#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
from the Anglican Church in North America’s Book of Common Prayer Confession and Absolution “Almighty and most merciful Father,we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.We have followed too much the devices and desiresof our own hearts.We have offended against your holy laws.We have left undone those things which we ought to …
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”Hebrews 12:11 NIV I am refreshing my morning routines. I look forward to creating habits and practices, training my body and my soul in newly beneficial ways.What will …
“The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the …
“And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.”2 John 1:6 NIV Walk in love. We’re supposed to stay in our lane. Today, that means understanding my role, staying out of God’s Way, and trusting in Divine …
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”Romans 12:9-10 NIV Love must be sincere.Everyday.All the days.Because we are created by a Loving God. Image may be subject to copyright
“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”James 1:2-3 NRSVUE Count it all joy.A surprise international adventure.An unanticipated career pivot.An entirely unexpected inspiration and new creativity.The gift of time.Count it all joy, because God who wrote the past and …
“In everything do to others as you would have them do to you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”Matthew 7:12 NRSVUE Known as the Golden Rule, this guidance is framed positively , as opposed to the “you shouldn’ts.” How much better do we respond to instruction than to admonishment? Let us encourage one …
“and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”Hebrews 10:24 KJV Let us provoke one another into love. Isn’t that challenge by which should all be inspired? Let’s encourage one another.There is so much animosity in the world, can’t we strive for better?We must.Lord, hear and receive our prayers. Image …
“There is none holy as the LORD: For there is none beside thee: Neither is there any rock like our God.”1 Samuel 2:2 KJV Known as Hannah’s praise, this scripture demonstrates deep, abiding worship, asserting God's absolute supremacy, above all. For me, it is the simple declaration of my ancestors, declaring “Only God.” Tell me, …
“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 …
Chelle A Wilson 
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