#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp; the grass shall …
“So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.”1 John 4:16 NRSVUE We are loved. Let’s remember that.Thus endeth the lesson. #BEDIP #underdivineconstruction Image may be subject to copyright
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”John 10:11 NRSVUE We’re covered. A good shepherd builds trust through constant presence, guidance, and defense, living among the flock, maintaining a selfless commitment.We’re convered.Knowing this, let’s worry less, love and laugh more, and trust the Good Shepherd.Thanks be to God. …
“You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us.”Psalms 85:2-4 NRSVUE “Restore us again, oh God.” I am changing. I am releasing what no longer …
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel.”Isaiah 7:14 NRSVUE “The Lord himself will give you a sign.” It’s a funny thing, signs. You recognize them, even when it doesn’t make sense how you know that they …
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”Proverbs 4:23 NRSVUE I’ve spent this year brokenhearted. My Beloved, my shelter, let go of my hand. This year wasn’t so much about keeping my heart, but trying to restore it to wholeness, after having it exploded into dust.Recovery takes time, and …
“May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth. In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more.”Psalms 72:6-7 NRSVUE While this was originally written for the sovereign, let this be our prayer. Let our joy and hope for what God …
“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 …
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”1 John 4:7 NRSVUE What the world needs now is more love.Love is from God.Be like God (do your best)…and take a praise break #BEDIP #trustinggodistherealflex #underdivineconstruction https://youtu.be/ITAhCE9O_lA?si=WAQ1wyhtvPKSxYR2
“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 …
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