#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.”Psalms 34:18-19 NRSVUE Many times this year, I have relied upon the comfort drawn from these words. Grief is heavy, inscrutable, and insidious. Nonetheless, its mantle has become …
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”Psalms 145:18 NRSVUE Nearness. Proximity. As a child, I learned the hymn Draw Me Nearer. God is close to us always, but do we actively seek Divine Presence?When I was little, I knew I was safe when my …
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”Ephesians 6:18 NRSVUEPray when it’s messy. Pray when you’re frustrated. Pray when life is great. Pray anyway.Then trust , and let it go. #BEDIP #underdivineconstruction
“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night.”Psalms 121:5-6 NRSVUE More about grief, fear, and loneliness…it is essentially human to experience these emotions. They are not indicative of insufficient faith. Acknowledge your humanity.Jesus wept.Jesus pitched a …
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.”Isaiah 12:2 NRSVUE Despite all warnings to the contrary, God knew we’d be afraid. Fortunately the prophets knew what they’d been told….trust, God is our salvation.So, I am not …
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.”Isaiah 25:1 NRSVUE When you’re feeling overwhelmed, out of sorts, or just out of your league….remember Who holds you.You jnowyits been today when my morning devotional gets posted …
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”Philippians 4:4-5 NRSVUE Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. I have historically reserved my gentleness, but you always knew, Beloved. I’ve been the recipient of overwhelming gentleness in my season of grief. Extending …
“it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.”1 Corinthians 13:6 NRSVUE Love rejoices in the truth. And love is all we need. #BEDIP #WeHaveComeThisFarByFaith #underdivineconstruction Image may be subject to copyright
“When the ways of people please the Lord, he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them. Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.”Proverbs 16:7-9 NRSVUE “Better is a little with righteousness.” Learning to lean and depend …
“Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me, says the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations …
Chelle A Wilson 
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