ORACLES - Lesson 77

Lesson 77 of 90

---

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.

---

LESSON 77

The last time I didn’t care for a person was because we held different positions on what I considered the fundamentals of Christ. I was tempted to run—not from the person, but run from Christlikeness. I was narrow in judgment and willing to discredit a viewpoint and dismiss the person.

I had to choose between a spiritual mind and a carnal mind, and because I love God, I chose to be spiritually minded. You too will have a day when you will have to choose who you will be when those around you think differently or are different from you.

We’re all distinct individuals even if we look alike on the outside. We all have an outlook on things even if there are similarities. Just because you’re born within the same family doesn’t mean there will be shared perspectives. And that has to be alright; not because we like it, but because God created each of us and the grace, we must give is also the grace we need.

There are times when we encounter conflict with others, and it will require confrontation. There are other times when an impasse is agreed upon and respect is offered, even if it’s you alone offering it. No one likes to cede to others, but when it comes to being right verses being pleasing to God, always choose God.

Here’s what God says in 2 Timothy 2:22-25, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.”

In other words, you may be right in your position but run from that fleshly response and pray for people. Be spiritually minded. Therein is the promise of life and peace. (Romans 8:6).