#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 KJV Peace passing all understanding. Whew. I know that I haven’t felt that peace …
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.”Psalm 143:1-2 KJV This morning during my meditative practice, the lesson was discipline over motivation. Motivation can wane, but …
“Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be knit together in the same mind and the same purpose.”1 Corinthians 1:10 NRSVUE Be in agreement with no division.I am …
“The reward for humility and fear (awe) of the LORD is riches and honor and life.”Proverbs 22:4 NRSVUE Lord, I trust You. I trust You in joy, and even in the midst of my brokenhearted seasons. I never would’ve made it through the last year without the hearts and hands and prayers that sustain me…y’allI …
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”Luke 12:40 NRSVUE Beloved,I could never have believed that I was ready. How can we be ready to let go of our joy? Like the Son of Man, eternity called for you at an hour I did …
“For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.”Mark 8:35 NRSVUE Do you trust more in your own strength than in God? This morning, as I begin a week where my own strength will …
“Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every people anyone who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him.”Acts 10:34-35 NRSVUE Anyone who fears God, (fear meaning in awe and reverence) and does right, is acceptable. We are all God’s Beloved children, and who …
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—”Psalms 103:1-2 NRSVUE Returning today to the wise counsel given by a friend who said,“It’s time to stop living in survival mode.” I’m not there yet, but …
“Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.”John 15:4 NRSVUE What we’re talking about is continuous, dependent connection upon God and God’s people. We’ve got to be all in. Imagine how much …
“So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”1 Corinthians 10:31 NRSVUE Whatever we do.In storms.In stillness.In all things, at all times, do it all for the glory of God, paraphrasing the words of the poet Ullie Kaye, because God is God and we are not.Aren’t you …
Chelle A Wilson 
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