#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.””Exodus 33:14 NIV We are not alone.God will give us rest.What else could we need?Thanks be to God. Image from the web may be subject to copyright
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV Faithful.Keeping a covenant of love to a thousand generations.Wow. That’s love.Thanks be to God. Image from the web may be subject …
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”Isaiah 41:13 NIV This one’s simple.DONOTFEAR.Dassit, as my buddy says. That’s the lesson. God, taking hold of our right hand (powerful for me since I am PROFOUNDLY right-handed).Therein endeth the lesson. …
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”Psalms 30:5-6 NIV “I will NEVER be shaken.”Even when my world feels like it might crumble under my trembling feet, …
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be …
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”John 13:34 NIV Love one another. Notice that there are NO qualifiers. Just love, unconditionally.Whew, Lord, give us strength. Image from the internet may be subject to copyright
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”Psalms 126:5 NIV There is not one among us that has not suffered heartbreak, hard times, or sorrow. While those things might seem to last forever, as my ancestors sang, “troubles don’t last always.” For that I thank God. Image may be subject to copyright
“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 …
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Galatians 6:9 NIV Whew. I’m certainly not the only person feeling this right now, nor can it be that this is new. The message is “don’t give up,” and try not to …
Morning Devotional “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”Mark 11:24 NIV For years I’ve said that “prayer is not shopping.” Prayer is a conversation which is often, in my case, open ended. When I do ask, it is for clarity, for …
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