ORACLES - Lesson 42

Lesson 42 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 42

I remember being at high school games where the pep, enthusiasm and confidence of cheerleaders influenced the crowd’s response and ultimately the team’s response in games that looked like a loss was inevitable. Cheerleaders would rally the crowd to cheer louder and stronger until the score-gap closed and the odds were broken.

With plenty of tense moments, invariably the intensity from the shouts and chants would cause opponents to unravel with frustration and mistakes; which in turn would cause the crowd to amplify, roaring with fervor and many times ushering an unforgettable upset!

Life is not a game, and you may not have anyone around to cheer you on when you feel like the underdog, but that doesn’t stop you from cheering yourself into victory! If you start cheering the One who upholds your life you can comeback with an unforgettable upset!

Here’s the secret: Applaud God’s goodness! That’s right! Change your reality with a joyful sound of praise to God. Cheer God on in your life! Be proactive and make good come to you. Celebrate what He promised no matter what’s going on in life. Don’t wait for a change of facts before you give thanks for “the win”. If cheerleaders wait until the team is ahead, it would be too late.

Lure the blessing towards you. It may be a sacrifice of praise, but that’s what we’re called to offer God, “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) That’s what it means to use your faith! Worry does no good, but faith knows what’s possible and acts like it…just like those cheerleaders!