ORACLES - Lesson 40

Lesson 40 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 40

My greatest desire is to please God and honor Him in my actions; with that said, I am very clear that it is possible to be sincere but wrong, presumptuous and mistaken, zealous but astray. I’m clear that with the responsibility of titles is a greater conviction to work out my salvation; and so today I invite you to consider that “work” with me.

Busyness in the works of God can be quite enjoyable, but it can also be a ploy used, deliberately or unintentionally, to obscure and distract us from the primary reason or focus for life. It’s a subtle but effective way to monopolize our days and make us— by default, define relationship with God as charity/service to others, or give greater merit to our sacrifices rather than our communion with God, or assume noble works within the local ministry as equivalent to earnest time with God. It’s an insidious way to keep any one of us so busy that we’re also so distant; and for this reason, I’m sounding the alarm!

You can’t replace your relationship with God with works for God! Keep first things first! We’re empowered when we reinforce our connection with our Father daily. So make time to talk (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and hear from God (Psalm 95:8). Make time to read and obey God’s Word. Be lead by His Spirit (Galatians 5:18). If we focus on building our relationship in these ways, God will give us work that will honor Him rather than distract from Him.

Jesus stayed connected with our Father, and through Him, He did mighty works. I believe we too can do many and mighty works if we prioritize our connection!