ORACLES: Lesson 46

There are times in life when we desperately need to hear from God but it’s quiet, when we want encouragement but there’s no one, or we need affirmation in general, but there’s silence. Those can be anguishing moments that offer immeasurable pain but rather than empower those feelings we must overthrow them with our faith!

Don’t expect someone else to do what Jesus has already done for you! You may feel helpless, abandoned, defeated, betrayed, disoriented and/or overwhelmed but remember, you’re the only one who gives those feelings permission to dictate your posture in life. As a believer, you walk by faith and not by sight, therefore, make your feelings subject to what God promised you instead. Now is not the time to fall apart, quit or doubt yourself. Now is the time to talk to yourself (I am loved. I am important. There is a plan for my life. I will make it), and pass the test!

Don’t resort to your feelings (tears, rants, blame, etc.). Grow up and apply what you have learned as a Christian: When you want to cry offer praise, when you want to complain speak God’s promise with thanksgiving. When you want to quit take a nap! Yes, a nap. When you awake honor God with your life. Be steadfast, unmovable and always abounding—and God will honor you.

When you fight the good fight of faith you’re on your way to favor, breakthrough, and promotion. It’s not a cakewalk. It’s a faith walk, and you can prevail.