One day in God’s grace is equivalent to a thousand days of striving by your own efforts. – Joseph Prince
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Thought to Ponder – God’s grace is new each day. Walk in grace, live in love.
Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! As I sit here focusing on my writing, I keep thinking about how good God is to all of us. Sometimes we go through each day without even acknowledging God’s presence in our lives or simply just giving God thanks.
Despite how we sometimes act, God still loves us unconditionally and shows us grace. Grace is that attribute of God that enables us to break free of our sinful nature and follow God’s lead. Grace gives us strength, protection, and much needed direction. Most importantly, undeserved grace changes everything in our lives and all around us.
DEFINITION – GRACE
Let’s begin with establishing the definition of GRACE.
GRACE (noun): The free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.
God’s grace is adequate for anything and everything that you experience in this life. Despite what prompted the hurt or disappointment in your life, know that with time God’s undeserved grace can bring peace, hope, and healing.
GOD’S EXTRAVAGANT GIFT – HIS UNDESERVED GRACE
Grace is a free gift of God, but to receive a gift you must have open hands. – Philip Yancey
God does not withdraw His grace when you stumble or fall. Instead, acting with grace and mercy, God gently picks you up and enables you to take the next step moving forward. You can always find at God’s throne of grace whatever help you need whenever you need it. You can run to God in times of trouble, when your heart is broken, when you’re at life’s crossroads or during the darkest and loneliest nights. Remember, God is waiting for you with open arms to offer you an extravagant gift: His grace. The best thing about that, it cost Him everything, but it costs us nothing. The only payback God asks from us is that we reach out and take the gift. Then, rest assured knowing that you are saved through God’s love and grace.
Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift. Ephesians 4:7
Spiritual growth begins with salvation given to us as a gift from God. Our daily spiritual growth is also utterly dependent on God’s grace. There are many ways to increase one’s spiritual growth through grace, such as reading God’s Word, allowing God’s Word to dwell in you, and staying in prayer through good and bad times. It’s important to have a clear and thorough understanding throughout this process. Keeping an open mind and meditating on God’s Word will allow you to apply God’s grace in your life so you can break free from mental, emotional and physical bondage.
ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE
I don’t know exactly what’s next but I’m stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace. -Julie Graham
Grace is more powerful than sin. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. You don’t have to be perfect, only be a willing vessel and accept God’s grace. God’s grace will break chains in your life that often times keep you stuck with no healthy outlet and give you the freedom you deserve. You can accept God’s grace by doing the following:
JUST ASK – Matthew 7:7 says, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” God waits on you to make a request. Jesus treats your past and mistakes you made with grace. Jesus have already taken the weight of it all and left it on the cross.
THROUGH FORGIVENESS – Trust God’s grace by receiving forgiveness. Learn how to forgive yourself and clear your conscience.
PRAISE & WORSHIP – Take time to sing, dance or write God a love note. Express yourself to God often in your own way. Open your heart to receive God’s love and goodness.
The more grace we have and ask God for, the more mature as Christians we will be. I thank God, in His grace, has given us His Son to save us, His Spirit to dwell within us, His Word to instruct us, and His people to encourage us. Hope you will accept God’s grace so your life will be blessed for years to come.
AFFIRMATIONS
God’s grace, quite simply, is God’s mercy and goodness toward us. – Billy Graham
Affirmations will help you to focus on improving yourself. You can spend 5 – 10 minutes in meditation, journaling, or yoga with mantras. Self-love, positivity, open-mindedness, help set you in the right direction. Designate a time in the morning and at night when you can recite affirmations aloud. By saying them aloud, you hear the powerful words, and it can help you internalize them as true. The key to seeing a positive change in life is to say the affirmations with conviction and make it a personal experience.
Here’s a few of my favorite grace affirmations to help you get started:
- I allow and embrace the grace of God.
- I am using God’s grace to navigate through life.
- I carry myself with poise, grace, and dignity.
- I see all the beauty and grace which is around me with loving gratitude.
- I live my life with grace, elegance and perfect peace.
- I am thankful for the limitless overflowing source of grace and abundance.
- I am always creating a new course of action through God’s love, guidance, and grace.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
Grace gives kindness to ourselves and others even when it’s hard. – Unknown Author
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!
- What has prevented you from accepting God’s undeserved grace?
- How can you show yourself grace throughout your life journey?
- What does God’s grace feel like? sound like? smell like? taste like? look like?
- How can you trust God today and receive His grace, love, and kindness?
- What do you need to mute in your life in order to hear God’s voice?
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SELF-REFLECTION MOMENT
Let’s Talk. God’s grace is sufficient. Without God’s grace, we will not have growth and we would be lost souls. You have to do the work which includes following God’s plan for your life, changing your thought patterns, and making time for self-reflection. How has reading God’s Word, praying and journal writing brought you closer to God? What can you let go of and give it to God in order to have a clean heart? How often do you spend time reflecting on your life or daily situations? Please spend some quality time answering these questions in your journal or notebook. Then, share your thoughts concerning this blog post in the comment section below so we can learn and grow from one another. I look forward to reading your responses!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!
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This was a really beautiful post. Right now I’m trying to get into a career and I’ve been having a very rough time with that lately. I’m really struggling with not looking down on myself. I needed this post. I need to give myself grace and be patient with myself. I know God loves me and I will be ok. I know if I keep trusting in God I will find that dream job. I like how you reminded that you only have to ask and God our loving father will answer our prayers and give us what we need. Thank you for that. I will be praying and asking for guidance on my career. Thankyou for this v]beautiful post.
Thanks, Charli for reading, leaving a heartfelt comment, and always willing to support. Stay encouraged!
I’m not especially religious, but I did find this post very comforting to read. I do love the passage about Jesus treating your past and mistakes with grace, and that he has already taken the weight of it all and left it on the cross.
Thanks, Lindsay. Glad you were able to find some comfort while reading my post and I appreciate your comment as well.
This is elegantly written the level of Grace it took you to write this is astounding. It was lovely reading what you have written. It leaves a spark with all of us. It was a spoon feeding of wisdom and light for me as I dance from my highs and lows, I thank you for the encouragement.
Morning Star, thank you for the on-going support. It really means a lot to me. Writing is not only a passion of mine, but I strive to touch the lives of others. That’s my goal every time I push the PUBLISH button. May God continue to bless you, my sister.