#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”Matthew 5:44 NIV As the world becomes increasingly contentious, I’m doing my best to be authentically me and a faithful child of God.It’s not easy, but I’m committed. Lately, I’m feeling that "South Side of the Kingdom" energy, where Grace and “I …
“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”Isaiah 40:31 NIV Hope in God is powerful. Trusting God as the Author and Finisher of our lives forever changes the way we walk …
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.””Galatians 5:13-14 NIV According to the Word, before any American Declaration of Independence, …
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7 NRSVUE Submission is a tricky subject, and I’m not getting into it here. I will say this. God is sovereign.Dassit.Discuss among yourselves. Image may be subject to copyright
“Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth,”Colossians 3:2 NRSVUE It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. Disciplines calls us to plan and look forward. As Bobby McFerrin reminds us, “no discipline is pleasant at the time, but painful.” It’s time to set our …
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”Psalms 34:18 NRSVUE It’s time for joy!We have been brokenhearted.We have grieved.There have been seasons of sorrow.It’s time for joy!Thanks be to God. Image may be subject to copyright
“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Blessed areare the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”Matthew 5:4-5 NKJV It’s going to be alright. Whomever, whatever, you mourn, you shall be comforted. Sorrow does not last forever. In fact, after every sunset, the sun rises again.God has never failed to deliver on …
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”Hebrews 12:2-3 …
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.”1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 NIV Rejoice, pray, give thanks.Wash, rinse, repeatThanks be to God.
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”Psalms 94:19 NRSVUE We are the beloved. There has never been a time when I lacked for consolation. I trust God because the steadfast love never fails.I am encouraged, and restored. It is in those times that I am certain that everything matters …
Chelle A Wilson 
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