Devotionals – Page 5 – Shelly Wilson Ministries

A dark bird flies low over a rocky, uneven hillside with sparse green vegetation. The birds shadow is visible on the rocks. Text at the bottom left reads, photo by BJ Rucker.

The Geese..

A friend of mine read me this little story this past week as we discussed the body of Christ. It may be old news to you yet somehow I am convinced we need a fresh revelation of it’s deep meaning.If…

A fast-flowing river passes between large rocks and dense green forest under a cloudy sky, with distant mountains and lush vineyards visible in the landscape.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

I sat with a precious group this past weekend delivering a message the Lord sent with me on the “Vineyards in the Valley.” Honestly, until the Lord began to show me such nuggets of truth about vineyards I had no…

A scenic view of lush green hills covered with mist and low clouds under an overcast sky, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. All around, the sun is faintly visible behind the clouds.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

ALL the ALL…

ALL… Tuesday, October 28, 2014 If in thy heart is hidden seed Taken not to Thy healing King Buried deep so none might see Then ALL has not been given Thee. If daily life entertains thy soul With little…

Rocky sea cliffs with jagged, dark rocks rise above deep blue ocean waves, echoing the feeling of overcoming fear as white foam swirls around the rocks and a hazy sky looms in the background.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

My Greatest Fear

I have had many fears over my life. Many the Lord has walked me through. But today my greatest fear is finding out that I stopped short of all God had planned for my life and the impact on the…

A weathered wooden boardwalk leads through grassy dunes toward a blue ocean with gentle waves under a cloudy sky.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

Come Closer

It is in lack that you come closer. For when all your need is absolutely fulfilled your desire for Him wanes. Come closer He says. See me anew. There is more. My presence can be stronger and more beautiful in…

Sunlight streams through tall pine trees in a dense forest, casting long shadows on the bright green moss where Just a Girl pauses, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

I’m Just a Girl..

Over the past months I have noticed something I continue to say to the Lord as He shows me our path together. Specifically concerning my calling, my desire to obey Him, and my burden to share authentic relationship with…

View under a concrete pier at the beach, with ocean waves crashing against the pier’s pillars and sunlight illuminating the scene, creating a tunnel-like perspective toward the horizon.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

Loss..

I was merely at the grocery store when I heard the Lord say…”Loss.” Seems such loss everywhere these days and so many needing comfort and love. Through the valley, the Lord showed me what so many things felt like. Grief,…

A tall, narrow waterfall cascades down a moss-covered rocky cliff into a dark pool, with large rocks in the foreground on the left side.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

Pour…

A few weeks ago I thought I had misplaced my journal. It was the journal I used the last 18 months and it was the journal that went through the valley with me. I could not believe I had misplaced…

A young girl sits alone on a bench by a lake, surrounded by trees. Text reads: Be still, and know that I am Lord. Psalm 45:10. The scene is peaceful and reflective, echoing the calm of an old hymn.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

If Ever I Have Loved Thee, Lord Tis Now…

He revealed Himself so beautifully to me on our walk today that I could not contain my praise for Him….He will stop at nothing to love on you when you pursue Him. Then you find out that really…He is pursuing…

A close-up of a marked-up Bible page. Text is highlighted in blue, pink, and green, with handwritten notes in black ink. Phrases like "He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted" and "Tis Not the Time" are emphasized.

Poetry and Ponderings by Shelly

Tis Not the Time

As I read Isaiah 61 over and over the Lord gently reminded me that I am now His temple. He lives and dwells within me. When I died to self I surrendered all to Him. My plans, my dreams, my…

Posts Tagged: Devotionals

The Geese..

A Look at the Vineyards..

ALL the ALL…

My Greatest Fear

Come Closer

I’m Just a Girl..

Loss..

Pour…

If Ever I Have Loved Thee, Lord Tis Now…

Tis Not the Time

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