As we prepare to end one year and begin another, one word
stands out for me: grace. And the source
of grace is God.
Grace defines our past: sins forgiven, brokenness redeemed, grief
assuaged, blessings too numerous to count.
Grace defines our future: God, who is already there, holds
our lives in His hands and His hands are full of grace.
Grace defines our present: “My grace is sufficient for you”—anywhere, for anything, all the time
(2 Cor. 12:9).
Make all the resolutions you want. Who among us can’t stand some personal growth
and improvement: lose weight, forsake a sin, spend time with God each day,
exercise regularly, make a new friend, say “I love you” more often to the
people you love, begin a new hobby. Make
all the resolutions you want and best wishes in following through.
As for me, I resolve to do some things better too, but I
since I know myself so well, I mostly resolve to rest in the grace of God. John Newton said it best:
Through many dangers,
toils, and snares,
I have already come.
Tis grace hath
brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead
me home.
Amen, Pastor. "My grace is sufficient!" Experience has proven that to me many times!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and commenting, Barbara. Grateful God's has always shown you his sufficient grace.
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