The Free Gift Called Grace
April 7, 2004


When I think about God’s grace a deep feeling of thankfulness and unworthiness comes into my heart. I just can’t help but be thankful for his “unmerited favor” yet I feel unworthy because I have sinned against our most holy God. When we receive Jesus Christ as God’s grace gift we are sealed with his Holy Spirit and completely forgiven.

Now another part of God’s grace gift is that we receive also his divine love and protection freely with his grace. Today I really cling to that because my precious dad was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago. Tonight I cling to the promise and intercede on my dad’s behalf for God’s grace to be sufficient. Without that promise at this time I would be lost in my fears and emotions as his daughter. But I am assured that God’s grace is sufficient for all of us in the family.

2 Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

Imagine a world without the grace of God? Imagine the world without ever knowing that God sent forth his only begotten SON to be atonement for our sins? Imagine not having any peace through the most difficult circumstances in this life?

Tonight as I type my hearts thoughts I turn to Psalm 45:1-2 “My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.” It is with great thanksgiving that our Lord would look upon my life and show me his wonderful promises to hold dear and be blessed by.

Proverbs 1:9 “For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.” God’s Word and instructions are but a blessing to life. There is not one issue in this life that cannot be dealt with in God’s Word. I know some people would argue that but if they would search the scriptures they would find grace from above.

I have had many emotions the last couple of weeks but the prayers of the saints and our family praying has brought much comfort and strength. When I was a little girl dad was my hero and today still holds that position. I have often heard if your earthly father is a good man that trusting God the Father will be even greater. It is true…
For as a young woman and as I grow older my dad has been strength in my life through marriage, births, and losses. My “abba” is the greatest strength and I truly depend on him in my marriage, births, and losses. My dad’s example of love is why I could run to God the Father arms and trust him with my whole life through his SON Jesus.

If that isn’t grace than I ask what is? Hebrews 4:16 “Let us, therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

The promise below is given to all who receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
John 1:16 “And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.”

What it means is God’s favor is blessings upon blessings. Like the children’s story “Never Ending Story” we have “Never Ending Blessings full of grace and truth.”

Dear Lord, I am overwhelmed by thy love that you have freely given me. I cannot imagine how I could get through this life without you. I cannot imagine making decisions without your mercy. Help us all to understand that your grace in never ending and is for those who choose thy Son Jesus. Commit our ways under thy divine guidance and may your grace be sufficient even when we are afraid. Give us the assurance you promised that you will strengthen us in our weaknesses. We thank you Lord for you love and grace.

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