#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”Psalms 143:8 NIV Yesterday was A LOT. All my life I have managed whatever comes my way. It’s a mistake. I learned to practice …
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”Romans 12:21 NIV Not overcoming, but overwhelming. Nothing defeats determination. I don’t care what you face, with God, you are stronger.Go out there and carpe the damb diem. God in you, GOT THIS. Image may be subject to copyright
“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
Chelle A Wilson 
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