Love with Grace

 A lot of Spiritual Growth has taken place since the other day. My biggest revelation is to love with grace! I used to ask, why did God reveal Himself to me, or why did He do this great thing in my life? I don’t deserve it! It’s because of His Grace and unmerited favor! I am typing because this is how I minister to not only the individuals reading, but also to myself. We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ. God gave His Son, Jesus. Through many examples Jesus displayed how we are to forgive each other, especially if we are asking God to forgive us. Well, I believe this goes the same for grace. Our Heavenly Father loves us, yet at times we sin against Him, break His heart, don’t speak up/stand for Him, don’t trust or pray like we should – YET he still blesses us. Let me tell you how, you rise up in the morning, look around and have choices of what to wear, most of us get in our car and drive to our jobs. Those are just some of the basic examples, not to mention promotions, raises, awards, and achievements.  One thing I love reading about the disciples were they were deeply poor and still loved and gave their all to serve! They were being KILLED for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus and were content and expressed joy when God spared and provided for them. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” – To tie this all together, each and every moment of our lives, we are blessed with grace! So, just as we express forgiveness, show love WITH grace. Meaning, love that person even if they don’t deserve it. They may disrespect, mistreat you, break your heart, take you for granted, don’t appreciate what you do; we are still commanded to do genuinely express love, affection, prayer and forgiveness to each other.  

I believe we are put in areas or situations to grow and learn; because if you don’t – your entire endeavor was in vain. Cease the moment, there’s no mistake we are where we are in our lives; God has blessed each of us and showers us in grace each and every day. We should do the same! Christianity feels amazing; it’s not all about religion and impossible rules – it’s about relationship with God through Jesus. It’s serious. I see it as a revolving door. What God does for us, we should aim to do for others. The temptations to give up, argue and disagree are there; but remember, God is of love and peace. What works for me now is reciting “I must love with Grace” – because that’s what God does for us; He shows us endless love and favor, even when we don’t deserve it.

Thanks for reading!

P.S - Tomorrow's Sunday school lesson comes from Exodus 12:1-14 "The Passover" Read and be empowered; as this is a significant event that took place during Israel's captivity and exile from Egypt.

God bless!