God's grace has been coming up a lot this past week. Just in conversations, things I'm reading - so I'm paying attention. Grace has several definitions: a virtue coming from God; approval or favor; unmerited divine assistance (source). I don't know how many times grace is mentioned in the Bible, but it's quite a few. I found a good article that breaks down many of the times it's mentioned. One of my favorite verses about grace:
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30 MSG)
I just love the imagery of that! Unforced rhythms of grace. I think about waves gently rising and falling when I read those words. God's grace is so amazing. His grace is what saves us...and compels us to be more. We are so unworthy of His grace but He offers it. Freely. We just have to accept it. And then let it change us. It's humbling to think about. The song "Amazing Grace" tells just how amazing God's grace really is! So today, think about the beauty and wonder of God's grace. Let it wash over you as you go about your day.
"but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 AMP)
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