#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV Everything is going to be alright. No matter what you’re facing, God is bigger, steadfast, and able to “strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” I know this to be true because …
Image may be subject to copyright “Behold, children of God, it is the Lord who watches over you. As people sent forth into the world, let us pray, saying, “Lord, bless us, so that we may bless others.”Preserve your Church from all evil, dear God. May we, who have been born of water and the …
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 …
“And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,”Romans 5:3-4 NRSVUE Suffering builds perseverance, or so we’re told. No one wants to suffer, and yet when we must endure it, we are never alone. The lesson? Pray, and look to …
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”Psalms 94:19 NRSVUE We are the beloved. There has never been a time when I lacked for consolation. I trust God because the steadfast love never fails.I am encouraged, and restored. It is in those times that I am certain that everything matters …
“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 …
Morning Devotional “You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need. You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths. I may walk through valleys as …
“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 …
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”James 1:22 KJV I take great pride in finding images to share along with my morning encouragement. Sometimes, it’s easyThere are so many thoughts, interpretations, and perspectives on The Word. This one is easy.Do what it says.Love God.Love one another.Seek justice.Walk …
Chelle A Wilson 
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