#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.”Luke 6:28 NRSVUE Look, everybody is not going to love you. That’s okay. What is not required of you is expending energy on it. And, as my Granny taught me, you don’t have to respond to everything. As a good BSB (Black southern belle) when …
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.”Psalms 4:8 NRSVUE I was away briefly this weekend; it’s a blessing to be missed. If this picture isn’t an example of laying down in peace and safety, I’m not certain that I’ve ever seen a …
“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them.”Ephesians 2:10 NRSVUE God created us to do good works.How’s that showing up in your life? I’m challenging myself and you to. Good faith effort to do at least one …
“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 …
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8 NRSVUE “Love covers a multitude of sins.” Our sins may be covered, but love does not excuse them. The Word guides us to maintain love constantly. For me this means ensuring love is primary in all of our …
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, And gather you …
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;”I Corinthians 13:4 NKJV Be guided by love, the love of God. I’ve recently learned that loving yourself means handling it over to the Almighty. What is below immediately follows.You’re welcome.Thanks be to God. Image may be …
“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 …
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.”Psalms 30:11-12 NKJV Evolution takes time. I was afraid that …
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:3 NKJV Are you weary?I am.Do you ignore signs to rest?Me too.Is it good for us?NO. It is sin. 2 things: Stop doing what you were never meant to do and, Remember that you are a holy temple, sanctified to Divine service.Act …
Chelle A Wilson 
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