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth”, rather, “…when he was reviled, [He] did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously.” (1 Peter 2:22-23) Thereby, His example of love is our answer when offended.

You’re deceiving yourself if you think that you can justify unforgiveness, resentment or bitterness when God has given you a way to live with freedom, joy and peace. So, stop harboring bad feelings and empower yourself by first, committing the offense and your heart to God, then make the following confession daily: “Father, I thank You for cleansing my conscience from dead works so I may serve You sincerely. I choose to forgive by faith and I ask that you set me free from this snare, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

I’m not saying it’s easy, I’m saying God made it possible. Receive correction and start today. Survey your heart at the end of a week, a month and then a year. The blood of Jesus has power to save you completely—allow it!