ORACLES - Lesson 73

Lesson 73 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 73

There are plenty of opportunities to quit in life. It’s not always easy, some decisions don’t end well and sometimes there are disappointments, but with every bitter pill you take remember, you have the grace to overcome.

Whenever you feel like running away from home/life because of the many responsibilities or problems in your life the best way to defeat the overwhelm is to consider those you love and those who love you. Imagine what those who depend upon you, and love you, would do if you surrender to defeat. Then determine if that’s what you want for them.

Do you want them lonely? Do you want to birth confusion or foster dysfunction? Do you want to ignite co-dependency or trigger self-blame? Do you want them to see you as a quitter? Do you want them to follow your example if faced with the same despair? Do you want them to mourn the rest of their life? The questions of a hopeless end can continue but the bottom line is, you’re not living and working hard for yourself alone. Someone needs you to keep fighting, keep pressing, keep going, keep trying, keep on—don’t stop, don’t give up, don’t give in, don’t check out! You are a blessing to the lives of people around you even if they are unable or unwilling to communicate that right now.

Know that God has you in position to be an example of what stamina and determination looks like. You may feel worn but you must keep in the forefront of your thinking that nothing you face can separate you from the love of Christ. Not tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril or sword. No matter how you feel, “[you] are more than [a] conqueror through Him who loved [you].” For “neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate [you] from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus [y]our Lord.” Romans 8:35- 39.

And because He loves you, you can have confidence that what you’re facing may be tiring, but it is not forever. So, don’t “become weary in doing good, for at the proper time [you] will reap a harvest if [you] do not give up! (Galatians 6:9).

Grace, grace to you, in Jesus’ name