ORACLES - Lesson 68

Lesson 68 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 68

The greatest lessons in life come from your worst experiences. It doesn’t feel good when you feel misused, abused, or when tough times just seem to be your lot in life, but let me assure you, they are the lessons that strengthen you in character if you choose to follow Christ even amidst trial and adversity.

Much of my growth in Christ, and my tenacity for Christ have come from hard times. It was after I was betrayed that God taught me to always keep my trust, hope and expectation in Him. It was a great learning lesson. It was after I was rejected that God asked me if I would be an example of what it means to serve Him, even if no one else would. It was a great learning lesson. It was after being assaulted that God asked me if I would serve Him despite man’s immorality, and I said yes. It too was a great learning lesson. During these disappointments, there were many feelings of self-doubt, shame and defeat but God was with me, as I’m sure He is and has been with you, and I can say—while standing on the other side of the hardship, God has been faithful.

What I experienced made me better and stronger. The same can be true for you as Romans says, “…tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:3-5.

When you want to quit, when you feel like you’ve failed, and when you feel abandoned, always know that God is there for you and He has provided a way of escape. The escape is God’s Word and the question during the hardship is always, “Will trust His Word or your feelings? Will you believe His promise or believe your “matter of principle”? God asks you the question and you get to choose life or death.

You can wallow in the problem or embrace God’s Word with a will to live! I can’t tell you what to do, but from my experience I can testify that you will never lose when you choose to respond to life according to God’s Word and not according to your own will or way. He really is faithful.