#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us.”Psalms 85:2-4 NRSVUE “Restore us again, oh God.” I am changing. I am releasing what no longer …
“give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”Luke 6:38 NRSVUE Give generously. Nowhere does it say empty your pockets, nor does it say only money will do. We …
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4 NRSVUE Even though…I fear not, or so I try. I spent more of my life married to My Beloved than anything else I did, so I am learning to …
My BBFFF heard it in my voice; this morning finds me weary. I'm feeling heavy. Today, lyrics from two of my favorites from Yolanda Adams soothe my soul and tell my story. "The fact that you would show somebody so broke down so much mercy ..." I'm Gonna Be Ready I say a prayer every …
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He shepherded me out of a broken career and into the light of the writing-life I was born to live, so of course, many of my best stories were about him.
I never stop when I should. I have never believed that the rules of self and soul care applied to me, even as I excoriate those I loved, "Do Better." I steadfastly refuse to take my own advice.
The key to this game of life is loving all of yourself, even as you continually evolve. Yeah, not only am I a grown woman, I am a grown-ass African-descended Queen, beloved of an Omnipotent God.
I truly wish that I was a more trusting child. Sadly, I am not. I'm going to require a little extra work, but I know You. I fully understand that I am just a moment in Your Eternity, and that You can be patient with me.
This year, and I've said this before, I'm taking NO Ls. I am reclaiming my my peace and my power.
This morning, I read a Chinese proverb that reminded me that "one joy scatters a hundred griefs." My next thought was, "what can I do today to bring myself joy? I ask that question every morning. I will ask it, upon rising in gratitude, each morning for the balance of my days. I suggest you do the same.
Chelle A Wilson 
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