Shelly Wilson Ministries

Shelly Wilson Ministries SWM is an equipping ministry for women offering local support groups, workshops, and classes as well as a global print newspaper, magazine, and radio station.

Shelly Wilson is a poet, psalmist, and messenger passionate about delivering a word in season to the weary. Shelly Wilson Ministries is dedicated to sharing the love of Christ, and His heart burdens, through the written word in publications, in song and poetry, and by sharing messages to God's people in venues as as He leads. SWM is an equipping ministry healing broken hearts, setting captives fre

e through deliverance prayer, and training women to become all Christ called them to be. SWM is also passionate about calling the Church back to truth in Word and deed and by reasoning the scriptures to shed light on modern philosophies and traditions that quench the working of the Holy Spirit among His people today. Shelly lifts up the hurting, gives voice to the voiceless, and calls the daughters of the King to arise for such a time as this. She is a defender of the oppressed, a fighter for justice, and a cry in the wilderness. Shelly Wilson Ministries is a recognized 501(C3) Nonprofit Organization.

Operating in Excellence-from the Leadership Log-As we’ve moved into a new season with a new undertaking in our 320 publi...
05/23/2026

Operating in Excellence
-from the Leadership Log-

As we’ve moved into a new season with a new undertaking in our 320 publishing outreach, I’ve had to take a look at some things as a leader to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible. I am a big believer in always taking time to re-evaluate the inner workings that directly impact my ability to minister in the fullness that God has assigned me to.

While God is in the visual design of a “thing” He is also in the functionality of that “thing.”

I say often, “Practical is still spiritual.”
Nehemiah had to do many “practical, and functional” things to rebuild the wall, rightly.

Even within ministry, functionality is important for fruitfulness. It cannot be disregarded.

The ability to flow freely with the Spirit is critical as He moves among the people but it’s also important to flow well with infrastructure, schedules, and consistent roadmaps to maintain well the harvest that He is bringing in.

Often Christ has me step back to simplify what might have gotten too complicated, too cumbersome, and is now creating unnecessary stressors for me as a leader.

✅ Where am I inconsistent in a thing, and why?

✅ Do I have gaps in my communication spaces causing anything to fall through the cracks where I am unable to minister fully and fruitfully?

✅ Am I disjointed in that which Christ has asked me to accomplish? Too spread out, or spread too thin?

✅ Is my mind too full where the Spirit is now muffled in our communication language together?

Functionality of ministry when you’ve been tasked with a multifaceted vision is a necessity to keep an eye on.

While the Lord does not always allow my past life in business to influence all things in ministry, He does point out from time to time what He allowed me to learn there to be able to handle the day to day tasks of running a busy ministry.

Am I freely able to focus on the work geared to hearts in need and rest well knowing that I’ve got a good handle on the “nuts and bolts” because I am able to function in a good, and Godly way.

Excellence in the things of God also applies to the inner workings of that which He has entrusted to us.

God has entrusted some within the body to be wonderful Kingdom troubleshooters, streamliners, and effective builders so that Kingdom work can be as seamless as possible which in turn allows the Spirit of God to stay the primary focus and the transformation of people through Christ to remain the main mission.

It is never a bad time, in my opinion, to re-evaluate, re-survey, re-pray into, and re-direct when needed.

There are often many moving puzzle pieces to accomplishing what God is asking of us.

And every single puzzle piece needs to be thoughtfully placed.

If one piece is out of place, missing, or in the wrong place, there will be a breach in my wall. This scripture comes to mind:

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? (Luke 14:28)

Nehemiah spent ample time viewing the broken walls of Jerusalem before beginning to build.

He did what we call here good, and Godly, “recon.”

Then He went to work to put the necessary things in place so He could start, and finish, what God was calling Him to do.

It has been critical for me to regularly re-evaluate what I am doing, and why.

First, and foremost, am I still in alignment with the Lord’s heart in any given season?

And it has been also critical that I regularly re-evaluate “how” I am operating so that I can then straighten any crooked places and smooth out any rough patches.

Then I can rest well knowing operations are smooth so that I can focus all of my heart and mind on the needs of the people.

In which case I can feel that “it is well with my soul” and that I am doing my absolute best to operate in excellence in every area entrusted to me.

©️ShellyWilson.Com

05/22/2026

What you may not realize is this:

Someone is learning how to endure by watching you walk through hard days with faith, courage, and honesty.

Not the polished moments.
Not the platform moments.
The quiet ones.

The days you keep loving people when you’re exhausted.
The days you keep praying when answers haven’t come.
The days you keep leading while carrying disappointment, pressure, or grief.

Those are the moments that shape people most.

Keep showing up. 🤍

Our new 320 Publishing poster is up on the building alongside the other main outreaches..The team is having a lovely tim...
05/20/2026

Our new 320 Publishing poster is up on the building alongside the other main outreaches..

The team is having a lovely time in the new work. It’s full of joy and hard work. Laughter and dreaming. Praying and seeing promises fulfilled.

GLORY🕊️
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
320Publishing.Com

05/18/2026

A little heart sharing today♥️
Let God unfold His plan for you🌷

For the “Feelers”Over the years the Lord taught me something not just about Himself, but also about myself. I hope this ...
05/14/2026

For the “Feelers”

Over the years the Lord taught me something not just about Himself, but also about myself.

I hope this might encourage some experiencing the same kind of things but not yet recognizing it as God moving within you to accomplish His purposes.

There have been times that in a meeting all is well and “normal.”

Then suddenly my attention begins to shift to one heart. It’s very often a quiet little one saying very few words.

I’ll become emotional without warning. It might take me a minute to realize what’s happening so I move on.

Then again my attention shifts and I can barely speak to them without getting choked up.

I’m finally clued in that God sees something and is letting me “feel” what that quiet, sweet, heart is feeling.

Often I suddenly get up in the middle of that meeting and begin to hug that dear one and start praying.

Then it becomes apparent that God is meeting one of His precious lambs so she will know she is seen by Him, heard by Him, and loved by Him.

The tears come. The silence breaks. Then I watch the beauty of the body of beautiful women begin to pour into that life.

It wasn’t demonstrative.
It wasn’t loud.
It was tender.
Lovely.
The very Spirit of God using His human vessels to get a holy message to another in need.

It’s every time as much of a miracle to me as it often is “to them.”

Christ in us has gifted us each in such a way to communicate His great love to humankind.

And one day I realized much of my life I could “feel” the room.

The pain.
The grief.
The joy of the Lord.
Even hidden motives of the heart.

I didn’t have language for it most of my life until a valley season arrived and God began to give me my vineyards as He allured me to that place to speak tenderly to me. (Hosea 2:14-15)

“Let me show you who you are, little lamb.”

Some of you have had inward “knowings” which the scriptures call “words of knowledge.”

But “words of knowledge” from the Holy Spirit show up in each life uniquely.

Some of us feel so deeply it can be overwhelming. Yet, it is a gift meant to be used by God as He wills.

If this is you, get into rooms who can help you grow in hearing the Lord through this glorious gift He has woven within you. It is a gift meant to edify the body.

You will be amazed everytime you get to be part of a divine touch straight from Heaven to a hurting heart needing to be seen💝

“Do not be negligent of the gift in you…”

©️ShellyWilson.Com

A Heavenly HiddennessIn some ways I’ve often felt hidden by the Lord. Years ago you would have seen me “out and about” a...
05/12/2026

A Heavenly Hiddenness

In some ways I’ve often felt hidden by the Lord. Years ago you would have seen me “out and about” at every social event or gathering. I remember a gentleman at a local event where we kept running into each other saying to me, “You’re everywhere.”

Yet, for the last 16 years came a hiddenness in a transition ordained by God taking me from who I was and what I used to be found doing into who He was preparing me to become.

Some of you are going to relate to this part of my story. I want to encourage you today.

The hiddenness removed me from the hustle and bustle of ministry. The running around to everything and anything into a place of training where I’ve had to learn to sit still more, wait more, and only “go” at His command.

The Lord peeled back layers showing that much of my behaviors and actions were undergirded by mere “people-pleasing” and a fear of “missing out.”

A desperation of “finding my place in the Kingdom.” Yet, my place was always secure in the ONE who designed it, and me.

Those things often “drive us” and the Lord will need to untangle us from all of “that.”

I began to live a quieter life in Christ so to many it felt I “disappeared,” and for me it felt strange also.

But God had tucked me away with Him out of the public view to a measure for a very long season.

I told the ladies last night I’ve said to God, often, “I’ve now surpassed the years of Joseph, Lord.”

Those many years he was hidden away from public view yet still being used by God.

While Christ continued to write music and poetic writings with me, my focus shifted. How I moved with Him changed.

It was at times frustrating to me. Then my spiritual mom said, “Shelly, I think you’re underestimating the significance of your role in this season of hiddenness and the benefit of being tucked away with Christ to pen what He is writing.

Aren’t we glad for the writer once found “hidden” on Patmos?

Revelation 1:9-11 says, “I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying, ‘What you see write in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamum, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.’”

Over time as Christ began to call me out of “that” type of hiddenness, He sent me to begin again a local ministry. Yet, He still kept me in another kind of hiddenness.

One where He gave me very clear instructions to “quietly, begin the work.”

That sweet place has been protected by the Lord from all manner of warfare while God has quietly and tenderly healed the broken hearted, set captives free, and fed the hungry.

Often people say, “So many people don’t know what you do?”

But, listen, those who Jesus has sent me know, exactly, what I do💝and that, my friends, must be all that matters to me.

And in this season that is the type of “hidden” that I am still in, you still won’t find me here, there, and everywhere.

But you will find me on a wall doing a great work. And that “hidden” place from the view of many is a wall I will not come down from until He says it is “completed.”

For those who are feeling somewhat hidden today, the work He has you doing is merely being protected. Some do not see what all of Heaven is yet watching vigilantly.

You’re being protected from the plans of the enemy, protected from a multitude of distractions, and protected because it is a hidden place loved deeply by the Lord.

Sometimes, the closest we ever are to the heart of God and the work He desires in His own heart is a place of heavenly hiddenness.

Cherish that “hidden” space because when the season changes, and it will, you’ll realize how beautiful that intimate place with Him really was.

We are not just hidden in Christ, but often hidden for Christ.

©️ShellyWilson.Com

UnderestimatedRecently someone said to me, “I think people underestimate you.”I’ve been pondering that ever since. First...
05/11/2026

Underestimated

Recently someone said to me, “I think people underestimate you.”

I’ve been pondering that ever since.

First, I don’t mind that place really. God knows well what He is doing in me and how He is doing it.

This morning I could tell His heart wanted me to see that nothing we do together is ever small.

I’ve loved how quietly God often works.
How every little miracle is still a big miracle to Him.

And I felt for many that we have often fallen prey to some idea of the enemy that we need to shift how God operates in us.

But I’ve come today because Jesus designed you to operate in a wonderful way that only you can. He does not want you to change into something, or someone, that you are not.

If we start leaning to another mode of operation, we become less than God intended.

If I look at the scriptures I see John the Baptist who was a wild one harkening pretty much one message of repentance. His personality was not likened to any other.

I see Esther in her Kingdom role navigating with wisdom, following a divine instruction for readying herself for the task, and then using her cunning way about her to expose Haman in a life or death situation.

I see David who uses a slingshot and a stone, worships with a harp in a gentle way about him, yet rises to fight enemies with courage and bravery. Not to mention a heart that refused to kill the one often trying to kill him. His music chased away evil spirits. He was made for “that” and just like “that.”

I notice Paul and his unique personality step into moments of great oration from his life of study so he could speak to the “high level”religious folks. His ability to reason the scriptures and debate well lofty minds were all unique to him.

I see Ruth submitting herself to Providence and to what might seem to us as “beneath her.” Yet, she follows the unction of the Lord to enter into a lasting legacy for all of eternity.

Every small moment for all of these biblical characters were big moments to Heaven and all would be recorded for the generations to come.

At some point you and I must fully embrace who God has designed us to be. It must take such a deep root in our hearts that no one can talk us off of that position.

For a season for me my called method included plastic tiaras and feather boas. And a wonderful thing began to happen: people got saved and realized their divine destiny in Christ.

It was silly to many. But not to Jesus.

Don’t change who you are.
Don’t change your personality.
Don’t change God’s way with you just to fit into a crowd…

…even if many continue to underestimate you.

Jesus knows exactly who you are and that will always be enough.

©️ShellyWilson.Com

My MomMy mom has watched this walk of mine up close and personal and it has not always been easy. She’s witnessed me hav...
05/10/2026

My Mom

My mom has watched this walk of mine up close and personal and it has not always been easy.

She’s witnessed me having to endure ptsd and the effects of it. She’s seen me have a blast with Jesus yet privately suffer betrayal after betrayal.

She’s been my steady, safe place. She sees the imperfections and the wrestling of having to die to myself daily.

She has watched Jesus do miracles and amazing things in my life. From the little girl singing into coke bottles to Barbara Mandrell songs to a songwriter who has no training or skill to do so.

She’s watched me run meetings and then cry my own tears from private tragedies no one knew about.

She’s watched me love deeply those who left suddenly and without explanation.

She’s had her own heartache of watching people call me all kinds of names as a woman preaching Christ.

She’s watched me walk through spiritual abuses, slander, and had to keep silent.

She’s learned with me where our theologies were in error and where the truth of Christ Jesus really is🌹

It’s been hard on her and beautiful for her.

She’s wanted to take people out 😂 let em’ have it, but she didn’t.

She’s worried about what else God might call me to do and what the cost might be.

She’s my mom.
Not a spectator.

She has had a front row seat at the beauty of Christ in my life as well as the persecution that crouches readily in the shadows.

She has watched people use me then “ghost” me. “Love” me then act like they never knew me.

But in all of it, we’ve watched Jesus clear my name, comfort me, and grow me.

She doesn’t get enough credit for all she does. But, today, I honor her.

For standing in the gap. For the long, reoccurring conversations, and the endless thrifting for the ministry😂

She’s rearranged furniture again and again. Kept an eye out for the perfect pieces that match the vibrancy of Christ in our sweet building.

And she’s met needs behind the scenes when she’s found out there was one.

And she’s never complained because…She’s my mom.

And she’s the best one this girl could ever have🌷

Love you, Mom♥️

Ministers Who MotherI’m not one for messages that always align with holidays. God doesn’t always do that like man does.B...
05/09/2026

Ministers Who Mother

I’m not one for messages that always align with holidays. God doesn’t always do that like man does.

But, today, I felt a strong heart cry of God going out to the ministers who mother.

We’re not talking about mothering in the natural but mothering in the Kingdom.

There is a wide gap between the church and the people. We can pretend it’s not there but the evidence shows different.

People are walking away. Void of hope. Lost and lifeless.

We think the issue is them but it’s actually very often, “us.”

Until we look within at our own pride and heart motives, we are where we are.

Spiritual mothers aren’t always preaching or teaching. They have a praying and staying kind of gifting of God. You know them when you see them. You can see it in how they operate.

A mother of Israel is consistent to hearts in need. She’s not haphazard but strategic. She is firm in her stance with a poised position with people.

She is available. Faithful. Kind.

She lingers in the suffering of another until she is sure they are stable. She doesn’t toss people to the wolves or underestimate them due to their past. No, you’ll find her guarding fiercely the wounded soul.

She sees who God made.
She is an encourager beyond the normal.
She is a divine, head cheerleader. The one you call because your world is falling apart.

Her life is her preaching.
She is a living testimony.
She can spot a spiritual orphan, quickly, and start the pouring of God into their lives.

She’s not easily offended at the mess coming out of the trauma, the youngness of faith, or anything that others consider lack or less than.

She is patient in her training. Waiting the Holy Spirit for instruction into the deepest places of one’s heart.

She listens more than she speaks.
Her love is what does preach.
She sees the “why” for choices and starts unpacking that first.

She doesn’t walk in superiority or condemnation of those not yet in the place with Christ that she is. She simply walks with God and brings Him along tenderly to others.

Yesterday, I was in yet another doctors appointment. The one performing my scan began to pour out suddenly of her social anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.

In the next room was a sweet and beautiful woman who made a brief statement to which my head turned immediately, “Honey, you can’t give up, Jesus has a plan.” She responded without looking up at me, “Sometimes, I think God is mad at me because it seems like when I pray He doesn’t answer.”

I could cry just thinking about it as I remember saying, “Oh no sis! He is FOR you.”

She said, “I needed to hear that.”

But this heart of mine is not satisfied with the end of that conversation so I’ll be going back just for her next week. I need to make sure she’s hanging in there and she knows God sees her. It’s now my mission because it is His.

I received a precious email from a woman in residential care reaching out for connection. I’ll be making plans for a visit.

Within three days, three women.
Strangers really, but not to Christ and soon not to me if I can help it.

You see, the world needs mothering. Nurturing.
Compassion.
Kindness.
Those willing to pause and take notice of a hidden cry that is already reaching the throne of God.

And we have the answer✝️

Do not be surprised if you begin to preach less and hug more. Preach less and listen more. Preach less and walk gently with more hearts in need of The Christ in you.

This is a paramount need in this hour.
And to all those feeling the call of Christ to mother a generation in desperate need of it, you MUST be faithful with those hearts.

Please do not take this call lightly.
It is a life or death call of God.

They can’t take any more abandonment or casual conversations without true care for their pains.

They need us to be consistent and constant. They’ve had plenty of inconsistent people in their lives.

But do count the cost O’ called of God.

The on-call kind of life that it often brings.

While I do believe in, and teach on, boundaries, let us be so careful that those same boundaries do not become mere excuses to avoid the cost of true ministry.

May the ministers who mother arise for such a time as this so that village life might once again begin to flourish.

©️ShellyWilson.Com

I noticed before our last Book Club meeting began the chatter of beautiful conversations in every corner of the room. It...
05/09/2026

I noticed before our last Book Club meeting began the chatter of beautiful conversations in every corner of the room.

It’s funny how God can have you in mid conversation and suddenly tune your ears to hear what He hears.

I quietly smiled because I felt His heart for us. I knew to let it continue for a bit. He loves when His family is together.

I could tell He was smitten with every heart and it was as if He was inclining His ear simply delighted at the gathering of His girls.

We have also been over the moon in love with some younger women who have such wisdom beyond their years and add to our rooms such a light of Christ and hunger for His heart. One of them took this picture.

We learn from them. They are bold and brave. Courageous and kind. Not afraid to put their voice into the room and we are all the better for it.

Love and laughter is good for the soul 💝as we learn, together, the way of Hinds’ feet in High Places🦌

It’s MidnightThe ladies here will tell you I’m not much for small talk. I like to get right down to business. We have oc...
05/07/2026

It’s Midnight

The ladies here will tell you I’m not much for small talk. I like to get right down to business. We have occasional Supper Club meetings but while everyone is in a sweet fellowship I’m still pondering, scanning, and listening.

Years ago I realized a few things about myself that can often drive some folks crazy.

I needed to talk about Jesus.

I couldn’t separate Him from my daily life, my work life, or any other part of my life. We had become one.

My son once said in a Sunday School class I was teaching. “She’s always like this.” 😂

I might seem “too much” for some but, hey, I’m not ashamed of the gospel that saved me and the man on the cross that paid my sin debt in full.

Because in the blink of an eye you might walk out the door and come face to face, unexpectedly, with eternity and you will be glad it was a conversation I was determined to have.

A while ago, which means we’re closer now, I had a dream. My son, representing Christ, suddenly opened my bedroom door. The only thing He said before shutting the door back quickly was, “IT’S MIDNIGHT.” I sat straight up in the bed it was so real.

So I don’t have time to wait for a Sunday, or any other day, service to come around.

Whether we’re at a fellowship dinner, the grocery store, a gas station, or one of my preplanned meetings.

Know this:
I will come to a screeching halt for a conversation the Holy Spirit is needing to have …

Because, “IT’S MIDNIGHT.”

Matthew 25:6
“And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’

Mark 13:35 (NKJV)
“Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning—

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