Grace and More Grace

     For the inspiration to write about grace, today’s blog is for my friend, Susie, who never tires of showing graciousness and kindness.

     The pure, sacrificial grace of God saves us, sustains us, secures us and seals us.  The unimaginable grace of our God came to us in Jesus Christ. The world around us demands justice. If we break a law, we pay the penalty. Our lives are viewed by merits. Are we good enough? Have we measured up?

     But God’s grace came down to us when we did not deserve it. His grace finds us and loves us just the way we are. His grace forgives our past sins, our present transgressions and all of the missteps we will take in the future. His unmerited favor and His love were given to us freely. Jesus died and suffered for you and for me. God’s compassion and grace are given to us liberally and lavishly.

And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”  Exodus 34:6

But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love. Therefore You did not desert them.  Nehemiah 9:17b

But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.  Psalm 86:15

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.  Psalm 103:8

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalm 145:8

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and compassionate and slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity.  Joel 2:13

     Do you have days of doubt? I do. We believe we aren’t doing enough. We don’t measure up. How can God love us? Right now, this minute, read the verses above once more. Meditating and placing God’s words in our hearts and bringing them to mind when we have those moments, those days, those doubts can move us to where we belong, as children of our compassionate, loving, and forgiving God.

     God’s grace flows with compassion and love. Not just love, but abounding love! He is rich in love. He is faithful to us, even when we are not faithful to Him. Bask in His grace and love and remind yourself daily. He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness toward you and me.

Dear Father,

Thank You for reminding us and repeating over and over again in Your precious word how much we are loved. We need to hear it. We are Your children, called for a purpose, united in love. Be gracious to us today.

In Jesus name,

Amen