ORACLES - Lesson 69

Lesson 69 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 69

We all want someone to stroke our ego by telling us the good they see within us but there are days when the person doing the encouragement is you! You be the voice that affirms another.

To affirm others is to love, to consider, to notice—and it doesn’t cost anything! Even more, to be affirmed is to be transformed and free! Affirmation has enough power to motivate, inspire and/or provoke confidence, productivity and individuality, and that’s what we all need even if it’s not been what we’ve all received.

In a world of cynicism, knowing what’s possible in life is definitely refreshing, though it can also be intimidating. Which is why we need someone to cheer and prod us onward, with words alone. Hearing strengths rather than weaknesses, encouragement rather than facts, and hearing support to any degree far outweighs silence or empty caution. The voice of the naysayer is subversive, convincing and loud; and while it is not simply erased from the mind, it can be replaced. When flashbacks of a regrettable past arise, or when negative thoughts intrude just to stifle and discredit, they must be replaced with a voice of truth; a voice that nurtures, celebrates and champions qualities, characteristics, ideas and plans. This is the voice that motivates dreams and makes one consider options and try, even if it’s again.

Take the time to affirm the one’s you love. Tell someone what he or she can do, and how whatever it is, is indeed possible. People take greater chances when someone is in their corner that believes, and each of us can be that person. Validate yourself through the Word of God (“I am loved.” “I am accepted.” “I am strong.”), then affirm your loved ones for who they are, today—not when they’re older, not when they prove it, or act differently, not when they attain status—but right now. Tell them what you see when you look into their eyes, and make it count!

Make a difference in another person’s tomorrow!