Have you ever disappointed a friend?
Not lived up to her expectations? I have.
In fact, I've lost friends because they were not able to forgive
my shortcomings or, in some cases, accept me for who I am.
I remember a particular time when I disappointed a friend.
I had forgotten to do something I said I would do
and even though it was unintentional, she had every right
to be upset. But instead of being angry, she said with a smile...
"It's okay, I give you grace."
Hearing those words was like sweet music to my ears.
I was forgiven and accepted... even though I had failed!
Grace is unmerited favor. It is God's gift
of unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance...
even when we don't deserve it!
We are all imperfect people, and we all make mistakes.
I need grace! You need grace! We all need grace!
And grace is a gift that keeps on giving because just like my friend,
when we accept this gift from God through faith in Jesus,
we are able to share it with others.
Heavenly Father... Your grace is AMAZING and we are so thankful
today that You have extended Your grace to us.
And because we are so undeserving, it makes us even more
thankful because we know it's only because You LOVE us!
Fill us with Your grace so much so that we can't help but give it away!
Not lived up to her expectations? I have.
In fact, I've lost friends because they were not able to forgive
my shortcomings or, in some cases, accept me for who I am.
I remember a particular time when I disappointed a friend.
I had forgotten to do something I said I would do
and even though it was unintentional, she had every right
to be upset. But instead of being angry, she said with a smile...
"It's okay, I give you grace."
Hearing those words was like sweet music to my ears.
I was forgiven and accepted... even though I had failed!
Grace is unmerited favor. It is God's gift
of unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance...
even when we don't deserve it!
We are all imperfect people, and we all make mistakes.
I need grace! You need grace! We all need grace!
And grace is a gift that keeps on giving because just like my friend,
when we accept this gift from God through faith in Jesus,
we are able to share it with others.
Heavenly Father... Your grace is AMAZING and we are so thankful
today that You have extended Your grace to us.
And because we are so undeserving, it makes us even more
thankful because we know it's only because You LOVE us!
Fill us with Your grace so much so that we can't help but give it away!
