Jun 25
Grace
Grace is such a difficult concept to wrap your mind around. Not sure if you are like me, but a lot of times I find myself relying on my own effort, etc. in order to determine my “closeness” to God. When I am doing well - God is pleased. When I am struggling - God is ticked and wants to have nothing to do with me.
What a tragic concept. In those moments where things are going terribly, I am not experiencing a fall FROM grace as much as a fall TO grace. His Grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in your weakness!
In the times when you feel the furthest away - He is right there. He never leaves and never abandons. He is big enough to use “ugly things” to accomplish an incredible purpose.
“What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark
No longer stings
Because grace makes beauty
Out of ugly things”
Grace by U2
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man…this is so great. i have been reading and studying alot about grace at school and this summer. it is so hard for me to imagine Him giving me the kind of grace He does when i dont allow myself to accept it and instead tend to beat myself up a bit:) good to see that you are kinda in the same place!
What a great post!! I want you to know that God used this post to speak to me exactly where I am at right now. Keep on making a difference.
Man J.R. that was good. When I am walking in brokenness is when I should cling to Him more, not go the other way thinking He is disgusted with me!!!